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Tim Mills
Registrace 22. 02. 2014
Pacific Northwest rock 'n roll from the period 1959-1967. The source of the material is vinyl from my personal collection. Most of these are now available on CD or digitally, so please purchase them if you have an interest. Many thanks to the Pacific NW Bands website for providing many of the photos and information on these great performers.
Deserie by Doug Robertson and The Good Guys
"Deserie" was a big hit on the west coast for the Charts in 1957, one of the most cool doo-wops ever. Doug Robertson and The Good Guys of Spokane would record their take on it in 1965. It was an odd choice for a Northwest combo to record, but Doug, with brilliant backing from the band, handled the challenging vocals. The Good Guys did appear at the Spanish Castle, I believe, in 1963. My older brother (always one of my sources) saw them and said they were great. I didn't see them, but, at least, I have their records.
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Louie Louie by The Sonics
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"Louie Louie" was the b-side of the last Sonic's 45 released by Etiquette, at the start of 1966 ("Cinderella" being the a-side). It was released concurrent with the "Sonic's Boom" LP. If you bought the LP like most fans did, why would you then go out and buy the single? I don't believe Etiquette thought this out. I can't remember "Cinderella" getting much airplay, plus Seattle and the rest of t...
Rampage by The Statesmen
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1961 was a great year for rock 'n roll, coming after the down year of 1960 brought on by the powers that be (my opinion). The movement to discourage young people from listening to their favorite music had failed. The rock 'n roll movement was back and stronger than ever. Boise's Statesmen would record this hot instrumental and it immediately became popular locally. I don't believe it was ever p...
Shanghaied by The (Fabulous) Wailers
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I was surprised to see that "Shanghaied" was the "plug" side of this release. "Wailin'" got the most airplay, although "Shanghaied" was a minor hit locally (Note that Golden Crest not only spelled shanghaied wrong, but also Rich Dangel's name). These early Wailers' instrumentals were so incredible. I played the "Fabulous Wailers" so much, that I completely wore down the grooves (playing it on m...
Maggie's Farm by The Mark 5
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After The Byrds success with Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man", a lot of bands saw this as an avenue to success. Spokane's Mark 5 would record this wild version of "Maggie's Farm" in 1965, and release it on Ned Neltner's own Jani label. Bob Dylan would go electric in 1965, and "Maggie's Farm" was one of the three selections he performed at the Newport Folk Festival with backing from the Paul But...
Hey There, Mary Mae by Don and the Goodtimes
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When I first saw Don and the Goodtimes, it was one of Jim Valley's first appearances with them. I was somewhat disappointed, and felt that he had made a mistake. I have never been more wrong. They would become the Northwest's most exciting band with their wild and unpredictable performances. Dunhill Records would sign them based on their success with "Little Sally Tease" (I still can't believe ...
One Mo' Gin by The Sting Rays
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I can't find a photo of the Sting Rays (from Portland), so instead, I've shown some 1964 Corvette Sting Rays. When this record was released in the summer of 1964, the Sting Rays traveled up to Seattle and appeared at a few of the local dances sponsored by KJR, probably at the behest of Lan Roberts, who was the producer along with Norm Smith of the Sting Rays. The Seaport label was most likely i...
Battle of The Bands 37 -- The (Fabulous) Wailers and The Dynamics
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I don't know if the Wailers and the Dynamics ever got together. It would have been one heck of a show. Rockin' Robin's "Rosalie" was one of the highlights of the "Castle" LP. His singing style still enthralls me, even to this day. "Busybody", the Roy Lee Johnson rocker, would become Jimmy Hanna's signature song. The popularity of this song, featured on the Dynamics live at Parker's LP, would in...
Werewolf by The Frantics
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In early 1960, Dolton would release the Frantics' latest effort, an ode to the werewolf legend which had taken hold of the country via old horror movies shown on late night television. It immediately became popular locally and around the country leading Billboard magazine to feature it with a blurb and a bullet (meaning it was fast rising on the charts). Just as quickly as it had risen, it was ...
The French Girl by The Daily Flash
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The Daily Flash's second single, written by Ian Tyson of Ian and Sylvia, was certain to establish the group with a major national hit. It was an ambitious effort and the first release on the new UNI label. Although it achieved airplay around the country, it never lived up to its promise. "French Girl" sure sounds good when you listen to it today. Pay attention to the "french" girl pictured half...
I'm Not Your Stepping Stone by Paul Revere & The Raiders
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Early in 1966, Paul Revere and the boys would receive a new song from songwriters, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. They recorded "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone", expecting it to be their next release after the success of "Just Like Me". However, fate would intervene. "Kicks", written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil was too good to pass up, so they put "Stepping Stone" on the back burner. I guess it wa...
Gunnin' for Peter by The (Fabulous) Wailers
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In 1958, a new television series, "Peter Gunn" became so popular that networks raced to have their own jazz-themed detective show. Series such as "Johnny Staccato", "Mr. Lucky", "M Squad" and my favorite, "Shotgun Slade" would debut in 1959. The theme from "Peter Gunn" is now iconic, and the soundtrack lp was a best seller. The Wailers were also fans of the show and the music. Thus, their lp, "...
