Flamin' Groovies

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Track Listings
1. Gonna Rock Tonite
2. Comin' After Me
3. Headin' for the Texas Border
4. Sweet Roll Me on Down
5. Keep a Knockin'
6. Second Cousin
7. Childhood's End
8. Jailbait
9. She's Failing Apart
10. Road House

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Flamin' Groovies
Teenage Head
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • A Real Nice Rootsy Mix
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ASIN: B00000JJIU
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

  1. High Flyin' Baby
  2. City Lights
  3. Have You Seen My Baby?
  4. Yesterday's Numbers
  5. Teenage Head
  6. 32-20
  7. Evil Hearted Ada
  8. Docor Boogie
  9. Whiskey Woman
  10. Shakin' All Over
  11. That'll Be The Way
  12. Louie Louie
  13. Walkin' The Dog
  14. Scratch My Back (Previously Unreleased)
  15. Carol (Previously Unreleased)
  16. Going Out Theme (Version 2) (Previously Unreleased)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars triviahead.......2006-11-11

The "Stones" sound from an American band? Believe it! The Flamin' Groovies rock like no other American blues-rock band.

5 out of 5 stars Rock& roll,if you please!.......2006-08-04

The Groovies' 2 Buddah LP's(this one with "Flamingo",its predecessor)were America's best kept secret for almost a decade & it took a new version of the band(minus their incredible original singer)to bring these 2 gems back on the map...

Teenage Head epitomizes R& R's Genius & the original band is almost as good as the Stones or the MC 5,their major influences at the time.
There are ballads,country,boogie as well,everything is perfectly played with a sense of humor that illuminates the tracks & everyone with an interest in rock & roll should be in possession of this album.
God bless Roy Loney & Cyril Jordan for giving us those moments of pure joy!

5 out of 5 stars A Real Nice Rootsy Mix.......2004-10-12

.....And if you know what that means...you will definitely dig this album. Wow...what can I say about this album,well I don't think it is unbalanced as some reviewers have said. Actually, I think it is one of the best albums I have ever heard. I wouldn't label this as proto-punk(as it often is),to me it represents a love of rock music and the music that gave birth to rock. The proto-punkers represent that too, but this band goes into different territory...like country, blues,rockabilly,and good old boogie woogie type stuff.So,in this regard I think it would appeal to someone who is more "roots rock" minded.

5 out of 5 stars Added Tracks make this a Classic.......2004-06-22

This is one of those albums that came out in the 1970's, was completely buried by the corporate takeovers of record companies and radio stations, and remained virtually unknown among the general public. But it was listened to by almost anyone and everyone who was an aspiring rock musician -- along with obscure albums by THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, IGGY & THE STOOGES, THE SWEET, and several others.

Teenage Head always seemed to be missing somehting in its initial package. The songs seemed a bit too cutious and the band sounded like they were trying to please producers or record company execs. Should we go for a pop sound? A punk sound? A Power pop, or flat out rock sound? It seems that the band can't decide what they want to sound like, and the results fall short of what should-have, could-have, or might-have been possible.

Whiskey Woman is still too short -- that bass line and main riff should be stretched to 8 minutes or so. Doctor Boogie is still understated (needs to rock harder). High Flying Baby needed some caffine or other stimulant I think. It's not strong enough for a good opening song.

The best music is usually found on albums where a band (or single recording artist) just does what works best for themselves.

The added tracks here make the remasterd/extended CD a must buy, even if you already have the LP or earlier CD.

THe original 9 songs are still proto-punk thrashers that now sound better than ever. But the CD kicks from high-gear to overdrive from 'Shakin All Over' through 'Carol'.

Musically, it's somewhere betwween THE FACES "Snakes and Ladders", THE DAMNED's debut album. WIth the extra tracks, it sounds a lot like the better material by THE KINKS, or out-takes and alternate-takes of songs by THE WHO, before "Whos Next".

Well worth the purchase price.

