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PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Midnight Ride – (Columbia) – 1966

Back in “what Frank is listening to #119″ I said this in relation to The Raiders album “Spirit of ’67”: “It’s only in the last few years I have been really getting into Paul Revere and the Raiders. Back in … Continue reading

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THE CYRKLE – Red Rubber Ball – (Columbia) – 1966

I knew next to nothing about this band when I got this album not that long ago.   In some ways there is nothing better than being surprised by something you have little knowledge about. Let's face it, you run the … Continue reading

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JAY AND THE AMERICANS – Livin’ Above Your Head – (United Artists) – 1966

For those who have mentioned that they don't like it when I comment on LPs by acts I have already commented on … hit delete now. Go turn on JJJ as you are bound to find something new and interesting there*.(*sarcasm) … Continue reading

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PETE SEEGER – God Bless The Grass – (Columbia) – 1966

This one has been kicking around for a while. It was part of my collection and then in a cull I thought to get rid of it. I realised that a cull of my collection is not the solution … … Continue reading

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LOS INDIOS TABAJARAS – Twin Guitars in a Mood for Lovers – (RCA) – 1966

In a quiet mood I have chosen this from the pile of records behind me.   Los Indios Tabajaras are not strangers to anyone who has spent time in op shops as they frequently appear in multiple copies.   Having … Continue reading

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THE SEEDS – The Seeds – (GNP Crescendo) – 1966

This is hardly an op shop special. I bought this on eBay for about $15 … and its' a re-pressing. Further, it's appropriate to "comment" on this now given the recent passing of vocalist Sky Saxon (June 25,2009)   Apart … Continue reading

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GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – She’s Just My Style – (Liberty) – 1966

  Is this a Gary Lewis fixation?   … not quite … I bought a bundle of his albums cheap and I must admit I am getting off on them. It's pop rock and it's well done. Though as I … Continue reading

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SHADOWS OF KNIGHT – Gloria – (Dunwich) – 1966

   This is the first album I have heard by the semi legendary garage / R&B rockers "Shadows of Knight".    Wikipedia says: "At the time they first started recording, the band's self-description was as follows: "The Stones, Animals and … Continue reading

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ARTHUR LYMAN – The Shadow of Your Smile – (Hi Fi) – 1966

I love Arthur Lyman.   But, he put out a lot of albums and I only have just over a half, and one quater of those are unlistened to. So, with that it mind, and with an insatiable appetite to … Continue reading

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PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – The Spirit of ’67 – (Columbia) -1966

My comments here are a little "bitty" as I did them late at night with a glass of red …   It's only in the last few years I have been really getting into Paul Revere and the Raiders. Back in … Continue reading

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