HIGHS IN THE MID 60's - Vol 17: TEXAS 4 -LAST COPIES! (U.S. 60s rarities)

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This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23. 


"We Sell Soul" by the Spades was a regional hit by one of the first bands headed by Roky Erickson; he was one of the founding members of the legendary psychedelic rock band 13th Floor Elevators.

Houston's Neil Ford – also spelled Neal Ford – was in a succession of bands including the Ramadas. Their "Shame on You" was included on Essential Pebbles, Volume 2.

 

Side 1

 

    The Sparkles: "The U. T." (The Sparkles)

    S. J. & the Crossroads: "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" (Jessie Hill)

    S. J. & the Crossroads: "The Darkest Hour (Part 1)" (J. Sergio/S. Messina)

    The Souncations: "Exit" (Jerry Rojas)

    The Visions: "Humpty Dumpty" (The Visions)

    The Spectrum: "Bald Headed Woman" (Talky)

    The Gentlemen: "Come On" (B. Russo/E. Hackett) — rel. 1966

 

Side 2

 

    Kempy & the Guardians: "Love for a Price" (Pat Davidson)

    The Roks: "Hey Joe" (Billy Roberts)

    Lost Generation: "They Tell Me" (Rhodes)

    The Spades: "We Sell Soul" (Emil Schwartze)

    Neil Ford & the Fanatics: "Bitter Bells" (Neil Ford/Stringfellow)

    The Iguanas: "I'm Leaving You Baby" (Alan Melinger)

 

-Martin Winfree:48