There's not much need for second-guessing on the issue of Hal Blaine and "Close To You". Without Hal, the duo had done the OFFERING album and had a middling hit with "Ticket To Ride." Now, throw in the expertise of Herb Alpert, who handed them the song "Close To You", and the added boost from the legendary Hal Blaine, and all of a sudden, "Close To You" is a number one best seller.
What would it have done with Karen on the drums? We'll never know. Bottom line is, at that point in time, they wanted - nay NEEDED - a hit record. Without one, they were headed for possible obscurity. So the boss offers you a song, you do it. The boss suggests a legendary drummer, you use him.
Harry
What would it have done with Karen on the drums? We'll never know. Bottom line is, at that point in time, they wanted - nay NEEDED - a hit record. Without one, they were headed for possible obscurity. So the boss offers you a song, you do it. The boss suggests a legendary drummer, you use him.
Harry