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James Deely and the Valiants
"Beyond the Beaches"

Released in 1987

James Deely & the Valiants was a popular band from New Jersey in the 1980s who were known for great live shows. This album was my introduction to them and my cassette tape got a ton of use to the point where I was grateful that James put his early catalog on CD. My favorite track is "A Dozen Roses" - one of my all-time favorite songs by a Jersey artist. Many years later, while living on the west coast, James Deely would begin releasing records again on a regular basis - including some of his best work.
Here are two more tracks to check out

 

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