15 Great Hits

May 2025 15 Great Hits Studio Album The Kingsmen The_Kingsmen_15_Great_Hits.jpg yes 1966 Pop 40:53 Wand Jerry Dennon The Kingsmen on Campus 1965 Up and Away 1966 The Kingsmen 15 Great Hits studio Killer Joe March 1966 (Wand 1115) 15 Great Hits is the fifth album by the rock band The Kingsmen, released in 1966. Release and reception The Kingsmen's fifth album was an amalgam containing seven new songs, one previously released single, four alternate versions of previously released songs, and three tracks from earlier LPs. The album entered the Billboard LP chart on August 20, 1966, and remained for eight weeks, peaking at No. 87. Joel Whitburn 1996 Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Albums 4th Record Research Inc. Menomonee Falls, WI 417 0-89820-117-9 registration https://archive.org/details/joelwhitburnstopp00whit The album's sales were supported by the continued popularity of "Louie Louie" (re-released in 1966 as "Louie Louie 64-65-66") and the Kingsmen's busy touring schedule. Both mono (WDM 674) and stereo (WDS 674) versions were released. International releases included Canada (Wand 674), France (Disques Vogue CLVLXS 101 30), Taiwan (CSJ 519, orange vinyl), and United Kingdom (Pye International NPL 28085). The album has not been reissued on CD. This was the group's fifth and final album chart appearance, and the last effort by the 1963-1966 line-up of Lynn Easton, Mike Mitchell, Barry Curtis, Dick Peterson, and Norm Sundholm. Later in 1966, Barry Curtis was drafted and Norm Sundholm left to develop Sunn amplifiers. Track listing Twist & Shout – 2:58 (P. Medley-B. Russell)Alternate version of previously released song. Money – 2:13 (B. Gordy-J. Bradford) Jenny Take a Ride (C.C. Rider) – 3:14 (B. Crewe-E. Johnson-R. Penniman)LP label incorrectly has "R. Tenninan" Do You Love Me – 2:36 (Berry Gordy)Previously released on The Kingsmen Volume II (1964). Oo Poo Pah Doo – 3:01 (Jessie Hill) Shout – 2:22 (Isley Brothers)Previously released on The Kingsmen Volume 3 (1964). New Orleans – 2:53 (F. Guida-J. Royster) Fever – 3:14 (Eddie Cooley & Otis Blackwell)LP label incorrectly has "J. Davenport-E. Coley" Killer Joe – 2:15 (Russell-Elgin-Medley)Previously released as a single on Wand 1115. Good Lovin' – 2:17 (A. Resnick-R. Clark)LP label has additional text "Produced by: R.A.T Productions Arr. by: Tommy Kaye." Quarter to Three – 2:05 (F. Guida-G. Barge-J. Royster)LP label has "R. Guida-G. Barge-J. Royster-G. Anderson. Arranged by: Gene Paige." Poison Ivy – 2:09 (J. Leiber-M. Stoller) Searchin' – 3:22 (J. Leiber-M. Stoller) Hang On Sloopy – 2:42 (Russell-W. Farrell) Satisfaction – 3:32 (Jagger/Richards) Charts +Weekly chart peaks for 15 Great Hits Chart (1966) Peak position US Billboard Top LPs87 US Cashbox Top 100 AlbumsHoffmann Frank W https://archive.org/details/cashboxalbumchar0000hoff/page/197/mode/2up The Cashbox album charts, 1955-1974 1988 Scarecrow Press 0-8108-2005-6 Metuchen, N.J. 197 registration September 25, 2026 97 US Record World 100 Top LPs100 Top LP's (Tear-out Guide) Record World August 27, 1966 16 https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/66/RW-1966-08-27.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20241220125059/https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/66/RW-1966-08-27.pdf December 20, 2024 live 21 1003 September 25, 2026 77 Musicians and production Lynn Easton: vocals, saxophone Mike Mitchell: vocals, lead guitar Barry Curtis: organist Norm Sundholm: bass guitar Dick Peterson: drums Producer: A Jerden Production by Jerry Dennon Liner notes: Don Steele (KHJ) Cover design: Burt Goldblatt Notes Category:1966 albums Category:The Kingsmen albums