Julien Waites...found it finally.

Another odd one from 'State of Micky and Tommy', 1968, only released in France.

With Love from 1 to 5

I am playing here a French 1967 promotional release of the British duo 'State of Micky & Tommy's' With Love from 1 to 5. Extraordinary stuff.

As it happens, I have spotted 2 more by these fellows, one a French EP, the, the UK release of the above, which has an interesting flip-side. I'll play some another day.

From the other side: THE REAL THING...

Australian Russel Morris released the Real Thing in 1969 and made number one there for weeks! Incredible to believe I know. An epic 7 minutes of assorted noise.

SIMON 1969 on PLUM

Another obscure act, Simon, who released just three singles that I am aware of between 1967 and 1969, the final one (and more interesting) on the Plum label, usually reserved for reggae production if memory serves correctly.

The Marylane Combo

Both sides of this single that is all but unheard of, a cracking mid sixties jazz/beat effort which could be heard in many of the clubs and bars of the period.

Les Gitans:-

Get yourself a Ticket: TANGERINE 1969

Especially evocative of Holland during the late sixties and early seventies, indeed Germany too. Played an awful lot on Pirate Radio, another great release from Roek's Family, this time on the extraordinary Tangerine label (UK), circa 1969.

Going Dutch: Roek's Family, 1968

Anyone familiar with the likes of Trace, Rick van der Linden and Ekseption will recognise the distinctive Dutch quality that typifies progressive music of this era.

In My Mind:-

Dutch beat: 'Window of My Eyes' 1968

Apart from the United Kingdom, Holland is probably the other most exciting part of the world musically during the great decade (and a half), and Cuby & The Blizzards are no exception with their 1968 release 'Window of My Eyes', often heard from the many Pirate Radio stations of the time.

Pre Titus-Groan, JON 1967 'Is it Love?'

From Ireland, this little known group produced only 2 singles, the second being the more interesting. Later to become the equally little known 'Titus Groan' who were produced on Dawn.

Village - 1969

Another obscure release, the one and only on the equally obscure 'Head' label. Plenty of heavy organ, and fuzz, extended improvisation on the A side 'Man in the Moon'. More progressive than psychedelic, more in keeping with UK artists of the time such as 'Rare Bird', 'Egg' 'Aardvark' and 'Hatfield & The North'.

For Mr.Mindful: The Fairytale, 'Guess I was Dreaming', 4th August 1967

I am sure that you will enjoy this psychedelic classic, from the little known Fairytale hailing from Warrington and almost completely overlooked. This is a demonstration copy I obtained upon release.


Best played in an empty room, good acoustics, full bass, and a large brandy.

Pony Express, a favourite of the mule...

As promised, from an acetate I acquired whilst serving at RAF Laabruch during the Cold War. The base had an in house radio station, handy for keeping up with the latest action back home.

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Note the use of theremin in this 1964 release.

Apologies for the skipping in both tracks. Acetates are only good for a few plays, require a light pick up, something my gramophone lacks.

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Come and play with me in the garden...

Not exactly, but thanks to Simon Napier-Bell, a demonstration copy of Andy Ellison's Cornflake Zoo.

A one off by Keith Meehan in 1969

Brother of Tony Meehan (Shadows) came out with this extraordinary single and then disappeared without a trace. 'Darkness of my Life' is highly recommended listening, although I reserve judgement on the psycopathic flipside 'Hooker Street'.

She won't see the Light - different version

By an obscure artist named 'Hamlet' released on Decca 1967.

Unnkonwn by me.

Are you Feelin' Reelin' Squeelin'?

First release by the Soft Machine with Daevid Allen, and not unsurprisingly, a single that saw little if any airplay. Circa 1967.

The House Beside the Mine, 1969

NEMS label being renowned for signing extraordinary artists, released this single in the final year of the sixties by Hayden Wood, the tone of which suggests the gloom that was to follow.

One last for tonight: Michael Angelo

By the 23rd Turn Orff, released 29th September 1967

She won't see the Light

Of interest to followers of Eric Woolfson, one of his compositions sung by a Timothy Blue, on the Spark label, an in-house operation of Southern Music, circa 1968.

I have a different version of this song by a band named 'Hamlet' from 1967. If anyone has information on this band I'd be happy to hear...to be played soon.

Dedicated to the Rawlinson mule: 'The Mood of Hamilton'...

Why can't there be more love?


A delightful release by Columbia which sank without notice in 1967. This is an inspection copy I was given, inspected and discarded. I can't imagine why.

Talking of Kensington High Street...

Dead Sea Fruit, on the little-known Camp label, 1967

kensington high street.mp3

A doughnut for Dydx, as promised, if a little late arriving...

'We are Normal' circa 1967

A fine pair of hounds I think you'll agree.

we are normal.mp3

A naughtly little French number for the gentlemen

Mr.Vincent teamed up with Marie-Danielle on this obscure release from the late sixties on Donali.

The Jabberwork has arrived!

Much thanks to Mr.Toag for wiring this to me.

Single released by Boeing Duveen & The Beautiful Soup on Parlophone, 1968


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Fortes Mentum's 'Saga of a Wrinkled Man'

Later to become the extraordinary band 'Pussy'.
As promised for Jack. Enjoy.

'On the beach' Finders Keepers (1967)

Just for you my dear Miss Wordsworth:

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This is where we left orff, 'White Mule'

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More to follow.

Good afternoon

Due to problems getting my 45 rpm singles uploaded on my old site, I have begun a blog, and would like to extend an invitation to any TES fellows to contribute their music (preferably anything pre-1973 for the enjoyment of others here.