60s rock scenes in the SOUTH

[MopTopMike]

The a-side is totally obscure. Seems weird that it hasn't been comped yet. Like the fact that there is no rhythm section, just two leads and that you can hear the "clean" guitar adds more and more fuzz during the solo. B-side is a killer too.

It hasn't been compiled because there are only three copies accounted for. I have one, Barry W has one, and a 3rd went on ebay for a hefty sum a while back.

 

[MopTopMike]

On a different note, who would be the "big players" of Southern garage rock? Just to get a clearer perspective.
We The People for sure. The Guilloteens?
From the top of my head I can't think of anyone else. You see now where the problem is. Who are the top Southern garage bands? Simple question for you experts, I suppose, but unclear to the average garage fan, I'm sure.

Depends on what your parameters are for awarding a "big players" trophy. Personally, I think it's a rather moot discussion that doesn't go anywhere. Not many groups had more than 2 or 3 45s in their career. The two examples you cited are therefore not the "norm" of the era. They had contracts with national labels, providing distribution of their 45s all over the USA. You can't say that for groups like the Fly-Bi-Nites, The Dirt Merchants, or Local Traffic.
There are many other groups who had 6 or 7 releases out there, but the musical quality is not as good throughout their entire catalog. The Distortions, Rocking Rebellions (from Birmingham, AL) were prolific on a regional level, selling many copies of their locally produced recordings, but for the born and raised Pebbles/Back From The Grave educated folks, their catalog would not be worthy of their time to listen - no ranting vocal snarl and fuzz...

 

[axel]

I love those southern bands too and really enjoyed the 2 comps on Shangri-Las rds A History of Garage/Frat Bands in Memphis, TN + the book of pictures

Sounds cool. I'll check it out.
Thanks for the tip!

 

[axel]

Depends on what your parameters are for awarding a "big players" trophy.

1. groups with an album containing mostly 60s "garage" rock'n'roll style, above the average, showing high consistency (13th Floor Elevators, Remains, Standells, Fantastic Dee-Jays, etc.)

2. groups with a couple of singles mostly 60s "garage" rock'n'roll style, above the average, showing high consistency (Rockin' Ramrods, Kenny & the Kasuals, Mouse & the Traps, Swamp Rats, Unrelated Segments, Dovers etc.)

 

[axel]

Anyone heard the 45s of Tony Joe & the Mojos on J-Beck?
I found this here:
"Reportedly 'Tony Joe And The Mojos' also recorded some songs on a local label (J-Beck). These were 'Bad Mouth/Someday', 'Sundown Blues/Down The Road I Go' and 'All Night Long/Sick And Tired'.

I would love to hear that. Anyone can upload one song or the other? That would be awesome!
Tony Joe White is another Southern hero. I just bought the "Tony Joe"-album on Monument and I think it's great, probably his best.
Can it be that "Sick & Tired" is the same song done by the Bad Seeds who recorded on the same label? I love that song! A version of that sung by T.J. White would be quite something.

 

[MopTopMike]

There are only two Tony Joe White 45s released on J-Beck. "All Night Long" / "Sick & Tired" is by the Bad seeds.

 

[axel]

There are only two Tony Joe White 45s released on J-Beck. "All Night Long" / "Sick & Tired" is by the Bad seeds.

I see. Thanks. Do you know the two Tony Joe 45s? What are they like?

 

[Perkeo]

Little Phil and and the Nightshadows must be considered kingpins in the Atlanta scene at the very least, not sure how far they ranged outside of Georgia. It seems like groups from New York and other parts of the northern east coast were fairly influential on the Florida scene due to the "fun in the sun" phenomenon, a good example being the Pigeons/Vanilla Fudge...check the Limestone Lounge for more details.

 

[axel]

Little Phil & the Nightshadows- definitely contenders for the "big players" trophy of that area.
Then there are The Nightcrawlers from Daytona Beach, Florida.
Who else?

Btw, did you go see the Basemint show, Perkeo?

 

[axel]

I'm still hoping for someone to chime in on the Tony Joe 45s on J-Beck. If they're no good at all, please don't hesitate to tell me. I really would like to know, or even better: listen.

 

[MopTopMike]

They're not bad, not garage sounding, tho.

 

[axel]

They're not bad, not garage sounding, tho.

Do they have that typical Tony Joe White sound already?

 

[Perkeo]

Little Phil & the Nightshadows- definitely contenders for the "big players" trophy of that area.
Then there are The Nightcrawlers from Daytona Beach, Florida.
Who else?

Btw, did you go see the Basemint show, Perkeo?

The Basemint were listed as being on a bill here with the Shivas then a few days later were inexplicably not on it anymore...they have been down here before though, and if they don't come back soon I'll just go up to Olympia or Tacoma to see them!

 

[depravedskippy66]

Little Phil and and the Nightshadows must be considered kingpins in the Atlanta scene at the very least, not sure how far they ranged outside of Georgia. It seems like groups from New York and other parts of the northern east coast were fairly influential on the Florida scene due to the "fun in the sun" phenomenon, a good example being the Pigeons/Vanilla Fudge...check the Limestone Lounge for more details.

Didn't the Last Words actually relocate to Florida from New York? Or did they merely record their LP down there. The back cover credits to Henry Stone, Brad Shapiro and Steve Alaimo certainly indicate a Florida connection.

 

[axel]

This is starting off with the '50s, but mostly contains '60s groups:

Same thing, a little shorter, some bands and pics missing, but more up-tempo music underneath:

NASHLINKS.COM for info and pics of Combos of Nashville

 

[axel]

And this is actually quite awesome. Dive into a '60s dancing crowd in Nashville! It's almost like being there. A veritable time machine:

Again: NASHLINKS.COM for info and pics of Combos of Nashville

 

[MopTopMike]

The Allman Joys weren't from Nashville, or based there. They did tour all over the south, so many factions claim the group as part of their own legacy of locals.

The Last Words relocated from NY to Florida (where they did most, if not all of their recording). Jeff would know but I believe they had a decent tenure at one of Miami's top nightclubs, I can't recall the name of it.
I know the group returned to the NYC area for a spell when "Can't Stop Loving You" was making some regional noise on the radio. That single was released in July, 1967 and was still breaking out in different areas of the USA as late as November.

 

[Frantic]

And this is actually quite awesome. Dive into a '60s dancing crowd in Nashville! It's almost like being there. A veritable time machine:

Again: NASHLINKS.COM for info and pics of Combos of Nashville

they sure dance slow in Nashville

 

[Jeffers66]

The Last Words stayed in Miami for a while, but didn't last real long. John Lombardo (group leader) did some interesting records with Tommy James in the early '70s.

That site uses SO MANY of my photos, including ones that I paid $$ for. Guess I'll need to contact them too.

 

[axel]

they sure dance slow in Nashville

You have to watch a little longer to get into it. They really do have fun there. And those cuties! My god, is this what Southern girls are like? I WANNA BE THERE!
And what's that second song in the clip? What a great tune, really. Would love to have that.