The Cinnamon Cinder was a chain of Los Angeles nightclubs started by KRLA DJ Bob Eubanks, which soon spawned a TV show, "The Cinnamon Cinder Show". Acts performed live and were usually backed by a resident band from one of the clubs, 'The Royal Monarchs', 'The Illusions' and North Hollywood's 'Pastel Six' were one of the most popular, and they got their chance to record "The Cinnamon Cinder (It's A Very Nice Dance)", written by Russ Regan.