Fido by The Byrds (1969)

The Byrds shot to worldwide popularity in the mid-60's, largely based on their pristine covers of Bob Dylan material. While they had some great vocals, I've always just preferred to hear Dylan perform his own music. To me, the Byrds recordings later in the 60's had much more interesting music. Specifically, I really like the four albums released in 1968 and 1969. The last of these, The Ballad of Easy Rider, contained a few gems. I like the country rock stylings of Fido, which was written by then-bassist John York. Here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYOTL_A3sVE

Arkeologi Santaa Kaivaa by Yellow (1975)

And now for some mid-70's heavy prog from Finland...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHdRy81RE-w

The Sinking by Crystal Stilts (2005)

Described as post punk for the 2000's, Crystal Stilts sound more lo-fi garage to me. In any case, the band has put out some interesting music over the years. Here are the Brooklyn-based band from their second EP, a self-titled effort from 2005.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjWWNA_5Toc

Lord Knows I've Won by Charlee (1972)

Charlee was a Canadian power trio formed by future guitar virtuoso Walter Rossi back in 1971. While the band would only survive one album, Walter went on to have an extensive career as a solo artist and studio musician. Here is a track from that self-titled album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tLa0GXgdqM

Tear It Loose by Twisted Sister (1982)

Recently, while vacationing in Las Vegas, I happened to see Dee Snider's (former) chopper up for sale. The bike was beautiful, but I don't ride and don't have $50K to spend on it anyway. It did make me wonder if there were any Twisted Sister songs that I liked. So, once I returned home to the Northeast, I began sampling some tracks from the band. Not unusually, I did find a few rockers from early in the band's career(pre-We're Not Gonna Take It). Here is one of them off of their debut LP, Under the Blade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv4jtyH3cFc

The Bushes Scream While My Daddy Prunes by The Very Things (1984)

Forgive the long video intro for today's song, the truly weird audio and video to follow is worth the wait, if you're into that sort of thing. In any case, the Very Things would release four albums in their decade of existence, but this is likely the best of their work, IMHO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpgyVxP8OG8

Neat Neat Neat by The Damned (1977)

Alright, so today's track by The Damned isn't exactly the deepest cut from the band's discography, but I see it as an underrated track for the whole punk genre. So, without further adieu, here is two minutes and thirty seconds of punk rock joy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3x5G9UmJOM

Love is Dead by Strap (1973)

I don't know much about today's band except that they released one single in Belgium. So, I'm going to assume that they were Belgian! Other than that, I don't know. I do love this single though. It really swings. The youtube link also features the other side, Are You Ready Lazy People?. So, two for the price of one today. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fG_YbKL2Qw

Such A Night by Dr. John(with the Band) (1976)

My favorite concert documentary(and one of my favorite movies), The Last Waltz, chronicles the Band's final days and last concert. It also served to introduce me to Dr. John in the best possible setting. I was familiar with the big hit Right Place, Wrong Time and a nice duet with Harry Connick, Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans, but Dr. John's contribution to The Last Waltz was just about perfect. Recorded on Thanksgiving Day, 1976, here is the good doctor in all his glory 42 years later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCRrXZP8b0I

Ants by Bram Stoker (1972)

It's been a while since there has been any prog music featured in this space. Well, that changes today. Here is a British prog outfit that was around for three years and released only one album, Heavy Rock Spectacular. Well, I love the artwork and I really like the music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UQ61GI2xfQ&feature=youtu.be

Train by Flash Beverage (1980)

After much searching on the internet(well, about ten minutes worth, anyway), I could not find out any information about today's song of the day with the exception of it being originally released as a single in 1980. It sure has an enticing grungy southern sound. Fortunately, the good people over at Riding Easy Records included this track in volume 3 of their Brown Acid Series. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PxO1bzS7pw&feature=youtu.be

Frustration by The Mystic Tide (1967)

Now here is some forgotten fuzzy garage/psych from Long Island. This was the last of five singles released by this New York area band. It's too bad, as it seems like they were really onto something good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu0EszFPoLo

Hitch-Hike U.F.O. by The Strangemen (1997)

Not to be confused with the Strangemen of Berlin, today's featured group is from Boston. I actually saw this gimmicky band in the late 90's at the Middle East in Cambridge. At the time, I wasn't really into all the pomp and circumstance that came with their live show. However, I just couldn't resist the garage/surf stylings of their big hit, Hitch-Hike U.F.O.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuomX4Jlg7Y

British Refugee by Spitfire Boys (1977)

Spitfire Boys were widely considered to be the first Liverpudlian punk band. Can't say for sure if that's true, but their longevity was typical of most punks, a couple of singles before burning out. Here is the A side of their first single back in 1977.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrpn1KgpAd8

Liz Pineapple Wonderful by Don "Sugarcane" Harris (1972)

