DAWN CHORUS Little Green Men / Electric Garden (Polydor 1973) Another studio creation by Gerry Morris and Tony Atkins, the duo that produced other interesting singles like Galahad, Zipper and more. "Little Gree Man" is also the Toggle's "Tiger Woman" single b side. Little Green Men
CHUNKY - Albatross Baby / Road Runner Girl (Orange 1973) Here's another UK obscurity, actually one of my favourite "junk shop glam" single. Produced by Dave Humpries and Keith Allen, recorded at Orange Studios, London. Albatross Baby
VILLAIN - Photograph / You Should Know Me By Now (Bell 1975) While searching for info about this obscure English band from Essex, I got in touch with Linda Hart and Steve Rowland, the Villain's producer who was also involved in many other band's chart hits production, such as "Come See Me" by the Pretty Things. Here's what the Californian producer wrote me about the Villain:
"The group was made up of five members. Linda Hart, the sexy lead vocalist, Bob Bloomfield on guitar, Billy Fyfield on drums and for my sins, I sang the male lead. I can not remember the name of fifth member that played bass. This whole project was put together after I laid eyes on lovely Lin Hart who had been brought to one of my recording sessions by Bob Bloomfield. One look and my blood started racing. Then off the top of my head I asked her if she could sing, as I had a song, ("Photograph") that I was hoping to find the right artist to make a recording. Linda Hart definitely fitted the bill. She was excited at the prospect. So was I. The next day Bob brought her back to the studio and I auditioned her for the project. Her voice, attitude and her knock out looks sealed the deal. Villain was formed and the rest is history".
LES VARIATIONS - Silver Girl / Walk Right Down (Pathè Marconi 1973) French-Moroccan band formed in Paris in 1966 which released about nine singles and four albums before breaking up in 1975.
THE SLOOPERS - Sloop / Radio (Frog 1975) Behind the name Sloopers there's nothing but Phillippe Renaux aka "Rocket Men" (check Crazee Kids Sound blog http://crazeekids-music.blogspot.com). Originally pressed on Polydor in 1974, the above issue was released one year later by the Italian Frog Records.
GNP - Can't We All / Can't We All (Metromedia 1972) Gross National Productions, or GNP were one of the early 70s Boston more original bands. Their album "P-Flaps And Low Blows" and their single "Can't We All" were produced by the legendary New York Dolls "Too Much too Soon" producer Shadow Morton. US issue.
BZN - Goodbye Sue (1975) One of the most popular Dutch bands of the 70s, BZN (Band Zonder Naam or "Band Without a Name") produced some good glam singles such as "GoodBye Sue" and "Bad Bad Woman" issued in 1971.
TEARS - Ooh Lah / Messalina (Gazell 1974) During the 70s the Swedish Tears released some good glam rock singles and three albums of which I would recommend the first two. Their first album includes both songs recorded on this single, completing a totally "Sweet" stlyled work.
TROLL BROTHERS - You Turn Me On / Turn Out The Lights (SRT PRODUCTIONS 197?) Review by Robin Wills (http://purepop1uk.blogspot.com) A strange release this one, to me it has a strong frat rock (The Premiers, Swilling Medallions) feel mixed it with a bit of One Hit Wonders (Mike Berry). From the catalogue number I would suggest it came out in 73/74. My theory is that the band was a pseudonym for George Bellamy (Ex Tornados) possibly with fellow ex members such Clem Clattini. The original Tornados re-recorded Telstar around this is on SRT. SRT was George’s label and GeoBell music was his own publishing company.
