96 Tears- ? and the Mysterians (New Enhanced Stereo Version) 1966

I've had requests for this song so when I work up decided to work on enhancing this song. It was a fun song and only took 4 hours which is probably the shortest time of any song I've done. The only part that gave me trouble was the middle bridge. The bass guitar is out of tune with the organ and guitar track on the original. The way I got around it was to place an low E not on both channels to override the off pitch then track on lead part with my telecaster. I put more pronounced drums and redid parts of the continental Vox organ using a sound by Yamaha keyboard to match as closely as possible the original sound. The electric piano #2 came closest to the sound.
Hope you oldies fans like it!

[@RasMarty_]

Best music ever done are the 60's❤ n 70's❤, you only walk through this era once, as much as they try all this great music can't be done again🎉

[@joachimpeiper8076]

I think that 60s and 80s are something completely unique and hard to be copied. The spirit of 60s was sth totally pioneering in the history of music. Doors, Seeds, Animals, the Who etc etc, all were brilliant and different in the type of music they played

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

1966 what a year that was with music like this.

[@peterverutes4021]

The coolest song ever written that made me proud to be around in the 60’s.

[@patgalvez4563]

best garage rock song ever

[@carlnoble1491]

I Could Not Agree With You More!!

[@luisibarra7068]

😎👍

[@SlapthePissouttayew]

Right? Maybe late to the game being born in '64 but still...

[@michaelkappes8226]

I swear this must have been all over the radio when I was about two years old, LOL -- but it's such an awesome song...

[@brucechapman8996]

I was a teenager throughout the 60s and it still remains the greatest music decade for me. I’m 72 now, and was 15 in 1966 when this song came out. It was & still remains my favourite song ever. Peace & Love people ❤❤

[@bwanna23]

Me too, at 72. I'm going to get up and dance like I did back then, sort of.

[@jorgemacal3020]

Me too, good old times ✌☮

[@seeker522]

I just turned 72. I agree with you.

[@EdwardKelly-yc3ju]

I remember it being played at a dance

[@jeffisaacson3804]

One of the best one hit wonders ever recorded! :-)

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

All it takes is one. (I hope they got paid.)

[@bolivianprince7326]

First chicano rock and roll band

[@deedeedy111]

When music spoke for all of us ❤

[@patgalvez4563]

the original punks

[@theronsnell396]

IT spoke TO us too

[@thomasanderson3746]

I'm smiling so hard my face hurts! It's an otherworldly experience hearing this 1966 garage nugget sounding far better than it ever did on radio or on my turntable when I was 16, and better, more robust, than the ABKCO reissue. You are doing an incredible job and I am grateful for your efforts.

[@dolnick7]

This song does more with less than any other song I can think of. Classic.

[@seanhuds229]

Great song,I came across it quite by accident as it is a bit before my time and us British do everything we can to make music as boring and dull as our cuisine. Heard this in the Twilight Zine movie about Quitters Inc.

[@oldpantsnewjersey]

@@seanhuds229 Stephen King's Cats Eye. Not Twilight Zone, but very similar.

[@seanhuds229]

@@oldpantsnewjersey Yeah, that's the one, well remembered.

[@Secondplanetfromthesun]

Have you listened to Shellac?

[@michaelkappes8226]

sometimes I forget just how awesome this song is -- 1966 was a monster year for all genres of music.

[@tazmod7272]

That was our favorite dance song in the 60’s. Every local band knew how to play it. They were an American garage rock band from Bay City and Saginaw Michigan.

[@rk22cc]

Mexican American

[@Hin11]

This would play on KHJ Boss Radio in my '64 Econoline Van every day in '66 while driving home from Huntington Beach (in SoCal) after a day of surfing. A great trip down memory lane, thanks!

[@daltonpoff5051]

I'm going to tell you something right now! This the finest production I have ever heard of this tune! I hear things I have never heard! Excellent work 👍

[@tomlynntigard]

Agree! Using earphones this enhancement is a trip, man. So far out now, it's boss all over again!

[@ernesthusband8046]

to this day still a gem in my book and as a Veteran, still love the garage bands of the rock n roll era of the 50s and 60s and love this song forever n will love it until i am gone from this place called Earth!!!

