Great song, a classic one hit wonder. Just like in the sidebar: The Music Machine and The Count Five (also from San Jose) from the 60s. Cool drumming, I covered this on drums yesterday.
The B-side of this single, "You," is one of the great unheralded B-sides of all time. Completely different from "Little Girl" or anything else this band did, it's a haunting minor-key number with a flute solo in the middle. Do a search here on "Syndicate of Sound You" and you'll find it. I wish more knew of this great song.
I really like this track. A kind of pumpin´ good old garage sound from the 60s. My hobby is to rediscover all those great bands from that period that didn´t "broke through". Listen for example to THE ZETTLERS and their versions of "Skinnie Minnie" and "Beautiful Delilah". F......g irresistible good with a bloody driving beat. And check up The Music Machine (Talk, Talk) and the Golliwogs (Tell me). The killing singer is.....yes, it´s him.
This song really led the way for the second half of the 60's, beating groups like the Doors, the Byrds, Airplane, and the Beatles to the punch in what became psychedelic rock, well before Zepplin and hard rock.
Complete sounds of the 50's & 60's can be heard on KDAV, songs you haven't heard in a long time! Streams 24/7 at kdav.com. Live DJ's 6 am to midnight. Pass the word along.
@gordonitis: IIRC I got this from iTunes from an album called Radio Hits of the '60s but I don't see it there anymore. There's a garage band collection with several SoS cuts on it but not this one.
I was looking for this on itunes and Amazon but it's all over for us little girl cuz it aint there. Rats, I want this on my iphone. Hardly ever hear it on the radio. The oldies stations are stuck on the same top 40 they always were. There are lots of great songs that never get air play. Morons.
@TheBacmaster wrong answer,it's only about the money and in the quest they pander to multi genertions with pathetic results.with u-tube you can say good bye to the advertizing and the archies,and footlose mixed in with light my fire.download and plug into your hi end audio and say goodbye to those mercinary pricks.
This was one of my many favorite songs while it was out. Sadly, during this era, a song had exactly eight weeks to strut its stuff on a Top 40 station. After that, regardless of how good it was doing or how popular it was, the song was retired.
Good song. I was just thinking (since I can remember that year clearly enough), that '66 was a big year for one-hit wonders. A lot of garage bands were around recording their own material and the record companies were hungry for the newer-style , post-Beatles rock & roll. Of course a lot of bands were either trying to imitate the Beatles or the Stones. It was a unique point in pop-music history.
I hung out with these guys in 1965 just before their big hit! I was just a "little girl" of sixteen. Don loved mixing Gin Gimlets. I haven't been able to drink gin since.
Those were the good old days though, and I went to plenty of their concerts and danced my heart out! I'll never forget driving over the Santa Cruz mountains in Don's GTO!
Heared this song on an oldies station, & I couldn't figure out who played it. After searching on You Tube & other internet resources, I'm glad I came upon this. Cool song!!
I've noticed alot of the bands back than had the Mod look.Most of the look like the Stones or the Beatles back then.Makes me with I could locate a time machine and go back to that sinple time.
Good song,thanks for the share "Americanfellow" 5***** Carl
TheOldrecordclub 1 day ago
Great song, a classic one hit wonder. Just like in the sidebar: The Music Machine and The Count Five (also from San Jose) from the 60s. Cool drumming, I covered this on drums yesterday.
rhythmantic 1 month ago
The B-side of this single, "You," is one of the great unheralded B-sides of all time. Completely different from "Little Girl" or anything else this band did, it's a haunting minor-key number with a flute solo in the middle. Do a search here on "Syndicate of Sound You" and you'll find it. I wish more knew of this great song.
BigStar303 1 month ago
Could be called the first rap song. The big difference being that this is a great song. I can't dance, but if I could I'd dance to this one!
avdreader1 1 month ago
The picture of them in Count Dracula outfits isn't Syndicate of Sound. It's San Jose's other famous psychedelic garage band: the Count Five.
DoubleNickelPennyPrd 3 months ago
@DoubleNickelPennyPrd Mistakes do happen. Thank you for pointing that out.
TheBacmaster 3 months ago
I really like this track. A kind of pumpin´ good old garage sound from the 60s. My hobby is to rediscover all those great bands from that period that didn´t "broke through". Listen for example to THE ZETTLERS and their versions of "Skinnie Minnie" and "Beautiful Delilah". F......g irresistible good with a bloody driving beat. And check up The Music Machine (Talk, Talk) and the Golliwogs (Tell me). The killing singer is.....yes, it´s him.
