This is really quite good and the slower tempo works fine. The Spanish-style guitar riffs are very effective, and are reminiscent of those in the later "Hotel California." But wow, do I miss the Musitron solo.
I like this version... It seems to be in the right tempo, not so fast as many standards from the late 50's and early 60's were. The original and this one look like a diamond, before and after polishing.
Great to finally find this again. Thanks for putting it up. This is possibly my favourite version of the song. My band used to do half of this and then half of the original.
Sad this version wasn't appreciated in 1967 excepting Australia where it made the Top 20. Anyone who thinks the single sounds good really needs to hear an album hifi stereo version played loud.