Top 10: MGM Records. 🦁
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Here's a custom mix of MGM records Ibmade years ago:
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I never would have thought MGM would be in to psych music. Thanks!
That transition from the MGM Lion’s roar was pretty sick!
The roar delay came from an old mix I made on Mixcloud for only MGM titles. I just put it in the description for people to check out.
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Awesome. Very informative as always. I even snapped up a few online that you showed like moccasin
Let me know how that is if you share it on here.
This is certainly in your wheelhouse. Those major label psych oddballs. I would certainly agree on the VU and happy to see Chrysalis in there. Indeed they have ties to my area though I believe they moved to nyc. But that record turns up here a lot for obvious reasons, and I do love it too. I have Puff and enjoy as well, including the first Ultimate Spinach, never got into that 2nd one though. And of course, Bobby Callender who I believe is from the Bronx. Very much masquerading as a mystic. But LOVE that record, and the 2nd "The Way" probably even more. Another one I'd throw in there is the Soundtrack to Zabriske Point on mgm. Not all out psych but some great tracks on there. What's next Roulette? Mercury?
Sometimes it feels like scrapping from the bottom of a barrel to find out what is all out there on these kinds of labels. Never thought of Zabriskie Point, no soundtracks! 😂 I’d like to keep the theme going, but it takes some prep to hear & hunt down some of these. We shall see what is next…maybe Dot?
@@PsycheDerek. Dot would make sense for sure. Don't have many Dot lps. Had Yankee Dollar but sold it
Ive been searching for Chameleon Church album for e ver. Its much harder to find than you think! Im surprise you dont like Orpheus as much as I do...but at least Ive got a copy of that first one. I also have Chrysalis! So good.
I like "The Dream" a lot from the first, but other than that never felt the need to pick them up. Even when it comes to pop styles, I can be picky.
Good selection. My two MGM favorites: Love Is and the first Ultimate Spinach LP.
Interesting albums overall.
Never seen that gatefold first Ultimate Spinach. Obscure stuff...
OK here's my Top Five (out of records I own that you mentioned in this video)
5. Chamaeleon Church: S/T
Camilla is indeed the best song off of here. (There's an AKARMA reissue with bonus tracks of Chevy playing piano)
4. ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS - Love Is
The Andy Summers/Zoot Money lineup of the band. The Gemini/Madman side is brilliant
3. BODINE
More of a countryish classic rock record than a psych record. Produced by Bill Cowsill.
2. BLOOMSBURY PEOPLE
My copy is a yellow label promo, never seen a blue label copy until I saw yours in this vid. WItch Helen and State Of Confusion are my favorite songs on this
1. CHRYSALIS - DEFINITION
I totally concur with your high opinion of this. Songs about watching insects whist high, bizarre hippie love triangles, and the generation gap. What sounds like a harpsichord but is actually a sped up piano. Great male and female vocals.
Frontman Spider Barbour was friends with Frank Zappa and was one of the spoken word voices on Lumpy Gravy
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
THE CORPORATE BODY - Prospectus 69
Guilty pleasure. The first song is incredibly catchy and caused me to buy back the record years after I sold it. Yellow label promo both times. Produced by Mike Post, who made music for ALL the TV cop shows (Rockford Files, Hill St Blues, Law and Order, etc.)
VELVET UNDERGROUND - s/t third album
Put here because it's taken on a life of it's own and so I could put lesser known stuff in the top five
P.S. I don't know how much you are into instrumental/lounge type records but I feel I should mention THE ALAN LORBER ORCHESTRA - LOTUS PALACE album. Sitar heavy instrumental versions of Hang On To A Dream, Within You Without You, etc.
@@stereo999 Absolutely of its time...but rather wonderful all the same. Well mentioned!
Derek, this video was great! The Cowsills 666 song is awesome! You also showed lots of groups I've never heard of before! And the Chevy Chase record is so cool. I've been harassing Randy for years to gimme that Hemmings record to no avail!! Haha
Ahhh the Hemmings effect haha. Randy doesn't need that, he's secretly a jazz fella.
Funny I saw you posted this after I listened to the Ultimate Spinach debut this morning. Randomly woke up with an itch for “Ballad of the Hip Death Goddess.” What a synchronicity to open YT to see this video very soon after.
Nice selctions,have the revola reissue of the chrysalis on cd with some great bonus tracks
That must've been the same transfer here on UA-cam of Chrysalis. About an hour worth of material it looks like. I heard those bonus tracks a long time ago, but have no memory of them.
I have original pressing of ,
Kangaroo is great album ☮️
Now I have to hear the Kyle album. I've never actually heard the Chrysalis one. I'll have to check that out.
The crickets love it! It might actually be better than I had first taken a glance at.
This was a joy to watch! Love these deep dives into a label. Your number 3 might be my favorite. What’s funny of your top 10 I’ve only own 2 but of the records that didn’t make the list I’ve had all, especially love Song ‘Album’ not psych but it does rip. Also I can’t recommend ‘llxll’ by the Cowsills, would definitely have been in my top 10.
I forgot to mention Mickey Rooney Jr. as a part of Song, ha! "Banana High Noon" was the one I remember most. I'd pick it up if I spotted it.
In the late 60's I'd see Eric Burdon's The Twain Shall Meet regularly in friends collections. That'd be my favorite. It was a very popular album - recognizable cover - and of course had the 2 heavy played Top 40 singles: Monterey and Sky Pilot. Most of the others I'd see in cut out bins in the 1970's. Wish I'd bought them for the future collecting world!
