Five Great 60s British Bands : Original UK Pressings *

[@edwardgonczy3170]

Oh my: Nicky Hopkins. My father was an ultra-conservative physician who played piano quite well. We never talked much about music, but I found that he became less apt to openly criticize the LPs you describe because I I listened to all these LPs which you discuss. But our family life, mostly because of his behavior, was not good. He pretty much hated me and my generation because I began to question our presence in Vietnam, and he had served proudly in WWII. But one cold January day in 1970, I was playing the song "Edward the Mad Shirt Grinder" off the much misunderstood, much maligned LP: "Shady Grove" by Quicksilver Messenger Service. I say maligned because it was so different than what this band had done on their first 2 LPs. Anyway, I remember him stopping dead in his tracks as he walked past my bedroom and asked: "who is that piano player". I told him and he looked at me with an expression I had never seen before and said: "he is unbelievable." Many years later we actually became good friends and he admitted that he secretly loved many of the bands I listened to. He also was very intelligent and had read many books and articles about Vietnam retrospectively and said: "I think your generation was right. At the very least, we were lied to."

[@mazzysmusic]

Great story. Hopkins also recorded Edward on his first Columbia solo album. Great piece of music .

[@jackwezesa1081]

I so love Quicksilver!

[@romelovesdan]

That is a great coming of age story and example of how the generations can connect via the great music of those times. Nicky Hopkins was a true original musician who performed with a distinct style.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation. The British Invasion is my favorite era in music history. So much creativity, talent and great music compressed into a short time and space. I LOVE all the bands and loved listening to them then, and just as much now as I feel their music is timeless. I especially love that you included the Small Faces. I don't think they get nearly the respect the deserve. Not only were they brilliant, but I believe that they were a great influence on later music. And Steve Marriotts voice - OMG, the greatest voice of the 60's and early 70's (IMO of course). Autumn Stone was a fine album, containing many of my favorite songs. My only minor complaint would be the live songs. Although it's always exciting to hear a band perform live, these recordings are not the best quality and the bloody screaming from the teeny boppers is unbearable - no wonder Steve quit!! I wish you would have featured a second album like the other bands - I would have picked "From the Beginning", a very early Decca record. 14 great tracks (plus extras) from their exciting, soulful R&B period. One of my favorites. Thank you very much - nice job!!

[@snowfiresunwind]

Don't forget that Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance band made a number of beautiful albums in the 70s.

[@ronaldlongendyke3313]

Hey, love the 4 Ronnie Lane solo albums, I have all 4, getting hard to find UK originals these days.

[@bobjpgr3683]

I grew up in London in the 60’s and 70’s and you just reviewed albums from my all time top 5 favorite bands. You need to seriously expand your Small Faces collection by purchasing the Decca Years box set and the Immediate Here Comes the Nice box set. Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake is a masterpiece. I have a few versions on cd of that album including a deluxe version by castle music which came in a round tobacco tin with a bonus BBC interview of the band talking about the album. I love Steve Marriott and got all his Humble Pie and other solo work but in my opinion the Small Faces were his glory years. His vocals were at his peak and the chemistry he had with Ronnie Lane was second to none.

[@roygoad2870]

Have to correct you Massy, on the Who’s first album, Much too Much was written by Pete, covers Please Please Please is a the famous James Brown song as is I Don’t Mind, also I’am a Man was originally written and recorded by Bo Diddley, inspired by the Muddy Waters song Hoochie Coochie Man written by Willie Dixon. Muddy recorded Mannish Boy, two months later in answer to I’am a Man in 1955! Anyway like your passion for this period of music and giving important updates for me, being very much part of my life growing up in the U.K.

[@reidarsamuelsen6318]

And one more thing about Jimmy Page allegedly playing guitar on records by the KInks, Page played on some records by The Who (Bald Headed Woman) but not on The Kinks. (Check a book by American Kinks fan Doug Hunman called All Day and All of the Night.)

[@robinjones6999]

Great content, as always Mazzy. Glad you sound better now - love from London

[@johnmcbarron7282]

Itchycoo Park employed “flanging“. This was done with two identical signals, the speed of one was being delayed slightly by applying slight pressure to the tape flange of one. That slight adjustment in speed gave that whooshing sound. This was earlier heard on The Big Hurt by Toni Fisher.

[@mazzysmusic]

Thanks ✌🏼

[@bobblehead67]

I heard somewhere that "flange" was a term John Lennon came up with to describe the effect. No idea if it's true but a cool story.

