Psychedelic Psoul

In recent years, a new term has been used to describe several musical subgenres of the mid to late sixties music scene. "Sunshine Pop" is attributed to bubblegum, garage rock, mild psychedelia, adult oriented pop, mostly AM radio station Top 40 formats. these are a few selections from this general moniker. The music is upbeat and happy sounding. Very much pop oriented Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of S...

A new sub genre emerged in the mid to late 1960's referred to as "Sunshine Pop" today. It was happy, light music with a pop sound. It was a juxtaposition to the heavier events like the Vietnam War, student protests and assassinations. This music took you away from all that and gave you a lighter sound. The Ballroom was a studio band led by Curt Boettcher with sweet harmonies. The Cowsills were a family band that inspired The Partridge Family TV Show. Also... If you would, please make a donati...

This episode lists more singles from 1968 in England. By the end of that year, there were faint traces of psychedelia left, and the music progressed to a harder bluesier sound. It would be a preview of what was to come in the next decade of te 1970's. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at...

The Move were a great psychedelic pop band from the mid to late sixties. They had great melody and were a success in England and Europe. Though largely unknown in America, they created great pop tunes and later morphed to become the Electric Light Orchestra in the coming decade. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Listen to previous ...

In England in 1968, there was a lingering effect from the previous year's Summer of Love. Bands that finally got the opportunity to record their own songs, were still trying to catch up with Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles masterpiece. But Flower Power reached its end by 1968, and the public's interest shifted to harder sounding rock. But there were alot of great records that were released though they didn't get much regard. Today, those records are revered by collectors and command alot of money on...

Jimi Hendrix was the most exciting guitarist to see and hear during the psychedelic age. To see the Jimi Hendrix Experience live was the best way to enjoy and emersed yourself into his aural intensities of sound. These are select performances from different shows and venues that he performed. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Listen to p...

The Byrds reached their commercial peak with their fourth album "Younger Than Yesterday". It was an album that blended pop, country rock and experimental psychedelia. They charted one hit single off the album and were invited to perform at The Monterey International Pop Festival. This was The Byrds' best album. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...

Tomorrow was an English psychedelic band who were contemporaries of Pink Floyd and The Soft Machine. They played all the important underground hippie events and recorded only one album. The self-titled album is regarded as a hidden classic of the psychedelic age. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Listen to previous shows at the main webp...

The U.K. band The Pretty Things created what is arguably, the first concept album with a storyline, "S.F. Sorrow". In other words, the first rock opera. They began the recordings in 1967, but the album was released a year by their label EMI. The Summer of Love was over, and the concept was too new for rock audiences to take in, and so the album sold poorly. Over the decades, the album as gained a huge following, and the record is new assessed as a true classic. Also... If you would, ple...

The Osmonds were a phenomenon of the early to mid-Seventies. They had tremendous success with their own pop records. But they had broader musical ambitions and conceived a song cycle expounding on their faith in the Mormon Church, but in a accessible way for their young audience. "The Plan" was their concept album that offered a positive message to those would listen to their views. This is the complete album. In memory of Alan and Wayne Osmond. Also... If you would, please make a donation of...

The Fugs came from the Lower East side of New York and became the first proper underground rock band. They used satire, humor and innuendos to put their views and messages across to a broader audience beyond those that attended small gatherings to hear beat poems recite their words in coffee houses. Led by Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupenberg, they are legendary and revered as true proponents of freedom of expression. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Ch...

In this Classic Album series, we're going to listen to Country Joe and The Fish's "Electric Music For The Mind and Body'. It was released in May of 1967, a few weeks before they performed at The Monterey International Pop Festival. The record contained a variety of musical styles like pop, blues, experimental psychedelic rock. And it was done with melody, humor and precise instrumentation. This was the most impressive debut album by most of the Bay Area bands. This is in tribute to Joe MacDon...

Frank Zappa began to produce his own albums and learned to use the studio as a creative vehicle for his vast musical ideas. This was his third album with The Mothers of Invention, and perhaps their most consistent of their works. It's a wonderful blend of parody, musicality and humor. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Listen to pre...

in 1968, The Grateful Dead recorded and assembled their second album. "Anthem of The Sun" was a mix of recorded studio tracks as well as live tapes blended together in order to create something sonically new. What they created was their most experimental album ever and a landmark of the Psychedelic era. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjud...

