Released on 08/02/10. The Beacon Street Union were a highly acclaimed Boston band who recorded two long-out-of-print albums for MGM. They were part of what became labelled the Boss Town Sound along with bands like Ultimate Spinach and Orpheus. This is their highly collectable second album which has long been regarded as a classic of the genre.
The Clown Died In Marvin Gardens was issued in late 1968, promoted by a single release of their cover of the rock ‘n' roll classic Blue Suede Shoes .
The Beacon Street Union's diverse, dynamic sound was influenced by such bands as The Yardbirds and The Remains. Sleeve-notes by TUNE IN co-founder Gray Newell include fresh quotes from various original band members.
The Clown Died In Marvin Gardens / Clown's Overture / Angus Of Aberdeen / Blue Suede Shoes / A Not Very August Afternoon / Now I Taste The Tears / King Of The Jungle / May I Light Your Cigarette / Baby Please Don't Go
Released on 08/02/10. TUNE IN is a new Cherry Red label devoted to the U.S. Psychedelic scene of the late 1960s.
The Beacon Street Union were a highly acclaimed Boston band who recorded two long-out-of-print albums for MGM. They were part of what became labelled the Boss Town Sound along with bands like Ultimate Spinach and Orpheus. This is their highly collectable £50-rated debut album which has long been regarded as a classic of the genre. Produced by New York veteran Wes Farrell, The Eyes Of The Beacon Street Union sold well enough at the time in the States to reach the Top 75 in May 1968. The Beacon Street Union's diverse, dynamic sound was influenced by such bands as The Yardbirds and The Remains.
My Love Is / Beautiful Delilah / Sportin' Life / Four Hundred And Five / Mystic Morning / Sadie Said No / Speed Kills / Blue Avenue / South End Incident (I'm Afraid) / Green Destroys The Gold / Prophet