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 / 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 / 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 / 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 (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...
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 (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...
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 / 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 / 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.
