Proudfoot Sound

FUNKY FAMILY - Little Girl

2012-01-26T04:53:00.000-08:00

FUNKY FAMILY - Little Girl / Rita (Aronda 1971)
First single by German band Funky Family who released the astonishing "Part Of My Life" a year later.
"Little Girl" is a beautiful psych/bubblepop piece with fuzzed-up guitar and handclaps, written and produced by the band leader Rainer Maria Ehrhardt.
German issue.

THE WELTONS Hang 10 Hang 10

2012-01-13T03:47:00.001-08:00

THE WELTONS Hang 10 Hang 10 / Ali Cat (Decca 1977)
I can't find any info about them, however, "Hang 10 Hang 10" is a pure glam pop pice with a great melody, rockin' guitar and loud synth. UK pressing, produced by Mick Smith.

SINBAD - Come Back

2012-01-03T08:14:00.000-08:00

SINBAD - Come Back / Good Time Woman (EMI 1974)
The British prog band Graphite is behind this production. They released only two single, the first "Gimmie Your Number" / "Chestnut Loke" came out on Beacon label in 1972, the second was released two years later under the pseudonym Sinbad. "Come Back" is a loud glam/boogie piece with crunching guitar and handclaps. A Subiddu production, UK issue.

RESCUE CO. NO. 1 - Life's Too Short

2011-12-26T07:33:00.000-08:00

RESCUE CO. NO. 1 - Life's Too Short / Then I Think About You (Rak 1971)
Second single released by UK outfit Rescue Co. No. 1, a studio project by Chris Arnold, David Martin and Geoff Morrow who released other records as Butterscotch and Go Go Thunder.
The verse of the song is the same as Sisters' glam stomper "Kick Your Boots Off", which came out two years later. UK issue produced by Arnold, Martin, Morrow.

TED MULRY - You've Got It / My Little Girl

2011-12-11T23:12:00.001-08:00

TED MULRY GANG - My Little Girl / You've Got It (Mushroom 1977)
I wasn't sure which Ted Mulry Gang's record to put on this blog because I love almost everything he's done. Born in England but achieving success in Australia, Mulry released several OzRock classics, mainly on the Albert label, before he died in 2001. Here's one of his lesser-known singles, the first released on Mushroom Records. Australian issue, produced by TMG.

You've Got It

My Little Girl

TEA - Good Times

2011-12-05T07:05:00.000-08:00

TEA - Good Times / Judy (Vertigo 1974)
German issue of this powerfull hard glam rock single by Swiss group Tea, who released a bunch of singles before breaking up in 1978. Produced by D. Dierks.

DUMMY - Dummy Boy

2011-11-21T17:48:00.000-08:00

DUMMY - Dummy Boy / Hi, There (Ariola 1975)
Another Nederglam obscurity. "Dummy Boy" is a great glam punker with
a fat Moog sound. Dutch issue, produced by Dick Van Velden. Enjoy!

THE HERD - Beauty Queen

2011-11-16T02:08:00.000-08:00

THE HERD - The Game / Beauty Queen (Fontana 1969)
Here's an amazing b side by London outfit The Herd. "Beauty Queen" is a catchy and powerfull dancer with a gritty guitar chords featuring a young Peter Frampton and Andy Bown who also produced the song. Dutch issue.

THE PROTECTORS - Loretta

2011-11-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

THE PROTECTORS - Loretta / Jump The Sidewalk (Live Wire 1975)
A total obscurity released on Live Wire in 1975. I don't know anything about the Protectors, but Loretta is a good Junkshop tune with cool synth and handclaps written and produced by Keith Bonsor who also penned Zior's "Cat's Eyes" in 1972. UK issue.

THE ARROWS - Live In London!

2011-10-30T06:19:00.000-07:00

THE ARROWS - Live In London
GlamRacket & Amp75 present Alan Merrill & The Arrows.
Saturday 5 November at Lexington. Ticket £6 advance / £8 door.

PARKINSON'S LAW - Daughter Of Thunder And Lightning

2011-10-24T05:20:00.000-07:00

PARKINSON'S LAW - Daughter Of Thunder And Lightning / I Need Your Loving And I Can't Let Go (RCA 1972)
Even though it's not up to the same standard, "Daughter Of Thunder And Lightning" reminds me of the Hamlett's "Vampire Man". An amazing freak/glam rock number penned, as written on the label, by Parkinson - who should be the same person who wrote the incredible Boneshaker's "Sweetness" and the a side of the beautiful P.A.T.C.H.'s "Where Are You Now", already on Proudfoot Sound blog. UK issue.

CAPTAIN ROCK AND THE SKYRIDERS - Lupy Lu

2011-10-16T06:18:00.000-07:00

CAPTAIN ROCK AND THE SKYRIDERS - Lupy Lu / Together (Crystal 1977)
Amazing picture sleeve and great glam/proto-punk version of Lupy Lu. After this lonely single released as Captain Rock And The Skyriders, Peter Dye and Kelvin Purcell formed Buzz, releasing two other singles on the Crystal label. UK issue, produced by Peter Dye.

TANK - Fast Train / This World's an Apple

2011-10-09T15:11:00.000-07:00

TANK - Fast Train / This World's an Apple (Polydor 1973)
Here's another British obscure single. "Fast Train" is a glam/boogie number that reminds me of Blackfoot Sue, while the b side is a rural hard rockin' piece with catchy guitar riffs. Both songs where produced and written by John Bromley, a Polydor songwriter who also released a bunch of singles and one LP by the end of the 60s and Martin Rushent, better known as the producer of bands such as 999, The Stranglers, Buzzcocks and many others. UK issue.

