Band Infos Vol.4.txt
1. The Caravelles - Lovin' Just My Style (2:54)
2. The Shanes - I Don't Want Your Love (2:18)
The Shanes, from Tuolluvaara in Sweden, were active from 1963 to 1969. Releasing several singles in their homeland, "I Don't Want Your Love" was the only single released in the UK in 1965, but it failed to chart.
3. The Donshires - Sad and Blue (2:27)
Hailing from Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, The Donshires were active from mid 1964 until 1967. They recorded just the 2 songs, one of them being "Sad and Blue", at a local radio station, but they were never released. After their demise, band member Joe Caloiero joined The Legends, and those 2 songs featured on The Legends anthology "High Towers", released in 2001.
4. Thor's Hammer - I Don't Care (2:39)
5. Lyn & The Invaders - Boy Is Gone (2:35)
Lyn & The Invaders, from Grand Rapids in Michigan, formed in 1965. They cut just the one single in 1965, "Boy Is Gone" being the B-side, a great minor-key garage number. There was a later (much more upbeat) version of this song released in 1967, credited to The Incredible Invaders, which so far I have never been able to find on any garage rock compilation.
6. The Darelycks - Bad Trip (2:43)
From Fairport in New York, The Darelycks formed in 1964, releasing just the one single in 1966, the fuzzed out very lo-fi of "Bad Trip" being the flip side.
7. Count Five - Peace of Mind (2:16)
Count Five formed in San Jose, California in 1964, and are best known for their hit single "Psychotic Reaction" in 1966. Also the title of their sole album, released the same year, "Peace of Mind" being one of the standout tracks.
8. 4 PK - Down and Out (2:17)
Dutch band 4 PK from Eindhoven, formed in 1966, releasing three singles. "Down and Out", a fuzz driven stomper, was their second, coming out in 1966.
9. Los York's - Se Que No Cambiaras (2:17)
10. Paul Martin - Echo (2:16)
Paul Martin, real Paul Myerberg, came from New York. Releasing a couple of obscure singles in 1966-67, he recorded several unreleased demos at the same time. Many of these, including "Echo" (with a killer fuzz riff and swirling organ, it's a lost Nuggets classic), were collected for a self-titled anthology in 1996.
11. Crystal Garden - Peach Fuzz Forest (3:57)
From San Leandro in the East Bay area of San Francisco, Crystal Garden released just the one single in 1969. "Peach Fuzz Forest", an acid drenched guitar fuzz freak out, was the B-side.
12. Chords Five - Universal Vagrant (2:49)
UK band Chords Five came from the Stratford area of London, forming in 1964. Releasing 3 singles between 1967-69, "Universal Vagrant" was the B-side of their debut 1967 release.
13. The Unusuals - I Could Go On (1:59)
The Unusuals (often tagged as Thee Unusuals), from Bellingham in Washington, were active from 1965-67. They recorded just the 2 singles, "I Could Go On" was the B-side of their second single in 1966. Lead singer Kathi McDonald later went on to sing backing vocals on classic albums by the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker and many others.
14. The Dovers - People Ask Me Why (2:42)
The Dovers, formed in 1965, were from Santa Barbara in California. Releasing 4 singles from 1965-66, "People Ask Me Why" was the B-side of their 2nd single. Largely unnoticed by music collectors until garage rock compilation albums were released in the late 1970s/early 1980s, many bands have since gone on to cover their songs.
15. The Shandells - Gorilla (2:53)
The Shandells, from Eau Claire in Wisconsin were active in the mid-1960s, recording 2 singles. "Gorilla" (often mistakenly tagged as "Go Go Gorilla") was their debut single, released in late 1964. The vocalist's screams I think somewhat inspired by Gerry Roslie of The Sonics.
16. The 13th Floor Elevators - Tried to Hide (2:19)
This legendary band formed in Austin, Texas in 1965. "Tried to Hide" is from the Contact Sessions, the first studio recordings by the band for what was originally going to be their debut album, "Headstone". Recorded in Texas in January and February 1966, these songs never saw the light of day until the release of the box set "Sign of the 3 Eyed Men" over 40 years later.
