Long Tall Sally
Long Tall Sally is my favorite item in my collection! It is a British EP issued in June of 1964 on the Parlophone label. The songs contained on the EP are “Long Tall Sally,†“I Call Your Name,†“Slow Down,†and “Matchbox.â€Â It was issues in mono with the number GEP 8913.
The main reason why this is my favorite item in my collection is because the music is where it’s at – that’s what is most important. Additionally, the EPs are much more rare than the regular 45 singles – and you get twice as much music!!!
I bought this EP at a record store back in 1994. I remember being completely overwhelmed by the amount of music at this store. It was outside of Philadelphia, and the place was known for its music. I have no idea if the store is even still there! Anyhow, I remember looking at the glossy and matte photos on the covers of albums, 45s, and EPs, not knowing where to start. And then I remembered hearing “Long Tall Sally†on a CD I own. Paul’s singing is amazing; his yells reach right into your soul and you can’t help but dance along! At that moment I knew that I had to spend the $40 on the record! Maybe overpriced for that time period, but it was SO worth it!