Fast Train

This World's an Apple

ALBRATROSS - Anything I Want To Do

2011-09-26T05:39:00.000-07:00

ALBRATROSS - Anything I Want To Do (197? - Trident Studios Acetate)
The same Albatross who released the singles "The Band Played On" - already on this blog - and "Tobacco Road". Here's the acetate of their second single, a solid rocker with robust guitar riffage. Enjoy!

DOUGLAS - Monkey Song

2011-09-20T04:09:00.000-07:00

DOUGLAS - Monkey Song / Montego Sunshine (CBS 1975)
This single by Sweden's Douglas Westlunds was already reviewed by Purepop years ago. I'm posting it again just to show you this amazing Italian picture cover and to give you another chance to listen to this incredible catchy track.

THE FRONT END - Eeny Meeny

2011-09-13T04:42:00.000-07:00

THE FRONT END - Eeny Meeny / You (Smash 1967)
Amazing tune by obscure US band The Front End. Unfortunately I can't find any info about them, but "Eeny Meeny" is a catchy bubblegum/garage song and is worthy of your attention. Produced by Steve and Bill Jerome.

TURNPIKE - Big Machine

2011-09-01T02:56:00.000-07:00

TURNPIKE - Big Machine / Lazer Thereza (Fontana 1974)
UK pressing of this atmospheric Psych/Glam number released in 1974 by obscure band Turnpike. Produced by Tim Hollier. Enjoy!

THE RIPPERS - Rape

2011-08-24T09:00:00.001-07:00

THE RIPPERS - Rape / Dance (Global Records 1971)
Here's another typical Jonathan King production. "Rape" is a funny, catchy pop song made even better thanks to this amazing picture cover.
German issue.

CASA DAS MAQUINAS - Casa de Rock

2011-08-18T03:38:00.000-07:00

CASA DAS MAQUINAS - Casa de Rock (1976)
Cool video and great glam rock tune by '70s Brazilian band Casa das Máquinas. This track is from their third album "Casa de Rock", released in 1976. Enjoy!

DESIRA - Gorilla

2011-07-26T04:52:00.001-07:00

DESIRA - Gorilla / Angel Demonic (Saga To Kong) (Thunder 197?)
Here's a total obscurity released in the US maybe between 1976 and '78. Gorilla is a brutal glam-punker piece with loud guitar and wild vocals produced by Damon Alberti and Sam Kleinman. The single is accompanied by an amazing poster that reads "Don't Listen Alone...Recorded In The Jungle". Enjoy!

JETT BLACK - Mademoiselle / You Make Everything Dirty

2011-07-16T08:38:00.001-07:00

JETT BLACK - Mademoiselle / You Make Everything Dirty (Fiddlers 1977)
Great single by obscure US outfit Jett Black.
I couldn't find any info about this band, apart from a Canadian 80's AOR band with the same name, but I don't think it's the same group.
However, both tracks on this single are a tough combination of hard rock, glam and punk. "Mademoiselle" was written in 1976 but the single was released one year later. US issue produced by Jett Black & Michael Bruce.

Mademoiselle

You Make Everything Dirty

THE LOFTUS ROADRUNNERS - Queens Park Rangers / Drive Me Down To QPR

2011-07-06T03:24:00.000-07:00

THE LOFTUS ROADRUNNERS - Queens Park Rangers / Drive Me Down To QPR (Gama 1977)
UK pressing of this amazing football-glam two sider by The Loftus Road Runners. Both songs were produced by Max Hole and Wayne Bardell and written by Bruce Thomas, who also joined Elvis Costello and The Attractions.
With the help of my friend Tim "Purr" and his great compilation, "On The Glitter Ball", other singles like this will be soon on Proudfoot Sound Blog.

Queens Park Rangers

Drive Me Down To QPR

STARK NAKED - Sins

2011-06-27T02:14:00.000-07:00

STARK NAKED - Sins / Done (RCA 1971)
Killer glam/punk number by Long Island, New York, hard prog band Stark Naked who also released an LP issued by RCA in 1971. US issue, produced by Joey Day.

JUTTA WEINHOLD - Cadillac (Farh Weg)

2011-06-15T08:08:00.000-07:00

JUTTA WEINHOLD - Cadillac / Ticket Nach Memphis (Ariola 1974)
First single by German Jutta Weinhold who performed this cool Suzy Quatro-style number written and produced by Micheal Holm.
German issue.

JACK STACK-A-TRACK - Good Time Music

2011-06-03T02:23:00.000-07:00

JACK STACK-A-TRACK - Good Time Music / Brother (Chelsea 1976)
"Good Time Music" is a Beach Boys homage written, produced and performed by the popular American recording engineer Jack "Stack-A-Track" Grochmal, who is better known for engineering several albums for Johnny Cash in the '80s and '90s. UK pressing.

JUNGLE JIM - Baby Go Down

2011-05-24T05:51:00.000-07:00

JUNGLE JIM - Linda Love / Baby Go Down (Pye 1972)
Great rocker b side with fab guitar sound. Here's the second and last single by the British Jungle Jim, authors also of the single "Big Fat Oranguman" (you can listen to it in Purepop blog). UK issue, produced by Flotsam.

RENEGADE - Lovin' And Forgiving / Never Let Me Go

2011-05-14T02:32:00.000-07:00

RENEGADE - Lovin' And Forgiving / Never Let Me Go (Parlophone 1973)
After a short-lived career in Italy with the Sorrows and after releasing the beautiful "You're Still Mine" with Eggy, Pip Witcher and Roger Lomas formed Renegade. They cut this weird, amazing two-sider, following it up one year later with the glam-punker "My Revolution". Portuguese issue, produced by Lomas/Ludvigsen.