4 out of 5 stars No dues.......2004-04-06

Great record, unfortunately BMG hasn't paid a dime in mechanicals/royalties to Jordan or Loney since releasing this in 1999. Yet another screw-over by a ripoff record company.
Flamingo
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Dynamite high energy rock and roll....
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  • Primo primer to '50's Rock N Roll Revival
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ASIN: B00000JJIT
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

  1. Gonna Rock Tonite
  2. Comin' After Me
  3. Headin' For The Texas Border
  4. Sweet Roll Me On Down
  5. Keep A Knockin'
  6. Second Cousin
  7. Childhood's End
  8. Jailbait
  9. She's Falling Apart
  10. Road House
  11. My Girl Josephine
  12. Around And Around
  13. Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu
  14. Somethin' Else (Previously Unreleased)
  15. Rumble (Previously Unreleased)
  16. Going Out Theme (Version 1) (Previously Unreleased)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Desert Island Disc!!!.......2006-04-01

Flamingo is one of the greatest rock n roll records released ever! No question about it. Ranks at the top with Pet Sounds, Super Session (look it up, yuppie morons), Who's Next, Kind of Blue and Love it to Death as some of the best music released ever. The Flamin' Groovies are truly, along with The Dictators, unsung heroes of Rock and Roll. If you can appreciate great music, buy it!

5 out of 5 stars dutiful rock sums it up.......2006-03-20

why does everyone have to observe everything under a microscope?? it's not genesis, it's not the jefferson airplane, it's not big star, it's the flamin' groovies, and they probably would have hated all of you nit-pickers. so what if their sound owes major debts to 50's rock? their sound is fun, energetic, and inspiring. i view the groovies as part of a whole that includes other great bands like x, the flesh eaters, the cramps, the gun club, captain beefheart, the stones, ccr, etc. "flamingo" and "teenage head" are great records that i enjoy very much. if you can't dig it, i hope you have fun with "close to the edge." the groovies are sloppy, wild, and amazing. "shake some action" is another great record, but COMPLETELY different. they should have changed their name when that came out.

5 out of 5 stars Dynamite high energy rock and roll...........2004-05-05

This is a masterpiece. Get this and "Teenage Head" and see what the Stones could have been if they hadn't gotten so full of themselves....

4 out of 5 stars No dues.......2004-04-06

Another example of the artists being ripped off by the record companies. BMG released this in 1999 and hasn't paid a single dime in mechanicals/royalties to Jordan or Loney as of 2004. Buy "Groovies Greatest Grooves" or Norton's "Slow Death" instead.

4 out of 5 stars Primo primer to '50's Rock N Roll Revival.......2002-12-28

"Flamingo" was the only Flamin' Groovies album I had and this is the only CD of theirs I have. I used to play only Side 1 of the LP which is tracks 1 thru 6 of the CD.(But what a GRRRRREAT six tracks!)The CD bonus tracks are way better than the original Side 2 of the LP, track 7 thru 10.

"Flamingo" was the Groovies entry into 1970's revival of '50s style Rock N Roll. Sha Na Na had made a big splash six months earlier at Woodstock and the subsequent 1970 movie "Woodstock" gave a major push to the '50s rock revival. The liner notes state that the Flamin' Groovies were extremely influenced by seeing MC5 in Detroit during MC5's "Back In The USA" phase and that's highly evident on these cuts. High energy old fashioned Rock N Roll to the MAX!

Man, "Flamingo" is Flamin' with HOT, HOT, HOT rock riffs! Here is your Rock & Roll primer! I can play tracks 1 thru 6 again and again. "Gonna Rock Tonite" is straight forward Rock and Roll incorporating almost all the great riffs plus a great Bass and then Drum solo section."Comin' After Me" spoofs '50s horror flicks (think "Night of the Living Dead") "Ten headhunters with a buzzsaw, 8 state troopers with a meathook, four headhunters with a mace can and they was Comin' After Me" "Headin for the Texas Border" is driving rock n roll. Try to stay still! "Sweet Roll Me On Down The Line" is rock-a-billy DooWop. "Keep A Knockin" is a Groovies' jackhammer on your front door. "Second Cousin" is a spoof on Jerry Lee Lewis' music and Life-style. " She's my second cousin on my good ol' pappy's side. An' they say that lovin' her is out of line. But I'm gonna make my second cousin my first bride"

