The Treetops - Don't Worry Baby The Monotones UK Surf Beach Boys

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The Treetops - Don't Worry Baby
(7: UK Parlophone R 5628) 1967
(7: Tower 388 Promo only) 1968
EX The Monotones (UK Pye)
Formed in 1966, Wimbledon, England.
UK group melodic version Beach Boys cover.
Written by Brian Wilson-Roger Christian.
Produced by Jack Dorsey (Only US lasbel credited)
The Monotones members
Brian Alexander, Gary Nichols, Jim Eaton, Pete Stanley and Mark Loyd.
During their early years, the group line-up changed many times but by 1964,
it comprised Brian Alexander (lead), Jim Eaton (vocals and rhythm),
Pete Stanley (bass) and Gary Nichols (drums)
and these four who made the recordings.
Their original vocalist, Nigel Basham also performed separately
under the name Mark Loyd and was backed from time to time at local gigs
by another Southend band, The Mustangs, who also originated at Westcliff High.
The Monotones had two U.S. releases on the Hickory label,
one of which, “When Will I Be Loved” / “If You Can’t Give Me All”
was not released in the UK.
It turns out to be a demo recorded before their first Pye 45,
released in the U.S.
The Monotones 45 releases
UK Pye 7N 15608 - What Would I Do / Is It Right (February 14, 1964)
UK Pye 7N 15640 - It’s Great / Anymore (1964)
UK Pye 7N 15761 - No Waiting / Like A Lover Should (1965)
UK Pye 7N 15814 - Something’s Hurting Me / A Girl Like That (1965)
US Hickory 1250 - What Would I Do / Is It Right (Mar 1964)
US Hickory 1306 - When Will I Be Loved / If You Can’t Give Me All (Mar 1965)
They added a female vocalist Martha Smith to their lineup..
The Treetops when the lineup comprised
Jim Eaton (rhythm guitar and lead vocals),
Mark Lloyd (lead vocals, vibes and harmonica),
Martha Smith (lead vocals and piano)
Brian Alexander (lead guitar and backing vocals),
Pete Stanley (bass guitar and backing vocals),
Pete Trout (drums)