[@al.beastiful]

Simple and addicted. What a song.

[@jimmontez7737]

Back from Vietnam. Missed when it first came out. Vietnam veteran. 1965.66

[@AnnekeHeere]

Top song 🎶👌😄

[@seizethedayandlive]

Oh man, there are some songs that are just stuck in my brain and this is one of them! I could have a severe case of dementia but if this song comes on in some nursing home, I'm sure I'll jump up and start dancing! Nurse! I can't help it! Oh baby! Go baby, go! Let me hear you cry now! Come on!

[@luizamorim1626]

I was given this single for my 18th birthday in 1967...it was the only gift this person who was my lover ever gave me! Soon after we went our separate ways...but the song still remains relevant after so many decades that it feels like centuries ...especially now that's been enhanced by a genius...Thanks!👏

[@alpha-omega2362]

have you cried 96 tears?

[@luizamorim1626]

@@alpha-omega2362 Lol... I should've but I didn't...

[@felixnorman9562]

this came out when I was 13, and blown away by this. Nothing on the radio sounded like this!

[@tristanireland669]

👏🏻Fantastic 😍 Sounds Great! Oh The Memories♥️ Thx😊

[@WmPryor1]

I think I first heard this song in 1966 when I was just 17 years old. I had just started clubbing. I remember the location, the club and some of the people I met that night. Great memories!

[@rubenhernandez2722]

This song bring's back great memories of my oldest brother Sal. He bought the record on the Cameo lable a week before he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966. RIP Carnal

[@Fernando-tr7ki]

The greatest group to come out of Saginaw, Michigan Mr.Martinez your voice is there for eternity 96???

[@zapbranigan5314]

'96 tears in 96 eyes' - Lux

[@niltonborges2842]

Garagem psicodélico... fantástico! Thanks from Brazil.

[@fernandom6724]

they are mexican -american

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

@@fernandom6724 I think you misunderstood the comment…..

[@markreimer3852]

Such a wonderful & enjoyable enhancement/augmentation/clean up of a song that I have enjoyed since grade school. You have my deepest admiration and respect, Kenn Wingle!

[@donschwartz9585]

Fresh out of the box

[@patriciainfante9045]

Great!!! Thank you very much.

[@jazzridez]

THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE KEY TO A FEW MINUTES OF REMINISCING BLISS. Again, and again, and again, My Mom Hated this one too.

[@harryhonzik2205]

I was 12 years old when I first heard this song riding with my older brother in a new 65 Mustang at the Hang Out in Gulf Shores Alabama where All the teenagers went to dance and hang out. Everytime I hear that it brings back a wonderful memory. Thanks so much.

[@richielaxton9920]

Garage rock classic. Love the stereo enhancement.

[@francinewatson1222]

love this song

[@fredgarv79]

I'm crying 96 tears every time I hear this song because it does not last nearly long enough. I love the way he changes tone at the end

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Yes, it's time for a nice 8 minute remix.

[@outsidethebox8950]

I so appreciate the work you put into the music. Wearing headphones brings so much more. For me, drums seem to be in the background. I love drums ( Ginger Baker ) . Thank you for all the effort you put into this.

[@seanhuds229]

I agree, as much as I enjoy having this blast in the Kitchen as I stand outside with a smoke, but with a decent set of headphones, it adds a new dimension and you hear instruments you didnt previously notice.

[@Mike-jw4xh]

What a great sound! That bass note by itself in the repirse is amazing clear!! Thanks for your hard work!!

[@darreljohnson3644]

Yep!!!!You can hear the bass being plucked!!!!Cool!!!

[@jorgeguerrero467]

Hola el bajistas de este grupo fue bajista del exitoso Grand funk Railroad..que mejor !!

[@BevoBarry]

This song absolutely has to be on the Mount Rushmore of all-time great garage band songs ... I would also nominate Louie Louie and Dirty Water for two of the slots. You guys out there in KZbin Land suggest a fourth, please! A most excellent enhancement, Kenn! Keep 'em coming!

