[Frank Donovan]

In 1969, Fleetwood Mac adopted a pseudonym for the B-Side of their "Man Of The World" single. The song is a rockabilly-style number that was also, incidently, a minor hit some ten years later for the Scottish punk band "The Rezillos".

This is "Earl Vince & The Valiants" with "Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonite":

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Frank

[Steven Wagenheim]

Here's one from Bram Tchaikovsky that just cracked the top 40 in 1979.

The Song - "Girl Of My Dreams"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[KimW]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Here's one from Bram Tchaikovsky that just cracked the top 40 in 1979.

The Song - "Girl Of My Dreams"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Another good one Steven, I forgot about this and I have it on vinyl!

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by KimW

Another good one Steven, I forgot about this and I have it on vinyl!

Honestly, I forgot about it too until my friend Paul sent it to me the other
day.

That's why I call him the musical encyclopedia.

[lcombs]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Some people just don't get the theme of this thread AT ALL.

:confused::confused::confused:

OK.

No offense Steven, but..

I've been run down the road for not posting
obscure music...

This definitely ain't obscue.

1 hit wonder, yes.
Not obscure.

That's up there with..

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

and...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Like I said in an earlier post, "one man's ceiling".

Who's to say what's obscure?

Is this obscure?

It's The Beatles for crying outloud!
But, how many people are familiar with it?

It's GREAT! But, it was a "B" side.

[KimW]

Originally Posted by lcombs

OK.

No offense Steven, but..

I've been run down the road for not posting
obscure music...

This definitely ain't obscue.

1 hit wonder, yes.
Not obscure.

That's up there with..

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

and...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Like I said in an earlier post, "one man's ceiling".

Who's to say what's obscure?

Is this obscure?

It's The Beatles for crying outloud!
But, how many people are familiar with it?

It's GREAT! But, it was a "B" side.

What are you talking about???

[Dave Patterson]

The founder of this band died in a car accident in the wee hours of the morning about a block from my house several years back and in their grief the band disbanded....until about 2 or 3 years ago when remaining members decided it was time to carry on what Chris had started....

So, they're not a real old band but, to probably 99.9% of you they are obscure.

And they write some great, original tunes.

Let's dig some 'Worms....

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by KimW

What are you talking about???

Thanks, I was going to ask the same thing. :confused::confused::confused:

** EDIT ** I'm going to guess he posted the wrong video
because Lean On Me by Bill Whithers was not a Beatles
B side. In fact, it was one of the biggest hits of the early
70s.

Okay, I'm so confused I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone.

Oh wait...that was the 50s.

[lcombs]

This was the Beatles song that was supposed to be there.

YouTube - I'm Down- The Beatles

My point was "Ride Captain Ride" was hardly obscure.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by lcombs

This was the Beatles song that was supposed to be there.
YouTube - I'm Down- The Beatles

My point was "Ride Captain Ride" was hardly obscure.

Yes, Ride Captain Ride was hardly obscure which is WHY I posted the
remark that I did.

I was NOT the one who posted the song.

[KimW]

Yeah, Steven did not post it, which made your comments even more obscure.......

[lcombs]

Please accept my apology.

I would offer an excuse, but there is none.

Don't know why I thought that Steven made that post.
Perhaps his was the last post made and was what showed in the forum menu.
And, that was post was the first one I saw.

Don't know.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by lcombs

Please accept my apology.

I would offer an excuse, but there is none.

Don't know why I thought that Steven made that post.
Perhaps his was the last post made and was what showed in the forum menu.
And, that was post was the first one I saw.

Don't know.

No need to apologize. We all make mistakes.

I make about 10 a day.

Ask my wife if you don't believe me.

[Frank Donovan]

Actually, 'Blues Image - Ride Captain Ride' is pretty obscure, if not completely unknown, to anyone outside the US or Canada.


Frank

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by Frank Donovan

Actually, 'Blues Image - Ride Captain Ride' is pretty obscure, if not completely unknown, to anyone outside the US or Canada.


Frank

That's only because you guys in the UK get all the good music.

[Frank Donovan]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

That's only because you guys in the UK get all the good music.

Okay, after that statement I feel under pressure to post some proof.

Here's one I know you'll approve of - their first UK single, released in 1969.

