WARNING!
Some of the sound effects may have psychological effects on the listener, particularly Vietnam vets.
Reliving the music of the television series China Beach, set during the Vietnam War
But it's not all about the music of the war, but this album is quite emotional and it may bring back very sad memories for some
A salient reminder, particularly politicians in these troubled times, that war is not something to be wished for like some sort of "macho man", but it has far reaching, devastating effects on those involved and their families.
China Beach - Music And Memories
SBK Records
Cat# SBK 793744
1990
Cover is in good condition, no seam splits, medium edge wear from handling, no writing and clean but there is a tear in the rear cover (repaired/stabilised with clear tape). Small graphic damage to the front top right-hand corner area due to a previous retail label being removed. Inner printed sleeve is supplied.
New inner plastic sleeve
Vinyl is in very good condition, inspected under a white halogen light source I can see just a couple of very light scratches/marks. I then played the entire album and there are no issues with surface noise or clicks/pops - nice play!
New outer protective sleeve
ARTIST - SONG:
Sound Effect - album opens with the sound of a chopper approaching and flying overhead
Diana Ross & The Supremes - Reflections
The China Beach Orchestra & Tommy Morgan - Theme From China Beach
Dialogue Spoken By: Diane Carlson Evans, Nurse 71st Evac Pleiku ("I never saw my Dad cry before ...")
Katrina And The Waves - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
Sound Effect - Artillery fire
Big Brother & The Holding Company - Piece Of My Heart
Wendy Wall - Time Of The Season
Sound Effect - Footsteps with gunfire in the background
The Rascals - Lonely Too Long
Dialogue Spoken By: Dr. John Whitley, 95th Evac Da Nang (Doctor talking about the massively, shocking injuries a soldier suffered (both legs gone, one arm blown off, internal injuries and organs destroyed etc) and the soldier just says "you know Doc, it could be worse")
John Lennon - Stand By Me
SIDE B BEGINS HERE
Wilson Phillips - A Reason To Believe
Greg Goggins & Scott Emmerman - Wheelchair Ballet
Dialogue Spoken By: Bill Ziggy Siegesmund, China Beach Bar Manager (Talking about the wonderful nurses, comforting the G.I's)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
Dialogue Spoken By: Kathy Ruhl, USO (Talking about a girl who had a full physical check for active duty and then found out the "doctor" was a dentist)
The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy
Dana Delany - Far From Home
Sound Effect - Heavy gunfire, large explosions, soldiers shouting
Dialogue Spoken by Betty Jackson Nurse NSA Hospital Pleiku ("I'm very glad that I went, I hope nobody else ever has to ...")
The China Beach Orchestra - With A Little Help From My Friends (in the background while dialogue is spoken)
Sound Effect - Waves
