Vinyl Relics is a storytelling-driven music podcast dedicated to uncovering the forgotten, overlooked, and unfairly ignored albums hiding in the corners of rock, psych, folk, and beyond. Each “Epysode” spotlights a single record - often a lost gem or cult favourite, and dives deep into its creation.
Hosted by Farmer John, the show blends rich historical research with track-by-track commentary, personal reflections, and interviews with artists, producers, and the people who helped shape the music. The result is an immersive journey into albums that deserve a second listen...or a first discovery.
Whether you’re a lifelong crate-digger, a lover of music history, or simply someone who enjoys hearing the stories behind great records, Vinyl Relics offers a fresh way to explore the past one album at a time. Tune in, turn on & drop by to discover music that time has forgotten.
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1973's Volcanic Rock: Australian Hard Rock and Thunderous Riffs
Thursday, February 6, 2025 • Duration 01:26:14
EPYSODE 23: Volcanic Rock by Buffalo.
Guest: Buffalo lead singer Dave Tice.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we dive into "Volcanic Rock", the fiery 1973 album by Australian rock legends Buffalo. Known for its raw energy and blistering guitar riffs, the album blends hard rock with bluesy undertones, establishing Buffalo as one of the era's most underrated bands. We’re joined by lead singer Dave Tice, who shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the creation of this heavy classic.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Volcanic Rock" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gpxrCXXh2tqHEYfmxQ5PB?si=f7eeec3a871f446e
PARISH HALL "How Can You Win"
BILLY THORPE & THE AZTECS “Poison Ivy”
BILLY THORPE & THE AZTECS “Gangster of Love”
BLACKFEATHER “At The Mountains Of Madness”
HOWLIN’ WOLF “Smokestack Lightning”
THE ROLLING STONES “I’m Alright”
THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND “Two Trains Running”
*HEAD “Hobo”
BUFFALO “Leader”
BUFFALO “Sunrise (Come My Way)”
BUFFALO “Freedom”
BUFFALO “’Till My Death”
BUFFALO “The Prophet”
BUFFALO “Pound Of Flesh”
BUFFALO “Shylock”
BUFFALO “I’m A Skirt Lifter (Not A Shirt Raiser)”
BUFFALO “Taste It Don’t Waste It”
BUFFALO “Hotel Ladies”
ROSE TATTOO “Stuck On You”
SOUTHERN CROSS “Money Maker”
THE COUNT BISHOPS “I Need You”
THE COUNT BISHOPS “I Want Candy”
BUFFALO REVISITED “The Prophet”
BLACK SABBATH “Symptom Of The Universe”
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune into the next Epysode to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Boom!”
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1970's Parish Hall: The American Blues-Rock Trio
Thursday, January 30, 2025 • Duration 37:20
Epysode 22: Parish Hall by Parish Hall.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
Ah yes, the "Power Trio". So many famous ones come to mind...The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, Blue Cheer, Rush...the list goes on and on. But in this epysode, we dive into a NOT so famous one. Very little is known about the band Parish Hall. They only recorded the one album, but it's a beauty. If you like early 70's blues-rock, this one is going to hit home for you.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Parish Hall" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vHT5LwsSVadPcA2x3CVT4?si=0e348a40db6d4a79
*FAIR WEATHER - God Cried Mother
CREAM - Sunshine Of Your Love
THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - Foxey Lady
TASTE - Blister On The Moon
MUDDY WATERS - Rollin’ And Tumblin’
*CHOSEN FEW - Nobody But Me
*THE GARY WAGNER BLUES BAND - I Can’t Go On Without You
PARISH HALL - My Eyes Are Getting Heavy
PARISH HALL - Dynaflow
PARISH HALL - Ain’t Feeling Too Bad
PARISH HALL - Silver Ghost
PARISH HALL - Skid Row Runner
PARISH HALL - Lucanna
PARISH HALL - We’re Gonna Burn Together
PARISH HALL - Somebody Got The Blues
PARISH HALL - How Can You Win
PARISH HALL - Take Me With You When You Go
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? - tune into the next Epysode to find out…
*NEWPORT ELECTRIC - Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time
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1968's Dragonfly: Guitar-heavy Psychedelic Fuzz
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:01:29
EPYSODE 15: Dragonfly by Dragonfly.
