The flamin groovies may not quite have the velvet undergrounds cred or. Dedicated to the legendary san francisco rock band the flamin groovies. Like many longtime fans of the groovies, i was prejudiced against supersnazz, even after i finally heard it. Flamin groovies biography, albums, streaming links. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. You dont buy a flamin groovies record for the fretwork although they can still play pretty good for pensioners. Provided to youtube by rhinowarner records shake some action remastered flamin groovies at full speed the complete sire recordings. From the 1969 flamin groovies debut album, supersnazz. Flamin groovies is an american rock band that started in san francisco in 1965, led by roy loney and cyril jordan. Flamin groovies supersnazz vinyl replica collection. Audio only video of the song shake some action on youtube remastered audio only video of said. The debut album supersnazz of american garage rock band the flamin groovies was released in 1969, containing both recreations of 50s rock n roll songs and more melodic tracks. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
This is a well produced lp and has that great groovies sound in abundance. Formed in the mid1960s in san francisco, the flamin groovies were a major influence on punk rock and power pop. Fortunately, the band survived the neglect heaped on that record, and has survived in one form or another into the 21st century. Shake some action, slow death, whiskey woman, headin for the texas border, yesterdays numbers, biography. The flamin groovies are the true unsung heroes of prepunk rock n roll.
Albums include teenage head, shake some action, and flamingo. Het eerste resultaat van dit partnerschap was het album supersnazz 1969, geproduceerd met een minimaal budget en vooral met enthousiasme ontvangen door. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. While the flamin groovies first album, supersnazz, loaded their highoctane retrorock down with a loving but overly intrusive production, their next longplayer, flamingo, went in exactly the opposite direction. For me, supersnazz, is still my favorite flamin groovies lp. The live material had previously been issued on the french import flamin groovies 68 in the mid80s. Shake some action is the fourth studio album by american rock band the flamin groovies. Pepper, and damn if they didnt kinda come close, in their own special rock nroll way, mind you. Mar 09, 2010 the supersnazzera flamin groovies made an appearance on hy lits phillyarea teen dance show in 1969. Loney founded flamin groovies in the bay area in 1965, though they were originally called the chosen few. Flamin groovies buy cds by this artist sneakers ep snazz 1968 hol.
The flamin groovies classic 70s lineup reunites for new. After the groovies released three albums, loney left the band in 1971. Im praying every day that this one day shows up on youtube evidently all the episodes of hys show are still in existence. A combination of the sneakers indie 10 from 1968 and ten tracks from a 1968 gig at a san francisco club. Digitally remastered edition housed in a miniature lp sleeve. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting.
Flamin groovies helped invent 70s power pop part sweet, part. I called the doctor up in the morning i had a fever it was a warning she said theres nothing i can prescribe to keep your raunchy bag of bones alive i got some money. Well i wanna tell you were so happy you invited us into. We ve all heard about how the stooges, the dolls, the dictators, and the mc5 paved the way, but the groovies surfaced earlier than most, with a gritty blend of power pop, rockabilly, garage and protopunk. Go to the beginning arrow down and to the left this is vol. They began in san francisco, california in 1965, founded by cyril jordan and roy loney. Crazy macy bw let me rock, baby scratch my back carol, somethin else, top tracks. Back when, they were the lost and found, and before, the chosen few. Music profile for flamin groovies, formed september 1966. Find flamin groovies credit information on allmusic. With or without roy loney, these guys knew how to play good time music.
After the groovies released three albums, on epic and kama sutra, loney left the band in 1971. After a couple of limited reunions with different lineups, the 1970s nucleus of cyril jordan, chris wilson 3, and george alexander 2 reformed the group in 20, and the bands first postreunion album was released in 2017. Supersnazz, an album by flamin groovies on spotify. Rock juice is the eighth studio album by the flamin groovies, released in september 1993 and produced by cyril jordan, who also provided the cover art, and karl derfler. The album was completed by jordan and groovies bassist george alexander after the groups breakup in 1991, and they are the only musicians credited in the liner notes albeit only for vocals.
