Tag Archives: 1969

JACKIE DeSHANNON – Put a Little Love in Your Heart – (Imperial) – 1969

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Franko

Check out my other blog entry for background on the talented Jackie DeShannon. This chick could do anything. She could write, play, sing, perform and was easy on the eye and yet big time success in the music industry had … Continue reading →

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FRIENDSOUND – Joyride – (RCA) – 1969

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Franko

This album I have had since the 1980s. I listened to it a few times and (kind of) liked it but eventually (in a rationalisation period) put it into a possible "to go" pile. That pile still exists but the … Continue reading →

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PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Alias Pink Puzz – (Columbia) – 1969

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Franko

There is plenty of biographical information on this blog about Paul Revere & The Raiders so have  a look at all that for background. Also, by now there are quite a few of their albums commented on also, so you … Continue reading →

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ARLO GUTHRIE – Running Down the Road – (Reprise) – 1969

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Franko

I recall having this album a long time ago but it was so hacked up it was barely listenable. I can put up with a fair bit of crackle and pop but sometimes it gets too distracting and I didn't … Continue reading →

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PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Hard ‘n’ Heavy (with marshmallow) – (Columbia) – 1969

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Franko

Paul Revere & the Raiders are a joy and should be in the pantheon of rock groups. Perhaps The Raiders are closer to that status in the United States but here, in Australia, they are relatively unknown. I suspect we … Continue reading →

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JOE JEFFREY – My Pledge of Love – (Scepter) – 1969

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Franko

This is another one of those records I’ve had sitting around for many years. I recall listening to it a long time ago and thinking it’s patchy but there is something there.   Accordingly it was relegated to the “maybe” … Continue reading →

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CROSBY STILLS & NASH – Crosby Stills & Nash – (Atlantic) – 1969

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Franko

At one stage back in the mid 80s I had most of the various permeations of Stills, Crosby, Nash, and (later) Young. It was in a post Byrds frenzy I managed to pick ‘em all as they were everywhere in … Continue reading →

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GRASS ROOTS – Leaving it All Behind – (Dunhill) – 1969

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Franko

I commented on another earlier Grass Roots album very early in my blogging (or group email) career.   Back then I said: “I’m really keen to listen to this (notwithstanding its been a sitting in a pile for over a … Continue reading →

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JOE SOUTH – Games People Play – (Capitol) – 1969

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #208 – JOE SOUTH – Games People Play – (Capitol) – 1969 I am a big fan of the song "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" which I first heard as an Elvis cover.   … Continue reading →

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THE FREE DESIGN – Heaven/Earth – 1969 – (Project 3)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #199 – THE FREE DESIGN – Heaven/Earth – 1969 – (Project 3)   More "Free Design" …. back in what Frank is listening to #176  I nattered on about "Free Design" and "sunshine pop" as … Continue reading →

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