The Blues Magoos were a music group which hailed from the Bronx, New York. … Read Full Bio ↴The Blues Magoos were a music group which hailed from the Bronx, New York. The band was formed in 1964 as "The Trenchcoats". The original members were Emil Thielhelm aka Peppy Castro (vocals and guitar), Dennis LaPore (lead guitar), Ralph Scala (organ and vocals), Ronnie Gilbert (bass) and John Finnegan (drums). The band made a name for itself in various clubs in Greenwich Village. By 1966 the band had changed its name to fit in with the psychedelic vibe of the times - they first changed their name to the Bloos Magoos, though they changed that to the more conventional Blues Magoos. They also made some line-up changes, bringing in Mike Esposito as lead guitarist, and Geoff Daking as drummer.
Like their name, the group's sound was of the psychedelic variety. They released singles on smaller labels, like Ganim Records and Verve Records, but those singles did not gain the band much recognition. However, Mercury Records signed the band to a record deal in late 1966 and the group's debut album, Psychedelic Lollipop was released shortly thereafter. It was one of the first records to contain the word "Psychedelic" on the sleeve (along with the 13th Floor Elevators' The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators).
The group's biggest song, "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" was released as a single in 1967, with "Gotta Get Away" as the b-side. The song hit number 5 on the US charts, although it did not fare nearly as well in the UK. The next single by the Blues Magoos, "There's A Chance We Can Make It," was only a minor hit, with its b-side "Pipe Dream" actually charting higher (though neither side hit the top 40). After one more minor chart single with "One By One," subsequent singles were largely ignored by record buyers. Neither of the two albums released after Psychedelic Lollipop, Electric Comic Book (1967) and Basic Blues Magoos (1968), had much success. By 1968, the band was discouraged and they split up.
The group's management had other plans. The band was signed to ABC Records, but most of the members did not go along with this plan. Only Castro agreed and started up a revamped Blues Magoos, with Eric Katz, Richie Dickon, John Leillo and Roger Eaton. In 1969, the band completed Never Goin' Back To Georgia, but that release did not attract public attention either. Eaton left the band, and the other Blues Magoos used session musicians for the follow up Gulf Coast Bound. It did poorly as well and though the Magoos struggled for another two years, they eventually parted ways. In 1981, Castro resurfaced with the group Balance.
The original group's output on CD is now complete. Repertoire has released their three albums in deluxe digi-packages with detailed liner notes. Each CD has bonus tracks which include mono versions of single releases, fan club exclusives, and obscure early recordings. Additionally, Collectibles still has the doubled-up "Lollipop/Comic Book" CD for sale and Mercury's "Kaliedoscopic Compendium" anthology is still available as well. The post-1969 group's output has not been released on CD to date.
After a stint with the rock musical Hair and recording with Mercury label mate Exuma (Tony McKay), Peppy Castro formed Barnaby Bye with fellow cast members Bobby and Billy Alessi. The group released two albums on Atlantic Records, Room to Grow (1972) and Touch (1973). In 1981, Castro resurfaced again with the group Balance whose song "Breaking Away" reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In July 2008, the Blues Magoos with original members Ralph Scala, Castro and Geoff Daking reunited for the first time in years for two concerts, including one with The Zombies at the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza in New York City. In December 2009 they traveled to Spain for the Purple Weekend festival.
In 2014, The Blues Magoos released their first new album in 43 years, titled Psychedelic Resurrection. The Blues Magoos toured in 2015.
Like their name, the group's sound was of the psychedelic variety. They released singles on smaller labels, like Ganim Records and Verve Records, but those singles did not gain the band much recognition. However, Mercury Records signed the band to a record deal in late 1966 and the group's debut album, Psychedelic Lollipop was released shortly thereafter. It was one of the first records to contain the word "Psychedelic" on the sleeve (along with the 13th Floor Elevators' The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators).
The group's biggest song, "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" was released as a single in 1967, with "Gotta Get Away" as the b-side. The song hit number 5 on the US charts, although it did not fare nearly as well in the UK. The next single by the Blues Magoos, "There's A Chance We Can Make It," was only a minor hit, with its b-side "Pipe Dream" actually charting higher (though neither side hit the top 40). After one more minor chart single with "One By One," subsequent singles were largely ignored by record buyers. Neither of the two albums released after Psychedelic Lollipop, Electric Comic Book (1967) and Basic Blues Magoos (1968), had much success. By 1968, the band was discouraged and they split up.
The group's management had other plans. The band was signed to ABC Records, but most of the members did not go along with this plan. Only Castro agreed and started up a revamped Blues Magoos, with Eric Katz, Richie Dickon, John Leillo and Roger Eaton. In 1969, the band completed Never Goin' Back To Georgia, but that release did not attract public attention either. Eaton left the band, and the other Blues Magoos used session musicians for the follow up Gulf Coast Bound. It did poorly as well and though the Magoos struggled for another two years, they eventually parted ways. In 1981, Castro resurfaced with the group Balance.
The original group's output on CD is now complete. Repertoire has released their three albums in deluxe digi-packages with detailed liner notes. Each CD has bonus tracks which include mono versions of single releases, fan club exclusives, and obscure early recordings. Additionally, Collectibles still has the doubled-up "Lollipop/Comic Book" CD for sale and Mercury's "Kaliedoscopic Compendium" anthology is still available as well. The post-1969 group's output has not been released on CD to date.