[@alembic65]

Not sure, but I always thought that was the term for "that thing" in 2 of my favorite Byrds tunes, "Wasn't Born to Follow" and "Chestnut Mare".

[@stephenfernald2490]

Since you brought up Nicky Hopkins, I must add one monster, killer album: Truth by Jeff Beck Group. The personnel, artistry, production, sequencing everything is perfect.

[@MrCherryJuice]

It is unfortunate that so many major British albums were not released in their original form in America. The Beatles 'A Hard Day's Night' was the first I noticed, though that only happened when I moved to Germany in '64 and encountered the UK/Euro version with 13 Beatles' tunes instead of the, I believe, seven on the American one, which was 'Songs From the Motion Picture Soundtrack of A Hard Day's Night', which were padded up with George Martin's orchestrations from the movie. 'Rubber Soul' (US) had at least one track from 'Help! (UK). I believe it wasn't until 'Revolver' that things stabilised. A sad omission here is the debut by the Small Faces on Decca, titled 'Small Faces'. It is live in the studio, though had there been an audience it would rate as one of the very best live albums of the era. It still kills today because it is totally real and honest. It also contain's that band's take on the Willie Dixon tune (popularised by Muddy Waters), 'You Need Love', which they dubbed 'You Need Lovin'' and assumed the writing credit (likely done by mafioso-style manager Don Arden, father of Sharon Osbourne). This version was the template for Robert Plant's lyrics and singing for Led Zep's 'A Whole Lotta Love'. Zep's ending even came from the Small Faces' version. There were four Small Faces album's prior to the 'Autumn Stone', that would have been their fifth, not fourth. Those albums were 'Small Faces' and 'From the Beginning' (a comp.) on Decca, and 'Small Faces' (in America it was modified to 'There Are But Four Small Faces') and the #1 hit, 'Ogden's Nutgone Celebrated Flake'. This band was massive on the singles front, both in the UK and across Europe. Also worth noting that after recording in Paris with Peter Frampton on guitar, Steve Marriott wanted the former Herd frontman in the Small Faces. The rest of the band rejected the idea, ultimately prompting Marriott to split and join Frampton's new band, Humble Pie. At the time, the Who were the loudest band in London...in the UK and possibly in pop. They collaborated with Jim Marshall on developing more powerful amps and also the so-called 'stack' concept. That originated as one large cabinet housing 8 x 12" speakers. Too big for their roadie to handle, it was cut down to create the 4 x 12, with which to stacked enabled not only the Who, but also the Small Faces, Cream, Hendrix, Deep Purple and so many others to turn up too. Fortunately, engineer Glyn Johns was able to capture and convey the sound of the Who's Marshalls during an era when recorded volumes were much more polite. Led Zep are notorious for copying from the Small Faces 'You Need Lovin'', though no-one mentions that the Who borrowed from 'E to D' for the opening to 'I Can See for Miles'. The two bands - the mod archetypes of 'Swinging London' - were friends and shared a love of American r&b. The Small Faces would later reveal their influences with 'Rolling Over', the music of which acknowledges Jimi Hendrix's 'Purple Haze' and signalled Marriott's desire to move in a heavier direction. The Kinks' had at least three musical incarnations between 1964 and '68. The first was largely heavy riff-rock ('You Really Got Me', 'All of the Day and All of the Night', 'Till the End of the Day' etc. Then they morphed from riffing and r&b into originals (as you mention with 'Face to Face'), producing 'See My Friends', 'Waterloo Sunset', 'Sunny Afternoon', 'A Well Respected Man', 'Dead End Street', 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion' etc. Then after 'Something Else' they became definitely 'British'... There were other stages after that, though for any band to move through three such distinct phases in such a short time while still retaining their integrity surely warrants mention. Your mention of the intro to 'Waterloo Sunset' is well-warranted. It also highlights the fact that Dave Davies playing and sound were integral to the identity of the Kinks (as was his voice). That intro is loose in a country-bluesy way, which is a reminder of the Davies' brothers affection for American country blues. Indeed, they covered the likes of 'Milk Cow Blues'. 'Face to Face' was the transitionary album that saw the band go all-original in terms of writing. It was also a decidedly weak album on a number of levels, most notably so because the Beatles, Stones, Who and Kinks were increasingly rocky in their songs and record production sounds. Session drummer Clem Cattini replaced Mick Avory for these sessions (another session man, Bobby Graham, had done the early hits), and Nicky Hopkins was enlisted for piano, prompting the band to do 'Session Man' on that album in response. The next album, 'Something Else' was a major improvement on all levels. In addition to Herman's Hermits covering the Kinks' 'Dandy', the Pretty Things did 'House in the Country'. In the 80s, the Jam would revive interest in the Kinks by covering 'David Watt's. They also inspired interest in the Who and Small Faces. As I highlight in another comment here, engineer and producer Glyn Johns worked on sessions with all five bands you mention. It was he who prompted and captured so many of the great sounds of that era and beyond. Sadly, while the names Andrew Loog Oldham, George Martin, Shel Talmy, Mike Vernon and Mickie Most are constantly referenced, Johns is not. A feature on him - his book 'Sound Man' and the video link I shared here earlier would serve as great source material. Thank you for this video. It's nice that someone is keeping the legacy of these fine records and bands visible.