Lovin' And Forgiving

Never Let Me Go

YELLOW CAT - Sissy

2011-05-04T07:01:00.001-07:00

YELLOW CAT - Little Woman / Sissy (Lark 1974)
A bubbleglam stomper b side from the obscure Yellow Cat, which betrays an Equals influence.
Sound and vocals are strikingly similar to another Dutch nederglam piece called "Do It" by Black Fire. In fact, Van Olm is behind both singles as writer and producer. Probably both bands were his studio creations. Dutch Issue.

THE WILDFLOWER - Butterfly

2011-04-23T08:25:00.000-07:00

THE WILDFLOWER - Butterfly / Holly (United Artist 1969)
"Butterlfy" by The Wildflower is an amazing bubbleglum piece with great guitars and catchy vocal. The single was produced by Philadelphia-born producer John Madara and maybe performed by members of Californian band Gulliver, Tim Moore, Tom Sellers and Jim Helmer who released an LP the same year on Elektra label. US issue.

TRISTAR AIRBUS - Willie Morgan

2011-04-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

TRISTAR AIRBUS - Willie Morgan / Travellin' Man (RCA 1972)
This catchy bubblegum tune by Tristar Airbus was a tribute song to Manchester United’s legendary football player Willie Morgan. The song was co-written by Graham Gouldman (10cc bass player, actually playing on both tracks) and Jeff Smith. UK issue.

ANTHONY BYGRAVES - Painted Lady / Love Star Ship

2011-04-01T01:28:00.000-07:00

ANTHONY BYGRAVES - Painted Lady / Love Star Ship (Pye 1974)
I finally found a copy of this astonishing junk shop glam classic and much to my suprise, I was pleased to find out that the b side is on the same level of "Painted Lady"...listen to both sides below. UK issue, produced by David Reilly.

Painted Lady

Love Star Ship

MECKENBURG ZINC - Hard Working Woman

2011-03-23T05:19:00.000-07:00

MECKENBURG ZINC - Hard Working Woman / I'd Like To Help You (Orange 1970)
First and only release by obscure Meckenburg Zinc, this is another Carter/Lewis production. "Hard Working Woman" is a brilliant pop number with a cool vocal arrangement, penned and maybe performed by John Carter together with Tony Maculay. UK issue

BENNY - Zwei Wie Wir

2011-03-15T08:25:00.001-07:00

BENNY - Zwei Wie Wir / Der Erste Kuss - Die Ersten Tränen (Hansa 1974)
Here's a good kraut-glam number by 16 year-old German singer Benny Schnier who also released a cool version of Plastic Bertrand's "Ça Plane Pour Moi", called "Bin Wieder Frei".
"Zwei Wie Wir" is a pure Suzi Quatro performance with crunching guitar, handclaps and HEYs. German issue, produced by Frank Farian.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE - No.2

2011-03-06T07:56:00.001-08:00

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE - No.2
Originally written and released by Giorgio Moroder in Italian as
"Tu Sei Mio Padre".
The song was reprised by the British Chicory Tip and re-recorded in English, reaching #1 on the UK singles chart for three weeks in February 1972. Come on, VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE!

GIORGIO - Tu Sei Mio Padre / Non Ci Sto (Ricordi International 1972)
Italian pressing, produced by Giorgio Moroder.

CHICORY TIP - Son Of My Father / Pride Comes Before a Fall (CBS 1972)
Dutch issue, produced by Roger Easterby and Des Champ.

FLAME - Isn't It Nice

2011-03-01T06:05:00.000-08:00

FLAME - Checkin' On You / Isn't It Nice (Private Stock 1975)
Here's the second single from British teen band, Flame. Both songs were written and produced by The Tremelos' guitar and keyboards player Alan Blakley. Belgian issue.

PENNY WONDER - Come On

2011-02-16T14:58:00.001-08:00

PENNY WONDER - Come On / Angel (Philips 1971)
Catchy glam rock number by German outfit Penny Wonder featuring Accept's "I'm a Rebel" producer Dirk Steffens. "Come On" was their first and only release. German issue.

ROCKY RHODES - Crazy Eyes

2011-02-06T12:48:00.001-08:00

ROCKY RHODES - Crazy Eyes / Rocky Rhodes' Boogie (Tiffany 1974)
Great and obscure British junkshop glam rock released on the short-lived Tiffany records. "Crazy Eyes" is a pure Mud-style performance, with prominent synth, ultra compressed drums and catchy guitars. UK issue, produced by Pete Sinfield.

JACK CARONE - Candy's Always Handy

2011-01-29T06:42:00.001-08:00

JACK CARONE - Candy's Always Handy / Time For A Change (Capitol 1969)
Here's a beautiful US psych pop/bubblegum number with catchy production, penned and produced by the legendary Kenny Laguna together with Paul Naumann. Enjoy!

GLO MACARI - Lookin' For Love

2011-01-20T18:22:00.001-08:00

GLO MACARI - Lookin' For Love / People Like You ( People Like Me) (Columbia 1971)
Recorded at EMI Studios London in 1971, "Lookin' For Love" by Glo Macari and Slowload is an amazing glam rockin' piece with catchy vocals, crunching guitar and, of course, loud handclaps.
Portuguese issue, produced by Roger Ferris.

MOUNTAIN CHILD - Ragged Trousers

2011-01-13T04:12:00.001-08:00

MOUNTAIN CHILD - Ragged Trousers / Maybe I'm In Love (EMI 1975)
Great fast and loud boogie number released by this British obscure band, Mountain Child. UK issue, produced by Gil King.

LAINEY WALKER - Make Up

2011-01-08T07:42:00.000-08:00

LAINEY WALKER - Make Up / Guilty (Penny Farthing / Bellaphon 1974)
"Make Up" is a solid glitter rock tune, penned and produced by Larry Page, by Lainey Walker who released another single on Penny Farthing in 1975 called "Choo Choo Man". German issue.