Side two of the LP which is tracks 7 thru 10 on the CD sounds almost like a different band. Definitely a different style. "Jailbait" and "Roadhouse" are good, with blistering lead guitar on "Roadhouse" But the bonus tracks on the CD are more Great good ol' Rock N Roll. These cuts should have been the LP's Side 2.Great covers of "Walkin The Dog", Louie Louie" and "Rockin Pnuemonia" THIS REVIEW REFERS TO THE BIG BEAT VERSION OF THIS CD
Shake Some Action
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Groovies' best album
  • An Anachronism: Ahead of (and Behind) its Time
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The Flamin' Groovies
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ASIN: B0000020T3
Release Date: 1994-09-01

Tracks:

  1. Shake Some Action
  2. Sometimes
  3. Yes It's True
  4. St. Louis Blues
  5. You Tore Me Down
  6. Please Please Girl
  7. Let The Boy Rock N' Roll
  8. Don't You Lie To Me
  9. She Said Yeah
  10. I'll Cry Alone
  11. Misery
  12. I Saw Her
  13. Teenage Confidential
  14. I Can't Hide

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Groovies' best album.......2006-01-04

I know Roy Loney fans will disagree with me (pointing to "Teenage Head" as the Groovies' finest album), but I considor this to be the band's best album. The Groovies were, at the time, a complete anachronism. Few bands were as unabashedly old fashioned in sound as them. While other bands were making "rock" albums with overloads of synthesizers and production, the Groovies were making albums that sound like they could've come out during the British Invasion. However, this wasn't a bad thing, far from it. The group showed how great classic rock 'n' roll was, rejecting the pretenses that plauged the lame arena rock bands that were popular at the time. Their albums after this were good but inconsistent. Those albums had moments of brilliance, but also had a good amount of filler and uninspired covers. This album, however, is great from start to finish. Not to mention the fact that the title track is, as many people have noted, one of power pop's finest moments. As I stated above, this album was a complete anachronism when it was released. However, they were one of the first bands to do this, paving the way for many subsequent power pop bands and becoming one of America's greatest cult bands. An overlooked masterpeice, this is the best starting place (along with "Groovies Greatest Grooves") to get acquainted with one of America's greatest bands.

5 out of 5 stars An Anachronism: Ahead of (and Behind) its Time.......2005-04-13

I find the seeming obscurity of this album difficult to understand based upon the strength of the title track alone, which is - to put it mildly - brilliant. Shake Some Action (the song) is a pulse-pounding power-pop / proto-punk anthem in the grandest sense; the rest of the album, however, is a bit of a curious anachronism. The Groovies find themselves shying away from the grittier, more raw (often almost sleazy) Stones-esque sound they created on Teenage Head in favor of a more melodic 'Beatles circa 1966' sound - but in 1976! Put side by side with original British Invasion era hits, these songs stand up for themselves, unfortunately they were released ten years too late (and, as such, found primarily only a cult following). One could argue, however, that these songs too were ahead of their time (for everything, particularly musicals fads, work in cycles). Was it not the music of the British Invasion 9as well as American Garage) that was the primary influence on the then burgeoning (in 1976 that is) punk movement? And it would be only a few more years hence that power-pop would make its greatest maks on the music charts with the likes of The Romantics, The Knack, and others doing what The Flamin' Groovies had already done to perfection.

3 out of 5 stars This came out when?.......2002-12-24

This album gets off to a great start with the amazing title track -- you'd think that a solid proto-punk album influenced by British invasion bands was on the way. Well, the sound was certainly influenced by the bands of the British invasion, but not for the better. The Groovies go on to mimic the Beatles on just about every song, finally covering the "Misery" near the end of the album. It's not unlistenable by any means, but it's not original, either. Everyone should be familiar with the first song, but the ones that follow are less memorable.

5 out of 5 stars The World Stands Still.......2001-11-22

I have heard the song "Shake Some Action" some 5,000 times since 1977, and from the opening notes, and from the moment those first, dark, pulsing notes ring out, the same thing happens: The world stands still, reality drops away, and I am enveloped in a total shivering, dark, throbbing universe of thrill, memory and obsession. Not only is this song one of the greatest pop recordings ever, it is one of the most striking works of art ever created. Absolute perfection. Nothing else on the album is quite as good as the song "Shake Some Action" (whose first five seconds alone are towering, monumental), but very little in all of human creative endeavor quite matches it.