[@johns126]

A Day in the Life could not have been better set up to be the classic it is by the fact that all of Sgt Pepper was so superb. The song is a classic no matter where it would be placed on any other Beatles record but being the final track on this album - is absolutely perfect !

[@greghawkins229]

Love your passion and knowledge of the records you present to us

[@alembic65]

Nicky Hopkins, beyond his Zelig-like presence with all those other greats, was also briefly the keyboardist in the Jerry Garcia Band.

[@geraldmellon740]

Great job Mazzy as usual. Peace and love from Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in Scotland.

[@theheepster]

Great video, thank you. You mentioned in connection with the Who and The Kinks one of the best producers of all time Shel Talmy. He also had his hands on music by The Easybeats, The Creation, Amen Corner, Manfred Mann and many others. He had a knack for hits.

[@brucevair-turnbull8082]

Nice selection, Mazzy. I believe the name for those great 50/60s British rear fastenings on sleeves was 'flipback'.

[@paavoviuhko7250]

I love Revolver. Great album. But to get back to the Stones, once I got High Tide And Green Grass I pretty well forgot my Beatles VI and Beatles 65. But Paint It Black was not on that album. So Aftermath became my favorite Stones album in spite of the critics. And these days I am focussed on acquiring the folk rock music from England that I missed. I mean Bert Jansch, Ralph Mctell, Nick Drake, and even the American Jackson Frank, and of course Sandy Denny. Then there's Pentangle and Incredible String Band and Soft Machine. It goes on and on and on.

[@roygoad2870]

Yes and Fairport Convention my favourite English folk/rock band, especially their album Liege & Lief!

[@paavoviuhko7250]

@@roygoad2870 Definitely.

[@jackdshellback3819]

Soft Machine were one of our local bands. Check out Fat Mattress, with Noel Redding, Neil Landon, Eric Dillon and my good friend Jim Leverton. Jim has just left Caravan (another local band) but is still performing, writing and currently working on a new album which will be very folk orientated. May I also recommend the 1969 album "Kip Of The Serenes" by the Irish psychedelic folk band Dr Strangely Strange. You won't be disappointed.

[@jackwezesa1081]

Who knows where the time goes by Fairport still stops me in my tracks!

[@ralex3697]

Mazzy’s taste in hats, just superb. They really suit him. The early Stones on Decca are spectacular, UK 🇬🇧 pressings are fantastic

[@jackwezesa1081]

The monos!

[@josephstraight5190]

02/09/1964 when the Beatles played Ed Sullivan was my 10th birthday. Burned into my memory.

[@neilforbes416]

His name was Shel Talmy. He produced The Kinks for PYE Records among others and also had the *privilege* of producing the Aussie group, The Easybeats for EMI(Australia) Ltd.(albeit indirectly via United Artists' UK division). That's T-A-L-M-Y! Talmy.

[@Miler97487]

Here are my UK '60s vinyl pressings (not US pressings): - Family: Music in a Doll's House (with poster) - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown (on Track Records) - Cream: Disraeli Gears (on the Reaction label, Robert Stigwood's label before he started RSO) - Jethro Tull: Stand Up (first pink Island pressing with the gimmick pop-up gatefold) - Blodwyn Pig: A Head Rings Out (second pink Island pressing, I believe both first and second pink Island pressings of this album were pressed simultaneously. Tracklisting differs from the US pressing on A&M, as well as cover differs). - Small Faces: Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake (circular cover, stereo, pink Immediate label, the entire packaging intact) - Manfred Mann Chapter Three: Vol. 1 (one of the earliest releases on the swirl Vertigo label, cover is totally different from the US pressing on Polydor)

[@ronaldlongendyke3313]

Wow, I have most of these UK originals. Never have been able to find the Family poster.