TheSunbau 3 months ago
I was turning 5 when this song came out in 1966. My sister had the single. Great song. Thanks for posting. Good karaoke song!
raymondfsmith 5 months ago
This song really led the way for the second half of the 60's, beating groups like the Doors, the Byrds, Airplane, and the Beatles to the punch in what became psychedelic rock, well before Zepplin and hard rock.
lmt61251 5 months ago
Complete sounds of the 50's & 60's can be heard on KDAV, songs you haven't heard in a long time! Streams 24/7 at kdav.com. Live DJ's 6 am to midnight. Pass the word along.
dave
1590dave 5 months ago
Dang best dance song ever! Especially shaking one's arse to those drums! Ah memories!
nikitakelley 7 months ago
@gordonitis: IIRC I got this from iTunes from an album called Radio Hits of the '60s but I don't see it there anymore. There's a garage band collection with several SoS cuts on it but not this one.
tremolux66 7 months ago
Thanks I'll give it a listen.
gordonitis 7 months ago
I was looking for this on itunes and Amazon but it's all over for us little girl cuz it aint there. Rats, I want this on my iphone. Hardly ever hear it on the radio. The oldies stations are stuck on the same top 40 they always were. There are lots of great songs that never get air play. Morons.
gordonitis 7 months ago
@gordonitis Radio stations are currently playing to the new generation. It's also all about the money.
Try this station in New Jersey WIBBAGE FM. It offers the best (rare) oldies available on livestream.
~Joe~
TheBacmaster 7 months ago
@TheBacmaster wrong answer,it's only about the money and in the quest they pander to multi genertions with pathetic results.with u-tube you can say good bye to the advertizing and the archies,and footlose mixed in with light my fire.download and plug into your hi end audio and say goodbye to those mercinary pricks.
nomiclas 6 months ago
@nomiclas I agree and respect your comment.
TheBacmaster 6 months ago
I am surprised the oldies stations don't play it. they play everything else that is closely related, but never this song.
austintxlivemusic 7 months ago
This was one of my many favorite songs while it was out. Sadly, during this era, a song had exactly eight weeks to strut its stuff on a Top 40 station. After that, regardless of how good it was doing or how popular it was, the song was retired.
cliffwalkinfool 8 months ago
This song was very ahead of it time in an eloquent fashion!
JMarshallBeckham0952 8 months ago
THE BEST GARAGE BAND OF A-L-L T-I-M-E !!!!!!
ronmetrx1 8 months ago
My all time favorite to play in my band.
precisionb 8 months ago
Thank God for Rickenbacker 12 strings !
vwmodrock 9 months ago
@vwmodrock I agree! Although it can be played on 6 string just as well.
precisionb 8 months ago
THANK GOD FOR RE-LIVING MY CHILDHOOD ON U-TUBE...AND SIXTIES ON 6 XM RADIO
lawdog490 10 months ago
This is the ultimate garage rock put-down song.
mackb909 10 months ago
Wow! I haven't heard this in ...like...FOREVER!!!!
09kittykatz09 1 year ago
how good is this golden oldie . its gotta make yer foot tap , or else yer dead ...luv it .
ruandted 1 year ago
classic
VL1302 1 year ago
I love this song! great 60's.
electroarv 1 year ago
Haven't heard this one in a long, long time. Great 'lost' classic.
grickard319582010 1 year ago
Love the guitar playing ...!
zapspace 1 year ago
Good song. I was just thinking (since I can remember that year clearly enough), that '66 was a big year for one-hit wonders. A lot of garage bands were around recording their own material and the record companies were hungry for the newer-style , post-Beatles rock & roll. Of course a lot of bands were either trying to imitate the Beatles or the Stones. It was a unique point in pop-music history.
Sunfried1 1 year ago
Does anyone out there remember this one from the 60's. One of my favorites
ddpd1993 1 year ago
@ddpd1993 they did the cave stomp concert series that wfmu had in new york in recent years with the troggs
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
I hung out with these guys in 1965 just before their big hit! I was just a "little girl" of sixteen. Don loved mixing Gin Gimlets. I haven't been able to drink gin since.
Those were the good old days though, and I went to plenty of their concerts and danced my heart out! I'll never forget driving over the Santa Cruz mountains in Don's GTO!
nstar56 1 year ago
Heared this song on an oldies station, & I couldn't figure out who played it. After searching on You Tube & other internet resources, I'm glad I came upon this. Cool song!!
tjpell68 1 year ago
@tjpell68 Rocks , don't it ? I'm kinda glad I grew up in the 60's .
vetch12 1 year ago 2
@vetch12 You wouldnt want to live in a century without records and radio and tv
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
Great
Uniquelyyours1 1 year ago
Brilliant
VL1302 1 year ago
I've noticed alot of the bands back than had the Mod look.Most of the look like the Stones or the Beatles back then.Makes me with I could locate a time machine and go back to that sinple time.
Mikelan082 1 year ago
Really love this one !!!
zapspace 1 year ago
Absolutely A Fantastic Song & Vid!!! 5*s Thankyou Joe.....Anita..
anitashelby 1 year ago
Fantastic !! Thank you for put out this great track at YouTube. Nice pictures too!
allaboard70 1 year ago
Quality tunealong with top pictures :)))
vespa202 1 year ago
Good one Joe,,, great song and photos...5*
somersetgal1 1 year ago