About this Record
The Royal Groove‘s promotional 7″ single On To Something New / 27 Hours In The Day is a prime relic of late-1960s soft rock and sunshine pop, released on the prestigious Monument label in 1969. Masterminded, arranged, and produced by the legendary German composer Claus Ogerman alongside acclaimed songwriter Scott English (famed for penning hits like “Brandy” / “Mandy”), this release represents exquisite production craftsmanship.
Featuring breezy vocal harmonies, lush orchestral touches, and impeccably layered melodies characteristic of Ogerman’s legendary studio arrangements, “On To Something New” was also notably covered by the sunshine pop outfit The Cherry People. The B-side, “27 Hours In The Day”, offers a buoyant, melodically rich pop groove that crate diggers and soft rock connoisseurs consistently seek out on white label promo.
Tracklist & Notes
- Side A: On To Something New (2:35) – Written by C. Ogerman, S. English
- Side B: 27 Hours In The Day (1:57) – Written by C. Ogerman, S. English
Produced & Arranged by Claus Ogerman. Original US Monument promo pressing (“Promotional Copy / Not For Sale”) with star plug on Side A.
「さっきのと何が違うのか、私にはさっぱりわかりません。」
(Wife’s thought: To be honest, I can’t tell the difference between this and the last one at all.)
