Here’s a mystery 45. I’m guessing this one was released some time in the mid to late ’60s. This isn’t the same band who had the hit “Kind of a Drag”. Anyone with info??
THE BUCKINGHAMS —- DAYTON
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THE TWILIGHTS —- DAYTON
Not much info on this release from 1966. Seems like the band tried to cash in on the current dance craze of the day!
RON BERRY —- DAYTON
From 1962 comes a cool rocker by Ron Berry and the Dreamers. On the ultra cool PIXIE label. Check out the chick spelling out the P I X I E name at the top! For a nice write-up and more information on Ron, check out his page over at the Rockabilly Hall of Fame web site HERE
THE TRAVELERS IV —- DAYTON
Spending some more time in Dayton for this post. From 1966 comes a side from one of only two singles by the band. The band won a spot on the WONE radio station compilation album The Dayton Scene which showcased local bands that were selected after a three day battle of the bands competition. After recording a track for the LP, the band returned to the Mega Sound Studio to record again which resulted in the two mentioned singles.
TOM AND THE TEMPESTS —- DAYTON
Here’s a garage mover out of Dayton circa early ’60s. Per Buckeye Beat, this was a regional hit that the band made famous at teen dances. The 45rpm was released with a rare picture sleeve. The record was pressed at Rite Records in Cinci.
THE VILLAGERS —- DAYTON
From 1968 comes this girl group with a mild garage sound on the HAMLET label. Keeping in the Dayton area for the “Dayton Does Dayton” event mentioned by a follower. Not sure when that happens (or if it already has) but it gives me an excuse to focus my posts on an area.
The Villagers – He’s Not The Same
THE LIVIN END —- DAYTON
Not much info on this rare release from ’67. Label has band members listed so that helps some.
PHIL BEASLEY —- DAYTON
Here’s a country release from 1970 by Phil Beasley and the Journeymen. Not much info here other than what’s included on the label. I have read that Jack Lynch owned the JALYN label.
CONRAD AND THE VAN-DELLS —- DAYTON
From Dayton, circa 1959 comes a moovin’ instrumental. What little info I could dig up on this great 2-sider is that the BMC label was owned by Les Bodine and this looks to be the 2nd of four releases by the label. More info needed…but until then, a listen is mandatory!
THE VACANT LOT —- DAYTON
With only one mid-60′s 45rpm release, Dayton’s The Vacant Lot was host to local talent Roger Sayre. The band morphed from another which was called The X-cellents. The hunt is on for something by them! Some cool keyboards heard on this side.