Loved the Syracuse music scene in the 60's and early 70's...but I've been in L.A. since 1975. The music here is great, but somehow not as magical as upstate NY. Miss Jam Factory, Carmen & The Vikings, Beggars Opera, Electric Elves, Orange...all those amazing bar bands!!!
Actually, Even though Otis Smith was the lead vocalist for the group, the lead on this song is actually Lloyd Baskin, an SU student who later was the lead singer for the group Seatrain (13 Questions).
As a student at Syracuse in the 60's, I danced to this band hundreds of times. Otis Smith, the lead vocalist, was awesome. My copy of the 45 is worn out, so thanks for posting this. This was their big regional hit, and it was ubiquitous on upstate New York radio.
Loved the Syracuse music scene in the 60's and early 70's...but I've been in L.A. since 1975. The music here is great, but somehow not as magical as upstate NY. Miss Jam Factory, Carmen & The Vikings, Beggars Opera, Electric Elves, Orange...all those amazing bar bands!!!
lockwpa 2 days ago
This was "The Song" as far as Syracuse and Rocknroll...
elmonte101 1 year ago
Actually, Even though Otis Smith was the lead vocalist for the group, the lead on this song is actually Lloyd Baskin, an SU student who later was the lead singer for the group Seatrain (13 Questions).
pqman427 1 year ago
Great! Thank you for uploading this great soul shot from Syracuse University!
Sounds great on the dance floor!!
Record Ralph
solidarity4 2 years ago
As a student at Syracuse in the 60's, I danced to this band hundreds of times. Otis Smith, the lead vocalist, was awesome. My copy of the 45 is worn out, so thanks for posting this. This was their big regional hit, and it was ubiquitous on upstate New York radio.
alto606 2 years ago
excellent my friend, good to hear your story :-) AL
xander67 2 years ago
Nice bit o' thump 'n' clank...think I've heard it once before many moons ago, never knew who it was!! Thanks for posting.
soulute 2 years ago
great tunage alex,new to me,good looking label as well
soulie101 2 years ago
Like it x
smartypantsnancy 2 years ago
catchy wee tune..thanks mate
xander67 2 years ago