Guest: Dragonfly guitarist Randy Russ.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Hooking up with a couple of managers from California, they thought they were on their way to the big time. But while the band was living off a $12/day allowance, the managers were getting their cars reupholstered and buying custom-made alligator briefcases.
They released one album as The Legend - a mediocre effort of cover tunes and songs from outside musicians thanks to decisions made by the management team. For the second time out though, it was a different story. Given creative freedom, they created a monster, guitar-centric, psychy-blues/rock gem. But continued battles with management resulted in the band breaking up before the album was even released. The label decided to release it under a new name ("Dragonfly"), with no band information on the cover. And just after it was released, the record company closed shop. An album by a defunct band with no record label released in a sleeve with no band information was destined to sink without a trace. One fantastic review at the time wasn't enough to save this one from obscurity.
If you like your 60's rock loud, hard and heavy, crank it up and check this one out.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Dragonfly" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
You can read an article about the story of this band and album at The Psychedelic Scene here:
https://psychedelicscene.com/2024/10/09/psychedelic-relics-dragonfly-by-dragonfly/
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5It8pIh52lw3XyAIleN6Ga?si=3W9M4GzQT_mhfaixFPlocw
GARY HIGGINS “Thicker Than A Smokey”
*THE LORDS OF LONDON (U.S. version) “Broken Heart C.O.D.”
*THE BUNDY’S “I Don’t Need You”
MIKE RENOLDS AND THE INFANTS OF SOUL “When Will I Find You”
*THE LORDS OF LONDON (Canadian version) “Within Your Mind”
*THE LEGEND “The Kids are Alright”
*THE LEGEND “Cold Wind in August”
*THE LEGEND FEATURING MIKE KELLY “I Like the Little Girls”
THE LEGEND “Portrait of Youth” (Credited on Spotify to Dragonfly)
THE LEGEND “Enjoy Yourself” (Credited on Spotify to Dragonfly)
DRAGONFLY “Blue Monday”
DRAGONFLY “Enjoy Yourself”
DRAGONFLY “Hoochie Coochie Man”
DRAGONFLY “I Feel It”
DRAGONFLY “Trombodo”
DRAGONFLY “Portrait of Youth”
DRAGONFLY “Crazy Woman”
DRAGONFLY “She Don’t Care”
DRAGONFLY “Time Has Slipped Away”
DRAGONFLY “To Be Free”
DRAGONFLY “Miles Away”
*JIMMY CARL BLACK WITH BIG SONNY AND THE LO BOYS “Sick and Tired”
?? MYSTERY BAND ?? Tune into the next epysode to hear this band’s story...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Mattagami River”
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1973's Red Hash: Prison, Psychedelia, and Redemption
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:02:02
EPYSODE 14: Red Hash by Gary Higgins.
Guest: Gary Higgins.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Here's the scenario: you've been convicted of a crime and have only a few weeks before you begin to serve your jail sentence. What would YOU do with that time?
For Gary Higgins, that answer was simple: corrale your musical buddies and knock out a fantastic psychedelic-folk album. No time for rehearsal, just get in the studio, quickly work out the tunes and get 'em down. Gary had just enough time to complete the recordings before he changed his address to the Conneticut State Penitentiary. His pals completed the mixing, mastering, cover design and got a few hundred copies pressed. And then it sank into obscurity for decades...
After completing his sentence Gary rebuilt his life, focusing on his family and his job as a nurse. "Red Hash" was in the rear view mirror...or so he thought. Decades later he started noticing his "lost classic" was commanding huge dollars. A push by Drag City Records to find Gary finally paid off and almost 40 years after quickly recording an album that hardly anyone heard, "Red Hash" got a proper re-release briging much deserved attention and critical acclaim to his music. It even allowed him to record a follow up album.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Red Hash" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dIkwwXhnGaD6sGzDB51jf?si=ad171dd9a36046b3
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Soulful Lady”
GARY HIGGINS “Thicker Than a Smokey”
GARY HIGGINS “It Didn’t Take Too Long”
GARY HIGGINS “Windy Child”
GARY HIGGINS “Telegraph Towers”
GARY HIGGINS “I Can’t Sleep At Night”
GARY HIGGINS “Cuckoo”
GARY HIGGINS “I Pick Notes From the Sky”
GARY HIGGINS “Stable the Spuds”
GARY HIGGINS “Down on the Farm”
GARY HIGGINS “Unable to Fly”
GARY HIGGINS “Looking for June”
6 ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE “Thicker than a Smokey”
GARY HIGGINS “Demons”
GARY HIGGINS “Don’t Ya Know”
GARY HIGGINS “Last Great Sperm Whale”
GARY HIGGINS “Stormy Weather”
RANDOM CONCEPT “Old Friend”
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune into the next Epysode to learn the story of this band...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Tales Of Woe"
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1970's Fully Qualified Survivor: Grit, Grace, and Guitar Mastery
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:29:24
EPYSODE 13: Fully Qualified Survivor by Michael Chapman.
