Sam Fuller – bass (Viscounts) University of Colorado.Mac Ferris – lead guitar – University of Colorado.Kip Gilbert – drums (Viscounts) University of Colorado.Tim Gilbert – guitar – University of Colorado.They were managed by Denver DJ Dave Diamond The band signed a contract in 1966 with Phil Spector for management rights. The band opened for national acts including the Rolling Stones, the McCoys, Patti La Belle and the Blue Belles, the Vibrations, Freddie and the Dreamers, Freddy Cannon, the Kinks and the Beau Brummels – and probably others. The song sailed to the top of the charts to number 1 in November of 1967. Carter said the words to the song were simply “meaningless” but rhyming nouns. While still students – they were approached by Slay to provide words for the tune. Fred Bronson in his book “The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits” relates a great story about “Incense and Peppermints”. Like their fellow Colorado band The Boenzee Cryque – they were signed to the small Chicory label by Frank Slay – who attended Colorado Battle of the Bands events – as did many record executives from around the country. The duo also penned “Incense and Peppermints” which was recorded by label mates The Strawberry Alarm Clock. The Elopers: "Music to Smoke Bananas By" ( Jay Weatherington) - rel.The group formed in the mid 1960’s – Tim Gilbert penned their big hit “That Acapulco Gold” along with his C.U.The Monocles: "Psychedelic (That's Where it's At)" ( Joe Floth/ Robb Cassaday/ Don Hirschfield/Behm/Hull) - rel.The Doppler Effect: "God Is Alive in Argentina" (The Doppler Effect).The Rainy Daze: "Fe Fi Fo Fum" (Tim Gilbert/ John Carter) - rel.The Moonrakers: "I'm All Right" ( Nanker/Phelge).The Moonrakers: " Baby Please Don't Go" ( Big Joe Williams).Sur Royal Da Count: "Scream Mother Scream" ( Joe Yore).The Moonrakers: "I Don't Believe" ( L.The Poor: "She's Got the Time (She's Got the Changes)" ( Tom Shipley) - rel.The Trolls: "Stupid Girl" ( Mick Jagger/ Keith Richards).The Soul: "Have it All Your Way" (The Soul).The Astronauts: "Come along Baby" ( Stormy Patterson) - rel.The title of the psychedelic instrumental "Music to Smoke Bananas By" refers to the urban legend prevalent in the late 1960s that banana peel scrapings have an LSD-like effect if dried and then smoked like marijuana. Guitarist Bob Webber of the Moonrakers founded Sugarloaf with Jerry Corbetta, who brought in drummer Robert MacVittie and rhythm guitarist Veeder Van Dorn III from this band as well. The Moonrakers were originally known as the Surfin' Classics and, like many 1960s garage rock bands, have a website and had a 2006 reunion concert. These tracks include several covers, including two Rolling Stones songs (" Nanker Phelge" is a songwriting pseudonym that the band used for collaborative writing efforts on many of their early songs). This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records (as #AIP-10027). This is the only state featured in this series that is limited to only one LP. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 18 (subtitled Colorado) is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Colorado. 1985 compilation album Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 18
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