Category: Singles

  • In March 1978, Stiff Little Fingers released “Suspect Device,” inspired by The Clash and featuring lyrics given to them by journalist Gordon Ogilvie. Recorded in a jingle studio, the track’s energetic sound and Burns’ passionate vocals garnered attention, especially from…

    Stiff Little Fingers | Suspect Device | Rough Trade | 1978
  • The Riddles, a promising Illinois teen beat group, released their single “Sweets For My Sweet” in June 1967 through Mercury Records, having gained local popularity. Despite its initial appeal, the track garnered little attention over time, whereas the B-side, “It’s…

    The Riddles | Sweets For My sweet | mercury | 1967
  • In November 1965, The Kinks released “Till The End Of The Day” and “Where Have All The Good Times Gone.” The tracks feature Ray Davies’ distinctive style, with energetic instrumentals and memorable lyrics. While critics noted the latter’s clarity, they…

    The Kinks | Till The End Of The Day | (Pye) 1965
  • THE STOMACH MOUTHS – ’Wild Trip’/’Don’t Put Me Down’ (Mansi Sunlight 196025-01) 1985 if you like purple better than white you know what to do . . . One of the very best bands to hail from Sweden are mid…

    The Stomach Mouths | Don’t put Me Down | Mansi Sunlight | 1985
  • Moss Lynch’s single, ‘Nine To Five Disease / Where’s The Freedom’, released in February 1971 by Trip Universal, reflects countercultural themes with lyrics critiquing capitalism and advocating for environmental awareness. Although little is known about Lynch, he is suggested to…

    Moss Lynch | Nine To Five Disease | (Trip Universal)
  • In 1970, Moxie Records released the rare single “Leave It” / “Just The Two Of Us” by the elusive band Satrycon, with limited information available. “Leave It” features a gritty biker rock sound, while its flip side offers a more…

    Satrycon | Leave It | Moxie | 1970
  • In January 1968, the band People released “I Love You,” which became their breakthrough hit, reaching No. 14 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. Originating from San Jose, they began performing locally in 1966 and signed with Capitol Records in…

    People | I Love You | Capitol | 1968
  • Boyce & Hart’s “P.O. Box 9847,” released as the B-side to “Alice Long” in July 1968, showcases vibrant paisley pop with notable guitar influences reminiscent of the Beatles’ “Revolver.” The Monkees also recorded it, featuring Micky Dolenz on lead vocals.…

    Boyce & Hart | P.O. Box 9847 | A&M | 1968
  • In July 1967, Marcia Strassman released “The Groovy World Of Jack And Jill” and its more memorable B-side, “The Flower Shop,” under UNI Records. Despite the flower power trend, the former failed to gain popularity, overshadowed by its predecessor “The…

    Marcia Strassman | The Flower Shop | UNI | 1967
  • The record “Fusion” / “Cowboys And Indians” by Pinnochio & the Puppets, released in February 1967, showcases a unique blend of western rock and eastern raga, alongside a surf guitar riff. This psychedelic 45 is a highlight from the year…

    Pinnochio & the Puppets | Fusion | Mercury | 1967