(Tuesday Treasure is a weekly song that is unheralded, long-lost, or buried somewhere deep on an album, yet deserves another listen.)
Have y'all recovered from last week's dip into Eugene Chadbourne's catalog? This week's song is not anywhere near as bizarre. It comes from 1958. Upon hearing it, though, you might expect it to be a mid-60s garage rock classic. Listen to guitarist Lowman "Pete" Pauling, who was an influence of both Steve Cropper and Eric Clapton. Rock critic Dave Marsh, who lists this song as one of the 1001 greatest singles of all time, claims it's the first use of intentional guitar feedback.
The 5 Royals wrote several songs that later became hits for others, such as "Dedicated to the One I Love." This song is also featured on the latest Oxford American Music Issue CD. I'll be writing more on that magazine/CD later this week.
Enjoy this treasure.
Tuesday Treasure 1/27
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