The Executives

This six-piece band had a rapid rise as a live act in Sydney, Australia, in 1966. Featuring two fine vocalists in Carole King and Gino Cunico, and backed by four musicians who could play 30 different instruments between them, they were able to produce a sophisticated, varied pop sound. Between 1967 and 1968 they recorded eight singles and three albums. Initially their set was composed entirely of cover versions, such as the hit singles ‘My Aim Is To Please You', ‘Sit Down I Think I Love You' and ‘Windy Day', but self-penned numbers were slowly introduced. In 1969, the band mov...