Adrian Pride
Her Name is Melody
(US, Oct 1966)
song.link/gb/i/991483759

This psych-pop gem was Bernie Schwartz’s only single under this pseudonym. Produced by the #EverlyBrothers — and rumoured to be co-written by Phil — it reached most people’s ears via the 2005 compilation, My Mind Goes High.

I’m going in…
#TapestryOfDelights

Sounds like a very good idea!

The Standells
Mr. Nobody
(US, Oct 1966)
song.link/gb/i/1499583...

“Steppin’ Stone”-like head nodder that Allah-Las must have in their collection. Originally the flip of “Why Pick on Me,” before both tracks appeared on their second studio album a month later.

#LosAngeles #GarageRock

Marianne Faithfull
Tomorrow’s Calling
(UK, May 1966)
song.link/i/1452276954

Ornate chamber pop and folk combine well here. A crazy stereo mix places the entire band in the left speaker for a whole minute until the introduction of strings sends things technicolour.

#Decca #EricWoolfson

The Sparrow
Tomorrow’s Ship
(CAN, Aug 1966)
song.link/i/1473652068

This one just glides… Woozy, psych-tinged & Byrdsian, it marks this pre- #Steppenwolf outfit’s first single for #Columbia. Recorded in #NewYork w/future Sly Stone manager #DavidKapralik & #VanMcoy. Like a template for Elephant 6.

Broadcast
Message From Home
(UK, Nov 1996)
song.link/gb/i/305120235
from The Book Lovers EP

…samples…

Al Stewart
Turn Into Earth
(UK, Aug 1966)
song.link/gb/i/1443123...

T.C. Atlantic
Faces
(US, Jul 1966)
song.link/gb/i/191346169

Rare, Minnesotan psych garage with jangly guitar and fuzz-toned organ combining perfectly on the instrumental passages.

#TurtleRecords #Minneapolis #JoeKanan #FreddyFreeman

#Motown