Pink Floyd recorded several seminal albums during the 1970's. They were on the cutting edge of recording technology and had an advance lighting system for their live performances, which they added other props to enhance their live show presentation. But before they became known as a great live attraction with impressive recordings, there was a period where the band was trying to find their own identity after original singer and songwriter, Syd Barrett left the band. It was a period of sonic e...

Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke earned success twice. Their first band, Free, was an English blues rock band with great songs, along with the talented guitarist Paul Kossoff, Free became a promising band entering the 1970s. Then they formed Bad Company after Free's demise. Bad Company became one of the best arena rock bands that dominated FM radio throughout the 1970's. These are select tracks from both. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's...

Bob Weir was a founder and guitarist with The Grateful Dead. His passing marks the end of an era and definitive close to The Grateful Dead ever being an active band again. This is a special tribute to Bob and The Dead with select tracks from live shows and studio work. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Listen to previous shows at t...

They are one of the greatest bands of all time that have been surrounded by mystique and wonder. Led Zeppelin were the dominant band of the late 1960's and ruled over the 1970s. The band leaves a short but powerful legacy with their sound, their image and it's been a blueprint for other bands to copy and follow. This is Led Zeppelin. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s ...

This is the fourth installment of the The Beatles compilation album series. These are a collection of demos and alternate tracks not heard before. The documentary is currently airing on the Disney Plus Channel. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Items of Interest: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Home | Kathy Bushn...

30 years ago, England's two top bands were engaged in a rivalry created by the British music press. It was initially, to illicit record sales, but after a few remarks from the bands, it became personal. Blur and Oasis traded barbs, while bkth bands recorded their best work. these are select tracks from the two leaders of 1990's Britpop. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Ch...

Creedence Clearwater Revival were the number one American band in a short span of years (1968 to 1971). They had 14 singles that went gold and platinum, and they were hailed by the hippie underground press, while gaining mainstream success. Admirers of te band included John Lennon and Brain Jones of The Rolling Stones. These are select tracks from one of America's best bands ever. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impac...

Ace Frehley was the dynamic guitarist for Kiss, and he assumed the identity of the "Spaceman". He was a very inventive guitarist, and his influence continues today, beyond his initial impact in the 1970s. These are select tracks from his solo work and of the songs he wrote while in Kiss. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Ite...

This is the 55th anniversary of the passing of the greatest blues rock singer, Janis Joplin. These are select tracks from her studio, live and television work. This is a special tribute to the phenomenal voice that was silenced back on October 4, 1970. For Janis. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Items of Interest: Kathy Bu...

Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart were the initial musical supervisors and songwriters for The Monkees television show. They produced their first recordings before Don Kirshner stepped in. The Duo went on to ave their own pop career and succeeded in aving three top ten hits and three successful albums. This is a selective track tribute to the duo that briefly were the American Lennon & McCartney. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make a...

The Who are one of the most dynamic bands in rock. We are going to listen to select tracks from their 60 plus years career. They are currently completing their final tour across North America. This is our tribute to the band. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Items of Interest: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Hom...

Eric Clapton has had a Journeyman's career in music. He began as a Blues prodigy during the British Invasion with The Yardbirds. e refined is Blues technique with John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers. And then he created the premiere Psychedelic band, Cream. He joined forces with Steve Winwood and formed Blind Faith. Then he humbly was a sideman for Delaney and Bonnie... all within the space of five years. By the time the 1970s began, He launched a very successful solo career. These are select h...

This is a tribute to two unique artists, Terry Reid and Dave Edmunds. both are Journeymen in rock, and both have made distinguishing impressions musically over 6 decades. To help Terry Reid's family, please make a donation to their GoFundMe account at.. https://gofund.me/012e6e05 Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Items...

This is a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. These are select tracks from his solo career, including live and studio tracks. This is our send off with love for our musical Icon. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Items of Interest: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Home | Kathy Bushnell | Em & Moo Listen to prev...

This is the American portion of te two Live Aid concerts. This sow took place at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, also on July 13, 1985. It was a full day of music and some surprising reunions. Please give to The Band Aid Charitable Trust Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Other Items of Interest: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band ...

