Lynn Castle was reportedly a hairstylist or 'barber' for a number of happening Hollywood celebrities on the Sunset Strip. Presumably one of them was Lee Hazlewood who produced this record on his newly formed LHI label. Backed by Last Friday's Fire (a band that featured Mike Condello of Condello fame) these two tracks were cut in late '66 and released in February 1967.
'Rose Colored Corner' is a much adored tune with some great lyrics concerning escapism. Castle is not a great vocalist in the traditional sense, but that is (at least) partially what makes this record so endearing. She sounds about as hip as you can get for '66, or any other year for that matter. This track has been compiled a few times, most recently on a Lee Hazlewood boxed set where it seems to be getting some right recognition.
'The Lady Barber' (also written by Lynn Castle herself) is another cool folk-psych charmer with a bit of fuzz action. Once again she sounds about as cool and confident as anyone could.
Check out Lynn Castle appearing on the gameshow What's My Line? here. On the show they mention a song she wrote for the Monkees which went unreleased.
*UPDATED 08/4/14
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