Guests: Andru Chapman, Bridget St. John & Steve Gunn.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
In this Epysode we delve into the career of an artist that spanned 5 decades, who recorded more than 50 albums, was adored by generations of musicians and who critics fawned over...yet hardly anyone knows his name. Michael was an immensely skilled guitarist and an excellent songwriter who released album after album to critical acclaim. Even his last albums - more than 50 years after his debut were considered among his best. Here was an artist who never settled, continually pushing musical boundaries...maybe that's why he remained on the fringes.
"Fully Qualified Survivor" is universally considered his best album and we dive into it track by track, though an artist with this body of work has to be explored further, so we also make pit stops throughout the rest of his amazing career too.
Michael Chapman is a name most people have never heard of and that's a shame, as I can't think of another artist with this amount of incredible work who is more deserving of recognition.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Fully Qualified Survivor" and the rest of Michael's incredible career as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
I used portions of two interviews with Michael for the show. The first was by UK Rock History, and you can hear the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N190mQheNyM
The second was by Secret Records Limited and you can also hear that full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1MBhckOTLo
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TrYk3aWbSHRb8cMBxOFGy?si=7ab618e97809468b
THE ROSE GARDEN “Next Plane to London”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Rainmaker”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “No One Left to Care”
BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Ask Me No Questions”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Aviator”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Naked Ladies and Electric Ragtime”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Stranger in the Room”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Postcards of Scarborough”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Fishbeard Sunset”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Soulful Lady”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Rabbit Hills”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “March Rain”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Kodak Hills”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Andru’s Easy Rider”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Trinkets and Rings”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “An Old Man Remembers”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Wrecked Again”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Firewater Dreams”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Deal Gone Down”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Among the Trees”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Northern Lights”
*MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Heartbeat”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “The Resurrection of Clayton Peacock”
JACK ROSE “Kensington Blues”
STEVE GUNN “Way Out Weather”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Memphis in Winter”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “That Time of Night”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “The Youth is Wasted on the Young”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “It’s Too Late”
MICHAEL CHAPMAN “New York Ladies (live)”
*BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Aviator”
?? MYSTERY ARTIST ?? Tune in to the next epysode to hear his story...
*NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Beauty In The Wasteland"
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1968's The Rose Garden: Forgotten 60s West Coast Folk Rock
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:05:47
EPYSODE 12: The Rose Garden by The Rose Garden.
Guests: Rose Garden bandmembers John Noreen and Bill Fleming.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Mid 60's Los Angeles; a band called "The Blokes" were knocking out their versions of Beatles and note-for-note, immaculate copies of Byrds songs when a chance meeting with Gene Clark - who had just left the Byrds culminates with him joining the teenagers on stage for a couple of tunes. Next thing you know, he's giving them some of his songs and writes one specifically for them to record. He even considers managing them at one point.
Adding a new lead singer, they change their name and record one folk-rock gem that spawns a hit and an appearance on American Bandstand. The future looks bright, but some poor management decisions combined with Uncle Sam's draft notices derails their momentum and we're left only with the one album and a follow up single.
