Wednesday, December 25, 2013

BAKER KNIGHT



From 1967 comes a different style release from Baker. He had a some rockabilly cuts in the '50s that influenced those mop-tops from across the pond (what was their name...?) anyway..this one was a B-side, but gets an A-side status on my player. Baker left us in 2005....but his sounds will always carry on.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

RON GRAY



Here's a rare one from 1966. Good melodic garage on the Hanna Barbera label (?)  !  Sadly, Ron passed away in Jan. 2013.


Ron Gray- "Hold Back The Sunrise" :







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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

THE APOLLOS




A garage classic that's been included on many comps. 


The Apollos- "That's The Breaks" :







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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

LITTLE ALTON and the VELVATONES



Here's a frat-like punker from circa '65. This one originated out of Charlotte North Carolina.

Little Alton and the Velevatones - "She Said Yeah" :







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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

THE SHAPES OF THINGS



 Here's a cover of a Kinks tune that I can't find much info on. 

The Shapes of Things - "So Mystifying":







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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION




Wandered through the vault to find a treat for Halloween ! The Mothers' first 45.... fits the bill perfectly. Better than s fresh bag of candy corn.


 The Mothers Of Invention - "Who Are the Brain Police" :






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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

THE BENDS




Here's a rare one out of Connecticut that starts fast and never lets up !! Tough one to find...but worth the hunt & every penny. 

  The Bends - "If It's All The Same To You":





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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

DEL KENT

I've been in the mood for some surf...so... I dug this one out of the vault. It has a slight Halloween flavor to it too....something Lux might have spun at one time.

Del Kent - "Holiday On Saturn" :




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Thursday, September 26, 2013

THE DAVE CLARK FIVE

Here's a surprise cut from a British invasion band. Kinda snotty in a sense and a long time fav of mine!


The  Dave Clark Five - "I Need Love" :





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Sunday, September 15, 2013

THE BROTHERLY LOVERS

Nice steady fuzz attack on this one. This one's a bit beat up...dug deep again in the vault to rescue it! This is on the ESKEE record label.

THE BROTHERLY LOVERS- "Was A Lie" :







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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

LITTLE PHIL AND THE NIGHT SHADOWS

Here's a rare one on the DOT label. I believe these guys hailed from Georgia. This one demands a decent price...if you can find it. Had to dig deeeep into the vault to get this one out!


 LITTLE PHIL and the NIGHT SHADOWS - "The Way It Used To Be" :






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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

THE HI-BOYS COMBO




Here's a great early '60s British Invasion cut that I have no info on. Gotta dig those screams!!


The Hi-Boys Combo - "Some Man (Other Than Me)" :





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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

LULU




 Here's one that took me by surprise.... from the soundtrack to the classic To Sir With Love movie.  Arranged by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones & produced by the great Mickie Most. This one has been hidden in the vault for years...just recently brought out for a spin.


Lulu- "Love Loves To Love Love":







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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

THE KREEG



Here's a hard one to find....had to dig deeep into the vault for this copy!  Out of Albuquerque New Mexico comes a side that seems to be on a lot of the '60s vinyl collectors list.

THE KREEG - "IMPRESSIN" :







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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

MAXX





Here's some heavy fuzz'd out psych out of Michigan circa 1968. This was later released on the MAINSTREAM label.

MAXX- "200 Years" :





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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

MICK & THE SHAMBLES

Here's an odd one for the VERVE label. From my research, it may be the band's only release and hit the streets in 1966. It has appeared on several compilations.


MICK & THE SHAMBLES- "LONELY NIGHTS AGAIN":





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Saturday, June 29, 2013

THE LIVE WIRES



 
 From 1966, out of Pennsylvania ...come the 3rd and final release by The Live Wires. This side has been included on some recent compilations.


THE LIVE WIRES - LOVE:





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Monday, June 3, 2013

MORGEN



From Long Island NY circa 1969 comes this trippy side. The name is derived from the guitarist...Steve Morgen. The band released one LP, quite collectable & this 45.


Morgen - Of Dreams:





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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

LONDON AND THE BRIDGES



 From 1966, out of Great Neck NY, comes the latest post. The band released three 45s, all in 1966. This is their 2nd.


London and the Bridges - Tell It to The Preacher:





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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

THE RITES OF SPRING



From 1966, out of Alabama come the 2nd and final single from The Rites of Spring. produced by the legendary Terry Knight, this side caught the ear of garage punk lovers as it has made appearance on a recent reissue LP. Good fuzz throughout!

The Rites of Spring- Comin' On Back To Me:





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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

ROYAL KNIGHTS


 This is a rare one out of Arlington Texas. Circa 1965. The band's only release that came with a picture sleeve...that REALLY bumps the price up!! Found on several comps...as it should be.



Royal Knights - I Wanna Know:





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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

LYNN LASALLE





Found this one deeeep in the vault. Not much info on it other than I think it was released in '67. and later was released on the A&M label. Reminds me of The Electric Prunes...


Lynn LaSalle- Randee Ramjet:





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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

DAVID CLAYTON THOMAS and the SHAYS



Here's and early side from the soon to be front-man of Blood Sweat & Tears. Some good fuzz here!

David Clayton Thomas- Take Me Back:





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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

BOB MORRISON



From 1969 comes this fuzz loaded side. I've read that the famous drummer Hal Blaine might be on this one. Hard to believe a major label (COLUMBIA) took a chance on a gem like this.


Bob Morrison- Hey! Puppet Man:





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Monday, April 1, 2013

THE BUGS


 From 1964 out of Marlborough, Massachusetts comes the 2nd of three singles by The Bugs. Actually, only two releases as this one was released again on a different label. Band members included Dick Leviathian on vocals, Ed McGee on guitar and Rose on bass.


