Whistling Jack Smith-"I Was Kaiser..."

My commercial 45, confirmed as Deram 85005, has a listed time of (2:22), but an actual time of (2:26). The only two current database CDs that include this song (from Eric and Collector's Choice) run only (2:18), and Pat already indicates "LP version" for both of these. Since this "group" was simply a concoction of studio musicians by Brits Roger Greenaway & Roger Cook, perhaps maybe an import CD might contain the full 45 length for this song. I will keep my eyes peeled.

Yah Shure, I omitted the fact that both of the shorter, CD versions do appear in stereo, while the longer, 1967 45 length is in mono. My only issue is that my 45 runs :08 longer than either of the stereo CDs do.

I appreciate your specific explanation, Yah Shure. I did not know that "LP version" in the database meant that the 45 was a completely different take, in this case. I had never noticed those differences between the 45 and CD versions before, so thanks for pointing them out to me!

Pat, in continuing my 1967 research today, I stumbled upon the fact that the db was never updated with the "listed (2:22); actual (2:26)" timing info I first posted in early 2009.

Steve, my local Top 40 station actually added the Carnaby Street Set version (Columbia 44092) first, on 4/8/67. Then they listed both versions together for the next two weeks, before exclusively switching over to the eventual hit version. It was so very common for UK hits to be quickly covered by U.S. acts, to try to have the big hit over here (and vice versa). Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't. Thanks for reminding me about that one!