17. Unknown Artist - I'm Gonna Have My Fun (2:29)
Not much I can say about this, so far nobody has discovered who recorded this mid 60s fuzz drenched stomper. This song can be found on the compilation album "Hens Teeth Volume 2 - Blocked".
18. I Bisonti - Ma Se Ci Penso (2:07)
Italian band I Bisonti (The Bison) formed in Milan in 1961, releasing several singles from 1963 to 1976. "Ma Se Ci Penso" was the B-side of their fourth single, released in 1966.
19. The 5: P.M. - How Many Days (2:26)
Very little is known about this band from Boston, Massachusetts. They released just the one single, "How Many Days", in 1968.
20. The Chicks - The Rebel Kind (2:28)
New Zealand band The Chicks comprised of sisters Suzanne and Judy Donaldson, born in Wellington before moving to Auckland at an early age. They had a stream of pop hits in their homeland between 1965 and 1970. The harder edged garage punk of "The Rebel Kind", penned by Lee Hazlewood, was released as a B-side in 1966.
21. The Plastic Blues Band - Gone (2:03)
From New Orleans in Louisiana, The Plastic Blues Band were active from 1968 to 1969, releasing 3 singles. "Gone" was the B-side of their first single in 1968, a fast and furious fuzz sensation with suitably frantic vocals.
22. The Spiders - Hey Boy (1:46)
Japanese band The Spiders hailed from Tokyo, forming in 1961. A premier "Group Sounds" band, they were very successful in their home country, often supporting bands such as The Beach Boys or The Animals when they toured Japan. "Hey Boy" was from an EP released in 1965.
23. The Barons - Drawbridge (2:19)
Very little is known about The Barons, from Orlando in Florida. Releasing just 2 singles in the late 60s, "Drawbridge" was their debut release, coming out in 1967.
24. The Thingies - I'm Going Ahead (2:14)
For many years now the legend of The Thingies has been cloaked in obscurity. Hailing from Topeka in Kansas, they released 2 singles in 1966 and 1968. "I'm Going Ahead" recorded in 1967, remained unreleased until appearing on the album "The Thingies Have Arrived!!" in 1998.
25. The Eyes - I'm Rowed Out (2:54)
UK band The Eyes, from Ealing in London, formed in 1964 and disbanded in 1967. Clearly influenced by The Who, they released a number of singles in 1965/66. "I'm Rowed Out" was the B-side of their debut single, the riff sounding quite similar to The Who's "Can't Explain".
26. The Belles - Come Back (2:10)
All girl band The Belles came from North Miami Beach, Florida. They released just one single in 1966, a parody of Them's "Gloria". "Come Back" was the flipside.
27. The Standells - Did You Ever Have That Feeling (3:02)
The Standells, from Los Angeles in California, formed in 1962. Releasing several singles and albums between 1964 and 1967, in 1966 they achieved a top 20 hit in the USA with "Dirty Water". "Did You Ever Have That Feeling" is taken from their final album in 1967, "Try It".
28. The Blue Birds - Sweet Polly (3:00)
One of the first Greek garage bands, The Blue Birds formed in the port town of Piraeus, near Athens, in 1964. In total the Bluebirds released thirteen 45s and one fine album between the years 1965 and 1973. "Sweet Polly" was released as a single in 1966.
29. Six Minus One - Fun and Games (2:50)
Practically nothing is known about this American band, who's only recording was an acetate single some time in the 1960s. "Fun and Games", the A-side, finally received greater exposure when it was featured on the compilation album "Train to Nowhere!: Unissued Sixties Garage Acetates, Volume Three" in 2009.
30. Oxford Circle - Mind Destruction (5:13)
Oxford Circle, from Davis, California, near Sacramento, were active from 1964-1967. They released just the one single in 1967, the classic punk anthem "Foolish Woman", with the amazing "Mind Destruction" on the B-side. 'tymeshifter', a reviewer on rateyourmusic.com, probably describes this cut the best: "...a fast, psych/hard rock/punk instrumental with distorted guitar feedback, loud bass and some freeform elements. This a truly phenomenal effort, and should be heard by all who are curious about the genre."
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