Episode 001: In the First Place

001 In the First Place - Selections from Late 60’s Soundtracks

01 The Remo Four - In the First Place (Wonderwall 1968 - UK) Mysteriously missing from the original soundtrack release, this George Harrison produced rarity is a perfect example of where psychedelic pop was at during this magical year.

02 The Byrds - Child of the Universe (Candy 1968 - US) The Byrds during one of their finest years in between "Notorious Byrd Bros" and "Sweetheart of the Rodeo".  This version features a different mix than the one from their 1969 album “Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde".

03 The Electric Flag - Peter’s Trip (The Trip 1967 - US) Before recording their more well known releases for Columbia Records, this Chicago group scored the soundtrack to one of the premier LSD exploito flicks starring Peter Fonda.

04 Nirvana - The Touchables Theme (All of Us) (The Touchables 1968 - UK) A classic title track from a prolific UK pop-psych duo who have made many a fine example of the genre.  This is the reprise mix that ends the original soundtrack.
 
05 Barbara Kelly & The Morning Good - Maria’s Theme  (The Savage Seven 1968 - US) This mystery band makes their only appearance on this soundtrack, leading me to believe they may have been a one off studio outfit created specifically for this score. 

06 Howard Blake - An Elephant Called Slowly (Reprise) (An Elephant Called Slowly 1970 - UK) British composer Howard Blake scored this 1969 film with a fittingly stomping soundtrack of instrumentals that are heavy on the drums and percussion.

07 Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore - Bedazzled (Bedazzled 1968 - UK) What can be said of this phased masterpiece by musical and comedic genius Dudley Moore?  Perfection.

08 Jeff Simmons - Vegas Pickup (Naked Angels 1969 - US) Rugged instrumental by Jeff Simmons from an outlaw biker film soundtrack released on Frank Zappa's Straight Records.  Simmons released his solo album "Lucille Has Messed Up My Mind" the same year.
 
09 John Simon - Drivin’ Daisy (Last Summer 1969 - US) This coming of age film from 1969 features a soundtrack composed by organist John Simon.  This driving rocker - no pun intended - features the vocals of Cyrus Faryar who released two solo albums on Elektra in the early 70's.

10 Steve Miller Band - Superbyrd (Revolution 1968 - US) Filmed in San Francisco during the height of the flower power era, this documentary is soundtracked by heavies from the local scene including a young Steve Miller in a rare instrumental moment.

11 Andy Ellison - It’s Been a Long Time (Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush 1968 - UK) Lead singer for freakbeat-psych misfits John's Children, Andy Ellison tames things down a touch for this psychedelic love ballad complete with a reference to an "icicle tricycle".

All songs recorded from vinyl and curated by Elvin Estela.