Category: Singles
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The Kytes released “Frosted Panes” / “I’ll Give You Better Love” in September 1966 on Pye Records. Despite the damaged label, the pristine vinyl delivers superb sound. The song, composed by Eddie King, showcases a blend of baroque pop and…
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The Marmalade, a Scottish band, combines their musical success with a fascination for the supernatural, exploring themes of black magic and ghosts. Following hits like “Lovin’ Things” and “Wait For Me Mary-Anne,” they express a desire for new experiences, including…
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The In Crowd’s single “Why Must They Criticise” features a protest against societal attitudes, backed by energetic guitar and rhythm. The B-side “I Don’t Mind” has a slower, guttural vocal style with strong guitar elements. Both tracks reflect contemporary sounds…
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The Moving Sidewalks, featuring Billy Gibbons before ZZ Top fame, gained recognition in the 1960s for their psychedelic blues rock and garage punk, particularly the classic “99th Floor.” This energetic track showcases dynamic guitars and an iconic guitar break, and…
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The Mods, a New Jersey band, released ‘Ritual’ and ‘Everybody Needs Somebody’ in 1965 under Revelation VII, showcasing their Rolling Stones influence. While ‘Ritual’ is an original, the latter is a cover. Their earlier single featured a reverb guitar version…
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The Nashville Teens, an English R&B group, released numerous singles between 1964 and 1972, achieving moderate success. Their notable tracks include “Tobacco Road” and “I’m A Lonely One.” Despite strong performances, many releases failed commercially, attributed to a lack of…
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Dave Dee & Group’s single “Zabadak!” sparked mixed reactions from critics, deemed overly pretentious yet possessing a “hideous charm.” Despite concerns about commercial viability, Dee expressed confidence in their success formula, highlighting their engagement with fans and ongoing efforts in…
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Kippington Lodge, active in the late sixties, released the single “Shy Boy” in October 1967, showcasing poignant lyrics by Keith West and produced by Mark Wirtz. The band formed from a school group and later became known as Brinsley Schwarz,…
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Unit 4 Plus 2 – ’Too Fast, Too Slow’/’Booby Trap’ (Fontana TF 834) May 1967 You’ve got to have style -SAY THE UNIT 4 PLUS TWO UNIT 4 PLUS 2, whose first Fontana single “Too Fast, Too Slow” has just…
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St. Valentine’s Day Massacre – ’Brother, Can You Spare A Dime’/’Al’s Party’ (Fontana TF 883) November 1967 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre | Brother, Can You Spare A Dime | Fontana | 1967 | AT EXACTLY 10.50 a.m. on February 14,…