JAMES HOGG BAND - Gotta Be a Winner / Everybody Smile

2011-01-01T07:25:00.000-08:00

JAMES HOGG BAND - Gotta Be a Winner / Everybody Smile (Regal Zonophone 1973)
The last and best single from this Welsh combo. Both tracks are tight guitarockers in the mould of pre-AC/DC Marcus Hook Roll Band. James Hogg released two more singles called "Lovely Lady Rock" and "California Blues" both on Regal Zonophone in 1972. Produced by Philip Sampson,
UK pressing.

Gotta Be a Winner

Everybody Smile

THE EQUALS - Honey Bee

2010-12-28T04:22:00.000-08:00

THE EQUALS - Honey Bee / Put Some Rock & Roll In Your Soul (President 1973)
So, here's the Equals' "Honey Bee" written and produced by Eddy Grant who, at that time, had already left the band to start his solo career.
Italian issue.

THE PIONEERS - Honey Bee

2010-12-15T04:56:00.004-08:00

THE PIONEERS - Honey Bee / Hot Blooded Man (Trojan 1974)
This Junkshop bubbleglam gem by Jamaican reggae trio The Pioneers, really surprised me. "Honey Bee" is a pure Equals-style performance and it was infact produced by Eddy Grant. Another song called "Honey Bee" was released, one year before, by The Equals themselves and it will be the next post on this blog. Thanks to Enrico.

CROCODILE - We've Only Just Begun / I Can't Forget You

2010-12-07T02:14:00.000-08:00

CROCODILE - We've Only Just Begun / I Can't Forget You (Decca 1977)
In the style of Downhill Racers or Dead End Kids, here's two good commercial sounding Teen-Glam-Pop numbers by obscure British combo Crocodile. German issue, produced by John Hudson, Chris Warren and Norman Hitchcock.

We've Only Just Begun

I Can't Forget You

CYMBAL AND CLINGER - The Pool Shooter / The Mookie Mookie Man

2010-11-28T01:11:00.000-08:00

CYMBAL AND CLINGER - The Pool Shooter / The Mookie Mookie Man (Marina 1971)
Another amazing two sider by the Scottish-born American
producer/singer/songwriter Johnny Cymbal, penned and produced together with his partner Catherine (Peggy) Clinger with whom he released also an LP on the Chelsea label in 1972. Enjoy

The Pool Shooter

The Mookie Mookie Man

METHOD - Hold On Tight / Run, Run, Run

2010-11-15T03:46:00.000-08:00

METHOD - Hold On Tight / Run, Run, Run (UK 1975)
UK pressing of this great Bill Clarke-produced single by Method, a band who released several records on the UK label in the second half of the 1970s. The a side is an ok punky number while "Run Run Run" is an astonishing glam rock stomper with crunching guitar and a catchy synth sound. Here we go...

Run, Run, Run

Hold On Tight

HOT CHOCOLATE - Go Go Girl

2010-11-08T05:23:00.000-08:00

HOT CHOCOLATE - You'll Always Be a Friend / Go Go Girl (Columbia 1972)
A monstrous tune by the British Hot Chocolate. "Go Go Girl" is the b side of their sixth single and has a proto punk/garage feeling with an incredible rough guitar sound. German issue, produced by Errol Brown and tony Wilson

EARTH QUAKE - It's a Tall Order For a Short Guy / Mr. Security

2010-11-01T01:28:00.000-07:00

EARTH QUAKE
Here are two great singles from San Francisco pop quintet Earth Quake. Formed in 1966 as Purple Earthquake, they released several records in the 70s mostly on Beserkley records, before splitting up in the early 80s.
Both songs on the single have an undoubted glam rock touch.

It's A Tall Order For a Short Guy / Same (UK 1974)
Promotional copy, produced By Mathew King Kaufman and Glen Kolotkin. US pressing.

Mr. Security / Madness (Beserkley 1973)
US issue, produced By Mathew King Kaufman and Glen Kolotkin.

ARIEL - Yeah Tonite

2010-10-23T03:10:00.000-07:00

ARIEL - Yeah Tonite / (I Am The) Laughing Man (For Leo) (EMI 1974)
A brilliant glam pop tune released by Australian outfit Ariel, formed in mid-1973 after the breakup of Melbourne's legendary Spectrum. Australian issue, produced by Peter Dawkins.

SKY PONY - Jubeldown

2010-10-09T05:45:00.000-07:00

SKY PONY - Jubeldown / Chubby (Decca 1970)
I'm totally in love with this obscure glammy/psych number written by Barry Green aka Barry Blue. "Jubeldown" has a really catchy melody and high production values. UK issue, produced by Colin Frechter.

ROYAL FLASH - The Queen And The Medley Band

2010-10-01T01:09:00.000-07:00

ROYAL FLASH - Route 66 / The Queen And The Medley Band (Emi 1977)
Cool junkshop glam tune released by Belgian outfit Royal Flash. The a side is an ok version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66". Produced by Marc Hermant and Jack Say, Belgian pressing.

MASAI - Lightning

2010-09-21T05:49:00.000-07:00

MASAI - Stranger To Myself / Lightning (Turbo 1982)
The British Masai released one full-length LP in the early eighties called "Good Boys Never Grumble" preceded by this high-enery boogie rock debut single issued on the obscure Turbo label. Produced by Peter Bullman and Masai, French issue.