This Summer marks the 40th anniversary of the most ambitious and successful benefit concerts for the purpose of aiding war-torn refugees from the nation of Ethiopia. Two concerts were organized by singer Bob Geldof; one at Wembley Stadium in London, and the other in JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. This episode features select performances from the Wembley Show. The Live Aid charity is still active today to assist with medicine and nutrition to regions that are still in war zones, like The ...

Pete Best will always be known as the man who was ejected by The Beatles right as they were about to be become globally famous. He has become the analogy for rejection and missed opportunities. However, Pete did create his own music and his recent group, The Pete Best band released some very good music. These are some select tracks from a man that musically has redeemed himself. We will also listen to a man who was influenced by Pete's former band. Emitt Rhodes was a wonderful musician and so...

Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone, was an innovator and a musical prodigy. He successfully merged rock and soul music and created a new sound and genre. War was the soundtrack to every urban neighborhood in the early to mid 1970s. Both Sly Stone and War gave voice to the unheard. We pay tribute to Sly Stone. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Also...

The Creation and The Attack were two great underground English bands that were transitional musically from Freakbeat music to Psychedelia. Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also, these sites of interest: Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessities that ...

in the 1960's, The Bee Gees became a top draw commercially in both Europe and America. Their sound was similar in vocal style to The Beatles, and they later became one of the best-selling groups of all time. Though the 1970s Disco era gave the band a second life, it's the symphonic pop sounds of the 1960s that first established the band as an important entity. Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also, these sites of interest: Please help i...

This episode spotlights the great Canadian band The Guess Who. led by Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, the group played pop with a blend of blues and jazz. They established their sound in the hard rock genre and had many top ten hits in America and Canada. Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also, these sites of interest: Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.&nb...

This episode features Jesse Colin Young and The Youngbloods along with the Los Angeles band The Peanut Butter Conspiracy. Both bands recorded psychedelic pop and later went into a country rock direction. The Youngbloods are known for their massive 1967 hit single, "Get Together". It was one of te unofficial anthems of the Summer of Love and as been featured on many movie soundtracks, like "Forest Gump". Also, these sites of interest: Please help in the relief effort to help the people o...

This is a tribute to the late Larry Tamblyn and The Standells, along with Paul Revere & The Raiders. Both bands were the American response to the British Invasion. Both bands also instigated the origins of Punk Rock and Garage Rock. They are both American classics. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessi...

This is a special tribute to the psychedelic balladeer Donovan. These are select tracks from his transitional and transcendental phase of his career. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessities that are desperately needed. got to http://www.redcross.org to make a donation. Donate Now - Online Donations | Ame...

One of the best pairings in rock occurred when vocalist Julie Driscoll collaborated with keyboardist Brian Auger and created a unique sound that blended rock, jazz and soul. They stood out musically from other acts of the psychedelic era. These are select tracks from this union. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and oth...

This is a special tribute to Marianne Faithful. She was the Iconic singer/model/actress of the 1960s. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessities that are desperately needed. got to http://www.redcross.org to make a donation. Donate Now - Online Donations | American Red Cross Make an impact on the liv...

This episode is a tribute to the late keyboardist Mike Ratledge. He and is band The Soft Machine and contemporary band Caravan, were a part of the "Canterbury Scene" in Canterbury, England, a collection of bands that were inspired by rock, jazz and classical styles, and did extensive improvisation. These are select tracks from both bands. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation t...

Two American bands managed to have success during The British Invasion led by The Beatles. Tommy James & The Shondells and The Lovin' Spoonful had several Top 10 hits in America, while transforming te idea of pop radio. These are select tracks by both bands. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessities t...

Peter Paul & Mary were the first folk act to gain mainstream success. They played songs with contemporary themes and reached a younger audience than their contemporaries did. The were also the first act to cover a Bob Dylan song. We pay tribute to Peter Yarrow who passed away this week. The mamas & The Papas were dysfunctional group of people that sang great harmonies together. Jon Phillips wrote and produced great pop songs that transitioned from folk rock to wat was later referenc...

The Zombies and Manfred Mann had two distinct sounds that differed from the rest of the British Invasion bands. The Zombies incorporated a jazz influence and expanded their sound further during the Psychedelic age. Manfred Mann found success when they began writing their own pop songs in place of te blues standards they covered. Both bands were active recently and have a great catalog of music. Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)...