[@Localbandography]

Good to see you feeling better and showing the UK greats.

[@SubTroppo]

Check out the photographer for that first Who album . He was my father's cousin and he photographed many of the "artistes" who went through Deccas's offices in the 60's. What a job?! I used to visit him in London in the '80s and he showed me CDs & CD players before they came out.

[@johnpyle1022]

I have the US version of My Generation, known as "The Who Sings.....MG"...its a twofer with the compilation Magic Bus, and I honestly think its my favourite debut of all time, its so raw and exciting. Great sounding version as well, cheers Mazzy, another interesting video.

[@NorthernCitrusParrot]

Face to face...heard for the 1st time a couple of years ago. Lovely summery album. Cover art reflects the music really well....I think.

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

The kinks, almost Beatle like. Sunny Afternoon was always a favorite of mine. Enjoyed your video and story lines involved.

[@turquoisecapricorn]

Very nice records! I had Aftermath, I had Sergeant Peppers and Revolver. Those records of The Kinks are the highest on my wishlist from the records you have showed here. Greetz from Belgium.

[@hildavalerolozano7752]

Excelente! Que envidia tener esos tesoros! Expuso muy bien el porque , como y cuando usted considera estás bandas y estos discos como los mejores. Muchas gracias!

[@franksmusic2880]

I have that Faces compilation album, it’s such a great collection of songs. It’s also a fabulous sounding pressing.

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

Of course I grew up with the American versions of those Stones and Beatles albums. We had no idea there were different versions released in England. So now that I’ve come to embrace the UK Revolver, the US version holds a special place for me. Sgt Peppers was my first Stereo album. My dad took me down to NYC Canal St where they sold all sorts of electronics cheap on the street. Bought my first Stereo record player there, then on the way home, we stopped at Korvettes (a NY discount store) and I bought Sgt Peppers. Played that copy to death. Thanks for sharing and glad to see your doing OK.

[@snowfiresunwind]

Agreed Revolver is the best Beatles album. It still sounds very contemporary today.

[@ralphbolton4865]

Hi Mazzy, "I Can See For Miles" was my introduction to the Who. Another great video, sir. Thank you.

[@jackwezesa1081]

Same here. Bought the Decca 45 when I was 12 !

[@mr.george7687]

Hoping the upcoming Revolver box set has the Mono & UK versions. Lets hope for a Rubber soul box set next!

[@analoguecity3454]

I'm a "stereo " guy as well (except fake stereo)! The "stereo" imaging brought an enhancement to the "psychedelia" that was going on at the time! So it's very important, not that I don't like "mono" , because mono has its place as well!

[@750drums]

Those two Kinks albums are amazing; my two favorite Kinks albums. Really hard to get those PYE releases now. The mono UK Stones are the only way to go; same for the Beatles. With you on both Revolver and Aftermath as their respective best albums.

[@aureliande2659]

Thank you for this video. As far as the Small Faces are concerned, I would have included Odgen's Nut Gone Flake, the "tobacco box" album where Lazy Sunday Afternoon made its original appearance. Great album, lots of flanging, and a very silly fairy tale on side 2. And one little story: I bought Sgt. Pepper first edition in Paris in 1980, and the shop assistant apologized that it was "only" a mono version. Oh well, I said, I don't mind ... It had been sitting on their shelf since 1967 and it was ludicrously cheap. I rarely play it, it still looks and sounds like retrieved from a time capsule!

[@jackwezesa1081]

Play it on a turntable with a mono cartridge if you can !!

[@arnelarsen4379]

Oh Yeah - Agree, 5 great groups here for sure, (& the "Rough Mix" album - just fantastic)

[@Harrispilton22]

That Ronnie Lane /Pete Townsend album is great.’The song ‘Annie’ is beautiful, I’m a huge fan of Ronnie Lane’s & Slim Chance albums ‘Anymore for Anymore’ & ‘One For The Road’ two of the best U.K. albums of the seventies imo.

[@davidhoward3376]

Ronnie Lane!! One of the greatest in my opinion!!

[@Harrispilton22]

@@davidhoward3376 yes I’ve got the two Slim Chance albums on original pressings. Prized possessions!

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Dear Man, I loved Ronnie. My fav - the Poacher...

[@MrLovell1971]

Great feature Mazzy wow I’ve never ran across any OG mono Uk Stones aftermath . Last Year I picked up and OG SGT Pepper UK Stereo which I’m still stoked about now after watching this damn i need mono now along with a revolver those originals bare definitely to lust for 😊👌.

