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FLOYD WESTERMAN – Custer Died for Your Sins – (Perception) – 1969

  At the outset I point out to those who refer to any grammar inconsistencies or for the “biti-ness” of paragraphs that these comments are written contemporaneously with the listening to of the record (usually while I am doing something … Continue reading

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GARY LEWIS – I’m on the Right Road Now – (Liberty) – 1969

  On almost the eve of Elvis' birthday I have up this album up for comment … on the basis of a tribute song.   If you are a regular reader of these posts then you will have encountered Gary Lewis … Continue reading

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DION – Wonder Where I’m Bound – (Columbia) – 1969

I have commented on Dion in the past …   We all remember Dion for the white doo-wop and rock hits but there was a time when he made inroads into the charts playing singer-songwriter material.   allmusic: "Bridging the … Continue reading

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GREAT SPECKLED BIRD – Great Speckled Bird – (Ampex) – 1969

I got this for $5 at a sale and it was well worth it, if for no other reason than it is worth more than $5. Money aside it was a Ian & Sylvia side project and I have been … Continue reading

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THE ILLUSION – Together (as a way of life) – (Steed) – 1969

You can read up on the Illusion way back in "What Frank is listening to #36". For those who may have "accidentally" deleted the comment rather than saving the same to a folder (and of course backing it up) I … Continue reading

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GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – Rhythm of the Rain / Hayride – (Liberty) – 1969

  Still more Gary Lewis … I find him quite relaxing after a mind crushing day at work. Well, that and a couple of wines.   In the past I have said on 2 occasions, "Most of his albums were … Continue reading

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JIMMY CURTISS – Life – (Perception) – 1969

  I bought this on a $16.49 whim … well I actually won it of eBay for that amount. The whim was mainly based on the fact that I had already won an album from the seller so I thought … Continue reading

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WILLIE AND THE RED RUBBER BAND – We’re Comin’ Up – (RCA) – 1969

  This has been sitting around my place for many years but I haven't listened to it in quite a while. The jury was out then and it's still out now, though I must admit the band is off the wall … Continue reading

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LEE DRESSER – El Camino Real – (Amos) – 1969

  what Frank is listening to #56- LEE DRESSER – El Camino Real – (Amos) – 1969  I bought this record a long, long time ago, played it once and put it aside to have another listen, which I didn't, till now. … Continue reading

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BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Today – (United Artists) – 1969

what Frank is listening to #31 – BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Today – (United Artists) – 1969   As if there wouldn't be a Bobby Goldsboro LP in the pile somewhere. The guy put out a lot of albums and they are … Continue reading

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