The Doors remain one of the most unique and mysterious bands of all time. The had an original sound with a mercurial lead singer, Jim Morrison. These are select tracks that showcase the originality and complexity of their music. Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Also: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Home | Kathy Bushnell | Em & Moo Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329...

Two American Bands broke out in 1968 with a harder driving sound than most other bands of the time. Steppenwolf had commercial success when their music was featured in the movie "Easy Rider". Bubble Puppy came from Texas and they brought a harder sound than other Texas psychedelic bands and did gain a Top 20 hit with "Hot Smoke and Sassafras". These are select tracks from both bands' creative period. Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude...

Fleetwood Mac began as a Psychedelic blues band but their sound expanded over each successive lineup change. They would become one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. These are select tracks from their early days with Peter Green to their more commercial fortunes with Bob Welch, and massive commercial success with Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Christy McVie's name. Make an impa...

Phil Lesh was the bass player and founder of The Grateful Dead and this is a special episode in his memory. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Phil Lesh's name. Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Also: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Home | Kathy Bushnell | Em & Moo Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Pamela D...

Two of the finest blues bands are featured on this episode. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Canned Heat were embraced by the new counterculture, and both played the two prestigious festivals of the time, Monterey Pop and Woodstock. Bothe bands leave a respected legacy If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Also: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Mu...

In the 1960s two bands incorporated multiple musical styles in their arsenal. The Electric Flag played jazz, gospel, blues and experimental psychedelic rock. lead by singer/drummer Buddy Miles and guitarist Micael Bloomfield, the band created a unique new genre in rock. Blood, Sweat & Tears expanded the jazz rock concept to massive commercial success and expanded the audience base for the new adult contemporary sound. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude C...

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rose from the ashes from three different bands and formed one of the most successful "Super Groups" ever. Their harmonies had ascended them to a different level from other bands and they were a massive influence on the coming "California Sound" of the 1970s. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Chil...

These two duos rode te wave of the first British Invasion and ad similar careers. In the case of Peter & Gordon, they had the privilege of having songs written for them by Paul McCartney. They were the first act to have a hit record that was a Lennon-McCartney composition that was not recorded by The Beatles. Chad & Jeremy relied on their own songwriting and developed their craft that helped sustain their career in the merging Psychedelic era. These were the top two British Duos of th...

Two bands had the distinction of having one of the most soulful singers in rock, Steve Winwood. Both bands were different from each other, yet Steve Winwood provided bot with their own musical identity. These are select tracks from both bands that showcase the great vocals of Winwood. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Resea...

We lost one of the important English Blues figures this past week. This is a tribute to the late John Mayall. He was influential in bringing three prominent guitarists in the public eye. At different points on his band The Bluesbreakers, he featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. They supported Mayall's musical vision of bringing authentic Blues to England, and in doing so, influenced other bands like The Rolling Stones, Cream, Savoy Brown and others. This is a tribute to his lega...

The Hollies have been an active band for 61 years and, liie The Rolling Stones, have never broken up. These are select tracks from their vast catalog of music, representing a wonderful legacy of music. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & El...

Carlos Santana as created a unique blend of rock, Latin music and jazz fusion and developed is own unique sound. These are a few select tracks from concerts and studio recordings. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, available thru Amazon a...

Before He was The Gonzo solo rockstar, Ted Nugent was the driving force of the 1960s garage rock/psych band The Amboy Dukes. They recorded a series of albums that are highly regarded in the garage rock genre. You'll hear select tracks from their career. Also on this episode are select tracks from the Los Angeles band Clear Light, who only recorded one album. They were managed and produced by Paul Rothchild, who also produced The Doors. Their sole album is regarded as a classic record i...

This is a special on Deep Purple. They have played a hard-driven rock sound for almost 60 years. The band has endured many lineup changes but have played a consistent powerful sound. These are select studio and live tracks from one f the greatest bands of all time. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (...

This is a focus on King Crimson. This is one of the essential Progressive Rock bands of all time, and the band have incorporated many music styles from jazz rock, psychedelia and then updated their sound again for the 1980s. This is Robert Fripp's creative genius expressed thru the varying lineups of the band. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude ...

