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EPYSODE 67: "Would You Believe", by Billy Nicholls.

Guest: Billy Nicholls.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we present one of the most beautiful and bittersweet stories in 1960s British pop: Billy Nicholls’ legendary 1968 album Would You Believe. Hailed by critics, this shimmering psych-pop masterpiece was shelved before its proper release and went on to become one of the rarest and most sought-after records in the collector world.

We explore the album’s lush orchestration, studio craftsmanship, and the influence of the Immediate Records scene, including the key roles played by producer Andrew Loog Oldham and some of Billy's famous musician friends. We discuss the label troubles, industry upheavals, and twists of fate that kept this stunning record in the shadows for decades. Plus a great story of how a Beatle helped kickstart Billy's career!

Whether you’re a long-time admirer of this wonderful album or discovering it for the first time, this epysode unpacks the music, the myth, and the enduring magic that transformed a once-lost LP into a psych-pop holy grail.

I hope you dig "Would You Believe" as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured:

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WPmas1G4PACpC7Jy8VdEm?si=4a4261f398e545e3

*RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "The Persian Caravan"

THE SQUADRONAIRES “Cement Mixer”

JOE BROWN “See You In My Dreams”

EDDIE COCHRAN “Summertime Blues”

THE EVERLY BROTHERS “When Will I Be Loved”

BUDDY HOLLY “Crying, Waiting, Hoping”

*BILLY NICHOLLS “Cut And Come Again” (demo)

DEL SHANNON “Cut And Come Again”

BILLY NICHOLLS “Would You Believe”

BILLY NICHOLLS "Come Again"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Life Is Short"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Feeling Easy"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Daytime Girl"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Daytime Girl (Coda)"

BILLY NICHOLLS "London Social Degree"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Portobello Road"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Question Mark"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Being Happy"

BILLY NICHOLLS "Girl From New York"

BILLY NICHOLLS "It Brings Me Down"

BILLY NICHOLLS “Kew”

BILLY NICHOLLS “White Lightning”

WHITE HORSE “Give It Up”

WHITE HORSE “Can’t Stop Loving You”

PETE TOWNSHEND “Forever’s No Time At All”

BILLY NICHOLLS “Under One Banner”

MORGAN “Flying High”

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Written In The Cards"

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Who said you never get a second chance to make a first impression!?!? Well, we covered some of the best debut singles waaaay back in Episode 32...and now, five years later, we're back to revisit that topic. So take that, Head & Shoulders!

Hey, speaking of second times, guess who's back as our Third Lads this week? (No fair, you cheated by looking at the episode title!) Yes, that's right, it's guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Matt Piucci and bassist/vocalist/songwriter Steven Roback from seminal LA "Paisley Underground" band The Rain Parade! The last time Matt & Steven joined us (Episode 259), they subtly hinted that there was something in the works for their underrated second full-length album, 1985's Crashing Dream. We have now been treated to a spectacular double disc deluxe reissue on Label 51 Recordings, that not only gives fans an opportunity to re-appraise this lost gem, but is chock full of demos, alternate versions and live bonus tracks that flesh out the story of this fertile chapter in the Rain Parade legacy.

Prepare thyself for plenty of stories about the past, present, and future of Rain Parade, including recounting memories of their debut single, "What She's Done To Your Mind" from 1982. Hanging out with the guys is always a pleasure, but we digress. A lot.

Special thanks to Josh Mills.

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On the 126th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys open Season 5 of Dorm Damage listing their Mount Rushmore of "Hair Metal" bands.

The guys introduce a new series, "The Mount Rushmore Series", where Tom and Zeus will pick a category and then they will list their top 4 in the category each.

In this episode the guys will list their top 4 hair metal bands. They each will have their own criteria and then choose their 4 bands on their Mount Rushmore!

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It's ImmaLetYouFinish... #240! Court & Amy salivate over the return of Harry Styles, pay homage to John Forte and Bob Weir, and welcome author Steven Blush to discuss his new book "When Rock Met Hip Hop".

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