[@basildavidson4597]

Great selection of UK 60’s pop/rock music from my teenage years. I have many of those albums and being in South Africa, we always got the UK pressings, if you bought imports.

[@jackdshellback3819]

Hey Massy. The Radio London jingles on The Who Sell Out album are nothing to with the BBC, quite the opposite in fact. Radio London was one of many offshore pirate radio stations that were broadcasting around the British Isles between 1964 and 1967. They were a reaction AGAINST the BBC and broke many a great band onto the scene such as The Who and The Kinks that probably would never have got hardly any airplay (if any) if it was left to the BBC. So really you have the pirates to thank for promoting so many great British bands.. The Who Sell Out album pays homage to Radio London, probably the slickest and most popular of the pirate stations, apart from Radio Caroline the first of the offshore pirates. Radio London and the all other pirates were forced off the air by the British government on August 14, 1967 BBC Radio 1 started on September 30th, 1967 to replace the pirates and was modeled on Radio London using ex pirate DJs. It's a fascinating subject to research, there was a real swashbuckling feeling to the whole thing at the time, an us against them vibe, you really should look into it more. Anyway, love your videos, and WOW what a record collection you have! Keep on keeping on!

[@theheepster]

You know Music History, well done.

[@jackdshellback3819]

@@theheepster I was there.

[@mikemurel1917]

The Kinks!!! My favorite of all time!! Soap Opera, Celluloid Heroes.

[@hashburystumble8808]

Aftermath is still my favourite Stones album. As for the mono/stereo debate, remember that in the UK most kids had record players with only one small speaker or listened to the radio on tiny transistors. Stereo systems did not reach the masses until the early 70's & separate systems from the late 70's. For much of the 60's albums were too expensive for most kids & many were bought using record tokens which they received as Christmas or birthday gifts. Older working teenagers spent most of their weekly paid wages on other things. Mods on clothes or scooters & rockers on leather & motorbikes.

[@mikewebster5597]

That Who album was originally released on Brunswick in the UK.

[@56dinosaur]

The "My Generation" L.P. that you showed is a 1980's pressing on the "Virgin" label.

[@boogiewoogie9770]

Virgin mono press was 80 and a Porky cut. It's great!

[@joshd2597]

I knew it would be the Riverside shirt! Great video!

[@baronsaturday951]

Many people say "Village Green" is the masterpiece but My favorite KInks albums are Face to Face, Something Else & Arthur ! For the Stones, I prefer "Between The Buttons". I really like your videos and your tastes !

[@lupcokotevski2907]

The first concept album is arguably Frank Sinatra's In The Wee Small Hours from about 1955. I have the original 10" version.

[@matthunter4868]

New to your Channel. An older millennial with a boomer soul. My introduction to rock as a teenager was through the Beatles. Lennon was my first favorite singer, although I'm on Team George all the way!I never really cared for the Stones, but immersed myself heavily into Cream, Hendrix and Zeppelin. Revolver is the Fab Four's best work, although Abbey Road is a close 2nd.🤟✌

[@spudwas]

Back then the FM underground stations also called "Tommy" a rock opera.

[@analoguecity3454]

Second, and third pressings are great too! Or they can be anyway!

[@rocky-o]

i guessed four of the bands easy, but the small faces was a surprise....good choice....and i like what you said about 'concept' albums and 'rock operas'...i personally think all albums should have some sort of concept to them, even if it's just a certain mood and such (despite what ian anderson says, 'aqualung' is a concept album...)....my first album is simply a night in new york, and the next one will be basically a continuation of that theme (if you want to look at it that way)...but love all your choices here...maybe do a video on theme albums...that would be interesting (pull out your 's.f. sorrow...)....glad your starting to feel better...lotta health crap going on on this end....but peace and good vibrations to you always my friend...rocky

[@JonPickles]

Superb video which has inspired me to create a Brit invasion playlist of these albums. Thanks Mazzy

[@mazzysmusic]

There’s so many more to add ✌🏼

[@JonPickles]

@@mazzysmusic for sure but it’s a great start.

[@MrCherryJuice]

Nice. There is one commonality worthy of mention here: Glyn Johns. He was involved as engineer and/or producer with all five of these bands, though not necessarily on your chosen records. With the Who and Kinks, Shel Talmy produced the early tracks but it was Johns typically tweaking the levels. This two-part interview has him talking about those early days. He expresses particular affection for the Small Faces, noting that they were always after something new (thus his first and only use of phasing on 'Itchycoo Park') and that the Marriott-Lane team was great at handling their own production. The early Eagles, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs - he recorded their albums too - also were his work, as was Led Zeppelin's debut. He features prominently in Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' doc. of the Beatles and has played a key role in Eric Clapton's recording career. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZaVaYmGnp2NlaM

[@wyliesmith4244]

I almost could not get past this guy naming the producer Shel TAMLY. Uh, that's Talmy. Props, though, to choosing 'Who Sell Out' and Kinks 'Face to face.'