5 out of 5 stars A Timeless Classic.......2001-01-17

When San Francisco's Flamin Groovies went to London to reinvent themselves as neo-mods in the early 70s they teamed up with Dave Edmunds to create one of my all-time and forever top-ten favorite albums. Driving rhythm and classic tunes abound here but the at core of the disc (for me) are the exquisite three-guitar arrangements. Subtle and dense at the same time. Listen to the guitars on "Don't You Lie to Me" or "Shake Some Action." Brilliant. Kudos to both Groovie Cyril Jordan and producer Edmunds. The San Francisco Groovies were cool; greasy and rockin, and the later London Groovie albums have their moments but this one is a masterpiece. Put five plus marks behind my five stars!
Groovies' Greatest Grooves
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Groovies' Greatest Grooves
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ASIN: B000005JAV
Release Date: 1989-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Shake Some Action
  2. Teenage Head
  3. Slow Death
  4. Tallahassee Lassie
  5. Yeah My Baby
  6. Yes It's True
  7. First Plane Home
  8. In The U.S.A.
  9. Between The Lines
  10. Don't You Lie To Me
  11. You Tore Me Down
  12. I'll Cry Alone
  13. Please Please Girl
  14. Down Down Down
  15. Yes I Am
  16. Teenage Confidential
  17. I Can't Hide
  18. Absolutely Sweet Marie
  19. Don't Put Me On
  20. I Saw Her
  21. All I Wanted
  22. Jumpin' In The Night
  23. There's A Place
  24. River Deep, Mountain High

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Always out of place, the Flamin Groovies were almost always great. When San Francisco was drowning in late-'60s hippie excess, the Groovies responded with tight, riff-heavy pop songs such as "Teenage Head" and "High-Flyin' Baby." Predictably enough, not too many people noticed. So what do the Groovies do? They move to England, transform themselves into a hard-rocking, jangly merseybeat outfit, and release the critically acclaimed Shake Some Action. The year was 1976, a period better known for punk than for retro-pop. Oh well and too bad for the Groovies, but not so bad for us, as this collection demonstrates. With should-have-been hits like "You Tore Me Down" and "Slow Death," Groovies' Greatest Grooves is the perfect introduction to San Francisco's most accomplished misfits. --Percy Keegan

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Timeless 60s sound .......2006-08-12

This `best of' compilation really showcases the Groovies talents, an excellent place to start for anyone hungering for more of the sound of Buffalo Springfield/Chuck Berry/Byrds/Stones/British Invasion. From the hard-edged Teenage Head to the psychedelic rocker Shake Some Action what really stands out is the Groovies completely unpretentious approach to creating some great music that doesn't underestimate its audience but still rocks out. The Groovies hold up very well into the new millennium. If you like this, the next album to pick up is Teenage Head.

4 out of 5 stars Well-selected sampler of the Cyril Jordan years of the Groovies.......2006-06-28

During Cyril Jordan's years as The Groovies' leader, they produced one great album ("Shake Some Action") and several very uneven ones. While the albums released after "Shake Some Action" all had their moments, they were often dragged down by hastilly-written filler material and odd cover choices. This compilation and "Shake Some Action" are the only essential purchases of that era. Most of the great songs from each album are included, showing how at their best, The Groovies were one of the most exicting rock bands of the decade. If you're only a casual fan who has heard a song or two off a sampler of 70's power-pop, this is really all you need. Some will complain about the absense of material from the Roy Loney years with the exception of one song. While the band was great in that period and I feel a good compilation of those years needs to be produced urgently, the decision to leave if off this compilation may be wise. The band changed imensley when the leader changed, so its almost as if The Groovies were two different bands. The early band favored raw roots rock with a sense of humor. The latter band were very much power-pop revisionists of the British Invasion and played without any trace of irony. Having equal amounts of both periods on the same sampler may have led to a disjointed feeling. If they were to make one, it would be critical to put it in chronological order to show the evolution. Also the inclusion of the classic "Slow Death" with short-time vocalist Chris Wilson is a wise decision, as this is a classic song that wasn't included on any of the studio albums. If you don't want to purchase the albums, this compilation would be a good choice. At their best, The Groovies were one of the best rock 'n' roll bands in the world.

