Sunday, December 26, 2010

The Emperors (Wickwire)

The Emperors recorded two 45's on the Wickwire label in the early 1960's. This was their first release on the Wickwire Label. Of course the Emperor's sound changed after Wickwire 45's to garage. This 45 is more pop with a flute.



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  1. Hi Johnnie, This is also the only 45 I have by The Emperors. They were based in Long Beach, CA. and released several 45s:-
    (as Steve & The Emperors) Great Balls Of Fire / The Breeze And I (Best 103)1963 sax+gtr instrs
    A Fool For You I’ve Been / Searchin’ Around The World (Wickwire 45-13003)1964
    Blue Day / Laughin' Linda (Wickwire 45-13007)1965 with Pic Sleeve
    (as Emperor's) I Want My Woman / And Then ( Sabra 5555)May 1965
    Love Pill / You Make Me Feel So Good (Two + Two 102)1965
    There's a piece on them over at garagehangover

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