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Free Flight (2lp)
'Unreleased Dove Recording Studio Cuts 1964-69'. Reissue! Dove Studio opened its doors in St. Louis Park, MN in the
spring of 1964 and lasted until 1970. During this six year span, the studio literally recorded hundreds of groups of all
different kinds of music genres. Contained on this album are 27 gems of unissued rock and roll material, beginning with
hard-driving Mike Waggoner and the Bops in 64, and ending with probably the strangest recording session that ever
occurred on Doves premises, Michael Yonkers in 1969. Fifteen different bands are represented in this package, each
showcasing a different musical style. Starting things off with straight-ahead rock n roll are the Bops, Magpies and
Mercymen, all of which owe a tip of the hat to Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly. R & B was a strong influence in the Twin
Cities during the mid-60s and the Lancers and the Nite Caps do their part to keep the style flowing. Since the Trashmen
were out on the road most of 64, the Underbeats took over as "top-dog" combo in their absence. Four unreleased tunes by
the group are included here. Two of the top instrumental bands from the state, the F.B.I. Idiots (Gregory Dee & The
Avanties in disguise) and the Titans show their wares, along with the female-led Marcia & the Lynchmen. In early 1966,
Sir Laurence & The Crescents recorded a powerful, Raiders-like, open throttle rocker which has remained unissued until
this day. Psychedelia/Punk was no stranger to the state of MN as witnessed by the Fragile Zookeeper, the Calico Wall,
and an unknown, unnamed acetate of mammoth proportions included herein. Rounding things out is the Chad & Jeremy-like
Longman & Fogel and the truly bizarre Michael Yonkers, who thought he was receiving transmissions through his guitar
from aliens! In all cases, the bands contained on this project walked out of their respective sessions with acetates or
mastertapes in hand to proceed with as they wished. Thankfully their musical legacy had survived the past three decades
to finally see the light of day. Includes huge booklet with extensive liner notes, photos and much more.
Track Listing:
01. Mike Waggoner & The Bops -- Can I Be Kind
02. The Magpies -- Never See Her Again
03. The Magpies -- Everybody's Fool
04. The Mercymen -- If You Want To Be My Baby
05. The Mercymen -- Can't You See
06. The Underbeats -- Love To You
07. The Underbeats -- Don't You Lie To Me
08. The Nite Caps -- You're Lookin' Good
09. The Lancers -- Goin' To The River
10. The Underbeats -- Fate Of A Fool
11. The Underbeats -- Wishes Don't Come True
12. The F.B.I. Idiots -- Shot Thru The Grease
13. Marcia & The Lynchmen -- Very Last Day
14. The Titans -- Skokiaan
15. Sir Laurence & The Crescents -- Cheatin' On Me
16. The Fragile Zookeeper -- The Nazz Are Blue
17. The Fragile Zookeeper -- Hey Joe
18. The Fragile Zookeeper -- Children Of The Night
19. unknown artist -- He's In Love With Himself
20. unknown artist -- I Just Don't Know
21. Longman & Fogel -- I Once Had A Dream
22. The Calico Wall -- Look Over Yonder's Wall
23. The Calico Wall -- Lotta Lovin'
24. The Calico Wall -- Flight Reaction (instro version)
25. The Calico Wall -- I'm A Living Sickness
26. Michael Yonkers -- Microminiature Love
27. Michael Yonkers -- Kill The Enemy.
Price
€ 26.95
Genre
Format
LP - 2 disk
Release
10-11-1997
Label
Item-nr
160561
EAN
2090501605611
Availability
Not in stock