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Vol VI, Issue 01 – I had too much to dream (Last night) (01 Jan 2021)

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Vol VI, Issue 1 – I had too much to dream (Last night) (01 Jan 2021)

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Name of song– I had too much to dream (Last night)

Band – The Electric Prunes

Writers– Annette Tucker & Nancie Mantz

Release year– 1966

Album – The Electric Prunes

Chart records

# 11 – Billboard Hot 100

# 49- UK Charts

 

I had too much to dream (Last night)

 

“The Electric Prunes” might sound not so familiar name in rock music world; however, the band is a cult early psychedelic and electric rock band which could not make it as big as they could have been. However, with only two charting singles to their name, they have left quite a mark in the early psychedelic scene during the late sixties. Formed from early surf rock cum garage rock band “The Sanctions”, they comprised of James Lowe (Guitars/vocals), Mark Tulin (Bass), Ken Williams (Lead guitars) and Michael “Quint” Weakley (Drums). Known for their psychedelic classics “I had too much to dream (Last night)” and “Get me to the world on time”, they disbanded after only two albums. However, with constant member changes, the band is still alive and kicking, with Lowe being the only original member present.

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Vol V, Issue 12 – I’d rather go blind (Live) (01 Dec 2020)

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Vol V, Issue 12 – I’d rather go blind (Live) (01 Dec 2020)

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Name of song– I’d rather go blind

Band – Rod Stewart/Faces

Writers– Etta James, Ellington Jordan and Billy Foster

Release year– 1974

Album – Coast To Coast: Overture And Beginners

 

I’d rather go blind (Live)

 

“Rod Stewart”needs no introduction to a classic rock fan-A singer, a poet, a rocker, fashion icon, glamour God-A total entertainer in all!With more than 250 million sales worldwide, he is one of the best selling music artists of all time. And the list of his hit singles could carry on forever. However, his association with the band “Faces” is another aspect which deserves an honorable mention. Starting his musical career in early sixties, he established himself successfully as a singer in “Jeff Beck Group” in 1967. In 1969, “The Small Faces” had disbanded following departure of vocalist Steve Marriott. After Stewart quitted Jeff Beck Group in 1969, he joined “The Small Faces” as singer along with Ronnie Wood. This line up with Rod Stewart (Vocals), Ronnie Wood (Guitars), Ronnie Lane (Bass), Ian Mclagan (Keyboards) and Kenney Jones (Drums) formed “Faces.”

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Vol V, Issue 11 – Top of the world (01 Nov 2020)

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Vol V, Issue 11 – Top of the world (01 Nov 2020)

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Name of song – Top of the world

Band – Van Halen

Writers – Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen

Release year – 1991

Album – For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

Peak chart positions

# 1 – Billboard Album Rock Tracks

# 27 – Billboard Hot 100

Top of the world

“Van Halen” – A prototype hard rock band, who shaped the entire hard rock and heavy metal scene in the late seventies and early eighties – and is credited with numerous hit singles and albums. Undoubtedly, most of the credit of their popularity goes to Eddie Van Halen who cofounded the band with his elder brother Alex Van Halen (Drums) in Pasadena, California in 1974, along with Michael Anthony (Bass) and vocalist David Lee Roth. The band’s numerous hit numbers have made them one of the best selling groups of all time. With sale more than 80 million worldwide, it is no surprise that they have the record of most multi-platinum albums by any American band. They have been ranked 7th on top 100 hard rock artists of all time by VH1. Although with repeatedly changing members, the group has been facing repeated controversies and uncertain future and with recent death of Eddie Van Halen, further uncertainty has loomed over the band at present.

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Vol V, Issue 10 – Cadence and Cascade (01 Oct 2020)

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Vol V, Issue 9 – Cadence and cascade (01 Oct 2020)

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Name of song– Cadence and Cascade

Band – King Crimson

Writers– Peter Sinfield & Robert Fripp

Release year– 1970

Album – In the Wake of Poseidon

 

Cadence and Cascade

 

When it comes to progressive rock, nobody can claim the cult status of “King Crimson.” Formed in London in 1968 from the remnants of the unsuccessful psychedelic trio “Giles, Giles & Fripp”, they had some line up changes and ultimately formed “King Crimson.” Originally consisting Robert Fripp (Guitars), Michael Giles (Drums), Greg Lake (Vocals), Ian McDonald (Flute, piano, mellotron) and Peter Sinfield (Lyrics), they were never constant with their members. With Robert Fripp being the only original member and creative force, they are still going around with different members. Despite their capabilities, they always avoided lime light and attention but have a cult following.

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Vol V, Issue 9 – Journey to the center of the mind (01 Sept 2020)

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Vol V, Issue 9 – Journey to the center of the mind (01 Sept 2020)

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Name of song– Journey to the center of the mind

Band – The Amboy Dukes

Writers– Ted Nugent & Steve Farmer

Release year– 1968

Album – Journey to the Center of the Mind

Peak chart positions

# 16 – Billboard Charts

# 19 – Canadian Charts

                         Journey to the center of the mind

 “The Amboy Dukes” may not have had series of hit numbers to their credit, but their contribution to the genre of psychedelic rock is just enormous. Formed in 1964 in Chicago by Ted Nugent, the band soon relocated to Detroit and from there, they soared into the world of psychedelic acid rock. Interestingly, their name was derived from one of The Rolling Stones cover band in Detroit, who had just disbanded, who themselves had picked up the name from the title of a novel by Irving Shulman. Their debut album and second album “Journey to the Center of the Mind” were most successful ones among the total eight albums produced during their career. Except for Ted Nugent, the band had several line-up changes, and ultimately got disbanded in 1975. Although they had only one hit single, they did shape the psychedelic rock and also helped engineer the solo careers of its members.

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