Formed in 1964, The Galaxies IV were formed while still in high school in Trenton, New Jersey and have the distinction of being (I think) the only garage/ psych band that featured an accordion (although I don't hear it on this track, which may or may not be a good thing).
The group released four singles before adding a new lead singer and becoming The Galaxies V; THIS is the record that the stars aligned for. VOILA; a mind melting psychedelic masterpiece which was released in the summer of '67 to boot.
During '65-'67, RCA Victor released some truly incredible rock and soul 45's, and for the most part they all sank without a trace. If it wasn't for their Elvis income, the incompetency of RCA in the promotion department probably would have ran them out of business.
from 1967...
THE GALAXIES IV - DON'T LOSE YOUR MIND
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ReplyDeleteThanks for that. 'Tis a very good toon.
ReplyDeleteYour accompanying text brought to mind that old chestnut which might raise a chuckle with anyone who hasn't already heard it:
ReplyDeleteQ. What's the definition of a gentleman?
A. Somebody who can play the accordion, but doesn't.
Great record. Never heard of them before but love them. Thx. W.
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