Bruce & Terry

Bruce & Terry
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Vocal surf
Years active 1960s (1960s)
Associated acts California Music, The Rip Chords
Past members

Bruce & Terry were an American musical duo consisting of Bruce Johnston and Terry Melcher. The pair recorded under a variety of names, most notably with the band the Rip Chords.[1][2]

History

Johnston was a well-known session musician and Melcher (the son of actress/singer Doris Day and later the producer of the Byrds records) had a minor solo career as Terry Day before becoming the youngest staff record producer in Columbia Records' history.[1][2] In 1963, they began recording together and helped produce the album Surfin' Round the World.[1]

While producing a "surf-frat" band called the Rip Chords, whose "Here I Stand" had reached No. 51 in early 1963, they ended up vocal arranging and singing all of the vocal parts on the band's hit "Hey Little Cobra" in 1964.[1] The song was the first in a series of hit singles (most of which were released under the name Bruce & Terry), reaching No. 4 on the U.S. pop charts.

Johnston later joined The Beach Boys, singing on Pet Sounds and performing with them well into the 21st century, while Melcher became a full-time producer.[1][3] Melcher died at 62 after a long battle with melanoma on November 19, 2004.[2]

Discography

Singles

  • "Custom Machine" / "Makaha at Midnight" (Columbia 4-42956, 1964) – #85 US
  • "Summer Means Fun" / "Yeah!" (Columbia 4-43055, 1964) – #72 US
  • "I Love You Model 'T'" / "Carmen" (Columbia 4-43238, 1965)
  • "Raining in My Heart" / "Four Strong Winds" (Columbia 4-43378, 1965)
  • "Thank You, Baby" / "Come Love" (Columbia 4-43479)
  • "Girl, It's Alright Now" / "Don't Run Away" (Columbia 4-43582, 1966)

Compilation CDs

  • Rare Masters (M&M MMCD 1001, 1992)
  • The Best of Bruce & Terry (Sundazed SC 11052, 1998)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Ankeny, Jason "Bruce and Terry Biography", AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2013
  2. 1 2 3 Oliver, Myrna (2004) "Obituaries; Terry Melcher, 62; Songwriter, Singer Produced Hit Records", Los Angeles Times, November 21, 2004, p. B13
  3. ↑ Webb, Steve (2012) "Tourin' USA", gainesville.com, April 28, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2013
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