Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Sidekicks – Fifi The Flea (1966 us, beautiful garage sunny beats)



The Sidekicks were a garage/pop rock band from Wildwood, NJ. First known as The Redcoats, the lineup consisted of John Spirt, Mike Burke, and brothers Randy and Jack Bocelle. Spirit and Burke co-wrote the band's 1966 hit, "Suspicions."
Tracks
1. Suspicions (John Spirit, Mike Burke) - 2:34
2. Up On The Roof (Carole King, Gerry Goffin) - 2:37
3. You’re A Girl (David White, John Madara, Ray Gilmore) - 2:13
4. More (Theme from “Mondo Cane”) (Nino Oliviero, Norman Newell, Riz Ortolani) - 2:28
5. Not Now (John Spirit, Mike Burke) - 2:40
6. Ask Your Friend (John Spirit, Mike Burke) - 2:36
7. Fifi The Flea (Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash) - 2:37
8. Sight And Sound (Jimmy Wisner, Norma Mendoza) - 2:25
9. Out Of The Dark (Joe Renzetti, Neal Brian) - 2:27
10.He’s My Friend (John Spirit, Mike Burke) - 2:23
11.The Best Things (Bobby Lance, Fran Robins) - 2:01
12.Ollie Wong (The Same) (Jimmy Wisner, Norma Mendoza, Samuels, Bocutto) - 2:38

The Sidekicks
*Zach Bochelle - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
*Randy Bochelle - Bass Guitar
*Mike Burke - Lead Guitar, Vocals
*John Spirit - Drums