This is a tribute to the late Dickie Betts wo recently passed away. He was the great melodic guitarist and one of original founder of The Allman Brothers Band. He wrote many of The Allman's successful hit singles, and the band were a powerful unit in live concerts. These are select tracks from some of teir greatest moments musically. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact o...

One of the most unique and original artists in pop music. Don Van Vliet a.k.a. Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band created a groundbreaking sound that was a cross between Dada art and Free Jazz. This is a special tribute with select tracks from his first few albums and especially his masterpiece, "Trout Mask Replica". Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of ...

The Rolling Stones were at a transitional point in their career. The band had abandoned Psychedelic music and returned to the blues rock influence that fueled their early style. Keith Ricards came up with inventive guitar riffs and Mick Jagger found a more passionate vocal style that could be sneering, angry and resigned. The Stones entered a new phase in their careers. They would be known as The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The world. Please have a look at these special interest sites....

This episode focuses on three bands that came from the English psychedelic Summer of Love of 1967. They each recorded music that year and it fitted in perfectly with the times but unfortunately, they didn't catch the public's eye or ear. The Blossom Toes, Tintern Abbey and The End are footnotes to that Psychedelic scene in London, and we'll listen to select tracks of their recorded work. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love an...

These are select tracks from the most popular, post-modern Goth band of the last 4 decades, The Cure. Robert Smith's lyrics stemmed from his insights of feeling alienation and despondency within a dreamy and sophisticated musical arrangement. This is The Cure. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)...

This show combines both Psychedelic music and Progressive Rock. Keyboardist Keith Emerson had a musical vision of incorporating classical music within a rock context and he distinguished is style from other keyboardist and other bands. He first gained public notice back in the 1960s with his popular Psychedelic band The Nice. He then expanded his musical vision and formed Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donatio...

This special episode pays tribute to te late Melanie Safka. She was a unique songwriter wit a distinct singing voice. These are select tracks that skim the surface of her body of work. The second half of the show is dedicated to the wonderful Joni Mitchell. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.o...

The Animals and Them stood out from the other bands of the first wave of The British Invasion. Both had a gritty, bluesy sound and both had powerful lead singers. Eric Burden and Van Morrison led their bands to commercial success and street credibility. They wore the influences from the cities they came from on their sleeves. The Animals were from Birmingham and Them from Belfast, two very tough cities. This is the sound of two hard rocking bands. Please have a look at these special i...

This episode profiles a band that were proteges to The Beatles. Badfinger found immediate success with the help of The Beatles and Apple Records. The band gained a higher profile but bad management undermined the band, who were considered successors to The Beatles. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, and subsequent events turned tragic, leaving the band legacy as one of the saddest in rock history. But in this episode, we celebrate the truer legacy of the band, which is the music. ...

This is a tribute to two of the greatest "Fake Bands" in rock, The Rutles and Spinal Tap. Both bands made a feature film , both were comedies. But it was the music is that really carried both films. Both have become influential to upcoming bands, and both are praised for how good the music actually is. And that is very real. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the liv...

This episode focuses on two prominent bands of the first wave of The British Invasion, Herman's Hermits and The Dave Clark Five. Both bands were commercial successes in America and globally. Both had about a three-year success span. Both had many great pop singles and that is what this show features. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Ju...

The Beatles are experiencing another renaissance with the release of a new single "Now and Then", along with the re-release of their two compilation albums, the "Red" and "Blue" albums. Both have been remastered and some songs have finally been given a stereo mix. The sound quality is a great improvement and I've selected certain tracks for this episode so you can hear the new sonic qualities to the music. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please ...

This episode profiles a band with two distinct phases in their career. Genesis began as an art rock progressive band and later evolved into a more musically accessible commercial band. The first half showcases the Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins lineup. The second half features selections from the trio of Collins, Rutherford and Banks era. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these spec...

Frank Zappa led an amazing musical ensemble throughout the 1960s. The Mothers of Invention played styles like jazz, hints of classical music, Avant Garde, experimental music all within a rock context. They recorded several brilliant albums throughout the Sixties and we're going to listen to select tracks from those albums. Enjoy the musicality and humour of one of the greatest composers of the last century, Frank Zappa. Please feel free to donate or Tip Jar the show at sonictyme@yahoo....

