Epysode 07: "The Fabulous Wailers", by The Wailers
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Guest: Wailers guitarist Neil Andersson. In this epysode we go WAY back...all the way to the start of what we now call "Garage Rock". Many music scholars point to The Wailers as being the first true Garage Rock band. My guest Neil Andersson has a very unique perspective on the band. Before he joined, he was a fan! He would play along to Wailers albums having no idea that one day he would have the good fortune to join them. He tells the story about being nervous for his first gig with the band opening for the Everly Brothers in front of 2000 fans...with no...
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Epysode 06: "Heya!", by J.J. Light
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Guest: J.J. Light (aka Jim Stallings) In this epysode we hear the tale of how an American artist recorded an album featuring songs about his Navajo background, with the title track becoming a smash hit in Europe...yet inexplicably the record company decided not to release the album in North America. What?!? The album was recorded with a huge budget and had most of The Wrecking Crew as session musicians, which automatically means you are in for a good time. J.J. Light was an artist that should have gone on to more fame and fortune, but as it turns out success was his biggest failure....
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Epysode 05: "Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett", by Shape Of The Rain
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Guests: Ian ("Tag") Waggett, Shape of the Rain drummer; David McPhie, Shape of the Rain band manager; plus additional audio excerpts used with permission of Keith Riley, Shape of the Rain singer/guitarist/songwriter. In this epysode, we learn how this fantastic UK band was influenced by the West Coast sounds of Love, HP Lovecraft etc. to create a unique sound all their own. With excellent songwriting from band leader Keith Riley, they incorporated 12 string guitars with a pedal steel guitar - very unusual for a psychedelic band to use at that time. Shape of the Rain played with...
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Announcement: Introducing "BonusTrax"!
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Psychedelic Relics is expanding! Additional bonus content is now available at: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic In Bonustrax 01, learn how the band Neon Pearl eventually morphed into T2 as we dive into their archival album "The 1967 Recordings". In Bonustrax 02, Farmer John and Uncle Herff discuss the "2023 In Memoriam Fantasy Band" they would assemble from artists we sadly lost in the last calendar year. So much great talent to choose from...who would you pick for your fantasy band? More full epysodes of the show are coming your way soon right here, stay tuned. Bonustrax...
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Epysode 04: "A Gathering of Promises", by Bubble Puppy
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Guest: Bubble Puppy drummer David Fore. In this epysode we learn how this Texan band came swinging right out of the gates with a smokin' hit in 1969. After some unfortunate record company shenanigans they were forced to move to another label and change their name to Demian. One album later and with a promising future ahead, it all falls apart. "It was stupid. Don't ever be in a band!", David said jokingly. My thanks to drummer David Fore for joining the program to talk about his days with this awesome band. David is still recording and performing live. You...
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Epysode 03: "Mighty Baby", by Mighty Baby
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Guest: Mighty Baby's Ian Whiteman. In this epysode, we hear how the UK mod/soul-inspired band "The Action" - who were produced by none other than George Martin - morphed into "Mighty Baby". Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ian Whiteman joins the show to talk about his memories of his days with this fascinating band that is often cited as "England's Grateful Dead" due to the improvisational elements of their live shows, which culminated as the closing act on day one of 1970's famous Isle of Wight festival in front of 600,000 people. "People compared us the Grateful Dead, but not really. We...
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Epysode 02: "Blue Mountain Eagle", by Blue Mountain Eagle
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Guest: Blue Mountain Eagle drummer Don Poncher. In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic self titled album by West Coast band Blue Mountain Eagle. A unique band featuring 3 guitarists, 5 vocalists and 5 songwriters. Hear how this band was formed from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield. Fans of that band and of the West Coast sound that was dominant in the mid to late 60's should definitely explore this album. Background information, track analysis, reviews and of course we hear from Uncle Herff. Free bonus content on Patreon page: The full Don Poncher interview...
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Epysode 01: "Suddenly One Summer", by J.K. & Co.
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Guest: Musician/Arranger Bob Buckley In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic 1968 psychedelic album "Suddenly One Summer". Guest Bob Buckley worked on the album and acted as the arranger. Bob solves the mystery of which musicians played on this record (note: even the liner notes of a recent reissue have it wrong!). Background information, track analysis, reviews and of course we hear from Uncle Herff. Listen to the album here: or here: Bonus content available on our Patreon page: Full Bob Buckley interview photos of the album photo of the "Fly" EP cover issued in...
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Introductory Epysode
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Welcome to Psychedelic Relics! This is a short introductory epysode to give you an idea of what we're all about. A full epysode is coming your way soon, stay tuned! Bonus content will be available at:
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In this epysode we hear the tale of how an American artist recorded an album featuring songs about his Navajo background, with the title track becoming a smash hit in Europe...yet inexplicably the record company decided not to release the album in North America. What?!?
The album was recorded with a huge budget and had most of The Wrecking Crew as session musicians, which automatically means you are in for a good time.
J.J. Light was an artist that should have gone on to more fame and fortune, but as it turns out success was his biggest failure.
Enjoy!
-FJ
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