Monday, June 2, 2025

The BUOYS - Timothy (1971)



Scepter Records – SPS 24001
Country:Us
Released:1971

Tracks Listing

01 - Give Up Your Guns 04:16
02 - Castles 02:28
03 - Sunny Days 01:44
04 - Memories 03:19
05 - The Prince Of Thieves 04:18
06 - Timothy 02:46
07 - Tell Me Heaven Is Here 03:33
08 - Bloodknot 02:14
09 - Tomorrow 03:26
10 - Absent Friend 03:51


Line Up / Musicians

Billy Kelly - Lead Vocals
Chris Hanlon - Guitar
Fran Bozena - Keyboards
Jerry G. Hludzik - Bass
Carl Siracuse - Drums


Recording for the Scepter label which also brought us the incredible B.J. Thomas, The Buoys are actually listed as a Chicago area band. They released 4 singles between 1969 through 1971 but the biggest hit was "Timothy". They are also known for having the help of Rupert Holmes as arranger and songwriter. Actually the "sixth Buoy". Rupert was also a silent partner with Ron Dante on the amazing bubblegum classic "Tracy" by The Cuff Links. Rupert's recordings of this period from working with The Buoys can be found on his Excelcior self-titled lp from 1980. The Buoys may have be used as session players for these songs.




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