The Bugs -Slide:







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Friday, March 29, 2013

THE VAGRANTS



Here's the very first release by The Vagrants. Released in 1966, the band originated in Forest Hills NY....same town the Ramones will hail from a short time later. Their slight claim to fame came with the NUGGETS classic "Respect". Guitarist Leslie West would later form the group Mountain....


The Vagrants - Oh Those Eyes:





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Sunday, March 24, 2013

MILE ENDS




Released in 1966, this much comp'd gem comes outta Phoenix Arizona. They opened for a bunch of national acts at a club called The Fifth Estate (likely helped with this release) near Arizona State Univ. This is their 1st and only official release.


MILE ENDS - Bottle Up And Go:





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Sunday, March 17, 2013

EVER-GREEN BLUES



 Searched the vault this morning....looking for something to coincide with the post date....a little bit o' green.....kinda !!




Ever-green Blues - Three's A Crowd:





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Monday, March 11, 2013

ERIC AND THE NORSEMEN

 
From April 1967 comes a band out of Kansas who only released one 45rpm and an LP. This cut, a Paul Revere and the Raiders cover...has made an appearance on a few reissue compilations.


Eric and the Norsemen - Get It On:





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Sunday, March 3, 2013

CAL RAYE

 
 From 1967, this side is the more garage style side from Cal (Jerry) Raye. Google has the info....if interested.

Cal Raye - I Cry:




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Monday, February 25, 2013

THE EMBERMEN FIVE




This release, from 1967... comes from a band that  recorded in Minneapolis, but were actually from Minot, North Dakota. They released only four 45s--the first three on this label.


The Embermen Five- Baby I'm Forgettin' You:






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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

THE CLAYTONS

 
From 1966 comes a band out of Fort Wayne Indiana who only released a few 45s.


The Claytons- Puttin Me On:





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Saturday, February 16, 2013

THE QUESTS



 Stuck in the great state of Michigan still. This offering comes from the western side of the state and hit the local stores in 1966.

The Quests -Shadows in the Night:






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Sunday, February 10, 2013

THE GRIFS

 
From Michigan, circa 1968...we have a  tough punker. The band only released three 45s....this was their final.


The Grifs- Keep Dreaming:


 



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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

THE BEL AIRES


From 1967 comes the only release by this obscure band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. A good organ driven punker!


The Bel Aires- Ya Ha Be Be:





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Sunday, February 3, 2013

DAVID BOWIE with the LOWER THIRD



 With the recent buzz hitting the web regarding Bowie's new release coming soon....I thought this might be a good time to give a listen to his FIRST US release on 45rpm.


David Bowie with the Lower Third- Can't Help Thinking About Me:





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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

BILLY BATSON


Here's a cut from '66 that seems outta place on the DECCA label. BILLBOARD even had a mention of it. Not a bad tune for somewhat of a  mainstream record company.


Billy Batson - New York, NY:







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Sunday, January 27, 2013

THE IN-BE-TWEEN





 I had to look deeeep into the vault for this rare gem. As a request, this offering is from a band that hailed from "across the pond". Kim Fowley co-wrote and produced this release by The In-Be-Tween who he discovered in Wolverhampton England. The band would later morph into the '70s band....Slade.



The In-Be-Tween - Girl Child I'm An Evil WitchMan:





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HAL & THE PROPHETS



From 1964 comes a strong driving beat. It's a remake of a tune by the great blues man Jimmy Reed.... and the only release from this band.

Hal & The Prophets- Shame Shame Shame:





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Friday, January 25, 2013

THE REAL LIST

  
Not much info here on the fuzz gem from 1966, so info is welcome if you got it!

The Real List - Pick Up The Marbles:







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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

THE MACH V

 
For their only release, this band from Savannah Georgia produced a winner.....and a rare one also! Released in 1967, band members consisted of Robbie Anderson vocals, guitar & organ ; Jim Brook on drums ; Mitch Freeman bass, vocals and John Tiedemann lead guitar. If your not lucky enough to find the original 45rpm...it has made appearances on several reissue compilations.


The Mach V- If I Could:




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Saturday, January 19, 2013

THE NEW WING


Dug deep into the Vault for this wild punker outta California. I believe this was released in 1968. Weird ending too!



The New Wing - I Need Love:






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Thursday, January 17, 2013

THE CYCLONES



Here's a Stones influenced side that's quite obscure. Released in the mid '60s, I think the band may have been from Pennsylvania. Info welcomed on this gem!


The Cyclones- She's No Good:






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THE BIRDWATCHERS





Just found yet another one from Florida...this time the Tampa area. Released in Nov. '66, these guys were together from 1964 to 1972 and released a bunch of singles on various labels during that time.


The Birdwatchers - I'm Gonna Do It to You:






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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

THE YOUNG STRANGERS

Here's a snotty teenage release from 1967. From what I have read, the band consisted of high school teens that won a battle of the bands competition in north Miami Florida. The label name, T.Y.S. is derived from the band's name....



The Young Strangers - She's Gone:


 


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The First Digg ........ SOUND CARNIVAL

 The first find from the vast vault of 60's gems. I've been wanting to do this for a while. Truth is I'm a music hunter (hoarder!!) and it's time to let others hear what I've captured. My other site OHIO SOUNDS focuses on bands/performers from that state. This site will be more open but will focus on the lost 60's gems that may have only been regional hits in their time. Some may be classics that those "in the know" will recognize. Others may be heard by some for the first time. So turn on your speakers and open your ears.....


From Illinois comes the first post. A rare one to boot by the Sound Carnival.

SOUND CARNIVAL- Dreams:
 



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