Lisa Rey - CAN'T WE GET ALONG (1966)

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED - (REP 103) Here we have one of those records that appears to be just a one-disc deal for an absolutely unknown and obscure female vocalist. Now, with the passing of six decades, the identity and creation of the recording will probably be lost to time. Issued in September 1966 on the small Los Angeles label, REP Records was 'Can't We Get Along' b/w 'Little One' by an attractive blonde Hispanic songstress by the name of Lisa Rey. The record company appears to have only been in existence for no more than a year, issuing five known singles with the last being a reissue of the second release. There are two LPs documented to have been released; both instrumentals, and although the owner of the company is unknown, the address of the label given is that of a wonderful old Spanish Colonial Revival home on a winding hillside road in Hollywood, California. As for Miss Rey's debut disc, hers as well as all other REP recordings were cut at Hollywood Sound Recorders on Selma Avenue in Hollywood. The plug side presented here, is actually the third version of the Larry Mannering - Keith Colley tune. The first known version of 'Can't We Get Along' was issued on Ibis Records in June 1965 by a male duo credited as Rick and Ron. The recording is almost demo like in production value but most certainly was aimed at creating something to sound like the Righteous Brothers. The second version is a tepid folk/garage production by Merrell and The Exiles for Golden Crown Records from September 1965. Lisa's version, like the Rick and Don outing are arranged with a 'Wall of Sound' vibe. The flipside of her disc, 'Little One', is a throwback to the late 1950's and sits nicely alongside the material of Richie Valens.
Lisa Rey.......WHO and WHERE are you.........??