Episode 021: Twenty One Seconds To Dawn - Late 60's Blue Eyed Soul Plastic Penny - Everything I Am (UK 1967) This UK band specialized in the classic pop-psych sound that was sweeping the nation at the time, yet with with a soulful edge that set them apart from their peers.  This can be heard on this sweet and earnest love song - and debut single - which they released at the end of 1967.  After two albums in as many years, the Pennies called it a day. Flaming Ember - Mind, Body and Soul (US...

Episode 020: A Twenty Ton Balloon Colonel Bagshot - Six Day War (UK 1971) These Liverpool psych freaks take us through a dark and moody tale of the infamous six day war of 1967.  They released one stellar LP and a handful of singles during their brief four year run. Saint Steven - Voyage to Cleveland (US 1969) A mystery artist who recorded only on LP for the Probe label in 1969. Passing Clouds - At the Head of the List (US 1968) Another lone album American mystery, the Clouds specialized...

Episode 019: To Be Nineteen Again The Who - Our Love Was (UK 1967) One of the most famous exports from the UK who are more known for their bombastic 70's anthems, Pete Towsend and co spearheaded the mod sound and broadcast it to the world with their debut anthem "My Generation".  Their lone psychedelic effort "Sell Out" yielded gems such as this one, a tale of a love once stale that is now revived and soaring.  The Gibsons - City Life (Australia 1967) A snooty mod pop big city anthem with...

Episode 018: Eighteen Reasons to ForgetThe Groop - Woman You're Breaking Me (Australia 1967) A fine beat combo from down under that produced three albums and a handful of singles during their brief three year career.  With it's stomping beat and...

Episode 017: Seventeen Miles to the SunThe Association - Never My Love (US 1967) A huge hit for these Los Angeles pop chart regulars and the paradigm for what would become the “soft rock” sound with its clear and minimal production that leaves room to...

Episode 016: When Sixteen Sirens Sing: A Celebration of Women in MusicElizabeth Cotten - Wilson Rag (US 1958)A self taught master of the guitar, Cotten played hers upside down - like Hendrix later would - and pioneered finger picking styles that would...

Episode 015: Fifteen Islands In the Sun: 70's Pinoy RockJuan Dela Cruz Band - Himig Natin (Philippines 1973)THE pioneer rock band from the Philippines that kicked off the Pinoy Rock revolution, Juan Dela Cruz is actually not a member of the band, but a...

Episode 014: Fourteen Miles Below (Diggin' Up the Daisies Vol. 02)Harry Nilsson - Rainmaker (US 1969)Classic and oft covered feel good tune from this prolific singer songwriter from his Harry release.  Making his way in Los Angeles after leaving his...

Episode 013: Thirteen Limericks For LimerenceThe Nazz - Hello It’s Me (US 1968)Philadelphia’s pride and joy, The Nazz were fronted by the very prolific Todd Rundgren who led them through three stellar albums before embarking on a solo successful career,...

Episode 012: Hour Hands at 12 O'Clock01 Stevie Wonder - Look Around (US 1971) Covered in what sounds like an electric harpsichord, this beautiful and contemplative tune by Stevie from his often overlooked 1971 album Where I'm From simultaneously...

Episode 011: And Eleven Moons 01 Love - Dream (US 1969) Love are Los Angeles legends and often credited as one of the first interracial rock bands of the 60's.  Led by the enigmatic Arthur Lee, the original quintet fell apart after releasing their...

Episode 010: This One Goes to Eleven (featuring guest set from Hymnal)The first set is dedicated to Rex Thompson AKA Tartarex who inspired me to collect psychedelic music.  01 The Petards - Tartarex (Germany 1969) This German pop band's finest moment...

Episode 009: Nine Degrees Below01 The Tremeloes - Suddenly Winter (UK 1968 - Mono Mix) One of the key groups to break through during the British Invasion, this UK outfit caught the psychedelic bug like so many in 1968 and managed to come up with a few...

Episode 008: Eight Shattered Ornaments01 The Rolling Stones - Cosmic Christmas (UK 1967) This unlisted track ends the first side of The Stones' sole psychedelic effort.02 Claudine Longet - I Don’t Intend to Spend Christmas Without You (France 1967)...

Episode 007: Seven & Seven Is: Sounds from Los Angeles01 Love - 7 & 7 Is (1966 - 45 Mono Mix) This proto-punk stunner is still years ahead of its time and set the bar for what could be done within the confines of a 2 minute single. Led by the...

Episode 006: Six Feet Deep (Diggin' Up the Daisies Vol. 01)  1. The Rascals - My World (US 1968 - Mono Mix) Classic feel good tune from this New Jersey band that had a string of hits in their early days as The Young Rascals.  This is taken from their...

Episode 005: Five Days 'til Allhallowtide01 De Maskers - Death (Netherlands 1967) Dutch beat combo that dabbled in psychedelia in the late 60’s, De Maskers bring an over the top sense of drama for their eerie ode to death. They would continue on...

004 Fourth Floor Elevators: All Hallows' Eve Selections Part One01 Larry's Rebels - Halloween (New Zealand 1968) Quite a success in their homeland, this quintet laid down many fine singles and an album during their brief four year span. This fun...

003 A Trip Through Three Seas: Selections from Eastern Europe and The Middle East01 Breakout - Powiedzielismy Juz Wszystko (Poland 1969) Constantly at odds with their conservative government at the time, these Polish misfits rocked their hair longer...

002 On Second Thought: Selections from the Post-Psychedelic Era01 Love Sculpture - Why (UK 1969)While their debut LP kept true to their blues roots, the second LP by this early Dave Edmund’s project took on the sounds of the day. Interesting note, the...

Premier episode from this psychedelic podcast features songs from late 1960's soundtracks.