Quarter To Three/A Trip To The Moon/Cecilia/That’s All Right/I Know Why Dreamers Cry/Minnie The Moocher/New Orleans/One Million Tears/Not Me/Please Forgive Me/School Is Out/Don’t Go To Strangers
Florida born Gary US Bonds enjoyed a brief rock & roll career in the States during the early 1960s. Sales of Dance ‘Til Quarter To Three were boosted by the No. 1 title track single. Surprisingly, the singer enjoyed a revival in popularity in the early 1980s. (US:6)
“From rockers like New Orleans through more tender tracks such as Cecilia and Please Forgive Me, Gary US Bonds seems to repeat himself in vocal style.”
“There is of course a lot of filler here. Gary did too many dance craze singles that are just not too convincing these days. Fun as they are they don't really stand up to the test of time. Gary's voice is one of R & B's most distinct. It is raw, emotional, passionate and filled with excitement.”
“While I admit Gary US Bonds has always been a major talent and has done some fine work, I've always wondered if the guy recorded his songs in a phone booth. The sound quality, especially on his key hits, has a really bad muffled sound.”
“The music is classic Bonds. I love the mixture of calypso and rock. A smile comes to my face every time I listen. If you like unpretentious fun, then get this one.”
“Raucous soul shouter Gary US Bonds busted out some of the grittiest, hardest hittin' rock & roll of his day, bolstered by Frank Guida’s primitive production methods, which included multi-tracking his star's raw voice for a unique crash-boom-bang echo effect. Instant party-starters included the unforgettable smashes New Orleans and Quarter To Three, which buzzed along on yell-it-out choruses, boisterous crowd noise and hot sax.”
“Some people don’t like the muffled sound, but I think its truly unique and wonderful. Gary needs a lot more recognition and the new generation needs to be told about him. Very lively and full of joy. These twistin' songs display the ending of the golden epoch of rock 'n' roll.” “This is truly uplifting music with a level of `party excitement' that is rarely achieved."
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