HERE I STAND
The first single by the Rip Chords, “Here I Stand” was moderately successful, reaching the Top 20 in some regional markets including Los Angeles and peaking at #51 nationally. Glen Campbell handled the lead guitar on the track.
The Rip Chords released their first album in the same time period, Hey Little Cobra and Other Hot Rod Hits. As suggested by the title, and like other albums of that period, the album included their hit song “Hey Little Cobra” as well as several songs that had already been hits for other artists: “409”, “Little Deuce Coupe”, and “Drag City”. However, several of the band’s earlier songs are also there, including “Here I Stand” and “Gone”.
(July 2011)
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YouTube has numerous Rip Chords songs on hand. “Here I Stand”, their first single that features Glen Campbell on guitar is available at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMQx_Ycl7pw .
(July 2013)
