Wednesday 2 November 2016

One Hundred and Fifteen Seconds Of Pure Quality, Man.



Here is another absolute belter of a track from that most excellent of years for garage rock, 1966. There were a few bands that went by the name of The Outcasts, the ones we are concerned with here are the group that hailed from San Antonio, Texas. They released 5 singles in their short career. I'm In Pittsburgh (and it's raining) written by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Jim Carsten for me is the pick of the bunch. A few years ago I featured the cover version by the Vibes from the mid 80s which I foolishly stated was better than the original which of course is nonsense. I'm not sure you will hear a better sub two minutes of music today.

Enjoy

The Outcasts - I'm In Pittsburgh (and it's raining)

5 comments:

David Veinot said...

With that lead-in, I couldn't wait to hear it. But no mp3 attached.

drew said...

Should be sorted now Big Ed

Swiss Adam said...

Good record. Very good indeed.

George said...

You're right, I've not heard a better sub 2 minute song all day. Toptastic.

Rol said...

Really like that. It both does and doesn't sound like it comes from 1966. Love the harmonica.