Wednesday, June 3, 2015

A couple of 45's


Hello to all, I was hoping someone might have information on a couple of records. The first of these is a 45 that was released in 1967 by The Spyres with Mike Prewitt on the Vix label. The group does a very good version of "Baby let me take you home".  The flip has an original song that was written by Mike Prewitt called "Looking for a place". The second record is by Joe and Jeff. It has a crude folk/rock sound. The numbers on the A.P.T 10 label are also etched in the dead wax. I hope this will help to determine the year the 45 was released. I appreciate those who follow the blog and are able to provide feed back on some of these lesser known records. Thank you.

                                                                     The Spyres - Baby Let Me Take You Home
                      
                                                     Joe and Jeff - I want to love you                                                  
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12 comments:

  1. michael veeJune 4, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    2 nice finds... I'm sorry but ZILCH info. Thx for sharing mate!

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  2. johnnie oJune 5, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Michael, glad you liked the records. I'm sure others a will have some details about the 45's. I am curious what year the Joe and Jeff's record was released. Thanks for your comments.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 2, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    The Joe and Jeff 45 is a Wakefield Pressing. By the time this disc was issued, they began placing the reference number on the label (18239)
    This release dates to September, 1972.
    Regards,
    Mike M.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Whoops, my gaff: June, 1972 for the Joe & Jeff release date...my eyes seem to fail me the older I get!

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  5. hotrodmikeDecember 26, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for the Spyres. Never heard that before.

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  6. UnknownJune 30, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    Many years ago, I had a copy of the 45 RPM Spyres record, and knew Mark Prewitt and the band members. I like their version of "Baby Let Me Take You Home" better than The Animals' original. I would like to get a digital copy of this record.

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    1. johnnie oJuly 28, 2018 at 7:06 PM

      Yes the group did great cover of the song. I've seen the record appear up for sell on ebay from time to time. The recording from my copy is not the best but it does showcase how talented the band was. Thank you for your comment.

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  7. UnknownJune 30, 2018 at 9:07 AM

    Many years ago, I had this Vix 45rpm Spyres record. I knew Mark Prewitt and the band members, and I think their version of "Baby Let Me Take You Home" is better than The Animals' original. I would like to get a digital copy of this record.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:06 PM

    As I said above, I knew the members of The Spyres (they were classmates of mine in Vicksburg, MS). In fact, one of them gave me a copy of the Vix 45rpm above. Fifty-three years later, I still have it, although it is scratchy and nearly unlistenable now. The Spyres were better than the stereotypical "garage band" of their day. I lost contact with them years ago, but I understand that today Mark (lead vocals and guitar) and Ellis (bass) are both lawyers. I don't know what George (keyboards) is doing today, and I forgot the drummer's name.

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    1. johnnie oFebruary 14, 2020 at 7:37 PM

      I would love to post a story about the group. If you happen to come in contact with any of the band members please have them contact me thru my artyfactsinwax email

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  9. prefabsproutfan1364November 13, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    Who is "Williams" on "Baby, Let Me Take You Home?"

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  10. johnnie oNovember 13, 2020 at 8:02 PM

    Hum I never noticed that on the label. I think the song writers for Baby let me take you home was Wes Farrell and Bert Russell

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