The Velvet Illusions - Acid Head 1967 (USA, Garage Psychedelic Rock)



The Velvet Illusions - a group from the town of Yakima (State of Washington), which existed in 1966-1968. Not released full length, released in 1967, five singles (10 songs), which are recorded on this compilation album. The average age of the musicians at that time was 17 years ... The group became known for having led the music from the fight against drugs ... The most famous song was Acid Head, which authorities quickly banned the spread of alleged glorification of drugs, but which, ironically, was the antidrug anthem. And not having achieved notable success, the group disbanded. An attempt was made to organize a new band The Peppermint Tea for entertainment during basketball games, but it did not last long. Then they changed their name to The New Velvet Illusions and then finally broke ...

Tracks:

01. Acid Head (Steve Weed, George Radford) - 0:00
02. She Was The Only Girl (Steve Weed, George Radford) - 3:09
03. I'm Coming Home Los Angeles (Bobby Worth, Henry Sanicola) - 5:48
04. Town Of Fools (Jerry Merritt) - 7:57
05. Velvet Illusions (Steve Weed, George Radford) - 10:17
06. Born To Be A Rolling Stone (Jerry Merritt) - 12:22
07. Lazy (Sandra Karr, George Radford, Buddy Motola) - 14:13
08. The Stereo Song (George Radford, Steve Weed, Buddy Motola) - 16:24
09. Mini Shimmy (Steve Weed, George Radford, Buddy Motola) - 18:17
10. Hippy Town (Steve Weed, George Radford, Buddy Motola) - 20:31

Personnel:

- Steve Weed - vocals, Vox organ
- Randy Bowles (aka Jimmie James) - vocals, lead guitar
- Danny Wohl - rhythm guitar
- Dale Larrison - bass, backing vocals
- George Radford, Jr. - Saxophone, backing vocals
- Dewayne Russell - lead double-neck Mosrite guitar
- Danny Wagner - drums
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- George Radford, Sr. - Producer (01,02)
- Jerry Merritt - producer (01,02)
- Buddy Motola - producer (03-10)