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Trini Lopez: How Money Changed Trini...

David Griffiths, Record Mirror, 30 April 1966

TWO AND a half years ago, a catchy, singalong number of no great distinction went on sale. It was called 'If I Had A Hammer', it was on the Reprise label (and provided a valuable prestige boost for Frank Sinatra's newish disc company), it starred a fairly obscure singer-guitarist, Trini Lopez. It was recorded "live" at P.J's, a Hollywood night club.

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