This Memphis group was formed while the guys were still in high school in the late 50's and went through a number of name changes before settling on the name THE ASTORS in 1963. During their formative years, they worked with Rufus Thomas, who helped them get their act together as performers.
This track should have been massive, but sadly disappeared (while another record they cut for Stax, 'Candy", WAS a charting record and although solid its' nowhere near the velocity of this stomper). I haven't read anything to substantiate, but it's GOTTA be Booker T & The MG's as backing group on this one.
from 1965...
THE ASTORS - IN THE TWILIGHT ZONE
3 comments:
Good one! Al Jackson could definitely lay down a beat. But I totally love "Candy"! It's one of the most charming things I've ever heard.
Man ! I'd never heard this.What a great tune. Looking forward to kicking back and cranking this one up. Can you add me back to your daily list, I've truely missed it. Thanks.
Lee/Pujwa
Pujwa- sorry, but there isn't a daily emailing. I ended that about two years ago.
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