After a stint with the rock musical Hair and recording with Mercury label mate Exuma (Tony McKay), Peppy Castro formed Barnaby Bye with fellow cast members Bobby and Billy Alessi. The group released two albums on Atlantic Records, Room to Grow (1972) and Touch (1973). In 1981, Castro resurfaced again with the group Balance whose song "Breaking Away" reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In July 2008, the Blues Magoos with original members Ralph Scala, Castro and Geoff Daking reunited for the first time in years for two concerts, including one with The Zombies at the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza in New York City. In December 2009 they traveled to Spain for the Purple Weekend festival.
In 2014, The Blues Magoos released their first new album in 43 years, titled Psychedelic Resurrection. The Blues Magoos toured in 2015.
Rush Hour
The Blues Magoos Lyrics
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A.B.O.B. Music We be driving in silence Between the fights and the violence…
Ani DiFranco Rush hour at the day's dawning And the rain came and…
Apollo Kade She scared she don't trust my love Be fair I won't…
B&W Quintet We be driving in silence Between the fights and the violence…
Big Scarr (Ayo, ShodBeatz) Let's go In traffic like rush hour Sippin'…
BigXthaPlug Aye Aye See I started this shit with some green I came up…
Boggio Dear Phighters, the train arriving from the Iron Cafe is…
C.M.L. Rushed off the plane Couldn't wait to get home Hit the studi…
Christopher Lawrence INSTRUMENTAL What you wanna do baby? Where you wanna go? Ill…
D-JAM-BE We be driving in silence Between the fights and the violence…
Danya Nozh Плыву по блоку тихо я, тихо, не спеша Мёртвый я снаружи,…
Dayshell Is it real, sane Maybe a polishing light in the dark Or…
DJ Magical Its so good, it's so- it's so- it's- it's so…
DJ Shog Here we go Yo, a day in the life of a…
From Smart Shuffle • Crush j-hope La-la-la-la La-la-la-la La-la-la, ooh One, two, three, four…
Gaho 너에게 직진하려 해봐도 막 다른 길에 놓여버려 또 It's alright, alright, it's…
Happy Hardcore Its so good, it's so- it's so- it's- it's so…
II-J La-la-la-la La-la-la-la La-la-la, ooh One, two, three, four…
Jane Wiedlin Something's coming over me I'm so dizzy I can't see Can't ma…
Juju コドモの頃に描いた夢は おもちゃ箱のどこかで 自嘲気味 出番待ちしてる 今だって はからずも続いてく 繰り返すだけの毎…
Kate B'mand We be driving in silence Between the fights and the violence…
King King From the moment that I wake up To the very last…
Landfall I AM RUNNING FROM THE HEAT STAY AWAY FROM 2ND STREET THERE'S…
Mac Miller I give a fuck less and less everyday The more you…
Man on the Internet Learn this, Hat Kid better run and hide Tried to steal…
Milka Breathe me like you breathe air Drink me and do it…
MONSTA X Eat this Rush hour 숲처럼 우거진 높은 tower (ah yeah) 경쟁 또…
Octagen & M.I.D.O.R. Yeah Shit go brazy This shit go brazy brazy, heh This shit g…
Oh Boy The city is alright But I like speeding heights And I'm…
Omega When the rush hour hits the town I hope…
Peter's Garage I look at the morning sun I look at the morning…
sa4 Yeah! Sa4, ein Produkt aus den Ninties Levi's Jeans und neu…
Sambada De N mannen, De Abi län, Viktor Ax (De kommer från…
Samo104 Nikes on my feet und ich rush' (rush', rush') Rush Hour,…
Séra Bjössi Já já Ég er með typpi typpi typpi typpi Set það inn…
SJB Something's coming over me I'm so dizzy I can't see Can't …
Sjb Feat. Jane Wiedlin Something's coming over me I'm so dizzy I can't see Can't ma…
SJB Feat. Jane Wieldin Something's coming over me I'm so dizzy I can't see Can't …
Skytalist Life, you can see it with your own eyes We’re living…
STUNNA COLD We could've been a good couple We could've had something spe…
The Cool Kids We get long, Let them trunks lift up Ay, ay We all…
TWO-J La-la-la-la La-la-la-la La-la-la, ooh One, two, three, four…
가호 너에게 직진하려 해봐도 막 다른 길에 놓여버려 또 It's alright, alright, it's…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Blues Magoos:
(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet One day you're up and the next day you're down You…
Albert Common Is Dead At evening time when work is through You change yourself to…
Baby I Want You I see her face so young and fair I hear her…
Gloria Morrison Like to tell you 'bout my baby, you know she…
Gotta Get Away It′s gonna take a lot more than magic To break this…
I Did you ever see a girl grow up before your…
I Wanna Be There Living out of a suitcase baby Traveling all alone Having all…
I'll Go Crazy If you leave me, I'll go crazy If you leave me,…
Love Seems Doomed Once I had a love of my own But now she's…
Nothin' Yet One day you're up and the next day you're down You…
Nothing Yet One day you're up and the next day you're down You…
One By One Did you ever see a girl grow up before your…
Pipe Dream It's been a happy day Try not to spoil it, now Please…
Sometimes I Think About Sometimes I think about old folks back home That 12 mile…
Summer Is The Man The eyes of a man That can see what you can Are…
There's A Chance We Can Make It Others girls (other girls) Are never quite like you Do you k…
Tobacco Road I was born in a bunk Mama died and my daddy…
We Ain't Got Nothin' Yet One day you're up and the next day you're down You…
We Ain't Got Nothing Yet One day you're up and the next day you're down You…
Worried Life Blues Oh lordy lord, oh lordy lord. It hurts me so bad…
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