Renaissance - Island:

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Frank

[Steven Wagenheim]

Still one of my favorite Genesis tunes.

From Wind & Wuthering - Afterglow

Peter who?

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

This is another group that my daughter got me hooked on. They're an
unusual group in that they have many different sounds...sometimes power
pop, sometimes metal, sometimes, well, you get the idea. You should hear
these guys do death metal. It's nothing like this song.

Anyway, the group is AFI.

This song, one that did get some airplay, "Silver and Cold" One of their
lesser obscure tunes but by no means a monster hit.

They're a definite cult band.

Thank you Chrissy.

YouTube - AFI - Silver And Cold

[Steven Wagenheim]

Here's another one from AFI that reminds me of Harry Potter for some reason.

The Song - "Prelude 12/21"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Frank Donovan]

Here's a song that was only a hit in the UK (1966) and is probably unknown to most outside. However, the band changed their name a few years later and became "The Flying Machine", under which moniker they scored a US hit with "Smile A Little Smile".

This is their first incarnation - notice the classic pop band line-up of: Drums, Bass, Lead, Rhythm and...er Autoharp :confused:

I give you: Pinkerton's Assorted Colours with Mirror Mirror :

YouTube - Pinkerton's Assorted Colours

Frank

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by Frank Donovan

Here's a song that was only a hit in the UK (1966) and is probably unknown to most outside. However, the band changed their name a few years later and became "The Flying Machine", under which moniker they scored a US hit with "Smile A Little Smile".

This is their first incarnation - notice the classic pop band line-up of: Drums, Bass, Lead, Rhythm and...er Autoharp :confused:

I give you: Pinkerton's Assorted Colours with Mirror Mirror :

YouTube - Pinkerton's Assorted Colours


Frank

The lead singer sounds a little different from when he sang "Smile". I wonder
if it's the same guy as they had a few vocalists in both bands.

[Frank Donovan]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

The lead singer sounds a little different from when he sang "Smile". I wonder
if it's the same guy as they had a few vocalists in both bands.

You could be right, Steven. I think the personnel changed a bit between '66 and '69.

Incidentally, to my ears, they ripped off chunks of the melody of "Smile" from the Marmalade's "Baby Make It Soon" - the song they actually covered on the B-side.


Frank

[Steven Wagenheim]

My daughter played this for me last night and my jaw dropped to the floor.

This is from one of Arcade Fire's early CDs (actually their first) Funeral.

The Song - "Neighborhood # 1 (Tunnels)

Just an amazing tune.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[ThomM]

One obscure, one not.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Here's another one by The Tuesdays

The Song - "When You're A Tuesday Girl"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[whateverpedia]

Here's another side to Phil Collins which qualifies as obscure - Brand X.

Fairly poor quality video and audio, however the music still comes across.

From the UK's Old Grey Whistle Test show.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[copius]

Planet P, Mon Ami? Love the song - video's pretty cool too!

Oh, what does this rate on the Obscure Chart?

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[copius]

What's the definition of endless love? Answer below video ...

Oh, if you ain't tapping your foot to this you ain't got no rythym!

Obscurity Chart Rating?

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles playing tennis

[copius]

One more then I got work to do ... for the men in the room ...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Here's another one from Flogging Molly.

The Song - "Devil's Dance Floor"

Just found this one today. Really into them since my daughter
introduced them to me.

** EDIT ** Correction. I actually heard Flogging Molly
on my local station WRXP one day when they were doing
the Punk Trunk and played Salty Dog.

There was another group that sounds like them that my
daughter introduced me to and now I can't think of
their name.

If anybody knows, please let me know. LOL

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[rjaf]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Here's something from Gong.

The Song - The Pot Head Pixies.

YouTube - GONG - The Pot Head Pixies

I have seen Gong live twice. They are phenomenal. They never really made a dime from their first 3 albums - their big-sellers. Classic tale of not-so-wonderful contracts that pervaded music for a long time.

[Steven Wagenheim]

After severely neglecting this thread for a few days, I'm back with another
Flogging Molly song that, if you don't just love, you're crazy.

The Song - "The Rare Old Times"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Here's another long, lost and forgotten tune by Klaatu.

The Song - "Knee Deep In Love"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[whateverpedia]

Just been introduced to this mob Ayreon, and am instantly hooked.

