The Turtles - Elenore - 45 RPM Original Mono Mix

[@danaatkins6827]

Best version, by far...

[@jasonstegallco.960]

You know why The Turtles wrote and recorded "Elenore"? Because White Whale Records (their label) asked the band to do another "Happy Together", which is exactly what The Turtles did NOT want to do. So THIS awesome record is the result, because according to Flo & Eddie themselves (they pretty much ARE The Turtles now), they came up with lyrical ideas such as "you're my pride and joy, et cetera" because [1] they didn't really think the label would be insane enough to release it as a single and [2] because it is such a brilliantly twisted song, the band figured it would bomb! But it didn't, and some fans consider "Elenore" to be perhaps The Turtles' best record.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

Even better'n Happy Together

[@WABCRADIO77]

The producers at the time spent all their time getting the mono mix right, as that was what got played on mono AM radio and played on mono phonographs, which most youth of the time had. The stereo mix was an afterthought made by the studio engineer. Most producers didn't event think it was worth their time to stick around and often left right after finishing the mono mix. That is why mono is indeed best for most 60's and early 70's pop tunes!

[@scottburton9701]

Definitely one of their best songs.

[@Multi1628]

~ Such a perfect classic record - still fresh in 2018. Loving the Turtles always. Cheers, DAVEDJ ~

[@chiefashley56]

MONO: Because it's simply the way we remember it!

[@Goosemeyer]

I'm officially addicted to this channel.

[@yolandajohnson8685]

Thank You for posting. Such good music. It should be mandatory for all of the younger generation to he introduced to these gems

[@arthurb5803]

I love the lyrics to this song!

[@hotwax9376]

Great, classic teenage love song. Thanks so much!

[@cryslovesmusic]

I listened to WABC in the early 70s.I listened in the evening until I fell asleep on a little am radio.On a really clear night WLS from Chicago came through.I was in PA.

[@Lockemeister]

What a great sound

[@HandyAndyTechTips]

Woooow, that's a lot of reverb. Especially in the intro. It sounds great, almost as if the music is floating on a cloud.

[@dougsmith7083]

The Turtles could really play! Barbata and, Pons here (Portz as well) were an outstanding rythm section...the band really laid out their diversity and chops for everyone to see on Battle of the Bands. This particular MONO mix is a thing of beauty...and, the songwriting, arrangement and, performances are the work of stealth musical ninjas! A magnificent pop song that recalls the pre-rock and roll goodtime singalongs that their parents probably grew up with...laying down hooks galore in a swingin summertime blast of sunshine that appears to be as unhip as it possibly could be at a first/casual listen buuuut, as mentioned in the comments here - the various bandmembers are adding their own subtle/nuanced bits and flashes of serious musicianship in their sneaky ways that are definitely much more noticeable in this killer MONO mix. Topping it all of is a set of lyrics and an extremely well arranged and, executed lead/background vocal that is all at once casual, carefree, goofy, self-deprecating, clever, a throwback and, progressive all at once... This song is so unhip that it it doesn't even care because it will always be awesome Pretty genius

[@scottburton2218]

Top ten smash from the fall of 1968-An undisputed classic!

[@praxicoide]

Great mix! Much more powerful than the stereo version.

[@casplundk]

It brings me back to old records back then.

[@ashratempel5094]

Never gets old.

[@StevieB1362]

Thanks! Great song! I was lucky enough to be born in '58 & lived right thru all the great bands. One extra feature that'd be neat is if you flip the record for just a second to show what's on the flip side. Just an idea. Thanks again. Long live the Turtles & all '60's Rock !

[@BD-hx1pk]

Yes, One of my favorite 45 rpm's as well, Spencer. The Flip side of Elenore that I have on White Whale is 'Surfer Dan' with it's also best mono punch sound, Dig it !

[@dianeuballez7808]

Great song

[@WABCRADIO77]

Thank you!!!

[@WABCRADIO77]

Part 2 of my reply 5.) Movies were all mono also. So yes, while stereo came out in 1958, it wasn't until cheap electronics was available in the 1973 time frame that youth began to make the shift to listening in stereo. Before then, stereo was only listened to by older people with money, not youth. You are correct that in some cases, the mono & stereo versions were mixed very similar. It is difficult to tell the difference. But in many cases, as my channel proves, the mono mix is the best mix

[@46singledad46]

I was 6 yrs old I remember this well

[@Kappeyron]

The other day i was listening to my Turtles CD, and although the sound is good, i remembered i saw this video with the mono mix, so now i'm here to hear it once again. Sounds very, very nice. Thanks for share.

[@amzngrace4dg]

wow brings me right back to summer 68 i was 11 years old and thought i was a big deal lol..started noticing boys!! you have an amazing collection!! im jealous

[@stevecampbell6294]

Classic !

[@bigmsound]

Give me the original mono 45 version of "Elanor" anytime. The sound quality is loud and punchy and it grabs you by the ears. I also have this original white whale 45 with it's original picture sleeve. Elanor by the the Turtles in it's original mono glory........the way it was meant to be heard way back in 1968. Remember MONO is the ONE!!!

