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Strawberry Alarm Clock. One of the bands of the psychedelic movement in America. An LA band, right? But not part of the Laurel Canyon cabal. I believe the psychedelic stuff was much more progressive in England ... Cream, The Yardbirds, The Move, Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett.

I have a great personal story to tell you about the San Diego music scene in the 60s ... involving Gary Puckett and the Union Gap and Iron Butterfly. Remind me to tell it sometime.

Also, I enjoyed the video of Mississippi John Hurt. Jeez, his picking and changes are so effortless. What a wonderful surprise for a Friday morning. A young YouTuber -- English musician Phil (Wings of Pegasus) -- does a complete analysis of Hurt's track here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeWYFXqUam0

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Well, Jim.....If you'd like to tell your San Diego story involving the Butterfly and Gary Puckett....one of my favorite pop singers (I used to sing "Lady Willpower" at karaoke) to FR&B, let me know! You just write your story (in an e-mail, and I'll be happy to fill it out with song clips, videos, and bio info). Lemme know, and no hurry, no deadline.

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Do it, Jim!

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Ok. I'd like to do that.

The story extends to The Beach Boys, too.

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OK, now you're just toying with me! Well, that certainly sweetens a pot that was already bulging! I look forward to seeing it. I'll do my thing with it, and share the finished product with you before pub. Thanks, Jim!

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Probably have it for you tomorrow. What's your email?

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Jot it down quick. I'll delete it or this reply with it soon.

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got it

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Oh, Brad. Remind me to tell you about the Roseanne/National Anthem story.

I was standing 15 feet from her in the on deck circle when she sang it.

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Probably less intrigued by that one, to be honest.....would love to hear the story, but I don't see a space on FR&B for it, due to its lack of musical value, National Anthem notwithstanding! But, thanks! I'm all over the other, though!

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I'll send it to you as a word doc, along with a couple of photos.

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Fab-o-lous!

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Sent this morning.

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Thanks, Michael, for the Tune Tag shout-out! For your readers, here's a direct route to that particular Tune Tag (with Strawberry Alarm Clock and others!) with Andres! https://bradkyle.substack.com/p/tune-tag-26-with-andres-of-the-vinyl

Great snap of the mighty Mika! That straight-on pose really shows off her amazing face....I've made it my new phone wallpaper!

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Thanks for the link! That’s her “Stop messing with that little box and get my treats, servant!” look. Doesn’t work, but doesn’t stop her from glaring either…

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I love how cats sit with both front paws perfectly together, just so. All neatly quaffed for her scowl-with-a-purpose! Like Garfield and Odie, at least dogs can fashion something that comes close to appearing to be a smile! Cats? Not so much!

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That “someone” was me. I know I’m nowhere near Brad, the King of Tune Tag himself, but am I that forgettable? 😅

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You’re definitely “unforgettable, that’s what you are”….

But, ya gotta admit, Brad’s been doing TT for a LONG time… I’ll admit I was a bit

of a lazy researcher, but not that I’m getting old. Sorta

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"Nowhere near Brad"? Aw, don't rub it in, Andy.....I know London and Austin are a "fur piece" (as Mom used to say) from each other, but we're just a plane ticket apart!✈And, Michael's right.....you are unforgettable, Andy King Cole!

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A plane ride I promise I will take someday! ✈️ Funnily enough I’ll be in the US soon but for a few days and way too far to make it work. Will tell you more by email. Still, I’ll need to make a separate Austin trip some day so you can show me around!

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Woo-hoo!🎈🎇🎆🎉

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I loved the sample of "Long Road Back" and am eager to hear more. Congratulations!

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Wow! Thank you!! Soon!

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