Little-known Gems of Rock 'N Roll

THE FLIRTATIONS

They sure do pack a wallop. Filmed at Tintern Abbey in Wales in 1969:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS-ZOTVYu6U

THE ULTIMATE SPINACH

The "Boston Sound" of 1968. I heard their radio debut late one night, while in junior high, on my little transistor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jke9cBO-LLw&feature=related

RICHIE HAVENS

1969 studio version of the 2nd song he played at Woodstock, opening up the Festival:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aperWOry2-Q&feature=related

SPIRIT

Prescient film footage for 1970 tune. Theme song for Fukushima:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nihDCnP9B-s&feature=related

Richard Gilbride wrote:RICHIE HAVENS

1969 studio version of the 2nd song he played at Woodstock, opening up the Festival:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aperWOry2-Q&feature=related

SPIRIT

Prescient film footage for 1970 tune. Theme song for Fukushima:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nihDCnP9B-s&feature=related

Thanks Richard!

When I get a chance I might track down some classic '60s Oz rock...

CHRISTIE

This chart-topper from the summer of 1970 all but disappeared once it went out of style. Simple & strong melody & lyrics, and they just don't make 'em like that any more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGoHQ7c5I2I&feature=related

Oz garage band, The Missing Links with a Dylan cover. Not too shabby...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5AYVZCv80o

RICKY NELSON

Under-rated singer/songwriter with a 1965 hit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9GUV6Kru1s&feature=related

THE ALLUSIONS

Aussie band doing a superlative 1966 cover version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4gnyY_8VU8&feature=related

BRIAN HYLAND



Hard to believe he went from "Sealed with a Kiss" to this masterful cover of a Curtis Mayfield tune. He also saw the motorcade with members of Dick Clark's "Caravan of Stars" from somewhere near Austin/Main.



I had the pleasure of listening to an 8-minute version of this on alternative radio one night:





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwQ5CF0_Kvk

THE MOODY BLUES

Timeless wonder from Justin Hayward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYenQ5C77nk

THE BYRDS

I just found this clip from the Monterrey Pop Festival summer 1967, as the Byrds introduce their song about JFK, "He Was A Friend of Mine". David Crosby got fired from the band for his outrageous behavior onstage during this festival. It sure took some nads to tell the audience the lowdown about Dallas; Crosby's statement is completely accurate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biEVhrL0zoQ