4 out of 5 stars Teenage Head.......2005-08-30

A fabulous collection of original rock classics. Songs like Teenage Head are some of the greatest songs ever. It is no surprise Dave Edmunds produced many of the songs like "yeah my baby" and "Between the Lines" you hear this sound today in bands like Mondo Daio, Hives, Jet and others. It is a good fun album.

5 out of 5 stars Props & dues.......2004-04-06

One of the few releases of the Flamin' Groovies where the artists are actually getting paid by the record company. Most of the rest on the market are bootlegs and artist ripoffs. Another exception is Norton's "Slow Death" released in 2002.

5 out of 5 stars A must have!.......2001-07-19

I can't remember why I ended up buying this album but it is certainly one of my favorites. The entire collection is excellent but stand outs "Slow Death" and "Tallahassee Lassie" get some heavy rotation (and additional volume) at home. Another reviewer suggested the group "Radio Birdman" for people who like the Groovies and in a strange coincidence, I'm listening to their "Essential '74-78" CD as I write this review. Check both of these bands out!
Bust Out At Full Speed: The Sire Years
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    ASIN: B000CQNVQ2
    Release Date: 2006-04-18

    Tracks:

    1. Shake Some Action
    2. Sometimes
    3. Yes It's True
    4. St. Louis Blues
    5. You Tore Me Down
    6. Please Please Girl
    7. Let the Boy Rock and Roll
    8. Don't You Lie to Me
    9. She Said Yeah
    10. I'll Cry Alone
    11. Misery
    12. I Saw Her
    13. Teenage Confidential
    14. I Can't Hide

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    1. Jumpin' in the Night
    2. Next One Crying
    3. First Plane Home
    4. In the U.S.A.
    5. Down Down Down
    6. Yes I Am
    7. Werewolves of London
    8. It Won't Be Wrong
    9. Please Please Me
    10. Tell Me Again
    11. Absolutely Sweet Marie
    12. 5D (Fifth Dimension)
    13. Lady Friend

    Tracks:

    1. Feel a Whole Lot Better
    2. Between the Lines
    3. Ups and Downs
    4. Move It
    5. Take Me Back
    6. Reminiscing
    7. Good Laugh Mun
    8. Yeah My Baby
    9. House of Blue Lights
    10. Blue Turns to Grey
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    Slow Death
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    ASIN: B00006JOAX
    Release Date: 2002-10-01

    Tracks:

    1. Sweet Little Rock And Roller
    2. Slow Death
    3. Let Me Rock
    4. Dog Meat
    5. Blues From Phyllis
    6. Jumpin' Jack Flash
    7. Roll Over Beethoven
    8. Shake Some Action
    9. When I Heard Your Name
    10. Tallahassee Lassie

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars As the "missing link," it's essential.......2006-11-21

    SLOW DEATH serves as the missing link between the Groovies blues-influenced Kama Sutra years and the British Invasion Sire years. The Groovies were inbetween labels, Roy Loney had just left the band (replaced by Chris Wilson), Danny Mihm was about to take a brief vacation from the music biz, and Cyril Jordan began setting the Groovies in a new direction musically.

    This really may be the best the Groovies ever sounded: very tight Stones-on-amphetamines rock and roll. Jordan and James Ferrell simply rock out on guitar and Mihm and George Alexander show why they're the best rhythm combination the Groovies ever had.

    The first four tracks ("Sweet Little Rock & Roller," "Slow Death," "Let It Rock" and "Dog Meat") don't stop for any limiting adjectives. Adding the demo version of "Shake Some Action" is icing on the cake.

    Yeah, the sound quality ain't the best, but be thankful these rehearsal tapes even exist. This was a powerful band which never quite reached this level of excitement again.

