Grocer Jack

GROCER JACK
 
 
“Excerpt from ‘A Teenage Opera’”  (also known as “Grocer Jack”) is a 1967 single by Keith West, produced by Mark Wirtz.  It was a big hit in Europe, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart.  The single was part of a bigger “A Teenage Opera” project.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
  

Tomorrow – back when they were called the In Crowd – also had a part in an early rock opera that was actually called A Teenage Opera; the project was spearheaded by Mark Wirtz, who had had the idea as early as January 1966.  After writing the lyrics for the song, Keith West released a single from the rock opera called “Excerpt from A Teenage Opera (Grocer Jack)” in late July 1967 – he also performed on a second song called “Sam” – and Grocer Jack became an instant hit in the U.K. during what is known as the Summer of Love”.  Keith West then mounted a modest solo career based on this hit. 

 

(July 2013)
 
Last edited: April 3, 2021