The drummer was my seventh grade Art class teacher
and the Newtons Lived at the end of our Block.
My parents told me stories of the band practicing in the basement.
Richard Newton gave my parents the album that had "Fight Fire" on it.
I remember playing this when I was a kid although I was a baby when my parents were given the album I discovered it later when my Art teacher told me he was in the band .
Richard Newton, the rythm guitarist is my grandfather!!! I looked up some of his songs cuzz i cant find our CD copy and i LOVE this song!!! They were a great band and now hes teaching me the guitar!!! I love you pappy!!! <3
I got a GOLLYWOGS album after I discovered CCR in 60's. I didn't like it much, but as time rolled on, I got to really appreciate it. I did not know the GollyMcCry connection. I learn new stuff every day.
AZ, I also learned new stuff today. I always thought my band was called Golly & the Discoverers. But after my deadly car crash in 1970 I cant remember really.
I was reincarnated and found myself in germany. Thanks to Joe to get my memory back,lol
I have two connections to the Dee Jays,
The drummer was my seventh grade Art class teacher
and the Newtons Lived at the end of our Block.
My parents told me stories of the band practicing in the basement.
Richard Newton gave my parents the album that had "Fight Fire" on it.
I remember playing this when I was a kid although I was a baby when my parents were given the album I discovered it later when my Art teacher told me he was in the band .
Chemiker30 9 months ago
AND! 88Cutty, they didnt change thier name, it was a different band that my grandpa calls a complete JOKE.
TheEmt123 10 months ago
Richard Newton, the rythm guitarist is my grandfather!!! I looked up some of his songs cuzz i cant find our CD copy and i LOVE this song!!! They were a great band and now hes teaching me the guitar!!! I love you pappy!!! <3
TheEmt123 10 months ago
Ahhh man this is so great, thanks for the upload
L0K3 1 year ago
these guys opened in pittsburgh pa my town in 1965 for the rolling stones long live terry lee!!!!!!!!!
marko65 3 years ago
It was June 66 when they opened for the Stones, they changed their name to The Swamp Rats shortly after that show.
88cutty 3 years ago
These guys would have made it big if they had only worn their ridiculous white fur hats on stage......
Cool posting, man thanx!
PurgeThePablum 3 years ago
really cool, great drums too.
watchinshadows 3 years ago
geil !! das gefaellt mir !
tacako1930 3 years ago
i love this song
thanks for post
saludos amigo
nicobitles 3 years ago
I know this song rather well... but not by this group.
Great version.
AZ.
60sAZ 3 years ago
Az,did you know the Golliwogs became C.C.R. and C.C.R.'s session guitarist was GollyMcCry. Small world isn't it. V.G. Post.
NewYorkCityRocks1 3 years ago
I got a GOLLYWOGS album after I discovered CCR in 60's. I didn't like it much, but as time rolled on, I got to really appreciate it. I did not know the GollyMcCry connection. I learn new stuff every day.
CHEERS,
AZ.
60sAZ 3 years ago
AZ, I also learned new stuff today. I always thought my band was called Golly & the Discoverers. But after my deadly car crash in 1970 I cant remember really.
I was reincarnated and found myself in germany. Thanks to Joe to get my memory back,lol
GollyMcCry 3 years ago
great 1966 cover of The Golly...sorry...Golliwogs! :)
tnx!
COGENTCOG 3 years ago