They had a local hit with their 1965 R&B-flavored debut single, "For Your Love", but afterward switched their approach to reflect British Invasion influence.
[1][3] The band was initially influenced by R&B and had originally intended to include a horn section, but chose instead the format of a small rock combo.
According to Danny Parra: The band enlisted the Huereque 's cousin, Javier Valenzuela, to play lead guitar.
[1] Crosno had initially planned to ply the songs only as a dry run, but decided to put them on vinyl since to help promote the radio station.
[1][2][3][4] The B-side was an eerie ballad, "Ode to the Wind", that was highlighted by Valensuela and Parra's delicate guitar lines.
Chris Bishop in Garage Hangover states, "Danny and the Counts 'You Need Love' is a signature tune of the mid-60s, with its unforgettable buzzing guitar riff and opening 'Oh, yeah!'".
[1] Cosmic Mind at Play ranks "You Need Love" b/w "Ode to the Wind" as a classic garage rock single.