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The Last Chapter “It’s Only When I’m Lonely”
The Last Chapter came from Sioux City, Iowa, and would evolve into a group called Freight. In late 1969 the Last Chapter cut their only record, released on Skip Records 2758. “It’s Only When I’m...
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The Silver Byke ”I’ve Got Time” / “Who Needs Tomorrow” on Bang
The Silver Byke released only one single, “I’ve Got Time” / “Who Needs Tomorrow” on Bang Records B-557. Charly Cazalet wrote “I’ve Got Time” and “Who Needs Tomorrow” is credited to Cazalet, Nelson,...
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The Dignitaries “Steppin’ Out” on Darec
The Dignitaries of North Adams, MA, April 17, 1969 The Dignitaries cut a fine r&b instrumental, “Steppin’ Out” on Darec VSS 81943. They recorded at Vibra Sound Studio in Schenectady in early 1969....
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Wedge, featuring Kal X. Blue of Something Wild
Wedge was based in San Francisco but was notable for including two musicians from Santa Maria, California, a small city near the coast, north of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Santa Maria is 150 miles...
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Something Wild “Trippin’ Out” on Psychedelic
Something Wild is known for their excellent 1966 single “Trippin’ Out” / “She’s Kinda Weird” on Psychedelic Records. The group started as the Hustlers in 1962. By 1964 the lineup included Bill Evans on...
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The Paper Fortress “Butterfly High” and “Sleepy Hollow People”
The Paper Fortress, from left: Sam Chirico, Evan Zang, Joey Campo, and Jim Whittle The Paper Fortress started out as the Royal Teens, making one single for the Rev Records label, “Tears in My Eyes”...
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The Tyme of Day “Listen to What Is Never Said”
The Tyme of Day, from left: Robert Anderson, Chris Rogers and Shelby Rogers The Tyme of Day came from Irving, Texas, northwest of Dallas. Members were: Shelby Rogers – lead vocals and guitar Bob...
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Phase V “Opaque Illusions” on Title Records
The Phase V, as featured in an ad for Stripling’s Campus Thing Fashion Show, August, 1968 The Phase V came from Fort Worth, TX, and cut a rare single, “Opaque Illusions” on Title Records S-101. Rick...
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Fred and Bob and the Twilighters
The Twilighters, from left: Bob Harbur, John Harbur, unidentified drummer, and Fred Palmer When Bob Harbur left the Kirksville area and the Twilighters, he formed a new band in St. Charles, Missouri...
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Delbert McClinton’s first group, the Straitjackets
The Straitjackets in the Star-Telegram, February 10, 1961 Straitjackets at the Red Devil Lounge, January 17, 1958Delbert McClinton formed the Straitjackets in 1957. The first printed notice I’ve found...
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Gli Angeli featuring Franco cover the Rokes “Che Colpa Abbiamo Noi”
I wonder how a fast, wah-heavy version of the Rokes “Che Colpa Abbiamo Noi” got its only release on a Philadelphia label known for a handful of local pop artists. Whoever put the label together took it...
View ArticleThe Lemon Sandwich –“Give Me Love” / “I Must Be Dreaming”
The Lemon Sandwich released the very cool “Give Me Love” on La Salle Records L-371, backed with “I Must Be Dreaming”. Eddie Hileman wrote both songs. Tommy Burke used the Lemon Sandwich’s exact...
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The NYTE
The NYTE, Gary Jedlicka at bottom of photo My name is Gary Jedlicka, I was the drummer in the band The NYTE: Sandy Pantaleo – lead vocals Bill Stevenson – lead guitar and vocals Ben Ninnman – Hammond...
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The Loose Ends “Hey, Sweet Baby” on Meadow Brook Records
When I heard the Loose Ends “Hey, Sweet Baby” / “I Love You, Baby”, I thought this might be a rural southern single. I was surprised to find a suburban Connecticut address on the labels. “Hey, Sweet...
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The Lonely Souls from Redford & Detroit
The Lonely Souls with Ray Goode on drums, May 1968. The Lonely Souls were from the Redford / Detroit, Michigan area, like the Midnight Shift. Members were: Bob Calco Terry Gilbert Ray Goode – drums...
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The Jesters from Naples, Florida “I’ll Laugh at You”
Early photo of the Jesters The Jesters came primarily from Naples, Florida, about 110 miles west of Miami. Their discography comprises a handful of high quality singles, but there is very little info...
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Handbag “Kids on the Coast” / “Heartache” on Markus
Handbag had one single of organ-based jazz-rock, “Kids on the Coast” / “Heartache” on Markus DM 3848 from 1972. I could not find any detailed info on the band on the net or my reference books, so I...
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S.O.S. Unlimited “Come On, Come On” / “Girl, You Don’t Know” on Whittier
The S.O.S. Unlimited seem to have been a short-lived group. They made only one single but it’s a good one, “Come On, Come On” / “Girl, You Don’t Know” on Whittier W-510, released in December, 1967...
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Fox and the Huntah’s “Funny Kinda Day” on Malcolm Z. Dirge
Fox and the Huntah’s “Funny Kinda Day” is an obscure single, a full production with piano and backup singers, and a 12-string guitar break with a couple minor flubs. It was an original song by Tom Fox...
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The Vibrasonics “Don’t Go” / “Send Her to Me” on Marjon Records
The Vibrasonics came from Meadville in northwest Pennsylvania, east of Cleveland and north of Pittsburgh. They recorded two good original songs, “Don’t Go” / “Send Her to Me”, on Marjon Records...
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