The Dedikation — The Dedikation 1969 (New Zealand, Garage/Psychedelic Rock)

23 Дек 2024 - vovchik59

Исполнитель: The Dedikation
Откуда: New Zealand
Альбом: The Dedikation
Год выхода: 1969
Жанр: Garage/Psychedelic Rock
Формат: MP3 CBR 320
Размер архива: 77.5 МB

The Dedikation were originally formed in the Upper Hutt around 1967, with the original drummer Michael Parlane being replaced by Bruce Whitelaw when they turned professional. Their first single was released in 1969 and was a huge hit. It was «Wait For Me Maryanne»/»Sally Had A Party» and reached number 2 on the national charts. «Maryanne» was a far superior cover of the original song by the Marmalade from 1968. The Marmalade version lacks the depth of sound that the Dedikation managed to give it. The song was a monster and few bands are capable of following up such a hit with another smash. Their second single was «Hayride»/»Barefootin'» and didn’t even make the charts. The third single, a cover of the Rolling Stones did better. It was «Ruby Tuesday»/»Be A Woman» and reached number 12 on the national charts in 1970. One self-titled album was released in 1969 and by 1970 the Dedikation had called it quits. After their split, Graeme Collins went on to play with Human Instinct in 1971 and also was an original member of Dragon in 1972. Graham Harvey had a short time with another Wellington band, the Falcons.

Tracks:
01. Greenburg, Glickstein, Charles, David Smith & Jones — 2:08
02. Here Comes Jane — 2:11
03. Be A Woman — 2:23
04. Bare Footin’ — 2:16
05. Roly — 2:37
06. Season Of The Witch — 5:39
07. Wait For Me Mary-Anne — 3:03
08. Travelling Circus — 2:28
09. Pretender — 1:53
10. Ruby Tuesday — 3:26
11. Reach Out — 4:55
12. Mr. Dieingly Sad — 3:15

Personnel:
Ray Ahipene-Mercer — lead guitar, acoustic guitar
Graeme Collins — organ, piano, lead vocals
Graham Harvey — bass
Mike Parlane — drums (01-06)
Bruce Whitelaw — drums (07-12)
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Rob Robinson — producer

From left: Ray Ahipene-Mercer, Graham Harvey, Michael Parlane, and Graeme Collins