My Woman by Woody Carr & The El Caminos
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The El Caminos fought to be a top tier band, with talent such as Lee Davis (aka "Mr. Clean") and Woody Carr. By the time of this recording, Lee had left to form Mr. Lee and the Exotics (to be renamed Mr. Clean & The Cleansers). Woody's recordings were all over the place, but he had an incredible voice. He could entertain the crowd just by showing off his vocal gymnastics. "My Woman" was the mos...
Koko Joe by Mr Lucky & The Gamblers
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1965 would be the year that the Beatles would visit Portland. Amid all of that excitement a new band would emerge that would take the city by storm. With the Kingsmen and Paul Revere & The Raiders on tour constantly, there was an opportunity for a new band to step into the local action. Mr. Lucky & The Gamblers were there at the right time. Even though they never had any national success, they ...
Battle of The Bands 36 -- The (Fabulous) Wailers and Don & The Goodtimes
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By the time the Rolling Stones made their first visit to Seattle on December 2, 1965, they had already made a great impression on local musicians. The Wailers would record "Mercy Mercy" for the Out of Our Tree LP. The wild duet by Kent Morrill and Ron Gardner was a new take on the Don Covay hit which the Stones rocked up for the "Out of Our Heads" LP. Later, Don & The Goodtimes would cover the ...
Batttle of The Northwest Girls 4 -- Lynn Vrooman and Merrilee
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Batttle of The Northwest Girls 4 Lynn Vrooman and Merrilee
Miss Galore by King George & The Checkmates
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Miss Galore by King George & The Checkmates
Battle of The Bands 35 -- The Beachcombers and The Bootmen
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Battle of The Bands 35 The Beachcombers and The Bootmen
Bass Fever by Jerry Merritt & The Crowns
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Bass Fever by Jerry Merritt & The Crowns
Ooh Poo Pah Doo by Paul Revere & The Raiders
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Ooh Poo Pah Doo by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Nice cover of this classic.
I just want to correct any misinformation. Mark Lindsay did not use the line, "let's give it to em right now". Before the guitar solo, he sang, "Stomp Shout and Work It On Out!"
This song was supposed to propel them to stardom. Didn't happen. Still a beautiful song.
The backing was one of the lamer versions of The Wailers.
He was 27 when hedied.
Killer psyched up garage version of this overlooked electric Dylan classic!
was in high school when The Sonics first hit the air waves with The Witch, went to many dances they performed at, last time saw them live was 1973 at Seattle's Paramount Theater
I've had the pleasure of seeing the Zombies and they played this song. They were phenomenal. I've also had the pleasure of seeing Argent. They were incredible. Rod Argent is recovering from a recent stroke He has retired from touring, but not music.
The original Wailers had some serious talent...I ran out and bought their first album-on the Golden Crest label--that album was actually recorded in NYC!..I remember reading, as to how thrilled the guys were, to hear their version of Louie Louie being played on local radio, when they would be driving around!...I mean, those guys were only 17-18yo when they first broke out. That first album, IMO, did not have a bad cut on it!
Heard them do queen jane approximately. Cant find it anywhere
I remember the Frantics very fondly, their were a local Ballard band
Johnny and the Hurricanes imitator
Great cover.
Love the pics!
Saw them in a high school gym
THATS MY GRANDPA!! He would like to get in contact with you!!!
if memory serves me right, first Battle Of The Bands at the Seattle Center I went to, Don and The GoodTimes were one of the bands, this was after Jim Valley left the Viceroys and became part of the Goodtimes. I also remember Galucci playing the keyboard 1 handed off to his side while do step routines with the guitar players
the band was from north Seattle, I remember them playing school dances in school gyms and city park department rec halls- - by law only the schools could hold teen dances in Seattle, well you could but 50% of your gross when to the school district. that was before you paid the band paid hall rental etc. These guys had a big influence on my musical preferences
I remember hearing this when it came out, I was 12, this might be why my favorite bands always had at least 1 sax. Seems from about '57 into the mid 60's all nw (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) bands except The Ventures had a sax. These guys may have been the first Seattle band of note - - breaking Tacoma's monopoly
What memories! First heard this at te Lake City Community Club Friday night dances 1959. Wailers got booted out because they played too loud. Best thing that could have happened to them at that time.
Tough sax rocker🎉😊
Love it!
When I was with Don Blocker's (former Director of A&R at Liberty Records) TAP ~Talent Artist Productions~ in Hollywood, The Wailers were among our clients (promotions and record distribution for their Etiquette label). We introduced the band to producer/arranger Andy DiMartino ("Rhythm Of The Rain" -The Cascades, etc.) who became their record producer. Don's closest friend was Record Producer Snuff Garrett ("Run To Him"-Bobby Vee, etc.) who had also left Liberty Records and was currently the head of Clint Eastwood's Viva Records...thus, The Wailers eventually found themselves on Viva. Kent Morrell and Buck Ormsby often stopped by our Hollywood office and because I was also from the Pacific Northwest we found lots to BS about. The last time I crossed paths with Buck was at a tribute concert, in Ballard, for NW songwriter Ron Davies ("It's You Alone" -The Wailers, erc ). It was great to have a chance to reminisce with Buck again.
