Tag: Smoke
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The post explores obscure and collectible 1960s British garage, beat, R&B and psychedelic singles, combining personal collecting experiences with historical research, chart details and contemporary reviews. It highlights overlooked tracks by artists including The Fairytale, The Move, The Smoke, Traffic…
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The post explores obscure 1960s and early-1970s American garage, folk-rock, psychedelic and pop singles, highlighting standout tracks, regional scenes, labels and musicians. It combines enthusiastic reviews with recording details, band histories and reader recollections, while tracing connections between groups, later…
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In February 1967, The Smoke faced controversy over their record “My Friend Jack Eats Sugar Lumps,” leading to costly re-recording and lyric changes before its release. The band, comprising four Yorkshire lads, unintentionally crafted the song from a whimsical phrase.…
