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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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The Velours “She’s My Girl” and “Woman For Me” on Rona
The Velours cut this one single, “She’s My Girl” / “Woman For Me” on Rona R-010. Both sides sound like they were recorded with a studio audience. “She’s My Girl” is uptempo r&b that only lacks a...
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Frantic Records, Vardan Records, and Arvey Andrews
Business card for Psycho, from Chico, with Guy Williamson and Marty Howard’s contact info Arvey Andrews headed two record labels in 1965 and 1966, Frantic Records and Vardan Records. He was also part...
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The Korsairs from Tacoma Park, MD
Jolene Wood sent in this scan of an Edgewood Recording Studio acetate of the Korsairs of Tacoma Park, Maryland. The band covers “I Can Only Give You Everything” on one side and James Brown’s “I Don’t...
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Our Gang “Rapunzel”& Charles A. Bennett’s ‘Round &‘Round Records
Our Gang made one single “Rapunzel” / “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” on ‘Round & ‘Round Records RR-4503. The band probably came from Colorado Springs, or at least that was the base for ‘Round &...
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The Souncations “Exit” by Jerry Rojas
The Souncations made only one single, a version of “Respect” with a fine original song “Exit” by Jerry Rojas on the B-side, released on Head 1001 in 1967. “Exit” features organ dominating the melody,...
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The Rain “Love Me and Be Glad” on Webb Records
The Rain, from left: Owen Evans, Jim Bond, Ron Hall and Steve Croucher Rain was a quartet from Osage City, Kansas. The members were: Steve Croucher – lead guitar and vocals Owen Evans – keyboards and...
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