Cover Me - The Good, the Better, & the Best

Last week I made my way through the heartland of America headed to New York City. As is my custom I try and break up the monotony by hitting the flea markets and small record stores along the way. I was rewarded this trip with three cover, one good, one better and one is simply THE BEST!

GOOD:
The first is a record of sacred songs from The Chuck Wagon Gang. I thought they just served up vittles, but what do I know. The photo on the cover is so wholesome it makes Wally and the Beaver look like Hell's Angels.




BETTER:
The second is from an Ohio based Gospel group The Evangelaires. The description on the back tells of a vocal group that is exciting (no), artistic (certainly not), different (I don't think so) and imaginative (nope). But all these adjectives can only describe the cover. I'm assuming that they played a little dress up for the photo shoot, at least I'm hoping. Otherwise the bald guy with the lollipop, the farmer, the waiter and the old fashioned lady might want to watch there backs when the leave, 'cause the hunter and his dog are looking like they're out for blood.



BEST:
This one is a crown jewel. A cover so astounding I nearly dropped it when I spotted it at a flea market in Indiana. It's The Best of The Crusaders (no, not those Crusaders). Originally a trio made up of three gospelaires that, on looks alone would be enough to feature in this blog. But The Crusaders, who by the way record in "ultra sonic sound", added the suave and sophisticated former auto racer, pro wrestler and now at 46 inches "the smallest gospel singer in the world" Little Buddy Dee. In the liner notes it says "to see and hear Buddy as he teams up with the Crusaders is an unforgettable experience". I'm sure, but this cover will definitely suffice thank you very much.