Chrysalis would be my number one as well. Puff and Ultimate Spinach in the top five too. I'd have a Beacon Street Union in there though. C.W. McCall... I had to go watch the Convoy video after you mentioned him. Good memories of being a child of the 70's...
C.W., an Iowan! I forgot to mention the 2nd Beacon Street album. Not a fan of that one. Sounded like they were just trying to fill up their two-album contract.
Hmmm, my MGM top ten would include 3 of the LPs behind you! Of course Beacon Street Union would be my #1, any Cowsills would be #2 just because, and that Eric Burden LP would be in there too! Actually, too many MGM-ers to even decide upon! Velvet Underground definitely! Especially Bloomsbury People - "Witch Helen" is a classic - got the 45! BOTH Ultimate Spinach LPs would be in my top 10! Your #1 sure surprised me, though!
Making a list all in fun. But I think I narrowed down my favorites well.
Great overview of MGM. The title track and "Angus Of Aberdeen" from "The Clown Died In Marvin Gardens" by Beacon Street Union's second LP is amazing, 1968 on MGM. Cheers!
I honestly could never get into that 2nd one. To me, it sounded like they were just phoning it in or completing their 2-album contract.
@@PsycheDerek. I don't have the LP fresh in my memory, but that title track is a killer (for me). However, their version of Blue Suede Shoes is full on crap! 😂Peace!
Nice lion intro.🦁 Yeah I can honestly say, a lot of the MGM albums mentioned here are one's i've never seen nor heard. I have both label designs of the first Beacon Street Union. The black label is kind of a mystery, as the black label Waddell pressing is not at the top of the list on discogs. ( I've noticed that sometimes the very first LP listed is NOT the first version released ) The black label version is not the most wanted either. Not quite sure what to make of this. It's possible both label designs are first pressings for this album. They might have just been using up some old labels from one of pressing plants. ???????
That theory doesn't sound too far from reality with them shipping out the remaining black stock out there. Not sure how well it sold compared to the others here. But sometimes I feel they would repress more soon after if they had success.
I doubt they “reissued” it that soon. I’m comfortable in saying that it was all the same first run of pressings using up the remaining stock of black labels. We can assume the black ones were first off the press, but I wouldn’t think of the two-tone label as any less original.
I had a few Herman’s Hermits but I purged them all.
I can live with some singles, but I'm not crazy about 'em.
You laugh but Kyle 1973 had some pretty famous session players actually. Hal Blaine, Larry Carlton, Michale Omartian etc.
Just a little joke, but I'd probably end up grabbing it if I see it.
Nice one Derek! I was hoping for the Paige record, remember posting that one on insta at the same time you did. :)
Crazy coincidence haha.
Mike Curb became president of MGM in late 69, hence the Michael Lloyd connection. Lloyd was Curb’s prodigy, as such, and he went on to do lots of work for MGM, including the Osmonds and Lou Rawls (those two being the biggest). Bobby Callender was from New York and was a friend of Murray the K. I personally prefer Bobby’s next two albums, especially The Way, and he now currently resides in Florida, going as far as to play his first two albums live there. One can see clips of those live appearances on UA-cam. As ever, excellent choices…must check out that Paige Claire! Never heard of it before now, and it sounds right up my street! Thanks Derek!
Oh okay. I knew he is best known producing, but his name just popped this time as I was reading the credits. I watched some recent live footage of Bobby performing. Still in his zen space. The first Paige Claire track might throw some off, the rest is in a real delicate & dreamy space. Could've almost been a Boettcher project hence the Michele reference.
Good list Derek. I knew from the start you'd have Chrysalis at number 1. The one I'd include in the top 10 is Winds Of Change by The Animals. That has got some top psych rock tracks on it for me. Cheers Nige
Yeah, Chrysalis was peaking at the top of my stack I had haha.
Ive never heard of any of these records before mgm biggest selling artist is probalby connie francis
Bodine's pretty good. West coasty, country rock with some aggressive guitar leanings.
Yeah, it was a nice revisit this past week. I have never seen one in person.
Good ol' MGM seemed to be the label that pushed the so-called "Bosstown Sound". Can't beat the mellow Velvet's period. Totally agree about Every Mothers Son 2nd album. It features some great pop-psych tunes. Ultimate Spinach! I would personally place their debut, although a little eclectic, over their 2nd. Their third is a no-no for me. Also have some "Live" stuff by them.
Had a quick listen to Puff Derek. Not too bad. You might wanna check out my pre-Puff, "Rockin' Ramrods - Play It" video, as well as a few Every Mothers' Son videos, including the rare Rain Flowers clip.
My number one all-time fave MGM release, is a single, which was only released here in the U.K. (do ya know where I'm going with this?) "Path Through The Forest" by The Factory!! OMG. Psychedelic Heaven!!
I totally forgot to mention the 3rd Spinach. I used to own it, but with only one original member & a switch in direction, I think of it as just another release on the label. I think it has maybe 3 or 4 decent cuts, but I never played it much either. I actually uploaded that full-length of Puff on here on my other channel. Oh totally...The Factory single is incredible. Same as the One In A Million single "Fredereek Hernando".
@@PsycheDerek. Yeah... the 3rd Spinach album ain't too hot, from what I remember. Although I do have their "Romeo & Juliet" 45, which I think was pretty cheap. Back in the mid-90's, I passed on a copy of The Factory's "Path..." 45 at $65!! Can't remember the condition, but back then, it was a fair bit of money to find. I'd bite his hand off now!! One In A Million were cool. There's a comp CD out there, but I haven't played it for ages, so I can't comment on the other songs.
Hey Derek - I've got a clean copy of the Bodine record if you're interested in a trade.
Cheers!
Ben