[@dalexwats]

You're right--Ray decided to pronounce his surname as "Davis" , to rhyme with Mavis. But brother Dave contends it is and has always been "Davies", to rhyme with navies. Two brothers, quite contrary! That's a small yet significant indicator of their famous fiery and contentious relationship, which nevertheless resulted in so many great creations.

[@hallaiged]

Focusing on nowhere Investigating miles I'm a seeker I'm a really desperate man Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend My own fave misheard lyric, from the mono single. I used to think it was ''Pokers in, I'm nowhere''........🙃❤

[@groverbaker6404]

No doubt the who sell out is the priemere lp of the 60s..the music is absolutely perfect

[@danlong1382]

Your comment that Nicky Hopkins didn't play with the Beatles- According to 'The Beatles Bible-Songs- Nicky Hopkins played piano on Revolution... I enjoy your videos!

[@josecuervo311]

Not sure if you've covered this, but would love to hear your take on some great 70s psych albums ✌️

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Mazzy, screwing up! Never! 😆 Have that Face To Face. My version is Pye but from Spain 🇪🇸

[@terrynak]

Do you have a collection of British 1960's EPs? Mostly they duplicated songs that were already on singles or LPs in the UK, but in quite a few cases, they contained songs that were not on either format (e.g., Long Tall Sally, Five by Five, Kinks Size, Five Yardbirds, Ready Steady Who, most of the Manfred Mann EPs). I think many would be intrigued if you did a presentation on these records.

[@TRamone01]

I kinda thinks Muswell Hillbillies is my favorite Kinks. Animalism and Rolling Stones Now! So many 60s bands are best enjoyed thru their greatest hits albums. Yes?

[@papabear1417]

Shows our age difference. To me they're OK, don't float my boat. I'm in my kayak further down river. As always a great episode.

[@indigohammer5732]

Your Revolver is the first pressing. The first batch. The TNK remix sneaked out only once

[@swordfish52]

Nice Video Mazzy !! Jimmy ...

[@tomhatton3303]

I have Autumn Stone too which I purchased over 40 years ago. My copy is on Charly Records and has the cover a/w with a stylus drawing blood from a record. My favourite track amongst all the gems is The Universal, which is very London working class and also very funny. Good call!

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

I also love the Autumn stone album. It contains some (there are so many gems) of my favorite SF's Tracks : Autumn Stone (ethereally beautiful) which I have read is the last song ever recorded by the band, I Can't Make It, Call it Something Nice, the sweet Ronnie song Just Passing, and The Universal. It is so sad how when it was released, Steve thought the Universal was his best ever written song, yet the public just didn't respond, so he ended up feeling it was a failure. He also said the name was supposed to be "Hello, the Universal" which really makes more sense as it was intended as a greeting to a beautiful day...

[@tomhatton3303]

@@cindyfalstrom7231 Thanks for the info on Autumn Stone and Steve Marriott's thoughts on The Universal. I wasn't aware of this. Incidentally, there is a nice promo video on KZbin of The Universal which seems to capture, at least part of, the essence of the song.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

@@tomhatton3303 If you are talking about the video with the home movies, I agree that it captures the spirit. It is very sweet - life with Jenny, family, ducks and dogs! According to Jerry Shirley, the 2 years from when Steve quit SF's til he became consumed with touring, cranking out albums and substance abuse were the happiest in his life with his beloved wife, animals and BeeHive Cottage. I think he would be pleased how so many people now appreciate and love "The Universal". This was kind of the last stab at a normal, peaceful life. RIP Steve....

[@tomhatton3303]

@@cindyfalstrom7231 Rest In Peace indeed to such a restless spirit.

[@johnecclestone6320]

Trying to figure out which actual stereo pressing you have is like falling through the rabbit hole. After hearing your comment on Sgt. Pepper’s, I went back and took a hard look at the original stereo copy I have. I always thought mine was original but not necessary a first pressing. According to Discogs and what I have in the dead wax mine is a first UK stereo pressing sold in Switzerland. The issue is Discogs lists multiple first pressing issues. I also have at approximately 2 O’clock G O T on side 1 and G O L on side 2. Also very noisy vinyl but the best sounding vinyl version of this amazing recording I have. ( What ever the actual version is)

[@mazzysmusic]

It’s hard to figure exact Beatles pressings

[@paulwheat4557]

Pretty sure Nicky Hopkins did play keyboard on a couple of Beatles tracks , Revolution being one.