AMERICAN MACHINE - Snowball

2010-09-14T04:44:00.000-07:00

AMERICAN MACHINE - Snowball / Sell Your Soul (Tower 1969)
The legendary Johnny Cymbal does his best with this amazing bubblegum single. "Snowball" has everything you expect from a bubblegum song.
US pressing, produced by Johnny Cymbal and George Tobin

SPLASH - Orangutang Boomerang

2010-09-01T11:08:00.000-07:00

SPLASH - Orangutang Boomerang / Sunday Ride (Plask 1974)
"Orangutang Boomerang" by the Swedish Splash, is a granitic rock piece with a powerful bass line and catchy guitar riffs. The voice seems like a mix of Lemmy Kilmister and Skrewdriver's Ian Stuart and the Hammond on the backing track makes the sound even more compact. Here we go...

COLD FLY - Caterpillar

2010-08-24T01:40:00.001-07:00

COLD FLY - Caterpillar / Yesterday Started For Judy (Bus Stop 1973)
Here's another brilliant record by Ricky Wilde's father Marty, aka Zappo.
"Caterpillar" is a pure T. Rex-style performance while the b side is an ok pop number written together with Peter Shelley. UK issue produced by Marty Wilde.

SCRUFF - Get Out Of My Way / Rock 'n' Roll Woman

2010-08-12T05:26:00.000-07:00

SCRUFF - Get Out Of My Way / Rock 'n' Roll Woma (Track Record 1978)
Active from the beginning of 1977, Londoners Scruff released this high caliber glam/punk two-sider with strong guitar riffs and and catchy production values. UK issue, produced by Bill Kimber.

Get Out Of My Way

Rock 'n' Roll Woman

THE DOGGS - Billy's Gotta Run

2010-08-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

THE DOGGS - Billy's Gotta Run / Why Do I Lie? (Chapter 1 1971)
Peter Lee Stirling - aka Daniel Boone - was behind this production, together with Alan Parker and Alan Hawkshaw, his co-members also in Rumplestiltskin and Hungry Wolf. UK pressing.

STEFAN AND THE WILD BOYS - The Wild Boys / Dying In St. Louis Gonna Make You Blue

2010-07-22T01:13:00.000-07:00

STEFAN AND THE WILD BOYS - The Wild Boys / Dying In St. Louis Gonna Make You Blue (London 1976)
Here's the Belgian pressing of these amazing, Jerry Styler-produced
proto-punk/glam workouts by Stefan And The Wild Boys, featuring Canadian actor Stefan Angrym. Listen to both sides below.

The Wild Boys

Dying In St. Louis Gonna Make You Blue

KANSAS HOOK - Nervous Shakin' / Mr Universe

2010-07-13T01:38:00.000-07:00

KANSAS HOOK - Nervous Shakin' / Mr Universe (Decca 1971)
UK pressing of second Kansas Hook single, a tough two-sider with hammond and crunching guitar. Both songs on this single were written by the bass player Julian Burrowes and produced by Tony Atkins. Kansas Hook actually performed on the Casuals' single "Tara Tiger" and on its b side "Nature's Child", a song that appeared also as the b side of "American Jam", a single released by Kansas Hook under the pseudonym American Jam Band.

Nervous Shakin'

Mr Universe

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE - No.1

2010-07-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE - No.1
This is a kind of Purepop's "My Version is Better Than Yours", with the only difference that you can vote for your favourite one.
Here's a T.Rex-Style Roger Holman/Simon May composition performed by John Swail, aka Guy Darrel and the trio Blood Chains.
Come on, VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE!

GUY DARREL - Suzie / What's Her Name (Santa Ponsa 1974)
Produced by Roger Esterby and Des Champ, UK pressing.

BLOOD CHAINS - Sizie / Tired Guy Of The Road (Telefunken 1975)
German issue, produced by Roger Holman and Simon May.

THE NEW HORIZONS (I Nuovi Orizzonti) - Going Back To The City

2010-07-01T11:08:00.000-07:00

THE NEW HORIZONS (I Nuovi Orizzonti) - Going Back To The City / Ti Amo Ancora (T-N-H 1975)
I got this obscure Italian single trading some records with my friend Pierpaolo of Rave Up records. I have no idea who The New Horizons were, I can only see the names of the composer, E. Sica and the producer, F. Randone, on the record label.
As the title of the track suggests, the b side is a terrible love ballad but Coming Back To The City is worthy of your attention...

RANSOME HEAD - Sing

2010-06-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

RANSOME HEAD - Sing / Wide Wide River (Decca 1971)
Originally issued on the York label, this is the French Decca edition of this killer fuzzed-up singalong from Peter Ransome and the writer of Slade's "Wild Winds Are Blowing", Bob Saker. Enjoy!

GANG - Complete Discography

2010-06-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

GANG - Complete Discography (1975 - 1976)
Kev Munds, Paul Barker, John Fortescue, Gary Dabin and John Mortimer, were five pupils from Dacars Road School, London.
This teenage rockers wore Humphrey Bogart-style gangster suits and hats or brightly-coloured flared catsuits.
Gang were together for two whole years releasing the following three singles of superior bovver rock/glam pop/proto-punk. Here we go...

Run Run Run / Easy Come, Easy Go (Philips 1975)
Produced By Gerry Shury and Ron Rocker, Dutch pressing?
Run Run Run

Easy Come, Easy Go

Lightnin' Lady / Stranded (20th Century 1976)
Produced by Tony Atkins, German issue.
Lightnin' Lady

Stranded

Mama Told Me, Papa Told Me /Lightnin' Lady (20th Century 1976)
A side produced by Craig Baguley and Paul David Wilson, Spanish pressing.
Mama Told Me, Papa Told Me

I HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE MISSING FILES AGAIN

2010-06-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

MINT - Dog Eats Dog

2010-06-09T06:16:00.000-07:00

MINT - Dog Eats Dog / All Night Lover (President 1973)
The first and only single by Leicester's Mint on the President label, "Dog Eats Dog", penned by Steve Fern and produced by David Kassner, is a raw sounding stomper piece with a prominent guitar riff all the way through. UK pressing.

