We start with a band that reversed a trend. Many garage bands broke up in the 1960's when one or more of their members were drafted and sent to Vietnam. The Beachnuts was a band made up of young musicians returning from Southeast Asia. The New Directions turn in a heavy dose of psych with their 1969 track, "Springtime Lady" Mel Gaines and the Regents shine in the Soul Spotlight with "What'cha Gonna Do?" It's not only a good example of mid-60's soul, but perfectly captures the sound of East Coast beach music. We finish with a track from the Scorpios. Could it be that the title of the track "Ninety-nine and a Half" is actually a reference to "Ninety-six Tears?" There's a distinct similarity in the organ work... Remember -- you don't need an iPod to listen to a podcast. Just download it straight to your computer from this link! Garage/Soul '66 Podcast #041 -  99 and a Half and New Directions The Radio Star This program we play: The Beachnuts: What Makes You Think Aliens, Psychos, and Wild Things, Vol. 1 The New Directions: Springtime Lady Aliens, Psychos, and Wild Things, Vol. 1 Mel Gaines and the Regents: What'cha Gonna Do? Ol' Virginia Soul, Part 2 The Scorpios - Ninety-nine and a Half Lost Souls, Vol. 2 - Garage and Psychedelic Rock from Arkansas and Beyond