Psychedelic Psoul

This Summer marks the 40th anniversary of the most ambitious and successful benefit concerts for the purpose of aiding war-torn refugees from the nation of Ethiopia. Two concerts were organized by singer Bob Geldof; one at Wembley Stadium in London, and the other in JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. This episode features select performances from the Wembley Show.  The Live Aid charity is still active t...

Pete Best will always be known as the man who was ejected by The Beatles right as they were about to be become globally famous. He has become the analogy for rejection and missed opportunities. However, Pete did create his own music and his recent group, The Pete Best band released some very good music. These are some select tracks from a man that musically has redeemed himself. We will also liste...

Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone, was an innovator and a musical prodigy. He successfully merged rock and soul music and created a new sound and genre. War was the soundtrack to every urban neighborhood in the early to mid 1970s. Both Sly Stone and War gave voice to the unheard. We pay tribute to Sly Stone. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital M...

The Creation and The Attack were two great underground English bands that were transitional musically from Freakbeat music to Psychedelia.  Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also, these sites of interest: Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.  Please consider making a dona...

in the 1960's, The Bee Gees became a top draw commercially in both Europe and America. Their sound was similar in vocal style to The Beatles, and they later became one of the best-selling groups of all time. Though the 1970s Disco era gave the band a second life, it's the symphonic pop sounds of the 1960s that first established the band as an important entity.  Listen to previous shows a...

This episode spotlights the great Canadian band The Guess Who. led by Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, the group played pop with a blend of blues and jazz. They established their sound in the hard rock genre and had many top ten hits in America and Canada.  Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also, these sites of interest: Please help in the relief...

This episode features Jesse Colin Young and The Youngbloods along with the Los Angeles band The Peanut Butter Conspiracy. Both bands recorded psychedelic pop and later went into a country rock direction. The Youngbloods are known for their massive 1967 hit single, "Get Together". It was one of te unofficial anthems of the Summer of Love and as been featured on many movie soundtracks, lik...

This is a tribute to the late Larry Tamblyn and The Standells, along with Paul Revere & The Raiders. Both bands were the American response to the British Invasion. Both bands also instigated the origins of Punk Rock and Garage Rock. They are both American classics. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.  Please conside...

This is a special tribute to the psychedelic balladeer Donovan. These are select tracks from his transitional and transcendental phase of his career. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.  Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessities that are desperately ne...

One of the best pairings in rock occurred when vocalist Julie Driscoll collaborated with keyboardist Brian Auger and created a unique sound that blended rock, jazz and soul. They stood out musically from other acts of the psychedelic era. These are select tracks from this union. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.  Plea...

This is a special tribute to Marianne Faithful. She was the Iconic singer/model/actress of the 1960s.  Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.  Please consider making a donation to The Red Cross to find shelter, clean drinking water and other necessities that are desperately needed. got to http://www.redcross.org to make a...

This episode is a tribute to the late keyboardist Mike Ratledge. He and is band The Soft Machine and contemporary band Caravan, were a part of the "Canterbury Scene" in Canterbury, England, a collection of bands that were inspired by rock, jazz and classical styles, and did extensive improvisation. These are select tracks from both bands. Please help in the relief effort to help the peop...

Two American bands managed to have success during The British Invasion led by The Beatles. Tommy James & The Shondells and The Lovin' Spoonful had several Top 10 hits in America, while transforming te idea of pop radio. These are select tracks by both bands. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires.  Please consider...

Peter Paul & Mary were the first folk act to gain mainstream success. They played songs with contemporary themes and reached a younger audience than their contemporaries did. The were also the first act to cover a Bob Dylan song. We pay tribute to Peter Yarrow who passed away this week. The mamas & The Papas were dysfunctional group of people that sang great harmonies together. Jon Phillip...

The Zombies and Manfred Mann had two distinct sounds that differed from the rest of the British Invasion bands. The Zombies incorporated a jazz influence and expanded their sound further during the Psychedelic age. Manfred Mann found success when they began writing their own pop songs in place of te blues standards they covered. Both bands were active recently and have a great catalog of music. Ma...

The Doors remain one of the most unique and mysterious bands of all time. The had an original sound with a mercurial lead singer, Jim Morrison. These are select tracks that showcase the originality and complexity of their music. Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Also: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Home | Kathy Bushnell |...

Two American Bands broke out in 1968 with a harder driving sound than most other bands of the time. Steppenwolf had commercial success when their music was featured in the movie "Easy Rider". Bubble Puppy came from Texas and they brought a harder sound than other Texas psychedelic bands and did gain a Top 20 hit with "Hot Smoke and Sassafras". These are select tracks from both...

Fleetwood Mac began as a Psychedelic blues band but their sound expanded over each successive lineup change. They would become one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. These are select tracks from their early days with Peter Green to their more commercial fortunes with Bob Welch, and massive commercial success with Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. If you would, please make a...

Phil Lesh was the bass player and founder of The Grateful Dead and this is a special episode in his memory. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Phil Lesh's name. Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) Also: Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band Home | Kathy Bushnell | Em &...

Two of the finest blues bands are featured on this episode. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Canned Heat were embraced by the new counterculture, and both played the two prestigious festivals of the time, Monterey Pop and Woodstock. Bothe bands leave a respected legacy If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude...

In the 1960s two bands incorporated multiple musical styles in their arsenal. The Electric Flag played jazz, gospel, blues and experimental psychedelic rock. lead by singer/drummer Buddy Miles and guitarist Micael Bloomfield, the band created a unique new genre in rock. Blood, Sweat & Tears expanded the jazz rock concept to massive commercial success and expanded the audience base for the new...

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rose from the ashes from three different bands and formed one of the most successful "Super Groups" ever. Their harmonies had ascended them to a different level from other bands and they were a massive influence on the coming "California Sound" of the 1970s.  Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donatio...

These two duos rode te wave of the first British Invasion and ad similar careers. In the case of Peter & Gordon, they had the privilege of having songs written for them by Paul McCartney. They were the first act to have a hit record that was a Lennon-McCartney composition that was not recorded by The Beatles. Chad & Jeremy relied on their own songwriting and developed their craft that help...

Two bands had the distinction of having one of the most soulful singers in rock, Steve Winwood. Both bands were different from each other, yet Steve Winwood provided bot with their own musical identity. These are select tracks from both bands that showcase the great vocals of Winwood. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. J...

We lost one of the important English Blues figures this past week. This is a tribute to the late John Mayall. He was influential in bringing three prominent guitarists in the public eye. At different points on his band The Bluesbreakers, he featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. They supported Mayall's musical vision of bringing authentic Blues to England, and in doing so, influe...