Quote from Phil Spector upon being played “Reach Out” by the Tops: “Man—That’s black Dylan! ” He’s right.

Speaking of Spector, London Records is finally releasing the River Deep Mountain High album in this country. For Christ’s sake, make it a hit this time! Guess Steppenwolf weren’t really into it. at the Ballroom. Certainly didn’t sound like it. Three Dog Night have to be one of the tightest live groups, but please somebldy, give ’em some original stuff,

Lots of credit due to whoever programmed the CKLW History of Rock & Roll. New Teegarden and Vanwinkle LP includes, ‘“Talkin’ ’Bout my ’01 Bitch”, “Season of the Witch”, “Run, Woman, Run”, “Annie Had a Baby”, “Cloud Castle Gates”, ‘‘She Took the Katie and Left Me a Mule to Ride”, and is titled And Anyhow '... Expect the Nice real sopn...

Creem Magazine would like the., Plum Pit to go to bell!

Next super-group for Eric Clapton includes Rob Tyner, Jimmy Optner, A1 Kooper, Satchmo, James Gurley, Dave Miller, and Felix Pappalardi. They will release an album called Smash Hits of Eddy Clayton, Vol. I which will be produced by God, and recorded live at the Drumbeat.

Why, oh why, is Keener playing ‘Time of the Season” by the Zombies j when the version by the Thyme is hot only local, and therefore more deserving, but is far bette? Own up, Paul Cannon!

Skip Prokop’s new Toronto group has twelve men and haS been taken under the wing of Richie Havens. The group-which includes Ralph Coles (ex-Thyme) will therefore probably sign with MGM.

Lots of local groups are now signed with major record companies. Let’s see how many of them will still play the Hideouts and Silverbell after they have had a best selling album!

Rumor h a s: it that the Plastercasters “got” John Sinclair, and Fred (of the Five). Maybe now you see what I meant in my last column about Procol Harum. I mean, they’re good, but. after playing the same songs; note for note for three years, they’d better be goOd. Go and see them once, but thence forth, listen to the albums, it’s cheaper.

Jimmy Oakley-famed C/W singer-has recorded “Little. Girl”-a song written and recorded by the Frost some time ago on the Date lavel.

Which local group manager quit the Academy two weeks before the scandal broke?

The SRC are going to lose another bass player-and then there were four...Who’s next?

What’s the connection between the Rationals and the Wurlitzer Whiz Kid?

Will all hard-sell record promotion men please re-model themselves immediately so as to become more sincere and honest. Congrats to Larry Benjamin, Russ Yergie and Cliff Gorov for having been born that/ way and making serious adjustments to . remain that way.

Skip Spence is now ex Moby Grape.

Quote from Arthur’s Discotheque: ‘‘Well, we have nothing here but psychedelic acid-rock.” Oh, really.

Will the real Byrds please come home?

There are many people in this city who are being; nasty in many" ways to young people. If you have any unjust hassles from anyone; who should know better, then let; me, know. Also, if ,you know of. anyone who is doing a good job-and .deserves a mention then let me know. I’d like to open the case with a big thanks to the kids who sit and take the ticket stubs and hassles at the Ballroom. Smile and say thanks next time you see them.

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