Sunday, May 16, 2021

The Dags - Watching the Clouds Roll By / She Cried. 196? USA-Chicago


This 45 is another complete unknown. It is presumed that this is the same band that also went by The Daggs (same label), and is sought after due to being anthologized many years ago. This is a fine psychedelic 45. The a) side is a trippy folk psych number, as the title suggests. Not as dreamy as The Manchester Bridge Band, but very pleasant all the same. The b) side is a cover of the old chestnut most associated with Jay and The Americans and The Lettermen. There's some mid-60s Beatles in their sound as well. The a) side is a slow grower, and makes it a keeper. I'd guess 1966 or 67 as a date.

Discogs says they're from Illinois. RYM says Texas. The seller I bought it from says Chicago. OK, two out of three wins - Chicago it is!


Ownership: SP: 19?? Decade. Online acquisition (2020) 

8/21/20 (first listen); 5/16/21 (review / new entry)

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