It Came from the Garage! Nuggets from Southern California
It Came from the Garage! Nuggets from Southern California is a garage rock compilation that features music made by acts who recorded for Downey Records in Downey, California during the 1960s.[1][2][3][4] The label was founded by brothers Jack and Bill Wenzel, who had previously owned a local music shop.[1] The compilation contains 24 tracks and was issued in 1997 by Big Beat Records, making it the third collection offered by Big Beat to feature material from the Downey archives.[1][2][3] The set represents the diversity of the genre ranging from typical three-chord fare to psychedelic, as well as soul-influenced garage.[1]
It Came from the Garage! Nuggets from Southern California | |
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Compilation album | |
Released | March 26, 2007 |
Recorded | 1964-1967 |
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Label | Big Beat |
The set commences with "Edge of Nowhere" by the Sunday Group.[1][4] "Be Billy" is by Pat & the Californians who were a surf rock act, and members of the Surfaris appear on the track.[1] Bud & Kathy supply the tough-talking "Hang It Out to Dry".[1][4] The Last Word is featured on three tracks including the eerie and intense "Sleepy Hollow" which also appeared on Pebbles, Volume 5.[1][2] "The Frog" is by Sir Frog and the Toads, and supplies the set with one of its most danceable numbers, and the rockabilly-influenced "Penicillin", is by Johnny MacRae.[1][2] The Barracudas are featured on four songs, including "These Ironic Days", and the New Breed are showcased on three, including the Syndicate of Sound-influenced "I’ll Still Be Waiting There".[1][2][4] The set concludes with "Drifty", by Craig & Michael.[1][4]
Track listing
- The Sunday Group: "Edge of Nowhere" 1:54
- Bud & Kathy: "Hang It Out to Dry" 2:24
- Pat & the Californians: "Be Billy" 2:04
- The Bel Cantos: "Feel Aw Right, Pt. 1" (Greg Crowner/Rex DeLong/John Kirkland/Wayne Matteson) 2:19
- The Rumblers: "Hey Did-A-Da-Da" (Greg Crowner/Rex DeLong/John Kirkland/Wayne Matteson) 2:16
- The Last Word: "Sleepy Hollow" 2:51
- Sir Frog & The Toads: "The Frog" (Bob Duran) 2:20
- Johnny MacRae: "Penicillin" (Johnny MacRae) 2:37
- The Rumblers: "Clap Hands" (Greg Crowner/Rex DeLong/John Kirkland/Wayne Matteson) 2:22
- The New Breed: "I Got Nothin' to Say to You" (The New Breed) 2:27
- The Barracudas: "What I Want You to Say" (Gary Bodily) 2:21
- The Last Word: "Don't Call Me, I'll Call You" 2:25
- The New Breed: "The Words Ring Back" (The New Breed) 2:20
- The Barracudas: "The Reason Why" 1:57
- ESP Limited: "Tell Me" (Bob Duncan) 2:58
- The New Breed: "I'll Still Be Waiting There" (The New Breed) 2:16
- The Barracudas: "I Can't Believe You're Really Mine" 2:28
- The Sunday Group: "Pink Grapes" (Jack Stern/Barry White) 2:11
- The Last Word: "Jump Point and Shout" 2:15
- Pat & the Californians: "Bad" 2:47
- Barry White/The Bel Cantos With Barry White: "A Fool in Love" (Ike Turner) 2:34
- The Barracudas: "These Ironic Days" 2:25
- Kicks: "Oh My Baby" 2:11
- Craig & Michael: "Drifty" (Brian Carman) 3:04
Catalogue and release information
- It Came from the Garage! Nuggets from Southern California (Big Beat, 2007)
References
- Deming, Mark. "Various artists - It Came from the Garage! Nuggets from Southern California". AllMusic. ©AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- Abbott, Kingsley. "Various Artists - It Came From The Garage: Nuggets From Southern California". Record Collector. ©Diamond Publishing A member of the Metropolis Group. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- n/a, Woody. "Various artists - It Came from the Garage! Nuggets from Southern California 1964-1967". Calcetines de Lunares. Calcetines de Lunares website. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- "Various – It Came From The Garage! (Nuggets From Southern California)". Discogs. Discogs®. Retrieved June 30, 2016.