Klan means family or group. People need to stop fearing it. KKK is one thing but even Africans formed klans but they just had a different word for it. This is great music. And because of the name I bet they got little airtime. But Joy Division was a nazi youth program but no one cared much about that. this is a great discovery to me. I can't find new music I enjoy so Im gonna start listening to the roots of Punk and Glam rock... which is right here.
This band was originaly called Les Ombres. They made some fantastic garage 45's. After changing to another label (Frm Olympia to Palette) they changed their name to The Klan.
Congratulations! That's a hard slab of wax to get a hold of. I'm still trying to find a copy of their full length LP "Join Us" on vinyl. Glad you enjoy them.
You know I actually found the LP on ebay for 20 bucks, but the guy I think got wise to how rare it was an never sent it claiming "it was lost in the mail" but its ok I got this 45, this is my fav song on that entire LP anyways.
Not quite sure of the origin of the name, but being from Belgium I highly doubt it has anything to do with the Ku Klux Klan, if that's what you're wondering. In many parts of Europe "klan" simply means group.
Good question. The band name in an American context is very unfortunate. They obviously were talented, even if this strings-heavy type of chamber pop isn't always my cup of tea.
Do you perhaps know of a Dutch psych band too from the 60's? Someone put it on for me in a record shop once but I completly forgot the name, and they sounded very good.
There were quite a few Dutch psych bands in the 60's actually. I have another video up by The Nicols. They were a great Dutch psych band that had a truly amazing single titled "She Had a Name to Find Out". There's also The Bumble Bees, NV Groep 65 and St Giles System, to name a few. In fact, all these Dutch bands and more are on a great compilation called "Waterpipes & Dykes - Dutch Psychedelia 1966 - 1972". Seek it out.
Any song by the Klu Klux Klan is fine by me :) :)
MrPoolove 6 months ago
Band name: FAIL
planetery 7 months ago
Great song. Unfortunately named group, though.
bluecatky 10 months ago
I know the brother of one the band members....you have anymore of their stuff??? Thanks so much for posting!!!! Love the song!!
AdrianneMomOF3 1 year ago
This is really nice.
mandolinroad 1 year ago
Klan means family or group. People need to stop fearing it. KKK is one thing but even Africans formed klans but they just had a different word for it. This is great music. And because of the name I bet they got little airtime. But Joy Division was a nazi youth program but no one cared much about that. this is a great discovery to me. I can't find new music I enjoy so Im gonna start listening to the roots of Punk and Glam rock... which is right here.
lifepod2036 1 year ago 6
@lifepod2036 one song,
doctors of madness- waiting
best pre-punk song ever.
slosh77 3 months ago
Where do you find these bands?
RippingFadedSmiles 1 year ago
euro left banke!
445sd 1 year ago
bob dylan rules!
pfgnyc85 2 years ago
they're GREAT!!!!!
valerock667 2 years ago 3
good band!
saludos!
nicobitles 2 years ago
This band was originaly called Les Ombres. They made some fantastic garage 45's. After changing to another label (Frm Olympia to Palette) they changed their name to The Klan.
TheWayOuts 3 years ago
I just won this 45 on ebay, and i got into it cuz of this video, thank you!! It's one of my favs now!
PsychedelicGuy 3 years ago 5
Congratulations! That's a hard slab of wax to get a hold of. I'm still trying to find a copy of their full length LP "Join Us" on vinyl. Glad you enjoy them.
rocknrollwerewolf 3 years ago
You know I actually found the LP on ebay for 20 bucks, but the guy I think got wise to how rare it was an never sent it claiming "it was lost in the mail" but its ok I got this 45, this is my fav song on that entire LP anyways.
PsychedelicGuy 3 years ago
Love those beautiful strings.
This reminds me of a darker 'Birds and Bees' by Warm Sounds.
Fantastic Indeed.
Hogand04 3 years ago
Great song, but why are they called "The Klan"?
AlbertMondback 3 years ago 3
Indeed
silvanski 3 years ago
Not quite sure of the origin of the name, but being from Belgium I highly doubt it has anything to do with the Ku Klux Klan, if that's what you're wondering. In many parts of Europe "klan" simply means group.
rocknrollwerewolf 3 years ago 2
clan simply means family
stevegale1948 2 years ago
Haha. That thought crossed my mind, too.
GazeOnWaterlooSunset 3 years ago
Good question. The band name in an American context is very unfortunate. They obviously were talented, even if this strings-heavy type of chamber pop isn't always my cup of tea.
mackb909 2 years ago
@AlbertMondback Most definitely a KKK reference. </3
WhoIsPine 1 year ago
wspaniały kawałek, kocham starego rocka !
wiechosta 3 years ago
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pointless crap
purejock 3 years ago
Thank you! :) I'll certainly give them all a listen.
expoonation 3 years ago
Do you perhaps know of a Dutch psych band too from the 60's? Someone put it on for me in a record shop once but I completly forgot the name, and they sounded very good.
Thanks for this video btw! :)
expoonation 3 years ago
There were quite a few Dutch psych bands in the 60's actually. I have another video up by The Nicols. They were a great Dutch psych band that had a truly amazing single titled "She Had a Name to Find Out". There's also The Bumble Bees, NV Groep 65 and St Giles System, to name a few. In fact, all these Dutch bands and more are on a great compilation called "Waterpipes & Dykes - Dutch Psychedelia 1966 - 1972". Seek it out.
rocknrollwerewolf 3 years ago