This is a different type of episode where we suspend the typical musical format abd take a step into the Avante Garde. This is a collection of music extracts, sound effects, dialogue and are placed within a conceptual frame. The sounds are provided by Sonic Orchestral Sounds. This is an eccentric one-off format as we go ''Over The Edge". Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, pleas...

This episode focuses on two of Los Angeles's most Underground bands from the 1960's. They are the mercurial West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and The Freak Scene. The West Coast Pop Art Band had one of the first light shows, though their records didn't sell, and the band remains a footnote in the Psychedelic era. The Freak Scene were a studio-only ensemble wo tried to capture the sound and feeling of the underground nationwide on their sole album, "Psychedelic Psoul". Yes, that's where thi...

This is a tribute to Terry Kirkman and The Association. We will be listening to select tracks from the band and hear Terry's singing and harmonizing with his band. This is in onor of is memory. We will also listen to another great American band, The Cyrkle. They were managed by Brian Epstein, The Beatles manager and had their first hit single written by Paul Simon for them. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these speci...

Robbie Robertson was a wonderful musician and songwriter, and in thhis episode, we pay tribute to Robbie's legacy with The Band. These are select tracks from his tenure wit The Band. And the second half of this show, we feature the great country rock sounds of The New Riders of The Purple Sage. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Ch...

This episode focuses on the two leading groups of the Detroit rock scene of the late 60's, The MC5 and Iggy Pop and The Stooges. Both bands were like a double act that were unlike other bands in celebrated scenes that occurred in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. Both bands were loud, brash and very exciting to watch live in concert. They both would influence bands in the cvoming hard rock and Punk rock genres. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com P...

This episode focuses on two American bands that separately influenced up and coming metal bands and Progressive Rock bands. From Long Island we have Vanilla Fudge and from San Francisco, Blue Cheer. Both played with a heavy grungy sound and they both played with power. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Ma...

This is a tribute to one of the greatest power trios of all time, Cream. Though thre band had a short existence, their influence is still felt to this day. We salute Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research ...

This is the fifth season of the show and we pay tribute to The Pretty Things and Status Quo. I pay my own personal tribute to my friend Jon Povey, keyboardist for The Pretty Things. Both were influential bands with a big following in Europe and around the World. These are selections from the Psychedelic era. In the case of Status Quo, they began as a sunshine pop band and then transitioned to a hard rock band in the 70's. These are tracks before-and-during that transition in sound. Ple...

This is the 100th episode special edition and to mark this milestone, this episode spotlights the greatest band of all time The Beatles. These are select tracks of alternate versions of songs that are as enjoyable as the official released versions. This is a 2 hour special without any interruptions in the music. Enjoy and thank you for your support. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would,...

This is part two as there were an abundant of great singles released in England in that year of 1967. These songs were selected for their unique character and stimulating atmospherics they created. That's not to say that they sold well, some did though many others didn't. But these songs are canonized as artifacts of that glorious Summer of Love. Enjoy these wonderful sounds. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special in...

In England, the fabled "Summer of Love" reached commercial and public favor with a series of unique singles and select albums. Recording Artists allowed their full artistic expression blossom on vinyl and they came up with marvelous results. This is a small sample of some of the A and B sides of singles that enhanced the profile of the new hippie movement. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you...

This is a special episode dedicated to the great songwriter Neil Young. These are select tracks from his solo career, a career thatn spans nearly 60 years. I ope you enjoy this look back at his legacy. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research H...

This is a special tribute to David Crosby and his musical legacy with The Byrds, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young as well as his own solo career. He was an important musical and sociological figure of the 1960s and sustained his relevance through the decades since. These are select tracks that he had written and performed with both The Byrds and CSNY. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you woul...

This is a special tribute show to the late Jeff Beck. He was one of the greatest guitarists in rock. He was among the top players along with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Peter Greene and Jeff Beck. e was a massive influence and he'll be sorely missed. We look back on his legacy in this special podcast. Please feel free to donate or Tip the sho...

