Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17 (subtitled Texas, Part 4) is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Texas. This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23.

Release data

This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records (as #AIP-10026).

Notes on the tracks

"We Sell Soul" by the Spades was a regional hit by one of the first bands headed by Roky Erickson; he was one of the founding members of the legendary psychedelic rock band 13th Floor Elevators. Houston's Neil Ford – also spelled Neal Ford – was in a succession of bands including the Ramadas. Their "Shame on You" was included on Essential Pebbles, Volume 2. These Iguanas are not the same band that launched Iggy Pop's career, although a track by those Iguanas is included on Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 19.

Track listing

Side 1

1. The Sparkles: "The U. T." (The Sparkles)
2. S. J. & the Crossroads: "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" (Jessie Hill)
3. S. J. & the Crossroads: "The Darkest Hour (Part 1)" (J. Sergio/S. Messina)
4. The Souncations: "Exit" (Jerry Rojas)
5. The Visions: "Humpty Dumpty" (The Visions)
6. The Spectrum: "Bald Headed Woman" (Talky)
7. The Gentlemen: "Come On" (B. Russo/E. Hackett) — rel. 1966

Side 2

1. Kempy & the Guardians: "Love for a Price" (Pat Davidson)
2. The Roks: "Hey Joe" (Billy Roberts)
3. Lost Generation: "They Tell Me" (Rhodes)
4. The Spades: "We Sell Soul" (Emil Schwartze)
5. Neil Ford & the Fanatics: "Bitter Bells" (Neil Ford/Stringfellow)
6. The Iguanas: "I'm Leaving You Baby" (Alan Melinger)