Tiny Dee & The Dots - "Telegraph"

"Telegraph" is a prototypical nasty mid-60s Midwest garage R&B that sounds like was plucked straight out of the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. Growly sax, relentless drums, jangly guitar, and janky straight Hammond organ combine to paint a picture…

The Extensions - "I Want To Know"

1963's "I Want To Know" captures the raw vulnerability of longing in love. The singer pleads for reassurance, asking if their partner shares the same feelings, creating a poignant sense of insecurity. With repeated calls for affection, the lyrics…

The Casualtones - "The Very End"

1962's "The Very End" is a heartfelt ode to everlasting love. The song captures a commitment so profound that the singer vows to stay until the unimaginable occurs—until rivers stop flowing and the moon ceases to glow. With dreamy harmonies…

The Blendtones - "The Slide"

It's simple: this is a dance number through and through. Like so many hit seekers of the 60s, the Blendtones tried their best to coin a new dance craze. "The Slide" pays homage to other popular dances of the time while letting the listener know…

The Martinels - "Baby, Think It Over"

Penned in 1963 by legendary songwriter George Davis, "Baby Think It Over" is an absolutely classic example of early R&B songwriting, both is sound, but also in narrative. It conveys a heartfelt plea from the narrator to their partner who…
Jimmy McHugh - "Do The Kangaroo"

Jimmy McHugh - "Do The Kangaroo"

This was a NEW DANCE, called the Kangaroo in 1963!