Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17

Infobox Album
Name = Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17
Type = compilation
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Released = 1985
Recorded = Mid-1960's
Genre = Garage rock, Psychedelic rock
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Label = AIP Records
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Last album = Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 16
This album = Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17
Next album = Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 18

"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

ide 1

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

ide 2

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