[@WABCRADIO77]

Correct - I did not get a stereo phonograph till 1971, but had a stereo cassette deck in 1968. But that did not matter, as I listened to AM Top 40 radio (WABC) as did most youth of the time, and that of course was in mono. The records I bought were mostly in mono too. I know from many in my typical middle class schools in the 60's & 70's that was the case for most youth - mono records and mono Top 40 radio. The record producers felt the same way - focusing on the mono mix (eg. Capitol & Motown)

[@WABCRADIO77]

Part 2 - About the mono mixes not being popular today (including "Elenor"). It has nothing to do with popularity. The reason you only hear stereo mixes today is because radio programers THINK that is all listeners want to hear. Plus, the music packages that radio stations get from companies like TM, only have stereo mixes on them, so the original mono mix isn't even available to radio stations unless someone with the initiative tracks down the orig 45 and loads it onto the station's hard drive.

[@alandaiello7268]

I forgot all about this song!!! LOVE IT!

[@WABCRADIO77]

You are correct - but move the time frame to after about 1973. Here is why: 1.) The 45 RPM record was like the MP3 of today. That is the format all the youth had. 2.) Most youth did not have a stereo phonograph. Their parents might have, but they did not. So even if they had the LP, it was most likely the mono pressing. Only did around 1973 when cheap electronics, such as the Electrophonic brand came out did kids have stereos. 3.) AM Top 40 radio ruled - and that was mono. 4.) Car radios mono

[@casplundk]

I saw The Turtles in concert today.

[@turionmoonstar5873]

I remember hearing that on the radio when I was a kid in the 70s

[@ChriTur]

Holy hot mono mix!!! Johnny Barbata's drumming mixed right up front. So much better than the stereo version.

[@reggie44]

@ChriTur Johnny Barbata was ahead of his time, and vastly under-rated. He was doing a lot of interesting and different rhythmic combinations. If you ever saw the Turtles' appearance on the Andy Williams show, you'd have seen his crazy drum set... lots of tom toms and cymbals, and he made use of them in tasteful, intriguing ways. All within a 3-minute song!

[@1060michaelg]

Now THAT"S an informed, illuminating response...Thanks.

[@myvinyl2]

One of my favorite hit songs by the Turtles. I have the "Happy Together" single but I would like to have ALL of their hit singles on vinyl. 45 Sounds great!

[@Jammerk40]

I like the sound of your turntable! This does sound better then the stereo version!

[@TheLightCanBlindYou]

Elenore was the 71º in the Year-End Charts here in Brazil in 69. :)

[@juangualda1426]

Great punch, and I notice a lot more reverb. Very cool !

[@fargeeks]

Juan GUALDA I think it's because this uploader has stated that he couldn't get this video edited into a stereo mix method , so he kepts it as the original mono audio

[@youtubeviewer7030]

fargeeks it is in mono

[@paquirrytweets]

Nice thick sound, and great bass line.

[@TuneStunnaMusic]

Funny thing is I can still get this original record new old stock at my local record store.

[@garrysnett9986]

TuneStunnaMusic I.just Bought.the,45,with.picture.sleeve !.

[@fcherry2786]

What other great hit had the word "etc." in it?

[@davidvogel6359]

I had missed hearing that thanks for pointing it out that's funny

[@WABCRADIO77]

Part 2 - You are also correct that for many records, the difference between the mono and stereo mixes is not great and not noticeable by many, however, record geeks like myself DO know the difference. However, there are MANY records where the difference is incredible. Great examples:Sounds of Silence, Gimme Gimme Good Lovin, most Motown records and of course Beatles tunes from before 1966. Many records, especially before 1968 have "too wide" stereo mixes called the "ping pong effect" - just bad!

[@WABCRADIO77]

Up till 1973 when the cheap Electrophonic stereo combo record player 8 track and radio came out, most kids only had mono audio equipment. Sure there are exceptions. So even if they had Led Zep LP's, they still heard them only in mono. Most parents did not allow their kids to touch their expensive Magnovox console stereos. Like music in general, when it comes to "the mix", everyone's got their own opinion. So if you prefer stereo mixes for pop & rock music up till 1973-great! I prefer orig mono.

[@talau85]

The next to their last top 10 single, peaked at #6 the week ending November 2, 1968.

[@JournoHoff]

Wow, just love this mix! So powerful, so punchy. I'd forgotten how fantastic it sounded on WABC after only hearing that washed out stereo version for so many years. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I also seem to hear a bit of reverb, which gives it even more of a kick. Thanks for posting!

[@mxlchgo]

Used to listen this and all of your great 45's on the Big 89 WLS in Chicago. Back in the day! Keep up the Great work! and Thanks for your effort!

[@vlondoo]

your channel is amazing. keep doing!

[@wayne4811]

thanks young fella im sitting here enjoying.some memories here.

