Influence - Influence - 1968 Debut - ABCS-630 - Super Rare 1st Press Psych/Prog
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The Time Has Come to Auction Off A Sizable Portion of My Collection Each Album is an Original Not A Modern Reprint Unless Specified These Have Been In My Library For 40 Plus Years Inner & Outer Sleeved and Played with Loving Care I Have Play Tested Both Sides of These Prior To Posting Them
Influence – Influence ABC Records – ABCS-630 USA 1968
The Influence was one of the most fascinating bands to emerge from Canada during the ‘60s. The group’s rich diversity of styles was a result of the group members’ wide range of musical backgrounds and geographical origins. Influence debuted on 1 June 1967 at the Barrel, a small Montreal club. Later that month the band added Geisinger's former colleagues from The Buddy Miles Quartet, singer/songwriter and pianist Bob Parkins (aka Bobo Island) and lead guitarist Walter Rossi. The three musicians had previously played together in the early ‘60s with Bob & The Messengers and The Soul Mates.
In late August, the group relocated to Toronto, playing Boris’ Red Gas Room in the city's Yorkville Village on September 2, 1967. They then performed regularly at the venue over the next two months before travelling to New York during November to record an album for ABC Records at Bell Studios with producer Dennis Minogue (aka Terry Cashman). Released in January 1968, the album included the mini-opera 'Mad Birds of Prey'
The band then shuttled between Toronto and New York, performing a string of dates at Boris’ Red Gas Room throughout the first half of December, then returning to New York to launch the album at Steve Paul's The Scene, opening for Blood, Sweat & Tears over the Christmas and New Year period. During the festivities, Buddy Miles now with The Electric Flag joined the band on stage.
Tracks 1. Overture (Louis McKelvey, Rob Parkin, Walter Rossi) - 1:15 2. I Admire (Louis McKelvey) - 3:14 3. I Don't Know Why (Rob Parkin, Walter Rossi) - 4:11 4. County Fair (Rob Parkin) - 4:02 5. Pieces Of Me (Louis McKelvey) - 2:42 6. Baby That's My Bag (Rob Parkin) - 2:48 7. Sir Archibald (Louis McKelvey) - 3:23 8. We Are Here (Louis McKelvey) - 3:39 9. Natural Impulse (Andy Keiller) - 3:16 10.Dream Woman (Rob Parkin) - 3:40 11.Mad Birds Of Prey (A Mini Opera) (Louis McKelvey, Rob Parkin) - 5:53
Influence: Louis McKelvey - Guitar, Vocals Andy Keiller - Vocals Dave Wynne - Drums Jack Geisinger - Bass, Vocals Walter Rossi - Guitar, Vocals Rob Parkin “Bobo Island” - Keyboards, Vocals
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