With help from Rose Garden guitarist John Noreen and bassist Bill Fleming, we dive into this self-titled 1968 folk-rock beauty.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "The Rose Garden" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7skVY3785KJ7XYTZDVNzDB?si=67e9e41dcdb54d37
BOWES ROAD BAND “Grass is Grass”
THE BYRDS “Feel a Whole Lot Better”
GENE CLARK “Till Today” (demo)
GENE CLARK “A Long Time” (demo)
*THE GIANT SUNFLOWER “February Sunshine”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Next Plane to London”
REDBONE “Come and Get Your Love”
THE ROSE GARDEN “I’m Only Second”
THE ROSE GARDEN “February Sunshine”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Coins of Fun”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Rider”
THE ROSE GARDEN “She Belongs To Me”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Flower Town”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Till Today”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Look What You’ve Done”
THE ROSE GARDEN “Long Time”
*THE ROSE GARDEN “If My World Falls Through”
*THE ROSE GARDEN “Here’s Today”
*ROTUNDI “Everyone and Everything”
THE DELEVANTES “Long About That Time”
SMITH “Baby It’s You”
?? MYSTERY ARTIST ?? Tune into the next epysode to hear his story...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Yippie-i-o"
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1973's Back in the HCA: The Mind-blowing Crate Digging Story
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:06:51
EPYSODE 11: Back In The HCA by The Bowes Road Band.
Guests: All 4 Bowes Road Band Members - Alan Lewis, Phil Rawle, Dave Pescod, Ted Rockley plus Jakarta Records label co-owner Jannis Stürtz.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
In a Rodriguez-like tale, we hear how an album recorded 50 years earlier for a school project gets discovered in the unlikliest of places by the one person who can make a story like this happen. This "band" didn't even have a name until 2023, and now hundreds of thousands of people have streamed their album and bought vinyl copies. From an original private press of 50 copies to international attention, it's an amazing story about a wonderful album their creators made and then for all intents and purposes completely forgot about for 50 years. With help from all four band members and the record label owner, we hear this incredible two-part story: the unbelievable fortune the band had to even get the album recorded in the first place and then the even more unbelievable tale of how it was discovered decades later. "It's like digging up a time capsule", the band says. As great as the story is...the music is even better!
BONUS: With approval from the band and record label, we are also happy to include a track left off the reissue, playing it in it's entirety here, making it the world-wide exclusive premeire of the track!
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Back In The HCA" as much as I do...
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BIN7NjJpResxbtoSNSqvD?si=1b9ec50582ae4f57
CHRISTMAS "Heritage"
THE CREATION "Painter Man"
BOWES ROAD BAND "Grass Is Grass"
BOWES ROAD BAND "Tomorrow's Truth"
BOWES ROAD BAND "Goodbye To Rosie"
BOWES ROAD BAND "I Hear A Knocking" (aka "Inside My Head")
BOWES ROAD BAND "Doctor, Doctor"
BOWES ROAD BAND "Two Fingers"
*THE PHOENIX RISING BAND "North London Boy And Girl"
??MYSTERY ARTIST??...Tune in to the next Epysode to find out...
*BOWES ROAD BAND "Back In The HCA"
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Yippie-i-o"
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1970's Heritage: Fierce Canadian Psychedelic Rock
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:26:33
EPYSODE 10: Heritage by Christmas.
GUEST: Christmas bandleader Bob Bryden.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Welcome to Canada, eh! We’ve showcased albums from around the globe but this time out it’s an all Canadian affair as we discuss the incredible career of Bob Bryden. From his early teen days as the “accidental musician” to his time with Reign Ghost and the formation of Christmas, “I wanted to start my dream band”. We dig into each track of their fantastic 1970 album "Heritage" and discuss their follow up "Lies to Live By" and the ultimate dissolution of the band. Bob’s story doesn’t end there though as we then chat about his other bands and his solo career as well as his time producing one of Canada’s premier punk bands. He’s had a fascinating life in music with many great albums along the way.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Heritage" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
Check out Bob’s music at https://bobbryden.bandcamp.com
Check out Bob’s YouTube video for the song “Cowboys are Guys you can Trust”, dedicated to Cousin Bill here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfc3nqr7ZD8
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SRrlKdAWtNEHT0ytQwn9J?si=54e2b2cacbed46fa
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Heart Without a Home”
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Saturday Afternoon”
THE DOORS “The End”
BOB BRYDEN “Cowboys Are Guys you can Trust”
REIGN GHOST “Reaching”
REIGN GHOST “Southern Hemisphere Blues”
REIGN GHOST “Enola Gay”
REIGN GHOST “Long Day Journey”
REIGN GHOST “Solar Nice”
CHRISTMAS “Just Suppose”
CHRISTMAS “Jungle Fabulous”
CHRISTMAS “Don’t Give it Away”
CHRISTMAS “Zenith”
CHRISTMAS “Rise Up”
CHRISTMAS “Goin’ To Oklahoma”
CHRISTMAS “Something Borrowed”
CHRISTMAS “Point Blank”
CHRISTMAS “Zephyr Song”
CHRISTMAS “Bustin’ Out Tonight”
CHRISTMAS “Blues on an Iceberg”
CHRISTMAS “April Mountain”
CHRISTMAS “Heritage”
CHRISTMAS “I am a Song (Sing Me)”
CHRISTMAS “When Night Falls”
*PRESTON WYNN “Happy Man”
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS “Voice in the Wilderness”
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS “The Factory”
*BENZINE JAG “Heavy Water”
AGE OF MIRRORS “Talk to the Crowd”
BOB BRYDEN “Love in the Atomic Age”
THE FORGOTTEN REBELS “No Beatles Reunion”
??MYSTERY BAND?? tune in to the next Epysode to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Yippie-i-o”
^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!
