Psychedelic Lollipop
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Psychedelic Lollipop is the debut album by the rock band Blues Magoos
, one of the first to have the word “psychedelic” on the sleeve. Their single “(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet
” was their most successful effort, rising into the Top 10 on many national charts. Guitarist “Peppy” Theilhelm was 16 years old at the time of the single’s release. The band recorded five more albums with various lineups, none reaching the success of Psychedelic Lollipop.
"Sometimes I Think About" is credited to members of the band, but is actually a traditional folk song.
". He wrote in his review "Psychedelic Lollipop rarely sounds like a classic, but it's solid stuff — the covers are chosen and played well... Psychedelic Lollipop doesn't sound like the work of a great band, but certainly like one who were better than average, and considering how many bands who cranked out a single like "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" ended up making albums clogged with filler, it says a lot that even the weakest tracks here show this group had talent, ideas, and the know-how to make them work in the studio."
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Blues Magoos
The Blues Magoos was a rock music group from the The Bronx, New York. They were at the forefront of the psychedelic music trend, beginning as early as 1966.-1964 - 1971:The band was formed in 1964 as "The Trenchcoats"...
, one of the first to have the word “psychedelic” on the sleeve. Their single “(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet
(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet
- The Spectres cover version :" Nothin' Yet" is a single released by the British Rock band The Spectres in 1967.- Track listing :# " Nothin' Yet" # "I Want It"...
” was their most successful effort, rising into the Top 10 on many national charts. Guitarist “Peppy” Theilhelm was 16 years old at the time of the single’s release. The band recorded five more albums with various lineups, none reaching the success of Psychedelic Lollipop.
"Sometimes I Think About" is credited to members of the band, but is actually a traditional folk song.
Reception
Allmusic critic Mark Deming noted the Blues Magoos sounded more like a solid garage band than a psychedelic band. He especially praised their version of "Tobacco RoadTobacco Road (song)
"Tobacco Road" is a song written and first recorded by John D. Loudermilk in 1960 that was a hit for The Nashville Teens in 1964 and has since become a standard across several musical genres....
". He wrote in his review "Psychedelic Lollipop rarely sounds like a classic, but it's solid stuff — the covers are chosen and played well... Psychedelic Lollipop doesn't sound like the work of a great band, but certainly like one who were better than average, and considering how many bands who cranked out a single like "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" ended up making albums clogged with filler, it says a lot that even the weakest tracks here show this group had talent, ideas, and the know-how to make them work in the studio."
Track listing
- "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet- The Spectres cover version :" Nothin' Yet" is a single released by the British Rock band The Spectres in 1967.- Track listing :# " Nothin' Yet" # "I Want It"...
" (Esposito, Gilbert, Scala) – 2:10 - "Love Seems Doomed" (Esposito, Gilbert, Scala) – 3:02
- "Tobacco RoadTobacco Road (song)"Tobacco Road" is a song written and first recorded by John D. Loudermilk in 1960 that was a hit for The Nashville Teens in 1964 and has since become a standard across several musical genres....
" (John D. LoudermilkJohn D. LoudermilkJohn D. Loudermilk is an American singer and songwriter.-Biography:Born in Durham, North Carolina, Loudermilk grew up in a family who were members of the Salvation Army faith and was influenced by the church singing. His cousins Ira and Charlie Loudermilk were known professionally as the Louvin...
) – 4:30 - "Queen Of My Nights" (Blue) – 2:52
- "I’ll Go Crazy" (James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
) – 1:58 - "Gotta Get Away" (Adams, GordonAlan Gordon (songwriter)Alan Gordon was an American songwriter best known for songs recorded by The Turtles, Petula Clark, and Barbra Streisand...
) – 2:35 - "Sometimes I Think About" (Esposito, Gilbert, Scala) – 3:35
- "One By One" (Gilbert, Theilhelm) – 2:45
- "Worried Life BluesWorried Life Blues"Worried Life Blues" is a song that has become one of the most recorded blues songs of all time. Originally recorded by Major "Big Maceo" Merriweather in 1941, "Worried Life Blues" was an early blues hit and Maceo's most recognized song...
" (Big Maceo MerriweatherBig Maceo MerriweatherBig Maceo Merriweather was an American Chicago blues pianist and singer, active in Chicago in the 1940s.-Career:...
) – 3:45 - "She’s Coming Home" (Atkins, Miller) – 2:36
Personnel
- Ralph Scala - keyboards, vocals
- Emil “Peppy” Theilhelm – guitar, vocals
- Ron Gilbert – bass, vocals
- Mike Esposito – guitar
- Geoff Daking – drums, percussion
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Pop Albums | 21 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" | Pop Singles | 5 |
| 1967 | "One By One" | Pop Singles | 71 |
External links
- Blues Magoos on classicbands.com
- [ Blues Magoos on allmusic.com] (Reference)