Hey, watch out little Snoopy! The 1960s hit-making rock band The Royal Guardsmen, who rose to worldwide fame in 1966 with the hit singles “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” and “Snoopy’s Christmas” has released its first-ever live CD, “Beaglemania LIVE!” The 20-song project was recorded on Nov. 7, 2010 at Haugh Performing Arts Center in Glendora, California.
“Beaglemania LIVE!” was recorded in conjunction with The Royal Guardsmen’s “Over and Out Tour,” which will continue through 2014. The collector’s edition CD features all the band’s hits, including: “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron,” “Snoopy’s Christmas,” “Baby Let’s Wait,” and “Return of The Red Baron,” to name a few. It also includes entertaining and insightful on-stage interviews of the band members.
Michael McDowell, Editor/Publisher of Blitz Magazine, called it one of the best releases of 2010.
“Given The Royal Guardsmen’s impressive recorded canon for the Laurie label, there was no doubt that their latest effort was going to be first rate,” said McDowEll. “The first generation garage rock legends have a solid template on which they can continue to build upon their legacy. With this superlative new live album, the Royal Guardsmen do not rest exclusively on the laurels of their hit singles. Their set is enhanced with a judicious amount of B-sides, album tracks and sympathetic covers, executed with the exuberance of the studio originals. Beaglemania Live! is truly one of the best releases of the year.”