Yep it’s me
Cool hard rock n roll instrumental..great🎉😊
This looms large in the legend of a certain ekspatriate, AKA LALO. As Merle Haggard mused- Don't be afraid of bandits- don't believe what you've heard- there's plenty of outlaws in old California-- better fly south with the birds- You'll like it better wherever you go in Mexico. Love the energy and feel, Ned you were in your zone. Thanks for Posting, Ned. GREW AND BREWED IN THE PNW
I need to take a Cadillac to Mexico.
This is wonderful--both the song and accompanying video. Thank you so much for sharing it!!
This is why I subscribe
Some digital sound media kills the back sounds that you only get with an analog recording.
I love the now lost and forgotten northwestern music scene of the 50s-80s.
A number of different stories about how Ron Peterson & The Accents evolve into the Bellingham Accents. The one I heard, from the people at Jerden Records, was that their records were released during the "British Music Invasion" and owner/producer Jerry Dennon just felt that "Bellingham" had a British sounding "flavor" to it and people outside of the Northwest wouldn't know the difference & might deduce they were an British band. (Hopefully radio station Music Directors!). The band eventually evolved into the Bellingham band, The Unusuals. The photo at 1:57 includes the blonde Kathi McDonald of The Unusuals. (Check out her later career all over CZcams). The Unusuals had a garage band classic with their "I'm Walking Babe" with many covers by bands in the US and Europe and the inclusion on the soundtrack of 2 different European television series...1 in France and 1 in England.
Always loved this tune and this great teen rock 'n roll band out of Yakima, Washington. (Larry Coryell recently from the Tri-Cities, WA...at the time). If memory serves me right, that Dick Ruthardt on bass (from Grandview, WA) I went to highschool with songwriter and piano player Mike Mandel and we were good friends. Mike was a couple of years younger than I, but we had music in common ... so, we hung out a lot and he'd show me the latest rockin' piano hit he'd mastered. Mike is blind and a remarkable musician. Larry and Mike went on to much success in Larry's jazz-fusion band, The Eleventh House.
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The Fabulous Wailers were THEE Northwest band in the '60's without a doubt.
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Nice one!
I had this vinyl record once upon a time. Near wore it out.
I've had a poster from one of their 1965 concerts for 38 years, nice to finally hear their music. Thought it was Bob Marley's wailers. A friend of John Cipollina set me straight.
I still remember listening to that song on the radio or on my 45rpm record, when it came out in 1966. I was 17. I think of my late husband when I hear it, and smile...or weep. Miss you so much, Dave. I will always love you. 💞
Meet Me in Seattle by Joy and The Boys Meet me in Seattle at the Fair If you want to meet me ill be there I will be your guy, you will be my doll We will have a ball Remember if you wanna hug me hug me there If you want to kiss me kiss me there I'll be waiting, to start that celebrating Meet me in Seattle, That's where I'll be at I'll meet you in Seattle At the Fair Paris, at the Exposition The item of the hour That took the prize and raised the eyes The Eiffel tower Chicago, the 30s had Billy Rose's plan. The Aquacade, promenade, and Sally and her fan Now it's in Seattle and honey, you can bet Meet me here, I promise dear, You ain't seen nothing yet, yeah! Dressed up in my finery, Up in this space age dinnary, Meet me in Seattle, That's where I'll be at I'll meet you in Seattle At the Fair If you fail me I’ll be blue, I wanna ride that Monorail with you Meet me in Seattle, That's where I'll be at I'll meet you in Seattle At the Fair Meet Me in Seattle Twist by The Frantics In the 20s it was the Charleston, In the 30s it was the black bottom, In the 40s it was the jitterbug, In the 50s it was the bop, Now in the 60s, let's twist at the World’s Fair in Seattle! Come twist on down!
Thank you very much. 1962 was a very good year in Seattle.
Tim you are amazing. Ron Petersen. Thanks
Thank you, Ron. I really appreciate your support.
Thank you for comments. Ron Petersen Guitar
Love the pictures
Dave (Little Green Thing) Lewis was the king of NW instrumental rock from the 60's along with bands like The Viceroys (Granny's Pad), The Wailers, etc. Combining this with the Golden Era of hydroplane racing in this video tribute is the ultimate cool for this baby boomer who grew up in Seattle at that time. Also can't forget the KJR "Channel 95" theme song, the one with the guy & the electronic sounding voice--that's my cell phone ring tone today!
Bobby Smith was on guitar Just to the left of the drums. He just passed away today at 80.AM wonderful person and mentor. A human vintage country jukebox!
My grandfather is Dave Lewis! 😊
This is the original Northwest garage band rock-n-roll.😂
Soul!
And produced by Lan Roberts, cool