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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 "bitiness" of paragraphs that these comments are written contemporaneously with the listening to of the record (usually while I am doing something else) … 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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