Various: Highs In The Mid Sixties Vol. 1. - 2. - 3. - 4. - 5.

 

The Highs in the Mid-Sixties series is a group of 23 compilation albums of garage rock and psychedelic

rock recordings that were issued by AIP Records in the mid-1980s. This series is a companion to the Pebbles series of similar music; the title is technically preceded by "Pebbles Presents:". The title sounds like it might have come from a weather report, although "Highs" intends to mean "the best" (and is also an apparent drug reference), while the recordings on these albums were originally released in the mid-1960s.
                     

The individual albums in the Pebbles series include records from throughout the US, along with a few from Canada and other countries. Additionally, the Pebbles, Volume 6 LP features British bands, while

the recordings on The Continent Lashes Back sub-series within the Pebbles series are taken from continental Europe. By contrast, the recordings on the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series are strictly by American artists, and the individual albums showcase garage rock recordings by bands from particular cities, states and regions. As a result, many of the albums evidence a particular regional "sound" in the musical scene in that part of the country.
               

The first three albums concentrate on recordings that were released in the Los Angeles area; this is

appropriate, since AIP Records is headquartered in southern California. However, the specific years are not actually correct, since the original years of release are not limited to the year shown on any of these three albums. Further information on the nature of the music is given in the article on the Pebbles series.
                     

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HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOL. 1: L.A. '65 TEENAGE REBELION 

              

Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 1: L.A. '65 Teenage Rebellion
Label:AIP Records – AIP 10003
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock

             

SIDE A.

                  

A1. The Avengers – Be A Caveman    1:53
A2. The Colony – All I Want    2:29
A3. Sean & The Brandywines – She Ain't No Good    1:59
A4. The Epics – Louie Come Home    2:30
A5. Limey & The Yanks – Guaranteed Love    2:24
A6. The Standells – Someday You'll Cry    2:27
A7. The Spats – Tell Ya All About It, Baby    2:11
A8. The Grains Of Sand – That's When Happiness Began    2:18

SIDE B.

                   

B1. Gypsy Trips – Ain't It Hard    2:21
B2. The Rumors – Hold Me Now    2:27
B3. Warden & His Fugitives – The World Ain't Changed    2:40
B4. The Road Runners – Goodbye    2:25
B5. The 4 Making Do – The Simple Life    2:00
B6. The Answer – I'll Be In    2:32
B7. The Starfires – Linda    1:55
B8. The Lyrics – They Can't Hurt Me    2:43

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HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOL. 2: L,A. '66 RIOT SUNSET STRIP

                

Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 2: L.A. '66 Riot On Sunset Strip
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10004
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 2
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Folk Rock

                  

SIDE A.

         

               
A1. Terry Randall – S.O.S    2:13
A2. People Of Sunset Strip – Sunset Symphony    3:18
A3. The Sandals – Tell Us Dylan    2:45
A4. The Chymes – He's Not There Anymore    2:03
A5. The Bees – Trip To New Orleans    1:54
A6. The Roosters – One Of These Days    2:37
A7. Tangents – Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go?    2:04
A8. Ken & The Fourth Dimension – Rovin' Heart    2:12

SIDE B.

           

B1. W.C. Fields Memorial Electric String Band – I'm Not Your Stepping Stone    2:15
B2. The Satans – Lines And Squares    2:12
B3. The Dirty Shames – I Don't Care    2:50
B4. The No - Na-Mees–Gotta Hold On    2:28
B5. Opus 1 – Back Seat '38 Dodge    2:21
B6. The Second Helping – Let Me In    2:43
B7. The Grim Reepers – Two Souls    2:55
B8. The Nite Walkers – High Class    2:55

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HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOL. 3: L.A. '67 MONDO HOLLYWOOD A GO-GO
                

Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 3: L.A. '67 Mondo Hollywood A Go-Go
Label:AIP Records – AIP 10005
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 3
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, Folk Rock

    

SIDE A.

            

A1. Giant Sunflower – February Sunshine   2:35
A2. Limey & The Yanks – Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind   2:18
A3. The Search – Climate   2:28
A4. Research 1-6-12 – I Don't Walk There No More   2:05
A5. The Lyrics – Wake Up To My Voice   2:44
A6. Kim Fowley – The Canyon People   2:45
A7. The Flower Children – Mini-Skirt Blues   2:05
A8. Somebody's Chyldren – I'm Going Back To New York City   2:00

SIDE B.

             

B1. Hunger – Colors   2:00
B2. The Fantastic Zoo – Light Show   2:20
B3. Time Of Your Life – Ode To A Bad Dream   2:54
B4. The Human Expression – Every Night   2:35
B5. Hamilton Streetcar – Invisible People   3:05
B6. Grains Of Sand – Golden Apples Of The Sun   2:20
B7. The Painted Faces – I Think I'm Going Mad   2:08
B8. The Love Exchange – Swallow The Sun   2:35

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HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOL. 4: CHICAGO
                    

Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 4: Chicago
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10006
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 4
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock

    

SIDE A.

               

A1. The Little Boy Blues – The Great Train Robbery    2:38
A2. The Omens – Searching    2:24
A3. The Shaprels – Dare I Weep, Dare I Mourn    2:45
A4. The Boys – Come With Me    2:29
A5. The Misty Blues – I Feel No Pain    2:31
A6. The Reasons Why – All I Really Need Is Love    2:29
A7. Buzzsaw – I Live In The Springtime    2:55
A8. The Todds – I Want Her Back    2:30

SIDE B.

            

B1. Group, Inc. – Like A Woman    1:58
B2. The Foggy Notions – Take Me Back And Hold Me    2:30
B3. The Pattens – Say Ma, Ma    1:50
B4. The Malibus – La Da Da    2:36
B5. The Delights – Long Green    2:20
B6. The Untamed – Someday Baby    2:22
B7. Dalek: The Blackstones – Never Feel The Pain    2:30
B8. Warner Brothers – Please Mr. Sullivan    2:32

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HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOL. 5: MICHIGAN
                

Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 5: Michigan
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10007
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 5
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock

              

SIDE A.

                

A1. The Mussies – 12 O'Clock, July    3:45
A2. The Roadrunners – Roadrunner Baby    2:25
A3. The Unknown – Shake A Tail Feather    2:30
A4. The Bossmen – I'm Ready    2:10
A5. The Underdogs – Surprise, Surprise    2:40
A6. The Run-A-Rounds – I Couldn't Care Less    2:20
A7. The Boss Five – You Cheat Too Much    2:20
A8. The Rationals – Turn On    2:10

SIDE B.

              

B1. The Quests – Shadows In The Night    2:35
B2. Peter & The Prophets – Don't Need Your Lovin'    2:38
B3. The Jammers – You're Gonna Love Me Too    1:40
B4. Undecided? – I Never Forgot Her    2:20
B5. The Rationals – Little Girls Cry    2:16
B6. Legends – I'll Come Again    2:08
B7. The 4 Of Us – Baby Blue    2:11
B8. The Blues Company – Experiment In Color    2:00

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