We're Gonna Change the World! The 60's Chicago Garage Sound of Quill Productions [Limited Edition]

Various Artists | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 28, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Sundazed Music Inc.
• ASIN: B002BEXERE
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,080 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Malibu's: I'm Cryin'

2. The Skunks: Do the Duck

3. The Prophets: Yes I Know

4. Chances R: I'll Have You Cryin'

5. The Exterminators: Declaration of Independence '65

6. The Ricochettes: Losing You

7. The Delights: Just Out of Reach

8. The Skunks: It's Only Love

9. The Don Caron Orchestra: Hot Pastrami

10. The Exterminators: Voo-Doo

11. Jimmy Watson & the Original Royals: A Heart Is Made of Many Things

12. The Commons, Ltd.: Roses Are Red (My Love)

13. The Riddles: It's One Thing to Say

14. The Night Flight: Without You

15. Ronnie Rice & the Gents: La-Do-Da-Da

16. The Night Flight: To Color Turn

17. The Commons, Ltd.: I'm Going to Change the World

18. The Delights: Every Minute, Every Hour, Every Moment

19. The Skunks: Don't Ask Why

Editorial Reviews

During the peak years of the '60s garage band wave, Pete Wright was one of the nation's top independent record promotion men. His records were not only hits on Chicago's crucially important WLS but also in small markets throughout the Midwest. Whether in the Windy City or in these smaller outposts, he was tipped off to tons of untapped local talent. So much so that launching a record label was the next logical step. Thus was born Quill Records, a short-lived but supremely cool label heavily indebted to the garage band sound.

This definitive overview collects only the most rockin' sides from the label; from the Malibu's who manage to outdo their idols the Animals, at least in pure unbridled energy, to the Skunks who on their overdriven, fuzzed-out cover of "Do the Duck" could be mistaken for a UK mod/freakbeat act. And that's just for starters in a set of teen rave-ups from the likes of the Delights, the Commons, Ltd., Chances R, the Riddles and more.

If the appearance of the Don Caron Orchestra in the track listing causes serious head scratching amongst the more discerning of you garage connoisseurs, well, we couldn't help ourselves. Their "Hot Pastrami" may be the most scorching sax 'n' reverb instrumental you hear all year. This set also includes rare photos, label scans and extensive liner notes (with interviews from both Pete Wright and many of ­the bands).

Customer Reviews

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hook Heavy Hot Nugz, September 10, 2009

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Scott McWade "dubs" (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: We're Gonna Change the World! The 60's Chicago Garage Sound of Quill Productions (Audio CD)

Mono bliss, 46 minutes worth. Primarily from the British invasion side of the garage, but some punkish bits, as well. A few covers, Animals, Zombies, Beatles. I thought one tune could be mistaken for a VU recording, another sounded vaguely like the Brummels, who were aping the Brits, themselves. A little skimpy but expertly salvaged and sequenced. I'm listening to it for the first time, as I write, things getting a little trippy, here, towards the end. Overall, nice hooks.

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars THE PRICE IS OUT OF HAND HERE, January 24, 2010

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Syd (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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The price is out of hand here. The samples are not really all that great. They are OK. So, Sundaze, make a few more and bring the price down, please....