I didn’t know where the Saucer Men were from until one of the comments below gave Paterson, New Jersey. The ZTSP prefix on the label indicates this was a Columbia Records custom pressing, most likely out of New York. This band has nothing to do with the Saucermen of Dickie Goodman and Bill Buchanan fame.
“Another Chance” is a maudlin tune, good if you like the downbeat, weepy garage numbers. The flip, “Don’t Do It” is a poppier, somewhat awkward song.
Both songs were written by Tom and Nick Bonagura and released on their own Bonna label.
Thanks to Ra for sending in these clips and the label photo.
Just wanted to let you know that the Saucer Men was a garage band my dad was briefly in and managed in the 60’s. They were high school kids from Paterson, NJ that played at parties and such. Thanks for the great recording -my dad enjoyed hearing it!
Who sent this in? Just curious since only a small number of people had the album.
Nick and Tom are my cousins
Hi – I just saw your comments about The Saucermen. I wrote the songs with Tom. Who is your Dad? and ask him to contact me. It would be nice. Thanks, Nick
I agree with my sister – one of the best parts of growing up was the time our families spent together. Thanks for the memories!
hi barb–tom here -interesting ,just stumbled on this while messing on computer.would love to see how your life turned out–email me anytime–i’m in elmwood park,nj—hope all is well by you and your family. tom
I knew Tom Bonagura, I grew up with him. My mother Doris and Toms mother Dolores were best friends, finding this on the internet brought back wonderful memories of my child hood. Most of all our families spending so much time together.
I was going through a huge pile of 45’s and I found this single autographed by Nick to my mom Marie, and the name Wally Fritz is also written on it. Thanks for providing this background info.
My brother Emil Russo who plays the drums and I who played Lead Guitar played with Tom B.who played rhythm guitar and Gary D.played bass Guitar with the Saucermen,we used to watch them practice in Nicks music store on 21st Ave in Paterson NJ Gary is still a close friend and we have played in many bands together since.Gary’s last band before retiring–LOOSE CHANGE a great band. Joe Russo
I played with the bass player from the saucer men,Gary DeStefano,for many years.
emil–tom bonagura here.would love to get in touch w/gary and catch up on old times. i would need a kick start to remember who you are,but willing. i’m sure nick would love to see gary also–if i’m lucky maybe you will see this and answer. email=tbonagura@penncolor.com