Wednesday, February 3, 2016

THE POSSUMS - SHE'S LOVING ME / KING IN HIS WORLD, FEBRUARY 1967


It may be 2016 and things are nearing the end, but it's not too late for musical discovery.  Living proof is in my recent uncovering of this rare garage 45 by the Possums.  This is of course a reproduction, as I lack the funds to harness an original if it were to ever go up for sale.  And while we are on the topic let's face it;  Rare 60's garage records are now 50 years old and coming across original copies in good condition is slim and none.  I'm all about reissues if the quality is good and this one indeed IS.

'She's Loving Me' is an upbeat number featuring prominent compact organ, clanging tambourine, frantic teenage vocals, and TWO guitar breaks.  Absolutely killer and begs for repeated listens.  The subject is convinced his baby loves him though it is clearly a bout of mania.  This side can be found in the Teenage Shutdown series, VOL 2.

The flipside 'King In His World' is on the moodier side of the spectrum, though not as downtrodden as some.  Leaving all girl trouble aside our subject here is the misunderstood type; long hair, tight fit, etc.  Someday he will be understood, but until then 'he's a king in his world'.  Found on the stellar 'Shutdown '66' comp, also covered by contemporary garage hero Paul Messis.

Monday, February 1, 2016

THE OPTICAL SOUND: EPISODE 3

AT LONG LAST!  WHAT NO ONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!! It's a new podcast featuring six choice double-siders I've acquired between then and now.  This full spectrum of original sounds recorded between 1965-1969 is all MONO and all KILLER.  For more info on the tracks check out the specific blog postings.


TRACKLIST:
01 THE SYNDICATE "SHE HAUNTS YOU" 
02 THE SYNDICATE "THE EGYPTIAN THING"
03 THE GARDEN CLUB "LITTLE GIRL LOST AND FOUND"
04 THE GARDEN CLUB "I MUST LOVE HER"
05 SAGITTARIUS "ANOTHER TIME"
06 SAGITTARIUS "PISCES"
07 THE BYRDS "EIGHT MILES HIGH" (RCA STUDIO VERSION)
08 THE BYRDS "WHY" (RCA STUDIO VERSION)
09 THE BAROQUES "IOWA, A GIRLS NAME"
10 THE BAROQUES "MARY JANE"
11 THE PICTURE "EVOLUTION"
12 THE PICTURE "REACH OUT (I'll BE THERE)"