Category: Singles

  • A Little Bit Of Sound released the single ‘Incense And Peppermints’ in October 1967 through Carole Records, led by producer Jerry Styner. The track is a rawer take on the Strawberry Alarm Clock’s hit, featuring prominent organ sounds. Despite winning…

    A Little Bit Of Sound | Incense And Peppermints | Carole | 1967
  • The Mad Hatters—”Eve of Destruction”b/w”Dancing with the Dead” (Fuz International MC0022) 1984 Group biography from FUZ INTERNATIONAL RECORDS This two song offering from The Mad Hatters contains a fresh and original brand of British psychedelic/folk rock that is both obscure…

    The Mad Hatters | Eve Of Destruction | Fuz International | 1984
  • Professor Morrison’s Lollipop, an American bubblegum band from Omaha, released the single “You Got The Love” in November 1968. Composed of five young musicians, their music blends rock, blues, and psychedelia, termed as “electric rock.” The band’s playful name reflects…

    Professor Morrison’s Lollipop | You Got The Love | London | 1968
  • David John and the Mood, a rising British stage group, aim for chart success with their single “Diggin’ For Gold”. While the track has minor flaws, a dedicated fanbase could propel it into the charts. The band, formed a year…

    David John & the Mood | Diggin’ For Gold | Parlophone | 1965
  • Wayne Fontana’s single “Never An Everyday Thing” shows his vocal talent but lacks prominence in the mix, giving it an ordinary feel. Although he delivers a decent performance, he appears to have lost his hit-making touch. The flip side features…

    Wayne Fontana | Never An Everyday Thing | Fontana | 1968
  • The Mark Leeman Five’s singles, notably “Blow My Blues Away” and “Forbidden Fruit,” received mixed reviews. While the first record’s chance of success appeared slim, the group was praised for their rendition of “Forbidden Fruit,” despite lacking originality. Their third…

    Mark Leeman Five | Blow My Blues Away | (Columbia) 1965
  • “Hallucinations,” a psychedelic track by Baker Knight, was released in February 1967 under Reprise Records. Produced by Jimmy Bowen, it showcases Knight’s evolution from rockabilly to psych pop, complemented by his band, The Knightmares. The B-side, “I Feel Sick About…

    Baker Knight & the Knightmares | Hallucinations | (Reprise) 1967
  • The content discusses the obscure recording of “Where Is Mary” and its B-side “Like You Do” by a group possibly formed by Larry Tamblyn and Max Uballez. Originating from Ogden, Utah, the ensemble sought success in Los Angeles under the…

    The Backseat | Where Is Mary | (Linda) 1967
  • The single “Love Got Me” by The Inmates, featuring “Jealousy” recorded live, was released on 22 February 1980. Produced by Vic Maile, it received mixed reviews, with critics noting its lack of the band’s characteristic vigour compared to earlier songs,…

    The Inmates | Love Got Me | (Radar) 1980
  • Mandrake Paddle Steamer, formed in 1968 by art school students, aimed to create a British version of the American psychedelic scene. Their single “Strange Walking Man” was released in 1969. Despite some early interest, the band struggled to gain traction…

    Mandrake Paddle Steamer | Strange Walking Man | (Parlophone) 1969