DARLING Lookin' Kinda Rock 'n' Rolled / Dead End Kids

2010-05-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

DARLING Lookin' Kinda Rock 'n' Rolled / Dead End Kids (Charisma 1978)
French issue in nice coloured vinyl of Darling's first single. They were a British band born from the ashes of Slack Alice, they released three singles and one LP all on Charisma Records. Both sides of the single are a good mix of glam and powerpop with a touch of hard rock for good measure.

Lookin' Kinda Rock 'n' Rolled

Dead End Kids

RIMINGTON - In The Grip Of The Mullah

2010-05-15T08:09:00.000-07:00

RIMINGTON - In The Grip Of The Mullah / Dragon Child (MAM 1973)
"In The Grip Of The Mullah" is a nice boogie/bubbleglam workout by this obscure British band. Rimington featured Tat Meager, writer of the song, who had previously drummed for Siren and Judd. The b side is the original instrumental version of "Dragon Child", a song that appeared on the flipside of Rats' "Don't Let Go" single.
Produced by Leapy Lee, UK pressing.

TRUE ADVENTURE - Outlaw Love

2010-05-04T04:51:00.000-07:00

TRUE ADVENTURE - Where The Roxy Used To Be / Outlaw Love (Decca 1974)
Like Shambles, Starbuck, Prowler etc, True Adventure were one of the many short-lived projects from Brian Engel and Martin Briley, former members of the British psych-masters Mandrake Paddle Steamer.
Here's the b side of "Were The Roxy Used To Be", an amazing glam rockin' groover with a catchy sound. UK issue, produced by Pendulum Music.

CHILDREN - Billy Boy

2010-04-23T06:02:00.000-07:00

CHILDREN - Billy Boy / Life Of Today (Basf / Reca 1973)
Although not on the same level as releases by their compatriots Walkers, "Billy Boy" is a fine example of Danish glam rock. Children were Finn Kollerup, Jørn Brun Pedersen, John Pedersen and Jens Sørensen. They released about six singles and one LP (you can listen to an extract on Crazee Kids blog) between 1973 and 1976. Danish pressing.

Winston - I Won't Let Anna Go

2010-04-12T10:36:00.001-07:00

WINSTON - I Won't Let Anna Go / Brother Jim (York 1974)
Not sure if they are the same Winston who released the single "Mona" on Bradleys Records in 1973, and which is already on this blog. However, "I Won't Let Anna Go" is a cool glam pop song written by Michael Blount, who released several discs on York Records in the early 70s. Produced by co-founder of the Strawbs, Tony Hooper. UK issue.

RUBBER BAND Moonwalker

2010-04-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

RUBBER BAND Moonwalker / Wichita (Young Blood 1973)
From the couple who wrote and produced many British records in the 60s and 70s, Alan David and Lionel Martin, here's Rubber Band.
The a side is a brilliant glam rock stomper piece with a cool wah wah guitar and handclaps. UK pressing, produced by Alan David.

MAL GREY & FLIGHT 56 - Look Out For Love

2010-03-26T11:36:00.000-07:00

MAL GREY & FLIGHT 56 - Look Out For Love / Ballroom Queen (Arista 1975)
An interesting single with a great sound featuring Mal Gray, frontman of the British rock 'n' roll group The Wild Angels, who joined Flight 56 for a couple of tours at the end of 1974, releasing only this single and leaving the band some months later. UK issue, produced by Pete Cage.

MOYO - Hitparade / Engine Driver

2010-03-17T11:24:00.000-07:00

MOYO - Hitparade / Engine Driver (Negram 1975)
Realeased on Hans Kellerman's Negram records, "Hitparade" is a pure T.Rex meets Chicory Tip and sounds like a Tony Atkins/Gerry Morris production. I'm not sure, but by the name on the label I suppose they were a Dutch band. Listen to both sides below...

Hitparade

Engine Driver

GREG ROBBINS - Virginia Creeper

2010-03-10T07:06:00.000-08:00

GREG ROBBINS - Virginia Creeper / Shyzak (President 1973)
This lone release on President records testifies to the short career of this unknown British artist. However, his self-composed "Virginia Creeper", is a sublime and eccentric track that features garage, powerpop and punk elements. Produced by Ed Kassner, UK issue.

JIMMI JUKEBOX - Motor Boat / 25 Hours a Day

2010-02-24T08:42:00.001-08:00

JIMMI JUKEBOX - Motor Boat / 25 Hours a Day (Chattahoochee 1973)
Finally I found a copy!
Jimmy Jukebox was nothing but one of the many Kim Fowley solo recording projects. Under this pseudonym he only released this superb single co-produced by himself and Michael Lloyd. Both sides are highly enjoyable...

Motor Boat

25 Hours a Day

NOW - I Wanna Be Free

2010-02-16T08:37:00.000-08:00

NOW - I Wanna Be Free / People Are Standing (President 1973)
Here's another obscure British gem. "I Wanna Be Free" is a pure glam/psych number with catchy synth and a good dose of handclaps. Produced by David Kassner, German issue.

