(Hear) The Best of Twist-a-Rama / Rare private '60s Utica NY Garage LP
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The Best Of Twist-a-Rama U.S.A. (TAR 1000) G+ with G+ cover plays VG. OK folks, here's the REAL DEAL and not the Norton reissue. 14-track garage rock comp from Utica NY which is ultra low-fi and even clean copies have a bit of surface noise. But once you get around the fidelity issue, the music is some of the COOLEST and CRUDEST regional garage rock ever recorded and the music just reeks l-o-c-a-l! This record is pretty much impossible to find in any shape and took me over a decade to score in my personal collection. I recently upgraded so my starter copy is now on the eBay auction block.
The Best of Twist-A-Rama U.S.A. showcases local garage bands from the Mohawk Valley area in Utica, NY. Produced by Hank Brown, this LP is based on the show "Twistarama" which spotlighted local bands in the Utica area in a manner similar to a local music scene "American Bandstand." This record is VERY RARE and sought after by 60's Garage Rock collectors. The fact that the LP was only available in local shops for a short period makes it more collectable.
Tracks include: "Yabadabado" by Andy and the Classics, "The Brick" by The Brix, "The Second Time Around" by Patty & the Hangmen, "See That Girl" by Mersey-Side 5, "Crazy Woman" by The Galaxies, "Sometimes" by Willie & The New Yorkers, "I Want You" by The Reveres, "Too Much" by Eric & The Chessmen, "All I Want To Do" by The Eldorados, "Jaguar Jazz" by The Jaguars, "Where Have You Gone To" by The Toffs, "I Won't Shed Tears Over You" by The Originals, "One Last Time" by The Turfmen, and "Nothing About Life At All" by The King Beats.
If you dig crude, garage rock that reeks L-O-C-A-L (which I especially DO), then this is a CROWN JEWEL you can't live without! Low starting bid so bid accordingly.
Check out the below four sound samples taken from the actual album up for auction:
Turfmen-One Last Time:
Mersey 5-See That Girl: Hangmen-Second Time Around:
Galaxies-Crazy Woman:
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