[@nanajanamike]

From my favorite year of the 60s.The drums sound GREAT. Another must-hear in the headphones!

[@robertmalone3525]

My favorite year also. 96 Tears, Dirty Water, Talk Talk, all garage rock royalty.

[@markreimer3852]

Every time I listen to this Kenn Wingle augmentation thru headsets I notice something new.

[@alejandromorenoc3194]

Beautiful enhancement/bello mejoramiento. Me trae recuerdos de niñez/It bring me childhood rememberings. And now it sounds better/Ahora suena mejor. In Mexico: no one knew about this "Question Mark and the Mysterians" /nadie sabía acerca de "El Signo Interrogante y los Misteriosos", but everyone knew about this fantastic interpretation/todos conocían esta interpretación fantástica. It looks like a liar/parece mentira: right now it sounds better/Ahora suena mejor. Gracias/Thanks.

[@garysturrock6642]

I was 12 and i started dancing like a fool

[@annharriman2510]

A fantastic sound and a great song...Thank you♥️

[@bouncingsoul777]

Great song!😊👍

[@mikemiller1561]

Kenn...Wins the internet.....Bravo on this one, sounds 100% better, much cleaner and sounds fresh and new.

[@davsny5]

My favorite 60s song and Laugh, Laugh as well as Happy Together and Hush. One of the best band names, ever. "You're gonna cry 96 tears"x2 "you're gonna cry, cry, cry, cry, 96 tears, all day, all night long, 96 tears." It is amazing and something we can at least hold on to, but never get back. Like Peter Fonda RIP said about the 60's in The Limey, "It was mostly 66, and late 67."

[@kenhoughton2594]

You have done yeoman service here with creating this - truly spectacular.

[@texleeger8973]

Yes! That old Detroit Sound. Well, Bay City and Saginaw. Close enough. :P

[@marioivansanchezsanchez9218]

Música del recuerdo fantástica

[@milestone_achiever4634]

I remember hearing this in movies and past tv shows and commercials but I never knew who composed this. I think this was arguably the most loved song of the 60s!!!!!

[@stevemcleod7761]

Only found this song 3 months ago it is a masterpiece can't stop listening to it... great song

[@leighdavis9522]

Love this "Enhanced Stereo Version" 😊

[@markreimer3852]

I'm currently on my 5th repeat of this enhnancement; each time with the volume raised. My headsets are vibrating against my skin! #YouDaMANNNNN, Ken!

[@bernieegan4298]

Just after I blew my speakers on this gem, The cops came and told me to keep it down so here I am with my head phones! I love this hit

[@bryanpalmer9660]

I think I speak for everybody when I say THIS is how music should be thank you for ALL the tracks you enhance it is much appreciated Auckland New Zealand 2022

[@knockshinnoch1950]

another of those classic US mega hits that failed to chart in the UK.

[@markreimer3852]

This song sounded SO Boss, SO Fine, when played thru the factory Reverb radio in the next door neighbor's first year GTO. Even as a 12 year old I loved this song! The GTO owner would crank up the volume and the reverb echo chamber effect WAYYYYYY up for my listening pleasure.

[@dotell3359]

I liked this song when it first came out and still do.. Thank you 😊

[@jandenhartog7724]

me too ! This is how i never heard it on the AM radio ! Great !!

[@qg3726]

This is like being right THERE in the Studio Control Room.. ULTIMATE in "Ear Candy" ! Mas Fino Amigo !

[@rarebreed9208]

I have absolutely no rythm and never in my life have I danced. When I hear this song, I feel various parts of my body strangely begin wanting to move uncontrollably, and it's very difficult to bring under control. Are these the symptoms of a seizure? Great job on the enhancement. 👍👍👍

[@kaneko269]

the sound is spéctacular thanks

[@ferminmercado384]

Great music!!! Me gusta !!! Recuerdo que de jovenes asi nos aventabamos unas rolas!!😅😅

[@TheOriginalMaxGForce]

That sounds amazing!

[@timcronin2941]

I used to listen to this tune in my favorite greasy spoon over and over for a nickel or dime in 66. Still love it!

[@pnachtwey]

I can remember hearing this from our local high school band back in 1970. The song is easy to play.

