Terry Black - Ordinary Girl

Review by Celine

Ordinary Girl by Terry Black: A Forgotten Gem That Still Kicks Ass Let’s cut to the chase—Terry Black’s Ordinary Girl is not your run-of-the-mill 1966 pop-rock relic. This album grabs you by the collar and demands attention, even if it’s been gathering dust in history's bargain bin. Produced by Sloan and Barri, this Dunhill Records release hits hard for its time, blending raw rock grit with sugary hooks that stick like gum on a summer sidewalk. First up, the title track "Ordinary Girl." Damn, this song doesn’t mess around. It opens with a punchy riff that feels like someone just slapped you awake (in a good way). The lyrics? Simple but razor-sharp—a dude obsessed with an “ordinary girl” who ain’t so ordinary after all. You can hear the swagger in Black’s voice as he belts out lines about love and longing. It’s catchy as hell, man. Like, I caught myself humming it while stuck in traffic last week. And let me tell ya, when a tune survives rush hour without getting cursed at, you know it’s got legs. Then there’s “Baby’s Gone,” which slaps harder than a scorned ex-wife. This one’s darker, heavier, dripping with teenage angst and heartbreak. The guitar work here is pure fire, wailing like a banshee over pounding drums. If you’ve ever had your heart stomped on, this track will rip open old wounds—but in the best possible way. By the second chorus, you’ll wanna scream along with Black like you’re living through his breakup yourself. Now, sure, some critics might call this stuff dated or cheesy compared to today’s overproduced garbage. But screw ‘em. What makes Ordinary Girl stand out is its unapologetic simplicity. There’s no autotune, no fake drama—just honest-to-God rock ‘n’ roll played straight from the gut. In 1966, this was revolutionary. Hell, maybe it still is. Here’s the kicker though: Terry Black never blew up into a household name. He faded faster than a cheap tattoo, leaving behind only whispers of what could’ve been. Makes you wonder how many other killer albums are buried under layers of forgotten vinyl. Maybe that’s why listening to Ordinary Girl feels kinda bittersweet—it’s like finding a treasure map where X marks nothing but empty space. So go ahead, crank this sucker loud enough to piss off your neighbors. Let Terry Black remind you why real music matters—even if nobody remembers his name anymore.

Artist: Terry Black
Album: Ordinary Girl

Rock

Pop Rock

1966

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Ordinary Girl	2:35
Baby's Gone	2:40

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Catalog Numbers

D-4046
45-D-4046

Labels

Dunhill

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc.
Lacquer Cut At	Longwear Plating

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Sloan, Barri

Notes

Promotional Copy - Not For Sale

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Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society (B): ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): 45-00969
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): 45-00944
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): 00969 LW
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): 00944 LW

About Terry Black

Canadian singer, teen idol and radio DJ. Started his singing career at age 15 with his first release "Unless You Care" on . His solo career ended in 1970 when he married , thereafter performing with her as until they divorced. b. February 3, 1949 in Burnaby, B.C. d. June 28, 2009 in Kamloops, B.C.

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Terry

Aliases

Terence

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1966 album *Ordinary Girl* by Terry Black blended rock and pop rock in a way that felt fresh for its time. It was released on Dunhill Records, with production credits going to Sloan and Barri. The album features tracks like "Ordinary Girl" and "Baby's Gone," which capture that mid-60s vibe. Not many people realize how these songs helped shape the pop rock sound of the era.

Comments

shagoofad

2025-03-14

Under rated song - good beat

lyndsaybuchanan

2025-03-13

Produced by Lou Adler- a Dunhill production. Released in Canada on Arc Records. Must have been a forerunner to Adler’s Dunhill label. Fantastic record. You can certainly hear where the Grass Roots and Mamas and Papas came from.