Having played with the likes of Frank Zappam, John Mayall, and a number of fusion outfits, electric violinist Don "Sugarcane" Harris certainly developed some chops. He also released eight solo albums between 1970 and 1976. Here he is with fusion-y number from his 1972 release, Sugar Cane's Got The Blues. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAjBNViBFgE

Out of Limits by The Marketts (1963)

Now here is a riff that you've almost certainly heard before, but unlikely to have heard the whole song. This is one of those instrumental classics that has been used over and over again for intros, commericals and as bumper music on radio stations. Here is the original, in all its glory, from the Hollywood surf band, the Marketts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xj-RrY_8pk

Chicago Calling by The Artwood Combo (1966)

The good folks over at RPM Records rescued the garage rock stylings of the Artwood Combo by releasing a three disc compilation in 2014 from their original 1964-1967 existence. These Brits really had some swing...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWCFKLXOWE

Screwed Up by Mick Farren & The Deviants (1977)

Featured in this space when they were just known as the Deviants, the band progressed over the years and by 1977 were known as Mick Farren & The Deviants. Here, they might be better than ever, rocking that proto-punk sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNfjBUSc3PM

To Fix The Gash In Your Head by A Place to Bury Strangers (2006)

I don't play too much shoegaze here on Deep Rock Mining, as it isn't my favorite genre. I find myself getting pulled in, though, when the material is on the fringe of the genre. Here, New York City's A Place to Bury Strangers combine that shoegaze sound with some post-punk and a hint of industrial. This is a track from their debut self-titled LP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNxQEgs79pk

Dan No Ura by Takeshi Terauchi And The Blue Jeans (1966)

Takeshi Terauchi And The Blue Jeans opened for the Beatles in 1966 in Japan. By that time, this instrumental beat/surf band were seemingly more into the Ventures than the Fab Four. You can tell from this track which mercifully wound up on a compilation a few years ago. Outside of that, it is really hard to find this group's stuff despite releasing a multitude of albums in Japan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny8tMa3EpC8

Third Side by Geyda (1970)

And now for a band, I know little about. This is Detroit's Geyda with some heavy rock. It appears that they only released one single, with today's song being the B side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5USpcgIJfM

I Betcha Gonna Like It by Jeb Stuart (1962)

And now for some swingin' Memphis soul from Jeb Stuart. Love the call and response with the back-up singers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhSN3gMdKzs

Got Love If You Want It by The Dee Tees (1966)

The Dee Tees were 5 Royal Navy members serving on the HMS Eagle back in the mid-60's. In that time, they managed to make many stops in Singapore, where they played live and ultimately released their first and only EP. Finding a good copy of that now will likely cost you over $100. That may be worth it, though, to hear this scorching guitar band cover Slim Harpo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krjNreMFrIg

California Son by Lucifer (2018)

After hearing Johanna Sadonis old school heavy metal stylings with her short-lived previous band, The Oath, I was looking forward to hearing her new band, Lucifer. And through two albums, the new band does not disappoint. Here they are off of their latest release, Lucifer II. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7JCQRHROCk

Take the Power Back by Rage Against the Machine (1992)

On this important day, I felt like busting out a powerful song from one of my favorite bands of the 90's. They are sorely missed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKfNkgbnaQ&feature=youtu.be

(Nothing is Everything) Let's See Action by Pete Townshend (1972)

The slower interlude within this Townshend track may go on for a bit too long, but I love the hook and the message in this track from Pete's first solo album, Who Came First.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP_1FJRnHHw

Chains by The Cookies (1962)

I don't feature a lot of doo wop here on Deep Rock Mining, so I will attempt to make up for the lack of that genre with a classic that doesn't get its due. Like many people, the first time I heard the song "Chains" was the Beatles version. I liked it enough to seek out other versions. The first released version of this Goffin/King song was by Little Eva's back-up singers, The Cookies. This version is just about perfect in my mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwWb47hDzg

Oh Yeah by Can (1971)

This German psych rock/avant garde/Krautrock band is at the top of its class. Between 1969 and 1978, the band released at least one, sometimes two, LPs each year. Here is a track from one of their masterworks, 1971's Tago Mago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49PvnYCKZkM

Pool Hall Richard by Faces (1973)

Faces were strange in that they were a supergroup of sorts with members of the band being culled from the Small Faces(Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, and Kenney Jones) and from the Jeff Beck Group(Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood), but many of the band members(Stewart, Wood, and Jones) would go on to greater commercial(if not artistic) success later on. As it stands, Faces were great party band. I don't know that any of the band members had a better time than when they were in this band. At least it sound that way. Usually, the only Faces song that got any airplay was Stay With Me. There is a lot more to listen to than that track. Check out this track from 1973.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stjWb6rHcYA

Over the Edge by Predator (1985)

Hermosa Beach's Predator seem a little out of tune to start this track, but they soon find their speed metal groove with a song off of their only LP release, Easy Prey. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2A2cZuNir0&feature=youtu.be