Gimmicks – New York (Gimmicks of Sweden, 1972)
The Gimmicks were created in 1968 by the Swedish musician, producer, arranger Leif Carlquist. Inspired by the samba & bossa rhythms of Sergio Mendes he successfully shaped a unique image blend for his new group. They toured so extensively throughout the world that many believed they were an international group, and not, in fact, one of Sweden’s first musical exports. But King Carl Gustav knew! And he granted them the ULTIMATE national accolade in 1974 by inviting them to perform at his wedding to Queen Silvia. I just can’t believe they had the gall to wear shorts.
