- Format: CD
- Label: Sundazed
- Genre: 60s Garage / Surf / RnB
THE MERSEYBEAT SOUND EVEN REACHED THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA IN THE FORM OF A TEENAGED GROUP, CALLED THE GANTS.
The band hit big with a cover of Bo Diddley's "Road Runner," signed to Liberty Records,
and, over the next few years, guitarist/leader Sid Herring penned a string of exceptional Beatles-inspired
tunes, including "My Baby Don't Care" and "I Wonder" (see our dynamite Gants Best of collection, SC 11078).
However, before signing to Liberty, the group headed to Sam Phillips' studios in Nashville to make their first
recordings, in late '64. This treasure trove of lost Gants music — the Nashville recordings (sourced from the
only surviving acetate of the session), rare single-only sides and a vintage radio broadcast — makes for an eyeopening
set filled with originals and choice covers that will give Gants fans a priceless glimpse into the early
development of this uniquely gifted garage band.
Never-before-heard sessions recorded at Sam Phillips' studios
in Nashville, 1964!
A rare, early glimpse at the development of this gifted
Mississippi garage band!
Liner notes by Mike Stax, newly discovered photos and more!
TRACKS: Another Chance / What's Your Name / Lucille / You've Got To Hide Your Love Away / In The Beginning /
I'm No Good / It's All Over Now / Cryin' / Eight Days a Week /
Dear One / Things We Said Today / Twist and Shout / Opening
Announcement / Taxman / Introducing the Group / Hey Joe
