5 Songs for July 4th

Hey gang -
Now that Sky Saxon's passing has settled in, and we've had it up to here with Michael Jackson tributes on TV, we here at Nitro-Retro have decided we're ready to get back to what we love to do and come at you with 5 tasty nuggets that we hope you all will enjoy.

First up is a sweet ska tune that makes us want to play it again and again and again.
The Heptones, "Pretty Looks Isn't All". Dig it!

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The Heptones - "Pretty Looks Isn't All"


Next up is a chill, but twistin' garage rocker we posted here last year. We don't know much about these losers, but upon hearing this lovers lament last week, it pulled at our heart-strings so much, we had to play it again and again and again! Those harmonies! Sticks to you like glue.
The Oxford 5 - "The World I've Planned" Dig it!
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The Oxford 5 - "The World I've Planned"

Now hear this! WOW! You faithful listeners out there may well know about the great Swiss beat group, The Dynamites, and their fab tunes like "Don't Leave Me Behind" & "Tell Me Yes Or No", but this B-side has somehow has escaped our experienced ears all these years - until now! This may well be our new favorite! The Dynamites - "Too Late" Dig it!
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The Dynamites - "Too Late"
Time to heat things up. This next one is Crazy!! This New York group originally known as The Loved Ones, knew how to rock the house! There's a great article written by one of the band members found here.
This tune can be found on the great "Teenage Shutdown - Move It! Frantic Frat-Stomp Fracas! Revved-up & Rowdy Rockers!"
download/listen here:
Peck's Bad Boys - "Crazy World"

Last but not least is a tune I have to thank my pal, Leah for turning me on to. My first song my first band, The Gargoyles learned was "Venus" by The Shocking Blue.
But it wasn't until a few weeks ago I heard this gem.
I always hoped The Shocking Blue could rock out - and here it is. Dig it!!

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The Shocking Blue- "Send Me A Postcard"