VARIOUS ARTISTS - Everlasting: The Ritchie Adams Songbook, 1961 (Sealed) (CD)

Ritchie Adams sprang to fame in the late 50s/early 60s as both the lead singer of the hit making group, the Fireflies and as the writer of Bobby Lewis' "Tossin' And Turnin'" - the #1 single on the Billboard Hot-100 for 1961, having spent an amazing seven weeks at #1. Upon leaving the Fireflies, with whom he had a #21 hit, "You Were Mine", to pursue a solo career, Ritchie not only made a slew of fantastic recordings but also became one of the 60s' and 70s' most consistent songwriters. Once again, rock and roll historian, Brian Gari offers an authoritative review of Ritchie's career in music in the 24 page full colour booklet.