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1970's Rebirth: Underrated British Psych-prog
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:09:50
EPYSODE 09: Rebirth by Blonde On Blonde.
GUEST: Blonde On Blonde vocalist/guitarist Dave Thomas.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
In this epysode, we dive into this Welsh band's 2nd album, Rebirth. Dave Thomas provides detailed background information of the band's formation, their time on the BBC, touring with major acts, their 1969 Isle of Wight performance and the recording of their third and final album when they knew it would be their last. We also discuss Dave's resurgence, decades later ("I signed my second recording contract at the tender age of 70").
Blonde On Blonde mixed folk, psychedelia, blues-rock and prog all into a unique style all their own.
It's a great story of a great band and album.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Rebirth" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
Check out Dave Thomas's website at https://davethomasblues.uk
I used a portion of the following fan review of Ralph Denyer's book "The Guitar Handbook" in the show. To listen/watch the full review, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ0bqjfW50o
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40eD3PNpfPl1XtpYLYuXpl?si=6017ee4a1fba41c9
FUCHSIA “Shoes And Ships”
JIMMY REED “Bright Lights, Big City”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “All Day All Night”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Country Life”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Eleanor Rigby”
AQUILA “Flight of the Golden Bird”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Castles in the Sky”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Broken Hours”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Heart Without a Home”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Time is Passing”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Circles”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “November”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Colour Questions”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “You’ll Never Know Me/Release”
BLONDE ON BLONDE “Happy Families”
*CRYSTAL SUSPENSION “Boats”
GREENSLADE “Country Dance”
G AND T “Green and Pleasant Land”
DAVE THOMAS “One More Mile”
??MYSTERY BAND??...tune into the next epysode to find out...
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1971's Fuchsia: A 40-Year Hidden Progressive Folk Masterpiece
Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:32:33
EPYSODE 08: Fuchsia by Fuchsia.
Guest: Fuchsia bandleader Tony Durant.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Exeter University, 1971. Hearing classical music played in lunchtime concerts sparks a creative idea for a young student who decides "I can do that!". Corralling 5 classmates, they help develop his uniquely written songs melding rock with classical instrumentation. Together they record a brilliant album that goes completely unnoticed. Without an opportunity to record a follow up, the band split and the album is forgotten...until 40 years later when it makes a suprise comeback re-igniting the career of their songwriter and bandleader, kickstarting an unlikely "Act II" of the Fuchsia story.
A fantastic interview with Tony Durant who helps tell the story of this amazing album.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Fuchsia" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
I used a portion of an interview with drummer Chris Cutler, interviewed by Progdocs.com. You can hear the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLCKNg9XbBU&t=59s
I used a portion of the Gormenghast series, by Marvin Peake, narrated by Padded Cell Studios. Specifially book 1 "Titus Groan", chapter 6: Fuchsia. Here is a link to this chapter, and from there you can seek out the entire series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdCa9FGnZdE&t=7s
===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS===
Tony wanted to ensure that songwriting credit for the song "Me And My Kite" was properly given to Bob Chudley. This was not mentioned in the epysode.
===THE MUSIC===
Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured in this epysode:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2JpQBeWIUxWWSjM769xlIx?si=91887391abe9472a
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