This mob, along with Porcupine Tree will see Prog Rock continue to thrive.

This track features a didgeridoo intro segueing into a Celtic folk riff before turning on the metal, and lyrics that would fit nicely on any Green Day album.

If that doesn't pique your interest then #$%^ off and stick with your top 40 crap.

From "The Human Equation" album: "Day 16 - Loser"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and state that "The Human Equation" is the best album of this century (so far). More music on one album than most bands pack into a career. Absolutely brilliant.

Some more from T.H.E. - "Day 11 - Love"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Well, I'm on a Kinks kick now and heaven knows they have had more than
their share of obscure tunes.

This is one of them...and a darn good one too.

The Song - "God's Children"

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[whateverpedia]

Along with my love of prog-rock (ie the serious end of the spectrum), I also love stuff which resides at the silly end as well.

Here's one that will bring a smile to your face, especially the gals. Caution though it contains "Adult Themes"

Garfunkel and Oates performing "My Self Esteem Isn't Low Enough To Date You".

Enjoy.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[copius]

Ah, the Kinks - Drew University - I think - spring of '79. thanks steve.

The Baker Gurvitz Army - This whole album - special - Ginger Baker full of stick!

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[jonb]

Ah, it's been a while -- good to see this thread is still going strong!

Here's an artist I've become a huge fan of. Just an amazing talent, and a really good guy to boot:

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Here's his website - www.frank-turner.com - I highly, highly recommend him!

[ASUService]

Well known song but few know it was a one hit wonder from the band Climax ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I95xCjQe6Jg

[ASUService]

Ok, not sure if this is technically a song or even music BUT it was on Billboards Top 40 @ #24 in 1974 ...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Here's another rare one from The Kinks.

The Song - "One Of The Survivors"

YouTube - The Kinks - One Of The Survivors...

[Frank Donovan]

Many will remember the song "Spanish Stroll", but there were several fab tunes on Mink DeVille's debut LP.

Here's one of my faves, "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl" :

YouTube - Willy DeVille - Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl

Frank

[jonb]

Oh man, I love Mink Deville -- and that's a beautiful song you posted. Classic Drifters R&B updated for a new generation.

It was a sad day when Willy passed on.

Here's Willy with another one of my faves:

YouTube - Willy DeVille - Venus Of Avenue D

[Frank Donovan]

Yeah. I nearly posted "Venus". Great song.

Back in 1977, many British music pundits were placing Willy in the same vocal bracket as Springsteen and Southside Johnny. With some justification, IMO.

Another vocalist usually mentioned in the same breath around that time was this chap:

Here's Graham Parker & The Rumour with "Hey Lord, Don't Ask Me Questions"

YouTube - Graham Parker - 'Hey Lord Don't Ask Me...

Frank

[jonb]

Yep, Graham's the man. Squeezing out Sparks is one of my all time fave LPs.

Along the same lines. here's a wonderfully soulful British singer who never quite made it in the US:

YouTube - Frankie Miller Goodnight Sweetheart

[Steven Wagenheim]

My favorite Frankie Miller song...got a little air play here. Remember buying
the album. Still have it around the house somewhere.

YouTube - Frankie Miller - Be Good To Yourself

[ThomM]

YouTube - Street Dogs ~ There is Power in a Union

[Steven Wagenheim]

My daughter and I were listening to these guys on her Ipod last night while
I was driving her home from school. They're really great live, so she tells me.

Not mainstream by any means but a fun bunch.

The Group - World Inferno Friendship Society

The Song - "Only Anarchists Are Pretty"

YouTube - The World/Inferno Friendship Society -...

[KimW]

Graham Parker-awesome! With my friends at the time we considered him one of "The 3"- Elvis Costello,Nick Lowe and Graham Parker.
They were cranking out music that was unbelievable at the time.
And Jonb,Squeezing Out Sparks, is one of my desert island albums.
Don't tell anybody,but this song can still bring tears to my eyes.

YouTube - Graham Parker - You Can't Be Too Strong

[KimW]

Steven, You or some of the others will have to decide if this is obscure or not. Growing up only my riend that turned me onto them and myself had ever heard of The Michael Stanley band.
Note, Apparently he speaks over the song a bit a minute or two into it,but its still rock n roll to me.

YouTube - Michael Stanley Band - Midwest Midnight