HAMMERHEAD - Summer Nites

2010-02-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

HAMMERHEAD - Summer Nites / Jewels (GNP Crescendo 1975)
Hammerhead was a Los Angeles, California band formed in 1974 which released only one great single co-written with and produced by the ubiquitous Kim Fowley. Here’s what the guitarist Jeff Austin Addison, also founder of the band, wrote to me about the Hammerhead:
"Hammerhead, who played nearly every club in L.A. for years without a break, was a power trio plus an electric violin player and a lead singer, playing mostly originals and some covers. In 1975 I wrote "Summer Nights" with Kim Fowley, our producer.
Hammerhead signed with Crescendo Records.
The record played on KLOS frequently and across the U.S.A. We received good reviews from our Starwood gigs in the L.A. Times newspaper. However, the drummer flaked. It's too bad when good bands break up due to an ego problem.
When we played Gazzarris' on the Sunset Strip, sometimes during the song I would run out the front door of the club with my wireless connection to my guitar and play my lead in the middle of traffic in Sunset Blvd. The people cheered - they loved it. Then I ran back through the dancers up to the stage in time to start the next verse. That's a show!"
THANKS TO JEFF AUSTIN ADDISON

C. STAR - Bad Boy

2010-01-28T04:46:00.000-08:00

C. STAR - Bad Boy / Alex (Jam 1973)
I couldn't find any information about this band, but "Bad Boy" is a groovy late psych, glam-oriented number with female vocals and loud fuzzed-up guitar. UK pressing, produced by R. Stoller and R. Star for Rhett Productions.

BULLET - Hobo / Sinister Minister

2010-01-18T10:27:00.000-08:00

BULLET - Hobo / Sinister Minister (Purple 1972)
After they left Atomic Rooster in 1971 due to disagreements about the band's increasingly bluesy direction, John Du Cann and Paul Hammond, together with vocalist Al Shaw and John Gustafson, released this heavy proto-punk single under the name Bullet, the first release on Deep Purple's Purple Records label. Following this released they changed their name to Hard Stuff, leaning more heavily on aggressive guitar work. French issue, produced by Bullet.

Hobo

Sinister Minister

MAYFLY - Johnny

2010-01-09T01:16:00.000-08:00

MAYFLY - Johnny / From Now On (Ariola1974)
This nice glam/powerpop tune was the last work of Mayfly, a band formed in Bergen, Holland, which released five single and one LP between 1970 and 1975. Produced by Martin Duiser, Dutch issue.

STEPHEN – Right On Running Man

2009-12-27T01:02:00.000-08:00

STEPHEN – Right On Running Man / Epitaph (Antic 1974)
Belgian and UK pressing of this astonishing single by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and his wife Stevie Vann. Born in Zambia in 1948, Robert J. Lange is better known as the producer of bands such as AC/DC, Boomtown Rats, Def Leppard and many others. The superb “Right On Running Man” was written and produced by himself. Here we go…

SPIDER – Come Back Baby

2009-12-20T01:50:00.000-08:00

SPIDER – Come Back Baby / Stay a Little Bit Longer (Alaska 1974)
This single was written produced and probably performed by Robert "Mutt" Lange, one of the most successful producers in rock history. He also released another great glam rock single under the name of Stephen that will be soon on this blog, and who was also behind the Buzz’ “Rock Roller Coaster” single which came out few years later with ”Come Back Baby” on the b side. UK issue.

EDWARD - Good Times

2009-12-14T10:21:00.000-08:00

EDWARD - (Is There) Anymore Wine / Good Times (Sinus Music 1977)
Amazing punk glam tune by Portsmouth outfit Edward aka Edward Bear or Arms & Legs, featuring a young Joe Jackson on keyboards and vocals. This single, produced by Keith Bensor, was released only in Belgium by Sinus Music.

MICHAEL STANLEY - Rock And Roll Man

2009-12-08T02:48:00.001-08:00

MICHAEL STANLEY - Rock And Roll Man / Denver Rain (Tumbleweed Records Inc. 1973)
First single by American singer-songwriter Michael Stanley, a heavy glam-punk number with loud guitars. French pressing, produced by Bill Szymczyk.

FRAME - Keep Those Blues On The Run / Girl What You Trying To Do

2009-11-27T02:19:00.000-08:00

FRAME - Keep Those Blues On The Run / Girl What You Trying To Do (Seven Sun 1974)
Great glam pop two-sider by Frame who were also behind the singles "Rockin' Machine" and "Billy The Dreamer". This one was produced by Don Lawson, producer of the obsure Skin's single "Trucking Song". German issue.

SIMON, PLUG AND GRIMES - Is There Anyone Left

2009-11-22T05:14:00.001-08:00

SIMON, PLUG AND GRIMES - Don't Push Me / Is There Anyone Left (President 1972)
"Is There Anyone Left" is a wonderful pop b side from Simon, Plug And Grimes, a band who put out about four singles, three of which were issued via Ed Kassner's glorious President label. A Holman-May production, UK pressing.

THIRD WORLD WAR - A Little Bit Of Urban Rock / Working Class Man

2009-11-09T05:45:00.000-08:00

THIRD WORLD WAR - A Little Bit Of Urban Rock / Working Class Man (Polydor 1971)
This is a classic! An incendiary record by the legendary Third World War, a proto-punk-working-class band formed in London in 1970 by manager/producer John Fenton with Terry Stamp and Jim Avery.
Their two albums and two singles released between 1970 and 1972 are mainly characterized by Terry Stamp’s brutal vocals, their socio-political lyrics and aggressive guitar riffs. This is the German issue of their second single "Little Bit Of Urban Rock". Enjoy!

Working Class Man

A Little Bit Of Urban Rock

ALBATROSS - The Band Played On

2009-11-01T11:29:00.000-08:00

ALBATROSS - Darlin' / The Band Played On (Mooncrest 1975)
A good piece of glam boogie in a truly Status Quo vein. With both songs written by the singer John Jones and the guitarist Terry Keyworth, this is one of the four Albatross' singles. Produced by Clive Crawley. UK issue.

