Here I am with the Elgins at the Nevada County Fair in August 2003. From left to right: Russell Parker,William DeVase,Jimmy Smith,Myself,and Darryl (Cappy) Lewis. The Elgins history goes back to the 6 Teens who hit big with "A Casual Look".Darryl Lewis was  a part of that  group along  with  Kenny Sinclair. Unfortunately, we lost Kenny just  prior to this  performance.   Along with the Elgins,  also known as the Elements, he had been singing with the Olympics for just over 30 years. Uncle Sam's Man was one of several decent sized hits the Elgins had in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Other songs included "I Lost My Love In The Big City", Lonely Hearts Club and Your Lovely Ways. Listen to my Interview with the Elgins HERE! It was recorded in the summer of 2003.
The Elgins were the first of 4 acts to sing in the outdoor arena at the Nevada County Fair. The show was set up as a drive-in and the classic cars are parked right in front of the stage.

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"Uncle Sam's Man" was a decent hit for the Elgins. It was released by the LA based Flip Records, and had great airplay. Flip records was another strong independent label that coincidently hosted the 6 Teens. The flip "Casey Cop" is a fun record.
 
   
"Extra Extra"  was released on the  Los Angeles Titan record label. This was actually released  with two flips. Or was it? The first was  titled "My Illness", but I imagine the title was a little harsh for the record buying public. Oscar McDonald and Jimmie Smith autographed this record shown above. Seems they did a lot of signing on their Titan 45's.
   
 
 
Appararently My Illness was harsh enough that they re-titled it "Heartache,Heartbreak".It was the same song, take and master numbers. As mentioned earlier, the Elgins were also the Elements, and recorded "one" record with the two differnet flips for Titan.
   
This is actually the second release by the Elgins on the Lummtone label. "You Got Your Magnet On Me Baby" and "Johnny I'm Sorry" were released in 1962. The flip is a story about the girl who will not be there for Johnny when he comes home form the service. Nice two sided effort from the Elgins.
   
The purple label release by the Elgins on the Lummtone label has "I Lost My Love In The Big City" and is backed with "Finally". A great two sider by the Elgins, that sold well on the west coast.
   
 
 
 
Here is a rather odd release by the "Daniels". It is really the Elgins with their songs "Finally", and "I Lost My Love In The Big City" This disc was released in 1966 on the Lantam label.
 
 

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