Psychedelic Psoul
A podcast dedicated to the psychedelic music of the 1960's. The music ranges from familiar hits to deep album cuts and rare recordings. New episodes are uploaded every other week (usually on Fridays). Please bookmark this page and come back often to hear new shows or listen to archived favourites. Join me for an enjoyable listening session.
Episodes
148 episodes
Episode 146. The Youngbloods & The Peanut Butter Conspiracy
This episode features Jesse Colin Young and The Youngbloods along with the Los Angeles band The Peanut Butter Conspiracy. Both bands recorded psychedelic pop and later went into a country rock direction. The Youngbloods are known for their mass...
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Season 6
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Episode 146
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57:58
Episode 145. The Standells and Paul Revere & The Raiders
This is a tribute to the late Larry Tamblyn and The Standells, along with Paul Revere & The Raiders. Both bands were the American response to the British Invasion. Both bands also instigated the origins of Punk Rock and Garage Rock. They ar...
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Episode 144. Donovan
This is a special tribute to the psychedelic balladeer Donovan. These are select tracks from his transitional and transcendental phase of his career.Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affecte...
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Season 6
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Episode 144
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1:07:31
Episode 143. Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger & The Trinity
One of the best pairings in rock occurred when vocalist Julie Driscoll collaborated with keyboardist Brian Auger and created a unique sound that blended rock, jazz and soul. They stood out musically from other acts of the psychedelic era. These...
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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56:49
Episode 142. Tribute To Marianne Faithful
This is a special tribute to Marianne Faithful. She was the Iconic singer/model/actress of the 1960s. Please help in the relief effort to help the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by those horrific fires. Please co...
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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1:33:10
Episode 141. The Soft Machine & Caravan
This episode is a tribute to the late keyboardist Mike Ratledge. He and is band The Soft Machine and contemporary band Caravan, were a part of the "Canterbury Scene" in Canterbury, England, a collection of bands that were inspired by rock, jazz...
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Season 6
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Episode 141
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1:25:03
Episode 140. Tommy James & The Shondells and The Lovin' Spoonful
Two American bands managed to have success during The British Invasion led by The Beatles. Tommy James & The Shondells and The Lovin' Spoonful had several Top 10 hits in America, while transforming te idea of pop radio. These are select tra...
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Season 6
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Episode 140
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59:59
Episode 139. Peter, Paul & Mary and The Mamas & The Papas
Peter Paul & Mary were the first folk act to gain mainstream success. They played songs with contemporary themes and reached a younger audience than their contemporaries did. The were also the first act to cover a Bob Dylan song. We pay tri...
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Season 6
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Episode 139
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1:09:56
Episode 138. The Zombies & Manfred Mann
The Zombies and Manfred Mann had two distinct sounds that differed from the rest of the British Invasion bands. The Zombies incorporated a jazz influence and expanded their sound further during the Psychedelic age. Manfred Mann found success wh...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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56:47
Episode 137. The Doors
The Doors remain one of the most unique and mysterious bands of all time. The had an original sound with a mercurial lead singer, Jim Morrison. These are select tracks that showcase the originality and complexity of their music.
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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1:27:53
Episode 136. Steppenwolf & Bubble Puppy
Two American Bands broke out in 1968 with a harder driving sound than most other bands of the time. Steppenwolf had commercial success when their music was featured in the movie "Easy Rider". Bubble Puppy came from Texas and they brought a hard...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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1:05:53
Episode 135. Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac began as a Psychedelic blues band but their sound expanded over each successive lineup change. They would become one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. These are select tracks from their early days with Peter G...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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1:21:54
Episode 134. Tribute To Phil Lesh
Phil Lesh was the bass player and founder of The Grateful Dead and this is a special episode in his memory. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Phil Lesh's name.
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Season 6
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Episode 134
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1:19:06
Episode 133. Paul Butterfield Blues Band & Canned Heat
Two of the finest blues bands are featured on this episode. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Canned Heat were embraced by the new counterculture, and both played the two prestigious festivals of the time, Monterey Pop and Woodstock. Bothe bands ...
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Season 6
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Episode 133
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1:11:20
Episode 132. The Electric Flag and Blood, Sweat & Tears
In the 1960s two bands incorporated multiple musical styles in their arsenal. The Electric Flag played jazz, gospel, blues and experimental psychedelic rock. lead by singer/drummer Buddy Miles and guitarist Micael Bloomfield, the band created a...
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Season 6
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Episode 132
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1:05:17
Episode 131. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rose from the ashes from three different bands and formed one of the most successful "Super Groups" ever. Their harmonies had ascended them to a different level from other bands and they were a massive influence...
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Season 6
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Episode 131
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1:01:57
Episode 130. Peter & Gordon and Chad & Jeremy
These two duos rode te wave of the first British Invasion and ad similar careers. In the case of Peter & Gordon, they had the privilege of having songs written for them by Paul McCartney. They were the first act to have a hit record that wa...
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Season 6
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Episode 130
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1:03:57
Episode 129. Spencer Davis Group & Traffic
Two bands had the distinction of having one of the most soulful singers in rock, Steve Winwood. Both bands were different from each other, yet Steve Winwood provided bot with their own musical identity. These are select tracks from both bands t...
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Season 6
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Episode 129
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1:08:25
Episode 128. John Mayall & Ten Years After
We lost one of the important English Blues figures this past week. This is a tribute to the late John Mayall. He was influential in bringing three prominent guitarists in the public eye. At different points on his band The Bluesbreakers, he fea...
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Season 6
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Episode 128
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1:18:19
Episode 127. The Hollies
The Hollies have been an active band for 61 years and, liie The Rolling Stones, have never broken up. These are select tracks from their vast catalog of music, representing a wonderful legacy of music. Please have a look at these s...
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Season 6
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Episode 127
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59:48
Episode 126. Santana
Carlos Santana as created a unique blend of rock, Latin music and jazz fusion and developed is own unique sound. These are a few select tracks from concerts and studio recordings.Please have a look at these special interest sites.
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Season 6
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Episode 126
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1:01:05
Episode 125. The Amboy Dukes & Clear Light
Before He was The Gonzo solo rockstar, Ted Nugent was the driving force of the 1960s garage rock/psych band The Amboy Dukes. They recorded a series of albums that are highly regarded in the garage rock genre. You'll hear select tracks from thei...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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1:00:10
Episode 124. Deep Purple
This is a special on Deep Purple. They have played a hard-driven rock sound for almost 60 years. The band has endured many lineup changes but have played a consistent powerful sound. These are select studio and live tracks from one f the greate...
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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1:26:08
Episode 123. King Crimson
This is a focus on King Crimson. This is one of the essential Progressive Rock bands of all time, and the band have incorporated many music styles from jazz rock, psychedelia and then updated their sound again for the 1980s. This is Robert Frip...
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Season 5
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Episode 123
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1:23:23
Episode 122. The Allman Brothers Band
This is a tribute to the late Dickie Betts wo recently passed away. He was the great melodic guitarist and one of original founder of The Allman Brothers Band. He wrote many of The Allman's successful hit singles, and the band were a powerful u...
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Season 5
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Episode 122
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1:22:07
