Them

1966 · Rhythm & Blues · Decca

France · LK 4700

Credits

Producer: Dick Rowe
Written by: Van Morrison, Del Gordon, Bert Berns, John Lee Hooker, M. Gillon, M. Howe, Jimmy Reed, Wes Farrell, Bobby Troup
Cut by: Michel Blanvillain

One record at a time, and the reason for each step.

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