    5 out of 5 stars buy it.......2004-02-02

    the Norton issue of these recordings (which may be found in bad-sounding bootleg form elsewhere) is a must-have for anybody who likes raw rock n' roll. I love the Flamin Groovies anyway, but this is my single favorite Flamin Groovies package. I want everyone to hear it.

    4 out of 5 stars Like Slammin' Jet Fuel...........2003-12-23

    Killer, primal rock and roll from the Groovies' 1971-73 period. Made up mostly of demos made after Cyril Jordan remade the band into one of the fiercest and tightest outfits never to break big in the U.S. Mostly recorded live in the studio, the tracks are lo-fi and raw for the most part, but don't lose a thing for it. This is super-tight, balls-to-the-wall rock and roll and should be heard by anyone who knows the real thing.
    Rockin' at the Roundhouse: Live
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Flamin' Groovies-'Rockin' At The Roundhouse....'(Mystery)
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    The Flamin' Groovies
    Manufacturer: Mystery Records
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    ASIN: B000003DCD
    Release Date: 1995-08-01

    Tracks:

    1. Introduction/Between The Lines
    2. Lady Friend
    3. Fall On You
    4. Baby Please Don't Go
    5. Please Please Me
    6. All I Wanted
    7. From Me To You
    8. House Of Blue Lights
    9. Lover Not A Fighter
    10. Yeah My Baby
    11. Don't Put Me On
    12. Shake Some Action
    13. Reminiscing
    14. Around & Around
    15. Let It Rock
    16. Move It
    17. Capitol Radio Interview
    18. Shake Some Action
    19. I'll Cry Alone
    20. Miss Amanda Jones
    21. Hey Hey Hey

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars bootleg.......2006-10-02

    If one wants to buy a CD where the audience is almost louder than the band, well this is the CD for you. It's definatly a bootleg source and not even a good soundboard mix. It sounds like some person with a recorder sitting by the PA and its weak and sadly a dis-service to a great band :( It says its from Chris Wilson's sources :( Chris doesn't care much about the quality of tapes/CD's he puts out then. Go for Slow Death a better sounding live CD. Pity the material is more diverse on this CD though . Go ahead and get this CD if you pay no more than $5.00 for it, otherwise you'll be sorry.

    4 out of 5 stars Flamin' Groovies-'Rockin' At The Roundhouse....'(Mystery).......2005-03-18

    Not exactly sure if this CD comes from a bootleg tape source or not,although there are a few rough spots here and there.It really doesn't deter from the full experience of this live effort.This would be something like the third ever Flamin' Groovies recording I've ever had.Really like this proto-punk San Francisco five piece.Total of twenty-one cuts with a duration of 72:11.About every tune rocks,like "Fall On You","From Me To You","Yeah My Baby" and their well done covers David Crosby's "Lady Friend",the Beatle's "Please Please Me",two Chuck Berry tracks "Around And Around" and "Let It Rock" and the Rolling Stone's obscurity "Miss Amanda Jones".Line-up:Cyril Jordan-guitar&vocals,Chris Wilson-guitar&vocals,George Alexander-bass,James Ferrell-guitar and David Wright-drums.Sould appeal to fans of Plimsouls,Cheap Trick,The Dictators,Chocolate Watchband and The Ramones.Very good choice.

    1 out of 5 stars Bootleg.......2004-04-06

    Another bootleg of the famous Flamin' Groovies. The artists don't see a dime from sales. Don't buy it. Buy "Groovies Greatest Grooves" or Norton's "Slow Death" instead.
    Shake Some Action Live with the Flamin' Groovies
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • Bootleg
    • Rare Groovies
    • Knowledge helps
    • Clueless Collection
    		 Shake Some Action Live with the Flamin' Groovies
    The Flamin Groovies
    Manufacturer: Dressed to Kill
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000K2KD
    Release Date: 1999-09-14

    Tracks:

    1. Kicks
    2. Bittersweet
    3. I Can't Hide
    4. Money
    5. Call Me Lightning
    6. Shake Some Action
    7. Slow Death
    8. Teenage Head [Live]
    9. Slow Down
    10. Tallahassee Lassie
    11. Rule My Head
    12. Shakin'
    13. Teenage Head [Live]
    14. I Can't Hide [Live]
    15. Million Miles Away [Live]
    16. Shakin' [Live]
    17. Somebody's Fool [Live]
    18. Feel a Whole Lot Better [Live]

