The Illusion

American Psychedelic rock band from Long Island, New York. (1965-1972) Members: John Vinci, Richie Cerniglia, Mike Maniscalco, Chuck Alder, & Mike Ricciardella. They released three full-length albums in the U.S., the first of which was also issued in the United Kingdom. All three albums were produced by Jeff Barry. The group had one major hit in the U.S. in 1969 with "Did You See Her Eyes", which peaked at #32 on the Billboard charts and at #1 in some places in New York, as well as three minor hits: "Together" (peaked at #80 on Billboard), "Let's Make Each Other Happy" (#98), and "How Does it Feel?" (#110). Their first album reached #69 and stayed 27 weeks in the Billboard album charts. Their first and second albums, The Illusion and Together (As a Way of Life) were released in CD format in 2008, with the band stating "we're working on If It's So."