[@mazzysmusic]

Yeah several have commented on that. I had forgotten Revolution

[@davidritter2662]

Nicky Hopkins plays electric piano on the single version of "Revolution".

[@2trainsrunning]

And mentioned by name 6 months later during the Get Back sessions, by John.

[@neilforbes416]

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is 55 years old, not 65 years. (25:00)

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes a slip of the lips ✌🏼

[@markspooner1224]

Bloody good show!

[@johnryan3913]

Aftermath is in fact the first all stereo Stones album. The debut is all mono, so any "stereophonic" versions are fake. The albums in between are a mix of real stereo and mono. I prefer the 2003 Abkco sacd/CDs for the early stuff.

[@peterlaffey6328]

Revolver is an absolute classic , only surpassed by the White Album .

[@amosperrine1909]

Have all but one, only half are UK and of those all but one are 70s pressings. Sigh. Totally agree on "I Can See for Miles." You, Paul Williams and me are HUGE Kinks fans. Why not do follow up with a UK folky vid? (mine would be John Martyn, Richard & Linda Thompson, Sandy Denny, and of course Nick Drake, not only as I like them so much, but also because I have all their original UK pressings.)

[@mazzysmusic]

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[@drwinstonoboogie4349]

I wonder why they had different covers and track listings in the USA?

[@ronaldlongendyke3313]

I thought Nicky Hopkins was an American. Nice video.

[@davidbryanbartlett4071]

Ginko Mazzy Who's Next Nirzana ( Play on Words ) when did 1968 become early 60s

[@andylenczow9811]

Maybe substitute The Yardbirds for The Small Faces and I'm on board.

[@jackwezesa1081]

Agree. They’re sound is amazing. Misty you’re a better man , WOW! Heart full of soul , Little games, etc.....

[@bobparadis8454]

Did you ever find that John Renbourn LP on UK Transatlantic you were looking for, I have a copy and a couple of other of his UK Transatlantic records in my store in Shelton Wa if your still looking. I was sitting here yelling at the screen that Who record is no way the first press LOL !!!

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes I got the Renbourn and I pulled the wrong copy of The Who record.

[@northcarolinavinylpicker]

Great show. Some very cool early albums. Why did bill wyman leave the stones ? My fav stones are early stones

[@johnpyle1022]

He took a fear of flying apparently, not sure how how much truth was in that tbh, perhaps he was just fed up with it all by then. He left around 92/93, so the European tour in 90 was his last. Incredible to think he's been an ex Stone now for longer than he was one! And he's done such a variety of cool stuff since, I doubt he has any regrets to his decision. I've missed Bill as a Stone ever since though.

[@martinbench3657]

Will there be a sequel " 5 More "? I love that early to mid 60's British sound

[@mazzysmusic]

There will be more of everything. Eventually ✌🏼

[@martinbench3657]

@@mazzysmusic Hope you are feeling better

[@rongreen1538]

Interesting but mainstream choice Mazzy. Less obvious would be albums from The Yardbirds, Groundhogs, John Mayall’s Blues Breakers etc. I enjoyed your choices nevertheless, thank you for sharing this video. P.S. I hate mono!

[@christopherrigby2798]

First off, you're doing well but brain fog happens. I struggle with it and breathing personally thanks to that five letter word beginning with c we're all a bit fed up with but it'll get better. Anyway we're living, that's the bigger thing! The Who My Generation: That Virgin edition was out just for a few weeks cos of legal issues before it was pulled. Essential album to own. The Rolling Stones Self Titled. The copy you have is a 70's re-issue, originals didn't have "mono" on the label, very similar to mine which is from around 1974 but sounds wonderful. No.2 also was available for a long time in mono by the way. Aftermath I prefer in the UK, own a early 80's mint pressing, vinyl a bit thin but sounds wonderful. If you don't own it, Rolled Gold+ from 2007 a four lp comp DSD sourced but a great way is worth getting although the cover art is not good as it's probably the best 60's era overview in one set where mono is mono and there's no fake stereo. The hits and best album cuts are all there sounding great. Revolver: The Capitol version is unbalenced for losing the three Lennon songs that ended up more often than not in duophonic on Yesterday & Today so I agree it's UK for that. I like Yesterday and Today but it took ages to get a all true stereo copy with its variant stereo I'm Only Sleeping. It's like Flowers by the Stones, inpure by intent but an enjoyable listen. Anyway continue with the recovery and I'll see ya next video! Regards Chris, Staffs, England..

