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Through the '80s and '90s, the Flamin' Groovies released a number of substandard, indifferent live albums. CALIFORNIA BORN AND BRED is definitely not one of these. Assembled with Norton Records' usual care and thoroughness, this collection of live and studio rarities from the late '60s and early '70s--when powerhouse singer Roy Loney and not British Invasion-obsessed guitarist Cyril Jordan was the group's central figure--shows that at their best, the Flamin' Groovies could shred every band in their general stylistic vicinity, including their more-lauded Bay Area compatriots Creedence Clearwater Revival. Heavy on the covers, as befits a classic bar band, this collection burns through good-rockin' covers of such proto-power-pop classics as "I Can't Explain," "Shakin' All Over" and, of course, "Louie Louie." One particularly way-cool find, the radio promo for the Groovies' self-released SUPERSNAZZ album, is also included. Essential for all Groovies fans.
Condition NEW
TRACK LISTING
1 I Can't Explain
2 Shakin' All Over
3 Hangin' Around
4 Carol
5 Buddy Can You Spare A Dime
6 Evil Hearted Ada
7 Have You Seen My Baby
8 Too Late For Your Lies
9 Louie Louie
10 Tiger Man
11 Somethin' Else
12 Golden Clouds
13 Supersnazz Radio Ad
14 Doctor Boogie
15 Sweet Roll Me On Down
16 Rumble
17 Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu
18 Headin' For The Texas Border
19 Happy For Your Face
20 Comin' After Me
21 Yesterday's Numbers
22 Heartbreak Hotel
23 Keep A Knockin'
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