[@Scott-G11]

Same here. Great song though huh ?

[@lindafuria2889]

Yes, I too noticed that the bass in the bridge is out of tune- not with the organ but with it itself ( bad bass string or intonation problem??). Thanks for finding a way to remedy this...

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

Ken, you never disappoint. Thanks for another great enhancement. :)

[@bwanna23]

This song used to send us teenagers into a dancing frenzy! This, and Spencer Davis Group's 'Gimme Some Lovin'.

[@jamesmonroe7903]

I was wondering when someone would get around to do a refresh to this great 60’s Classic-leave to to Kenn Wingle to do the task-with flying colors!Thnx,Kenn!!

[@cinematic35]

I could not find a stereo version to work with cause the few I did find had the vocal on left channel and the music on the right and other problems. I used a mono version and worked it from there so it was done with the original recording. Didn't turn out too bad at that I'd say! Kenn

[@jamesmonroe7903]

@@cinematic35 Hey Kenn-you did a yeoman’s job,pal!👌

[@steveflor9942]

Wow! Great job of Remastering! Thanks

[@lindabehnke1468]

Such A GREAT One Hit Wonder

[@oraliaperez545]

Otro clásico de estudiantes 1260😊

[@Thomasgene]

The Greatest Garage song ever!................

[@mandydholzer]

Great rock song!

[@sttarwalker]

time machine

[@Lyle-ge2db]

I feel like your back! Back in my high school stomping days. Nice job. Love this selection. Thanks Kenn!

[@jaylundquist4723]

I cannot dance, but I want to when I hear this song.

[@UTAHbilly]

Truly an outstanding song (and enhancement) that will pass the test of time. - Hunter

[@RobertOzburn]

Remember it well. Was a senior in h.s.

[@jojosmojo1414]

Such a great dance to it song !

[@context_eidolon_music]

Wow, so you're jamming with it and patching some holes at the same time! It sounds awesome, man.

[@alvarocruz816]

Not from the era but this song makes me move and makes me happy...😁

[@davidtodd9686]

Love that hurdygurdy organ riff!

[@jacobsamorodin9937]

When this song first came out, music critics panned it for its simple chord progression. Thumbs down on those critics.

[@roberthenderson4466]

TOO MANY TEAR DROPS TO CARRY ON ! ! !

[@davsny5]

The mid 50s to the late 90s were the best songs ever. It all, slowly, went downhill after we hit the 2000s.

[@alainpoire4007]

Too many teardrops for one heart to be cryin' Trop de larmes pour qu'un coeur arrive encore à pleurer Too many teardrops for one heart to carry on Trop de larmes pour qu'un coeur puisse continuer You're way on top now Tu as largement le dessus maintenant Since you left me Depuis que tu m'as quitté You're always laughin' Tu ris tout le temps Way down at me Et me mets plus bas que terre But watch out now Mais fais attention maintenant I'm gonna get there Je vais aller là-bas We'll be together Nous serons ensemble For just a little while Seulement un bref moment And then I'm gonna put you Et puis je vais te mettre Way down here Le moral à zéro And you'll start cryin' Et tu vas te mettre à pleurer Ninety-six tears Quatre-vingt seize larmes Cry Pleure Cry PleureAnd when the sun comes up Et au lever du soleil I'll be on top J'aurai le dessus You'll be way down there Et toi tu seras plus bas que terre Lookin' up Tu lèveras la tête And I might wave Et peut être que je te ferai un signe de la main Come up here Pour que tu me rejoignes But I don't see you Mais je ne te vois pas Wavin' now Me faire un signe de la main maintenant I'm way down here Que je suis plus bas que terre ici Wonderin' how Me demandant comment I'm gonna get you Je vais réussir à t'avoir But I know now Mais je sais maintenant I'll just cry, cry, I'll just cry Que je me contenterai de pleurer, pleurer, je pleurerai seulement Too many teardrops for one heart to be cryin' Trop de larmes pour qu'un coeur arrive encore à pleurer Too many teardrops for one heart Trop de larmes pour un coeur To carry on Pour continuer You're gonna cry ninety-six tears Tu vas pleurer quatre-vingt-seize larmes You're gonna cry ninety-six tears Tu vas pleurer quatre-vingt-seize larmes You're gonna cry cry, cry, cry, now Tu vas pleurer pleurer, pleurer, pleurer, maintenant You're gonna cry cry, cry, cry Tu vas pleurer pleurer, pleurer, pleurer Ninety-six tears c'mon and lemme hear you cry, now Quatre-vingt-seize larmes viens que je t'entende pleurer, maintenant Ninety-six tears (whoo ! ) I wanna hear you cry Quatre-vingt-seize larmes (whoo ! ) je veux t'entendre pleurer Night and day, yeah, all night long Nuit et jour, ouais, toute la nuit Uh-ninety-six tears cry cry cry Uh- quatre-vingt-seize larmes pleure pleure pleure C'mon baby, let me hear you cry now, all night long Viens bébé, que je t'entende pleurer maintenant, toute la nuit Uh-ninety-six tears ! Yeah ! C'mon now Uh- quatre-vingt-seize larmes ! ouais vas-y maintenant Uh-ninety-six tears ! Uh- quatre-vingt-seize larmes ! Publié par sneaky13 18509 4 4 6 le 7 mars 2004, 23:48.