Flamin groovies live at teatro barcelo in madrid 2015. Badfinger, the cars, paul revere and the raiders then this flamin groovies collection is a musthear album. The flamin groovies debut album went almost directly into the cutout bins within a year or so of its 1969 release. While other bands were either broken up or strung out in france, the flamin groovies stayed on the path, releasing powerful, influential rock n roll records. The band signed to united artists records in 1972, releasing. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. The bands early recordings reveal a debt to the lovin spoonful and other soulful rock groups. Flamin groovies is an american rock music band that started in san francisco in 1965, led by roy loney and cyril jordan. A documentary about the flamin groovies, a legendary rock band from the 1970s and their attempt at a comeback after 30 years. Flamin groovies headin for the texas border youtube. Download bittersweet full movie studio bittersweet pelicula completa. Kama sutrametronome 1975 flamingoteenage head uk buddah 1975. From awardwinning filmmakers, william tyler smith and kurt feldhun, comes a feature length documentary about the flamin groovies, one of rock and rolls most colorful and influential bands that youve never heard of.
Released in 1970, this cd captures the bands hangoverbound boogie in. The first track on the flamin groovies first studio album supersnazz read. The incredible flamin groovies by william tyler smith and. The flamin groovies story goes all the way back to 1965. In 1972, chris wilson joined the band as lead singer and they released the song slow death. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment around the corner flamin groovies supersnazz.
After the groovies released three albums, on epic and kama sutra flamingo and teenage head, loney left the band in 1971. William tyler smith and kurt feldhun is raising funds for the incredible flamin groovies on kickstarter. Skydog 1975 supersnazz epic 1969 uk edsel 1986 cbs special products 1990 flamingo kama sutra 1970 uk big beat 1990 teenage head kama sutra 1971 uk dojo 1990 this is the flamin groovies ger. Aug 16, 2008 from the 1969 flamin groovies debut album, supersnazz.
Jan 06, 2016 thats one of the songs that jordan, wilson and original bass player george alexander perform for todays world cafe session, recorded to celebrate the flamin groovies 50th anniversary. He was replaced as coleader by chris wilson, and the bands emphasis shifted more toward british invasion power pop. The flamin groovies love have mercy lyrics genius lyrics. Supersnazz is the first studio album by the garage rock band the flamin groovies. Video done by videographer jor junkel listed on video. The studio tracks from sneakers decidedly outshine the looser, more indulgent live takes, several of which duplicate sneakers material. After the groovies released three albums, on epic supersnazz and kama sutra flamingo and teenage head, loney left the band in 1971.
Flamin groovies merch 68 fillmore west sf 630741971 bg287 david singer. Listen free to flamin groovies supersnazz love have mercy, the girl cant help it and more. Cyril, george alexander, victor penalosa, chris wilson. Americas finest original underground band, the flamin groovies had the awful luck of being rock n roll adherents in an age of hippie ideology. The release was their only album recorded expressly for a major record label, although all of their next five albums were distributed by major labels. The flamin groovies slow death lyrics genius lyrics. Flamin groovies biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The pressing is well done and vinyl fans should enjoy the sound.
The flamin groovies story goes all the way back to 1965 when the band began in their hometown of san francisco, california. I know flamingo and teenage head among others are supposed to be rated over it, but not for me. The flamin groovies is an american garage rock band from san francisco, california active from the mid1960s till the mid1990s. Arranged by the flamin groovies artwork bob zoell bass, vocals, harmonica mouth harp, handclaps george alexander 2. Download flamin groovies supersnazz rapidshare mp3 free mp3 download flamin groovies mp3 from 66 mb, flamin groovies teenage head rapidshare mp3 free mp3 download flamin groovies mp3 from 9 mb free from tradownload. It made the group one of the forerunners of the power pop movement of the 70s. Jordan interview by jason gross february 2014 strange as it is to imagine, in the middle of where the hippies movement was about to explode and where acid rock would soon quickly move from birth to top 40 radio, a seemingly retro quintet would also emerge in the middle of the scene and make their. Of course, i eventually came to my senses and realized the richness which lied therein.
Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment around the corner. Their first album, 1969s supersnazz, stylistically was rather a mixed bag. Teenage head is the third studio album by the american rock band flamin groovies, released in march 1971 by kama sutra records. He was replaced as coleader by chris wilson, and the bands emphasis shifted more. Fantastic plastic, live from barcelona, slow death live, at full speed the complete sire recordings, supersnazz, singles. The flamin groovies were an american rock and roll band of the 60s and 70s, known for their influential melodic garage rock music. Flamin groovies tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes.
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