    Tracks:

    1. Slow Death [Live]
    2. In the U.S.A. [Live]
    3. Slow Down [Live]
    4. Ju Ju Man [Live]
    5. Teacher Teacher [Live]
    6. Almost Grown [Live]
    7. Can't Stay Away from You [Live]
    8. Bittersweet [Live]
    9. Golden Clouds
    10. Slide
    11. Prelude in a Flat to Afternoon of a Pud
    12. I'm Drowning
    13. Babes in the Sky
    14. Love Time
    15. My Yada
    16. You Tore Me Down
    17. Milk Cow Blues

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Bootleg.......2004-04-06

    Yes, another bootleg of the Flamin' Groovies. This band has been ripped off repeatedly by the scumbag record labels. Don't support the bootleggers, support the artists. Buy a copy of "Groovies Greatest Grooves" or Norton's "Slow Death" instead.

    4 out of 5 stars Rare Groovies.......2001-07-11

    This collection does have a purpose, but you have to dig to find it since the discs don't come with liner notes. The first half of disc 1 includes all the studio tracks cut in Australia in 1986 to capitalize on the Groovies tour down-under (it shows the influence of punk on the band's sound). The second half of disc 1 and the first half of disc 2 include a live recording of the Groovies at a 1987 music festival in Spain (the quality is quite good for a live set and was recorded by Dave Edmunds -- of "Shake Some Action" fame). The last half of disc 2 consists of the entire first Groovies album from 1968 (great Loney material!). My first impulse is to give it three stars for lack of information about such different sounding stuff. But the Groovies themselves -- and the price -- overcome reservations on that count. So, four stars it is. Enjoy!

    4 out of 5 stars Knowledge helps.......2001-07-10

    I agree with the previous reviewer that this collection is confusing. But once you know the sources for the tracks the collection makes some sense and gives you a good sense of the history of the Groovies. The first section contains studio material from the mid-seventies and shows the influences of punk on the (post-Loney)band's sound. The live tracks that span the second half of disc one and the first half of disc two come from the nineties Groovies. The sound is pretty good for a live recording and is fun enough for a casual listen. The last section (except for the final two tracks, which I believe are also from the mid-seventies) is the complete set of the Loney-era Groovies limited edition first album from 1968. Great historical stuff that shows where the band was headed. Enjoy.

    1 out of 5 stars Clueless Collection.......2000-08-31

    This compilation seems to have randomly tossed together 2 CDs worth of material without so much as a hint of their genius. There are exactly two cuts listed here, "You Tore Me Down" and the immortal "Shake Some Action" that deserve a place on this release. Where are "Between the Lines", "Sometimes", "Yes It's True" and a plethora of other great Groovies grooves? This set is incomprehensible. Get "Groovies' Greatest Grooves" and get happy.
    A Collection of Rare Demos & Live Recordings
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • Love The Groovies, But.......
    		 A Collection of Rare Demos & Live Recordings
    The Flamin' Groovies
    Manufacturer: Marilyn
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005YBCY
    Release Date: 1994-11-04

    Tracks:

    1. House Of Blue Light
    2. I'm A Lover Not A Fighter
    3. Please Please Girl
    4. I Wanna Be Your Man
    5. Don't Lie To Me
    6. Under My Thumb
    7. Sweet Little 16
    8. Let Me Rock
    9. Dog Meat
    10. Sweet Little Rock & Roller
    11. Jumpin' Jack Flash
    12. Blues For Phillys
    13. Roll Over Beethoven
    14. Between The Lines
    15. Dizzy Miss Lizzy
    16. Day Tripper
    17. River Deep Mountain High
    18. From Me To You

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Love The Groovies, But..............2006-01-08

