Formed in the early 1960s prior to the Beat Boom explosion, the Symbols honed their craft in the back waters of East London earning a reputation as one of the region's best live draws. With near-constant gigging and a knack for incorporating the catchiest of US hits within their set, the boys caught the attention of the newly-formed President label, which swiftly led to their covering the Happenings' US smash See You In September in August 1966.Their fourth single introduced them to the UK charts, a version of the 4 Seasons' earlier US hit, Bye Bye Baby and in so doing inadvertently laid down the blueprint for what would become the Bay City Rollers' #1 some eight years later. "(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up" heralded their only LP release and after releasing just one more single in 1968, the band's brief tenure with President was over. This CD includes all of their President cuts plus previously unissued bonus tracks including the recently-discovered Four Seasons Medley plus the band's original demo of Silence Is Golden, later a chart-topper for The Tremeloes. Compiled by John Purdue with detailed liner notes by Brit Pop authority David Wells, this long awaited reissue is a must for all devotees of Harmony Pop and the package is enhanced by a lavish fold-out inlay, boasting rare memorabilia, photographs and a full discography.Digitally remastered from the original analogue tapes for optimum sound quality. Track listing:1. (THE BEST PART OF) BREAKING UP2. TO MAKE YOU SMILE AGAIN3. CANADIAN SUNSET4. HIDEAWAY5. AGAIN6. BYE BYE BABY7. SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER8. THE GENTLE ART OF LOVING9. THE THINGS YOU DO TO ME10. YOU'D BETTER GET USED TO MISSING HER11. PRETTY CITY12. A LOVELY WAY TO SAY GOODNIGHT13. DO I LOVE YOU14. SCHOOLGIRL15. CANADIAN SUNSET (INST.)16. 4 SEASONS MEDLEY: WALK LIKE A MAN / SHERRY / BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY ** 17. I LIVE 18. I WILL SEE YOU THERE 19. CHARADE *20. THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE ANYMORE *21. LOOK OVER THE HILL AND FAR AWAY ** 22. RAINBOW *23. THROUGH A LONG AND SLEEPLESS NIGHT *24. THERE'S NO ROOM IN YOUR WORLD FOR ME **25. SILENCE IS GOLDEN **
