Little Ol' Love-Maker Me / So Long Little Buddy

Little Ol' Love-Maker Me was released in 1964 by Era Records, a label noted for its eclectic mix of pop, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues throughout the late 1950s and 1960s. This single was recorded by the duo Larry and Mike, an act that operated within the tight-knit orbit of the Los Angeles music scene during the mid-sixties. Like many releases on the Era imprint, the record serves as a snapshot of the period's efforts to balance commercial appeal with the burgeoning trends of vocal pop groups.

The production style reflects the standard conventions of early 1960s radio pop, emphasizing harmonized vocals and a polished arrangement intended to capture the attention of teenage listeners. While Larry and Mike did not reach the upper echelons of the Billboard charts, the record remains a point of interest for collectors of the Era catalog, representing the label's commitment to signing emerging artists and exploring various nuances of the pop soundscape before the radical shifts in recording production that would characterize the later part of the decade.