145) The Nazz — “Open My Eyes”
B-side of Philly band’s September ’68 single was a visit to Who-ville, reaching #112. The Nuggets comp says that it “was their crowning achievement, a dazzling power pop production that pits a tough, hard rock riff against soaring, Beatles-esque harmonies.” Todd Rundgren went on to bang on a drum all day.
146) Manfred Mann Chapter Three — “Happy Being Me”
’70 A-side from my favorite MM album (released after the band broke up and never released in the U.S.). As Mark Allan says of the album, “[i]t’s light years from the airy pop of “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” . . . . This is as much jazz as rock. There’s hardly any guitar, but a swaggering horn section compensates.” (https://www.allmusic.com/album/manfred-mann-chapter-three-mw0000467440)
147) The Pipe Dream — “January Girl”
Another selection from the Pipe Dream. Reminds me of January Jones!
Brace for the Obscure (60s rock)! / Off the Charts: 60s Rock Revelations 