[@patrincon1693]

Dancing the Egyptian Dave!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffthewhiff]

Sounds great!

[@tunamaster3153]

Awesome!

[@KevinMooney-on1bx]

Sweet my man, this is special, you should be proud of what you have done. Thanks :)

[@donaldleroy6502]

High fives and fist bumps all around for those involved in engineering this

[@robertorick6383]

Originally recorded for the small Pa-Go-Go label in Texas in mono in early 1966, this song was never remixed or re-recorded into true stereo, usually appearing in mono or fake electronic stereo on many compilations or oldies albums. Your remix is pretty good, particularly the fact you can hear Bobby Balderrama's lead guitar up-front, as it was originally buried in the original mono mix with Frank Rodriguez's organ.

[@randybrown7819]

There is a stereo remake, but it isn't widely available.

[@robertorick6383]

@@randybrown7819 That was a remake recorded in the late 70's for Dominion Enterprises, which own the labels ERA, K-Tel, and Gusto Records. They made a lot of re-recordings of then-still living artists who remade the oldies for many oldies compilations , many of them currently issued on Madacy Records, a Canadian-based CD company that specializes in remakes of oldies. They are used if the small record company cannot afford or cannot get permission to the rights to the original master tapes from the larger record companies. I, like many other fans prefer the original recording from 1966. As I said in the earlier post, "96 Tears" was originally recorded for a small independent label from Texas (Pa-Go-Go Records) and was later leased to Cameo-Parkway Records of Philadelphia to become a major hit. The Mysterians relocated from El Paso, Texas to Flint Michigan around the time "96 Tears" was released, so they had no trouble getting Detroit stations like WKNR and CKLW to play "96 Tears" since the Detroit DJ's liked The Mysterians because they were new and different, and a little bit weird, since leader Rudy Martinez was quite a bit of a character, who would wear dark sunglasses in public, even at night when they went out on tour, and he insisted to fans to refer to him as "Question Mark", not "Rudy."

[@ashlinhart5190]

This song always makes me think of Harland Williams. He's perfect, and this song is perfect, so I guess it makes sense. Either way, they both make my heart smile🥰😊🌬️

[@SgtFalfury05]

Great sound! Your audio set up is on fire! I got great bass and treble combo jammin!!

[@dennistennyson8856]

TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

[@richardmorton3438]

Absolutely the greatest garage rock song of all time. Pure organic (pun intended) genius!

[@ThePhantommigkiller]

Love it Kenn , one COOL Golden One Hit Wonder !!!!

[@ruthvidal1712]

Ohhhhhh yeahhhhhh love it ! 🙋‍♀️

[@bryantsherman7263]

You did a great job! Thank you

[@backfreedom8232]

my older sister (10) had dance parties with local kids, this song was the most played 45

[@peterblack1639]

I could see the Animals doing a crushing version of this song in the day....

[@sergiouxsergiou7596]

One of the greatest!