The Metros were another short lived
group, lasting little more than a year. They racked up three
single releases in that time (a few tracks that were evidently left
in the can – for decades - have subsequently appeared on a couple
of 45s), and one album. That they managed an album release must have been due to the fact that, unusually for a new group coming out of seemingly nowhere, they had been signed to a major label – RCA. Their second
45 Since I Found My Baby, actually a B side, was massive on
the Northern Soul scene having the perfect our to the floor beat, and
you wouldn’t get much change out of £300 for a tip top copy. If you want that track on original 1967 vinyl then you can pick up a copy of the album, because it is included, at a more reasonable price.
This was their debut 45, released in the fall of 1966. It sounds earlier to me, with a distinct doo-wop style backing, and an early 60s feel to the guitar. Great record, another B side, and very affordable compared to their NS monster.
The Metros– Time Changes Things 1966
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