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The Critters were a successful American pop group with several hits in the 1960s.
The group formed in New Jersey in 1964 when singer-guitarist Don Ciccone and saxophonist Bob Podstawski joined local group the Vibratones, comprising Jim Ryan (lead guitar), Ken Gorka (bass), Jack Decker (drums), and Chris Darway (keyboards). They named themselves The Critters in emulation of similar band names like The Animals.
Originally signed to Musicor Records by Jimmy Radcliffe, who also produced their first release "Georgianna" backed with "I'm Gonna Give" in 1964 they eventually signed with Kapp Records, and, in 1964, recorded John Sebastian's song "Younger Girl" for their first release. The song was selected for the band by Kapp producer Artie Ripp. However, because Ciccone, Ryan and Podstawski were then all accepted at Villanova University, the record was not completed until late 1965. "Younger Girl" became a minor pop hit in early 1966, and reached #38 in the UK Singles Chart in July that year. It was followed by Ciccone's song "Mr. Dieingly Sad", which reached #17 later in the year. The group had their final chart hit with "Don't Let The Rain Fall Down On Me" in 1967, hitting #39.
After recording several singles and one album (Younger Girl), the original band split up when Podstawski, Ciccone and Decker joined the armed services, and Darway left for art college. Ryan and Gorka then attempted to maintain the group with new members for some time, releasing two more albums (Touch 'n Go With The Critters and Critters).
Later, Ryan recorded and toured with Carly Simon before working as a studio guitarist. Ciccone joined Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and later toured with Tommy James and the Shondells. Gorka now owns The Bitter End in Greenwich Village.
Chris Darway went on to form Johnny's Dance Band, a popular group in the Philadelphia area in the late 1970s, followed by The Chet Bolins Band. 
Kurt Shanaman of Mountainside, New Jersey filled in on drums on tour and in the studio in 1967.

Track Listing:
01. Younger Girl – 2:26
02. It Just Won’t Be That Way – 2:20
03. Gone For Awhile – 2:42
04. Children And Flowers – 2:26
05. Everything But Time – 2:05
06. Come Back On A Rainy Day – 1:50
07. Mr. Dieingly Sad – 2:49
08. I Wear A Silly Grin – 2:45
09. Best Love You’ll Ever Have – 3:01
10. Forever Or No More – 2:16
11. He’ll Make You Cry – 2:40
12. Blow My Mind – 2:13
Bonus:
13. Bad Misunderstanding – 1:58
14. Marrin’ Kind Of Love – 2:22
15. New York Bound – 2:27
16. Don’t Let The Rain Fall Down On Me – 2:45
17. Walk Like A Man Again – 2:03
18. Little Girl – 3:04
19. Dancing In The Streets – 2:20
20. Heart Of Love, Head If Stone – 2:01 

Extra Informatie:
Aantal Discs: 1xCD
Genre: Pop Rock, Soft Rock
Format: MP3 @ 320kbit
Year of Release: 1966
Speelduur: 49 minuten
Cover: Frontje is in de RARs verwerkt