Sunday, March 19, 2023

Season 1, Episode 6

Mike Love with his gold records

A new Uniques' album be in the works?

Mike Love of Magnolia was the drummer for a garage band in South Arkansas. The group started in high school, grew to become The Cut-ups. But when they played a gig down in Springhill, somebody suggested they let a local guy named Joe Stampley sing with them. From that fateful day on, they became Joe Stampley and The Uniques, and became one of the most popular bands to ever come out of this region. They appeared on several TV shows and even toured with the Beach Boys during the height of their popularity. You can still listen to them today on Spotify and there's a Facebook group called Joe Stampley and the Uniques Fan Club.

But could a new album really be in the works? It appears so, as was learned recently. Mike and wife Brenda planned on having lunch with a couple of the guitarists to celebrate a birthday. They met in Springhill when in walked Joe Stampley from his home in Nashville. All of the surviving members of the Uniques were present for the reunion. They laughed, reminisced, listen to some of their songs and even sang along.  What they learned about the new album surprised them all. Who is producing a new album? When will it be available? How many fans of the Uniques are still clamoring for more of their songs?

I visited with Mike recently and he talked about the recent get-together, the new album, and what it was like to be part of a "hot" group in the 60s! Let Mike answer all these questions and more by hitting the play button below!

10 comments:

  1. Steve, this was great! Keep ‘em coming!

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  2. This was so fun. Looking up their music to relive memories.

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  3. Great interview with Mike Love.

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  4. This was a cool interview with Mike Love of the “Uniques!” To think I was listening and dancing to their music more than 50 years ago is pretty mind-blowing!

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  5. I totally enjoyed this interview! I am a big fan of The uniques and was blessed to go to 2 of their Reunion Tours!! One was at the Magnolia Blossom Festival about 20 years ago!! Let us know how to get the new album!!! Lisa Hardin Siegel

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  6. Great interview Steve! Good to hear Mike Love talking about his Unique Days again!

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  7. Glad to hear all this! I remember. I have another story about Joe Stampley. Bub

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  8. This was really good! I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Love in Hope a few years ago and he's a really fine guy....

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  9. Great trip down memory lane. I remember going to several dances where the Uniques played.

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  10. Steve, I so enjoyed this! Great job Mike Love! I love The Uniques!

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