Reviews of tasty and obscure hook-filled rock'n' roll releases (Glam, Heavy Bonehead Crunchers, Powerpop, Pop/psych,Garage, Surf, 60s Girl Group Rock)...Plus any quirky musings that tickle my fancy...
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Headstone –Turn Your Head
Headstone –Turn Your Head/Searching Light –EMI C 004-96449 (1975 French issue)
Post Rare Bird outing by Mark Ashton. Following his UA single Get Up And Groovehttp://purepop1uk.blogspot.com/2009/08/records-that-sound-like-flamin-groovies.htmland still under theauspices of John Anthony, Mark formed Headstone with this single also being included on their second LP. It’s a lovely piece and although permeated by a slight ethereal feel, Turn Your Head is Purepop in its inception and delivery. I hate the term “grower” (as life’s too short) but Turn Your Head’s lack of immediacy and upfront impact is overturned by its creeping appeal, melodicism and chorus that will not leave you alone. A pure delight...Happy Xmas!
One of my favorites. That guitar sound is pure 'Something/Anything.' Rare Bird also had a whack at this track, though their effort comes nowhere near Headstone's. Tremendous song.
@djw, you mean something like The Feeling? I mean, if they'd covered this instead of releasing the rubbish off their 2nd album, we might still be hearing about them!
I heard this song once in 1975 and never heard it again but I did carry the tune around in my head for 36 years. Great to hear it again for a second time...it's definitely got something.
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One of my favorites. That guitar sound is pure 'Something/Anything.' Rare Bird also had a whack at this track, though their effort comes nowhere near Headstone's. Tremendous song.
Apart from the surface noise it sounds like the breakout feelgood hit of some contemporary band, timeless I guess is what I'm trying to say.
@djw, you mean something like The Feeling? I mean, if they'd covered this instead of releasing the rubbish off their 2nd album, we might still be hearing about them!
Great track, made my day.
I heard this song once in 1975 and never heard it again but I did carry the tune around in my head for 36 years. Great to hear it again for a second time...it's definitely got something.
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