#Acapulco gold rainy daze mac

#Acapulco gold rainy daze mac

Mac Ferris – lead guitar – University of Colorado.Kip Gilbert – drums (Viscounts) University of Colorado.Tim Gilbert – guitar – University of Colorado.They were managed by Denver DJ Dave Diamond The band signed a contract in 1966 with Phil Spector for management rights. The band opened for national acts including the Rolling Stones, the McCoys, Patti La Belle and the Blue Belles, the Vibrations, Freddie and the Dreamers, Freddy Cannon, the Kinks and the Beau Brummels – and probably others. The song sailed to the top of the charts to number 1 in November of 1967. Carter said the words to the song were simply “meaningless” but rhyming nouns. While still students – they were approached by Slay to provide words for the tune.

Fred Bronson in his book “The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits” relates a great story about “Incense and Peppermints”. Like their fellow Colorado band The Boenzee Cryque – they were signed to the small Chicory label by Frank Slay – who attended Colorado Battle of the Bands events – as did many record executives from around the country. The duo also penned “Incense and Peppermints” which was recorded by label mates The Strawberry Alarm Clock. The group formed in the mid 1960’s – Tim Gilbert penned their big hit “That Acapulco Gold” along with his C.U.