The Paupers - For What I Am/Free As A Bird (1965)

One of my favorite releases from The Paupers catalogue, a double-sided original co-written by Guitarist/Vocalist Bill Marion [Misener] and Drummer/Vocalist Skip Prokop. This early single was their third recorded in the first half of 1965, ultimately released in August.
After the success of their debut and sophomore singles on Red Leaf Records (both co-written by Guitarist/Vocalist Bill Marion [Misener] and Drummer/Vocalist Skip Prokop), they signed with Duff Roman's Roman Records. Here, they released two more singles (again both written by the songwriting team of Marion and Prokop), which would turn up on Roman Records 'Somethin' Else' compilation in 1966, alongside David Clayton Thomas and The Shays, another pair of highly popular Toronto artists.
This slideshow features multiple photos from Skip Prokop's estate.
Check out Jaimie Vernon's book 'Sunny Days: The Skip Prokop Story' for an in-depth overview of the short-lived, yet highly influential rise and fall of Toronto's 'Paupers' as well as Skip Prokop's further session journeys and time with landmark Canadian horn-rock band 'Lighthouse'. LINK BELOW: www.amazon.ca/Sunny-Days-Skip...
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[@johnrossini3594]

great garage/folk

[@olgamountain9904]

My sister was married to Chuck Beale for a short while, a zillion years ago. She was heavily pregnant with another man’s baby, when they wed. But Chuck loved Marina and wanted her baby to have a last name. Thus, my niece, Monica Beale. The marriage didn’t last, but I’ll always remember Chuck so very, very fondly.

[@Canadian_Cult_Classics]

Thanks for sharing this story. I'd love to chat with Chuck about his time with The Paupers and Jericho.

[@olgamountain9904]

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[@kelhard5632]

Hey thanks Freq. Haven't seen you round in ages. Nice to know you're still out there!!!

[@jerrycaplan]

saw them perform this song at the el patio. Great band.

[@Canadian_Cult_Classics]

What I wouldn’t give to travel back and see them live, they’re one of my favourite groups and one of the catalysts that got me into Canadian music preservation.

[@garethgoodchild2643]

Loved the Paupers. Saw them lots of times at the Purple Onion.

[@Canadian_Cult_Classics]

What I wouldn’t give to have a time machine and see them live!

[@reallymysterious4520]

Gave me The Animals/Steppenwolf vibes with a touch of The Doors

[@Canadian_Cult_Classics]

Good ear!