    The sound on this recording sucks. I love The Flamin Groovies, and I also like when a live recording has a raw sound, but this isn`t really a raw recording. It`s just a low quality one. If you can find it for $5 I would say it is worth picking up, otherwise look else where to get your Groovies fix.
    Supersneakers
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Early influences shine on debut disc...
    • Finally available, with extra tracks to boot
    • Great CD, sounds like the Beatles kind of
    • Rock and Roll Masterpiece of Psychedelic Nuggets.
    		 Supersneakers
    Flamin Groovies
    Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc.
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000003GZ4
    Release Date: 1996-11-19

    Tracks:

    1. I'm Drowning
    2. Babes In The Sky
    3. Lovetime
    4. My Yada
    5. Golden Clouds
    6. The Slide
    7. Prelude In A Flat To Afternoon Of A Pud
    8. Cabria
    9. In Between
    10. Doin' My Time
    11. Night Owl Blues
    12. Wild About My Lovin'
    13. The Slide
    14. My Yada
    15. Local Boy Makes Good
    16. Sportin' Life
    17. Good Morning, Mr. Stone

    Album Description

    1996 reissue on Sundazed of their 1968 album for the Snazz label, originally released as a 10 inch LP! This is the first time available on CD. Features all seven original cuts plus 10 bonus tracks, all recorded live at The Matrix in San Francisco, 1968: 'Doin' My Time', 'Cabria', 'In Between', 'Night Owl Blues', 'Wild About My Lovin'', 'The Slide', 'My Yada', 'Local Boy Makes Good', 'Sportin' Life' and 'Good Morning, Mr. Stone'. 17 tracks.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Early influences shine on debut disc..........2000-06-20

    The groovies stuck out like sore thumbs on the san francisco rock scene in the sixties. Most bands were into jamming and being stoned while the groovies were stone rock n' roll fanatics! They also pioneered the diy attitude of punk rock by putting out there own first record, a ten inch titled "Sneakers". The f.g.s were influenced by everything that was good and pure and fun about music and it shows most on this release. They hadn't lost their innocence to the pressures of record company slavery and this record is pure music pleasure. Songs like "Babes...", "Lovetime" and " My Yada" have a 1920's megafone singer type feel to them. Pure fun and the groovies weren't afraid to get silly. "I'm Drowning" is boogie woogie all the way with crisp drumming by Danny Mihm. "Golden Clouds" and "The Slide" show a folky/country swing kind of side to the band's jug band and Lovin' Spoonful influences with great walking bass lines by George Alexander. The wrap-up tune is a off kilter instrumental which coulda came from anywhere. The bonus live tracks are more of the same (hence the title). The groovies are caught here right out of the garage and it's a wonderful debut and essential listening to the flamin' fans and garage rock enthusiasts alike.

    4 out of 5 stars Finally available, with extra tracks to boot.......2000-01-01

    The first seven tracks here are from the Flamin' Groovies' first LP, a ten-inch self-produced affair that sold well enough to get Epic Records interested in them. Unavailable since then, except in used record shops occasionally, it's fun to listen to. The remainder are live tracks from the collection of lead singer Roy Loney.

    If this band is new to you, then listen to "Teenage Head" (also available on CD, thank Buddha) first. If you like that, then you'll love this collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Great CD, sounds like the Beatles kind of.......1999-09-30

    I just got this today and I've listened to it twice. It reminds me a lot of the Beatles, definitely a good buy.

    5 out of 5 stars Rock and Roll Masterpiece of Psychedelic Nuggets........1999-07-21

    This is definitely the type of music to pull out of your collection when you need some cheering up! If you are disappointed at first because none of the songs are hits, listen again and you will start to have some favorites that you'll think should be hits, like the slide, or babes in the sky which would be a great song to listen to while peddling your bike around on a sunny afternoon. The final song is a real psychedelic live microdot which might just stick in your head like a moistened piece of peppermint hard candy.

    Music:

    1. Give It All I Can [CD-single] [Import]
    2. God Street Wine
    3. Grassroots [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
    4. Handle This [CD-single] [Import]
    5. Have Love Will Travel [CD-single] [Import]
    6. Hold on /the Young & Hopeless Pt.1 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
    7. In the Shadows [CD-single] [Import]
    8. I Should Coco/in It for [Import]
    9. It Happened One Bite [Soundtrack] [Import]
    10. Jailhouse Rock/Love Me Tender [Soundtrack]

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