This is a special complete episode featuring the great Power Pop band Cheap Trick. The band wore it's 1960's influences openly and you can hear instances of The Move, The Who, The Kinks and especially, The Beatles. They carried the sound and spirit of the 60s into the 70s and beyond. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hos...

This is a special tribute show for the late Kim Simmonds, the guitarist and founder of the English Blues Rock band Savoy Brown. The show spotlights Kim's work in the 1960's with the band. The second half of the show focuses on Ian Anderson and his retro Rennaissance band Jethro Tull. The band was an early proponent and influence on the coming music movement that would be referred to as Progressive Rock. Both bands expanded on the blues with marvelous results. Please feel free to donate or T...

This episode showcases to bands that became revered in underground circles back in the 1960's., The Electric Prunes and The Blues Project featuring Al Kooper. Both bands experimented with the pop format and played a more expansive, experimental types of music. The Electric Prunes were from the San Fernando valley and differentiated themselves from the Los Angeles bands and created a unique Garage Psychedelic sound. The Blues Project featured Al Kooper, initially. They played Blues...

This is a dual episode profiling The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Hawkwind. Arthur Brown performed a stage act that went beyond The Who smashing their instruments or Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar. Arthur performed a Psychedelic shock rock spectacle, complete with flaming helmet. His sound incorporated Psych rock, Progressive rock, some Classical and the Blues. He was a major influence on bands like Alice Cooper and Kiss, wo in turn influenced successive generations of bands that emphasiz...

The Who had gained public notice in 1967 and the band's leader Pete Townsend wanted to stand out from the pack. He conceived the idea of recording an entire album in the format of a radio station's programming day, specifically the English Pirate radio stations that were on ships moored on the English Channel. They were off the English coast away from the jurisdiction of the British Authorities and it's governing rules for broadcasting. The Pirates played music that was not played on official...

Two distinct bands of the Psychedelic age and from the west coast were Kaleidoscope from Los Angeles and Country Joe & The Fish from Berkeley. Kaleidoscope were an eccentric and experimental band that utilized many forms of stringed instruments and featured guitar great David Lindley. Country Joe & The Fish were similarly musically experimental and wrote in contemporary themes of the times. They sang about the cultural shift occurring among the generations. They openly protested the V...

English pop had gone through another musical enhancement in the early 90's. New bands were following the lead of Iris band My Bloody Valentine by emulating their dense guitar sounds generated by their array of effect pedals that they constantly employed. Musicians would look down on to their pedalboards and utilize every conceivable effect they could add to a song. The result was an intense audio sound with a wash of sonic enhancement to the music. The musicians constantly looked down ...

Towards the end of the 1980's, young people had become increasingly frustrated in England because of the effect of Thatcherism. For young lads up in Manchester, the music scene didn't reflect their own tastes and they were far removed from fashion and trends down in London. They began to form bands with a basic guitar-bass-drums setup and began playing a more garage rock style music and openly displayed their favorite 1960's influences like The Beatles, The Byrds and The early Rolling Stones ...

This is my two-year anniversary special, and this is a cross section of familiar and new songs to the show. Thank you for listening in to the show and thank you all for your support and for letting me share what I consider the greatest period of music, Psychedelia. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (s...

in this episode we listen in on two great Bay Area bands straight from the Summer Of Love from the mid 60's, Jefferson Airplane and The Quicksilver Messenger Service. Jefferson Airplane were the first commercially successful band straight from the Haight & Ashbury District in San Francisco. They remained successful over many decades, enduring many musical styles. The Quicksilver Messenger Service had a great reputation for their live performances. They were the cutting edge of the Bay Are...

This episode spotlights two separate English bands that became influences on bands in the coming decades, The Small Faces and The Yardbirds. The Small Faces began as a Mod band that played pop and R & B music though by the time of the London Psychedelic scene the band became adept to experimenting in the studio while doing session work for Anfrew Loog Oldham's record label, Immediate Records. The band became one of the bands of their era and their effect on their peers and fans is still p...

Moby Grape and Buffalo Springfield were two bands that transcended the psychedelic era and became influential musically to successive generations of musicians. Both bands utilized pop, country rock, psychedelic sounds into their own unique sounds. Both bands had a short lifespan, but their influence still reverberates to this day. Feel free to make a donation to the show through PayPal at sonictyme@yahoo.com If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Child...