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The Blues Magoos were a music group which hailed from the Bronx, New York. The band was formed in 1964 as “The Trenchcoats”. The original members were Emil Thielhelm aka Peppy Castro (vocals and guitar), Dennis LaPore (lead guitar), Ralph Scala (organ and vocals), Ronnie Gilbert (bass) and John Finnegan (drums). The band made a name for itself in various clubs in Greenwich Village.
By 1966 the band had changed its name to fit in with the psychedelic vibe of the times - they first changed their name to the Bloos Magoos, though they changed that to the more conventional Blues Magoos. They also made some line-up changes, bringing in Mike Esposito as lead guitarist, and Geoff Daking as drummer.
Like their name, the group’s sound was of the psychedelic variety. They released singles on smaller labels, like Ganim Records and Verve Records, but those singles did not gain the band much recognition. However, Mercury Records signed the band to a record deal in late 1966 and the group’s debut album, Psychedelic Lollipop was released shortly thereafter. It was one of the first records to contain the word “Psychedelic” on the sleeve (along with the 13th Floor Elevators’ The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators).
The group’s biggest song, “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” was released as a single in 1967, with “Gotta Get Away” as the b-side. The song hit number 5 on the US charts, although it did not fare nearly as well in the UK.
Like their name, the group’s sound was of the psychedelic variety. They released singles on smaller labels, like Ganim Records and Verve Records, but those singles did not gain the band much recognition. However, Mercury Records signed the band to a record deal in late 1966 and the group’s debut album, Psychedelic Lollipop was released shortly thereafter. It was one of the first records to contain the word “Psychedelic” on the sleeve (along with the 13th Floor Elevators’ The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators).
The group’s biggest song, “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” was released as a single in 1967, with “Gotta Get Away” as the b-side. The song hit number 5 on the US charts, although it did not fare nearly as well in the UK.
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luckystoned wrote:
really, a killer band!
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DrSplash63 wrote:
I have albums from the Shadows, The Music Machine , Standells And the Count Five.
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Robert161989 wrote:
Sometimes I think about, beautiful
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Druid66 wrote:
Hail from the Psychedelic Bronx! "Tobacco Road" and "we Ain't Got Nothing Yet" are two snapshots from their era!
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fuManchu69 wrote:
Gulf Coast Bound - great album!
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ladyinblack20 wrote:
A group for the fans of sixties : http://www.last.fm/group/3%2Bdays%2Bof%2Bpeace%2526music
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DeadKinks wrote:
One of the originals and greatest. But I think there is a mistake here. I don't see this "The" on any of the original covers or music reference websites. Unlikely the usual, the right is "Blues Magoos", not "THE Blues Magoos", I'm almost sure.
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Buffalo_JFK wrote:
Someone fix the problem and change the pic from Electric Comi Book's album, is so wrong.
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Robert161989 wrote:
yes, killer album
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staywaivy wrote:
Psychedelic Lollipop is so good
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mynameisjoehann wrote:
man i remember listening to theme very day about 3 summers ago still a great band
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GummyAttacker wrote:
one of the best bands of the 60s
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mynameisjoehann wrote:
killer band
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gotrawmilk wrote:
Baby i want you! Amazing song.
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Vancouver2010 wrote:
"She's coming home". Good psychedelic band.
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ainhoa_lin wrote:
Great Band!! "Love Seems Doomed" my favourite. :)
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Dunk_a_roos wrote:
lo mejoooor.....excelente grupo
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Twiggs_72 wrote:
G-L-O-R-I-A ---> best version!
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LieveK wrote:
amazing sound!
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ripplemusic wrote:
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