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Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre

Harpers Bizarre · 1968

36 min · 18 tracks · sunshine pop

A whimsical blend of sunshine pop and theatrical charm that captures a playful spirit of the late 60s.

Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre is an album by Harpers Bizarre, released in 1968. A whimsical blend of sunshine pop and theatrical charm that captures a playful spirit of the late 60s. This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching number 54 on the Billboard Albums chart. The band's playful interpretations of popular songs helped solidify their place within the sunshine pop movement of the late 1960s, influencing future artists who embraced a similarly upbeat aesthetic. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre sound like?

A whimsical blend of sunshine pop and theatrical charm that captures a playful spirit of the late 60s. Rooted in sunshine pop.

What makes Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre by Harpers Bizarre notable?

This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching number 54 on the Billboard Albums chart. The band's playful interpretations of popular songs helped solidify their place within the sunshine pop movement of the late 1960s, influencing future artists who embraced a similarly upbeat aesthetic. Released in 1968, 'The Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre' was Harpers Bizarre's second album, following their debut 'Anything Goes'. At this point in their career, the band was becoming known for their unique take on sunshine pop, leveraging lush harmonies and a lighthearted sound that set them apart from their contemporaries.

How many songs are on Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre?

Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre has 18 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·36:19

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Look to the Rainbow Standout 1:07
  • 2 Battle of New Orleans 2:32
  • 3 When I Was a Cowboy 2:29
  • 4 Interlude 0:21
  • 5 Sentimental Journey 1:53
  • 6 Las Mananitas 1:13
  • 7 Medley: Bye, Bye, Bye / Vine Street Standout 4:06
  • 8 Me, Japanese Boy 3:05
  • 9 Interlude #2 0:25
  • 10 I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise 3:14
  • 11 Green Apple Tree 2:33
  • 12 Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat Standout 1:44
  • 13 Interlude #3 0:22
  • 14 I Love You Mama 2:16
  • 15 Funny How Love Can Be 2:40
  • 16 Mad 2:44
  • 17 Look to the Rainbow Standout 0:34
  • 18 The Drifter 3:01

Release Date

January 1, 1968

Genre

sunshine pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

36 min 19 sec