[@bionicool]

The compression that's been applied here hurts my head a bit. I feel my 45 sounds far more dynamic and powerful even than this. However, thanks for the upload of this! Maybe I'll up mine someday [UK 45]

[@Musicradio77Network]

And speaking of the band, did you know that Flo & Eddie were lead singers of the Turtles also did songs for the “Strawberry Shortcake” TV specials in the 1980’s including “The World of Strawberry Shortcake”, “Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City” and “Pets On Parade”.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

I can't help remembering you, Jo Ann, that night New Years Eve 2016, when I performed this for you on mourh organ. So sorry your life went all told downhill. I know my own life was being tested, although I WOULD bounce back soon enough, and we suffered a breakup. Yes, I know fate was unkind to us both. I found no one else, you had a mental breakdown. But Jo Ann, even though we can never be together again, I still hold you near, and in my heart. If I could get through to you now, through your disheartening condition, i still love you. David.

[@EugeneL1956]

A real classy song.

[@markcropper7746]

love this song sounds great you must have a excellent setup

[@ultrakool]

ok, great channel. thx for posting. these are a blast from my youthful past and all, so don't get me wrong, cuz I've watched about 50 of these so far...but if you don't fix that out of round blue mat..I'm out. ok, I feel so much better now..

[@WABCRADIO77]

ultrakool Thanks for listening, and glad you are enjoying this music the way it was meant to be heard, including pops, clicks, slight warps, off center holes and slip mats. Digital may be perfect (so they say), but I'll take all the fun imperfections of vinyl any day!

[@ultrakool]

touché, wabc

[@jamesian-allen8725]

flo & eddie...who would later join up w/frank zappa and his merry band of mothers, good stuff here...perfect pop bliss. :)

[@TotalSinging]

that was Phil Spector's motto "Back to Mono". I agree.

[@rickharper3940]

that drummer was great...forgot his name....

[@AaronRodgers12Pack]

@ rick harper... John Barbata on drums.

[@harponercam]

t is for compaT

[@eddiecharlie77]

You wonder if there were any other groups in the mid late 60s that recorded on White Whale Records

[@Telesto742]

Amazing

[@joelperronful]

wonderful ty

[@gznubouit]

Good playback definition! Where does the audio compression come from, however? From Your camera or KZbin? It is quite intense

[@yukimikasaki9705]

Bill Boeklen In Noyac NY

[@pcallas66]

It sounds like you have a little bit of compression on that song. I'm not sure if it's the 45 or compression in your setup. I heard another person with the same 45 having similar results. Also, there's some added reverb in there also that I never heard before, other than what the other person had. Just curious. I always enjoy your music. Thank you.

[@EdExTechur]

In the 60's most music was recorded to sound good on AM radio... lots of compression, EQ, and effects. That one little speaker in the dash had to do a lotta work.

[@SEANFIR]

I don't think there will be a return to mono... mono in this instance is better because of the limitations of records and the equipment back then... there's no reason a stereo mix can't be better, but at the time most of the mono mixes had better bass because of the larger grooves... also singles sold more than Lp's so more effort was put into the mix of singles often adding extra dubs, effects etc. I am a fan of single mixes, but I have no allusions that we need to go back to mono

[@Zeppelinlv2007]

Dynamic Range for the win!

[@Bozakky]

Thank you a million times for the mono mixes on vinyl. Is that a Stanton 680 cartridge? Great Techinics turntable. Sound quality, even with a bit of background noise is superb.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

Even Rotten Reggie Mantle sounded good. Mr. Lodge tied Archie to the back bumper of his old Volkswagen Pickup and dragged him all over Riverdale.

[@iowarailroader]

great song shoulda went #1

[@youtubeviewer7030]

One more time

[@juanoscaribarracontreras6369]

Simple the Best. Oh god

[@chikrks69]

Hello WABCRADIO77 Can you tellme wich turntable model is? please!

[@reggie44]

I have the old Rhino CD of the Turtles' Greatest Hits; it sounds like a Kenner Close 'n' Play compared to this! (60's pop culture reference -- Google it)

[@barriobajaj]

Wow! This recording has some real punch to it. I purchased the best of put out by Rhino on cd and the transfer is too compressed, tinny and flat.

[@sandranelson7124]

Do you have the 45 of "Making My Mind Up"? If so, could you post that forgotten 45 on KZbin also, please? Thanks!!

[@glen6945]

no bullshit had a girl friend named elenore at the time.

[@Adhansstuff]

i bet she was swell.

[@glen6945]

she was

[@glen6945]

+Adam Hans yes she was

[@jameskelly30]

Gas

[@1060michaelg]

Why can't we go back to mono? Or is this just the rantings of a dinosaur (with good taste,mind)?

[@josemanueltejadarodriguez7760]

El toro lado tambien

[@Kappeyron]

Terriffic Sound!!!

[@josemanueltejadarodriguez7760]

Obter side

[@slh4753]

your channel is not for me ....reason being intro's to long