WATTS - Betsy Ballou

2009-10-26T01:54:00.000-07:00

WATTS - Girl You Make It Easy / Betsy Ballou (Jam 1973)
The strong guitar riff immediately reminds me another British band, the Streak ("Bang Bang Bullet" - "Gonna Have a Good Time").
Like the Willy Zango And The Mechanics' single released in 1973 and also on Jam, this record by Watts was written and produced by Kaplan Kaye. UK pressing.

LITTLE ACRE - Gimme Your Love

2009-10-15T05:25:00.000-07:00

LITTLE ACRE - Takin' Me Away / Gimme Your Love (Birds Nest 1979)
A late hard glam rockin' number by Dudley' s Little Acre. Active from 1975 this self-described "high-energy funk band" released four singles and one LP that never saw the light of day before breaking up at the end of 1979. Produced at the Old Smithy for the Bird Nest Records. UK issue.

PROFESSOR MORRISON'S LOLLIPOP - Oo-Poo-Pah-Susie

2009-10-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

PROFESSOR MORRISON'S LOLLIPOP - Oo-Poo-Pah-Susie / You Take It (London 1969)
Kasenet and Katz signed the Nebraska band Coachmen to White Whale records under a different name, Professor Morrison’s Lollipop, and released three singles between 1968 and 1969. The legendary Joey Levine wrote and did some production work for the band. Some members of the group also performed with the Kasenet-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus.
"Oh-Poo-Pah-Susie" - written and performed by Lange Martine Jr. - is a perfect, classic bubblegum song with great harmonies and nasal singing too. German issue.

LIGHT FANTASTIC - We Are The Song / Raining

2009-09-25T07:56:00.001-07:00

LIGHT FANTASTIC - We Are The Song / Raining (Blue Jean 1975)
Maybe their best single, together with "Take Me, Shake Me", which was released in 1974 and featured the great "Don't Let Go" on the b side, a song written by Light Fantastic but previously released by another British band, the Rats. Wolverhamptom's Light Fantastic toured with Mud, Showaddywaddy and did shows with The Sweet before breaking up in 1978 and forming the horror-rock band Nightmare who released the single "Great Balls of Fire" at the end of 1979.
"We Are The Song" was produced by Del spence while "Raining" by Bob Hopton. UK issue.

We Are The Song

Raining

53rd + 3rd - Kingmaker

2009-09-17T02:51:00.000-07:00

53rd + 3rd FEATURING THE SOUND OF SHAG - Chick-A-Boom / kingmaker (UK 1975)
A good mix of glam and powerpop. "Kingmaker" was written and produced by Jonathan King and issued on his own record label as the b side of Chick-A-Boom. German pressing.

CRACKERS - Judy, Judy, Judy

2009-09-11T05:29:00.000-07:00

CRACKERS - Judy, Judy, Judy / instrumental version (Negram 1976)
Produced and co-written by John Edward (who also produced and penned Heatwave's nice "Sister Simon" single) for Istant Sound Productions, "Judy, Judy, Judy" is an amazing glam rock dancer/stomper tune with great guitar, catchy chorus and, of course...handclaps! Dutch issue.

FIVE DOLLAR SHOES - Love Song

2009-08-30T01:50:00.000-07:00

FIVE DOLLAR SHOES - Rain Train / Love Song (Neighborhood 1972)
A great single from a band that never received a great consideration in the New York City glam rock scene. Five Dollar Shoes included Gregg Diamond (also member of Jobriath backing band, The Creatures), Mike Millius, Tom Graves, Jim Gregory and Scott Woody. In addition to this record they also released another single called "Your Rock'n'Roll Band" and one LP that was recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City´s Greenwich Village.
Produced by Peter Schekeryk.

KASNAT & KATZ FIGHTER SQUADRON - Picken' Up Sticks

2009-08-23T02:17:00.001-07:00

KASNAT & KATZ FIGHTER SQUADRON - Picken' Up Sticks / All Fall Down (Hansa 1971)
The two greatest bubblegum producers, Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz together with Ritchie Cordell came out with another astonishing tune. The outstanding handclaps and the catchy guitar make "Picken' Up Sticks" sound a bit heavier than the usual Super K Productions' style. German press.

RED LINE EXPLOSION - Sweet Talking Mama

2009-08-13T01:54:00.000-07:00

RED LINE EXPLOSION - Sweet Talking Mama / Evil Woman (Penny Farthing 1971)
Italian and German issues of Red Line Explosion´s "Sweet Talking Mama". The song sounds very much like "Take Off" by Kentucky Freeway always on Penny Farthing (check Purepop blog). Actually, both tracks were written and maybe performed by members of the Stamford Bridge group (John Carter, Ken Lewis, Russ Alquist). A Sunny Records Production.

SCREAMER - City Or Bust

2009-08-04T01:45:00.000-07:00

SCREAMER - City Or Bust / I've Got Hairs (Arista 1975)
Not to confuse with the Screemer who released "Interplanetary Twist" and "In The City". This is another good tune that comes from another British obscure band. The record is produced by Pete Smith (who also wrote "City Or Bust") and Phil Chilton. Probably the same couple who released several songs for the "music library" and soundracks for movies such as the Italian "Delitto Al Circolo Del Tennis". UK press.

MICKY - Follow Me

2009-07-30T01:41:00.000-07:00

MICKY - The Mouth Organ Boy / Follow Me (RCA 1971)
Junkshop glam from Spain with this single's b side by Miguel Ángel Carreño alias Micky, also singer of the 60s Madrid band Micky y Los Tonys before starting his solo career in 1970. There is also a Spanish version of this single called "El Chico De La Armonica / Sigueme". Both songs are written and produced by the musician, songrwiter and producer Fernando Arbex. German issue.