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you. I pulled several of the wrong copies. Thanks for correcting ✌🏼

[@FisherProtocol]

Oh hey look the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band!

[@michaelgamble3354]

I’m that wanker … Dave Davies on Twitter in response to someone insisting on the Davis pronunciation: “My last name is pronounced Davies sounds like DAVEES.”

[@thomasmoher9089]

Norm, my original Let It Bleed album plays in stereo, but I think it's the flipside where it switches to one channel. I forgot which songs, we're they all like that?

[@recordhead]

I think that Virgin copy of My Generation is a needle drop. I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who didn't like the ads on Sell Out.

[@sunboycold9164]

Mod Heaven.

[@jamiehol1895]

the first concept album recorded was Nirvana's record, The Story of Simon Simopath. Great UK band

[@jamiehol1895]

Useless trivia 😂

[@neilforbes416]

7:33 It's *NOT* Ray Davis, it's Ray *DAVIES* - *D-A-V-I-E-S!*

[@acooper8910]

Yep, you got the pronunciation of Davies right. Now, to avoid a common mistake that makes the word sound clunky in an American tongue, you need to pronouce it as "wanka".😀 Oh &, being a native of Muswell Hill, I can also steer you toward a better rendition - it's pronounced "Muzwell". God bless the Village Green.

[@jackwezesa1081]

I ‘m an American and always pronounced it MUZwell. I ‘m not really sure why! The album is one of my favorite photo shots. I was in high school and RCA didn’t really promote the record . It ended up in the bargain bins later on. . It ‘s a great record . I love 20th Century Man! Good memories.

[@ronaldlongendyke3313]

The early Decca mono pressings of the Stones albums far surpass the sound of the US London versions!

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes but the London monos are pretty good too. The stereo are reprocessed

[@ervbefelnareik7604]

11:42 Nicky plays piano on Revolution

[@mazzysmusic]

Yeah I forgot n my foggy state 😵‍💫

[@ervbefelnareik7604]

@@mazzysmusic All good, new to the channel and loving you vids!

[@raybassman7536]

If you ever do a 70's bands again..(HUMBLE PIE Rockin the filmore ) is a masterpiece when Marriott and Frampton were about 20 years old or so.( I may be a bit off on the age thing ) Frampton's trademark lead style was peaking then.... even better than frampton's huge solo album. Example: leads on "I'm Ready" on rockin the filmore.

[@ClassicGREATS]

Omg all the vinyl. What the heck are you gonna do with all those

[@mazzysmusic]

Okay them. What I do every day.

[@ralex3697]

Michael Fremer has more

[@worcestermark]

Rectangular boxed logo labels Decca Uk albums are from the 70s. The 60s ones are tube pressed, have a far better sound than the one you have there. The who virgin lp is from 1980.

[@martinbench3657]

My Generation : unfortunately mine has the other cover 🙁

[@PhilJS67]

I was born in 67 which makes me 55 not 65 like you called Sgt Pepper. Please don’t add 10 years to my age…

[@oppothumbs1]

My favorite Who album is the Who Sell Out. "I can See for Miles" could be the best song they did and Itchycoo Park by The Small Faces is great. Revolver songs I love are I'm Only Sleeping and Your Bird Can Sing. My favorite Kinks song is Waterloo Sunset. My top 11 artists of all time 1. Neil Young 2. The Replacements 3. Bob Dylan 4. Graham Parker and the Rumor 5. The Smiths (well the best of albums, I and II, are great and lack the unevenness of most of their albums) 6. Lloyd Cole - His first two solo records are so underrated by everyone and with the Commotions he was good. 7. Beatles 8. Love ( with Arthur Lee) 9. Marshall Crenshaw. Only great for 2 records but they were very good. 10. Velvet Underground and Nico 11. Sex Pistols Not to piss people off but here are my least like and most overrated album: 1. Radiohead 2. Pink Floyd 3. L. Skinner 4. Foo Fighters (1 good song each record) 5. AC/DC 6. Kiss 7. Bon Jovi 8. Eagles . Poor man's or totally impoverished "Buffalo Springfield"

[@snowfiresunwind]

Agree on every count of your overrated list except for Radiohead, although I'm not a massive fan of them some of their songs are original.