This was the bands second album on polydor records. Detroits ted the nuge nugent is one of rocks greatest anomalies. It was released in november 1967 on mainstream records stereo s6104, mono 56104. Fusing the psychedelia of the early blues magoos with hendrix riffs and british pop, the band which launched the legend of ted nugent has surprises galore in these lost grooves. Nugent had heard of a detroit rolling stones cover band called amboy dukes that had just broken up, and took the name for his new band. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. In the uk, the groups records were released under the name of the american amboy dukes, because of the existence of a british group. Musixmatch for spotify and itunes is now available for your computer download now. After these changes, the reconstituted group recorded two albums, call of the wild and tooth, fang, and claw, for frank zappas discreet label in, respectively, 1974 and 1975. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The amboy dukes uk biography formed in reading, berks in 1965, by dave kislingberry, who took the name from a paperback novel. The amboy dukes were the first, because of my insanity on stage, to get a recording contract. Update to the latest version of itunes apple support.
Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl tu like the the amboy dukes journey to the center of the mind 180 gram vinyl at musicians friend. For the misprint with also slightly different matrix see the amboy dukes the amboy dukes. Ted nugent and the amboy dukes 1975 call of the wild 1973 you may also like see all. Ted nugent, the nucleus of the amboy dukes, was born and raised in detroit and started performing in 1958 at age 10. In the uk, the groups records were released under the name the american amboy dukes as to not be confused with the british soul group with the same name who recorded 6 singles for polydor in the late 60s. Mar 02, 20 amboy dukes licensed to youtube by dashgoaudiobee on behalf of mainstream records. Original artyfacts from the first psychedelic era, 19651968 1972. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. This album is worth having as part of a ted nugentamboy dukes collection, probably, but only just barely, and most ted fans will most likely only listen to it once or twice. Journey to the center of the mind is the second studio album released by the amboy dukes. Lyrics for good natured emma by the amboy dukes feat.
The amboy dukes 1967 migration 1968 journey to the center of the mind 1968 call of the wild rock 1969 marriage on the rocks rock bottom 1970 survival of the fittest live 1971 call of the wild 1973 tooth fang and claw 1974 journey to the darkside of the mind 2000 referencias. Journey to the center of the mind 1986 mainstream records purchase on itunes s. A powerful, highdecibel guitarist and singer who hit the peak of his fame in the 70s with a gonzo act that earned him the nickname motor city madman. Amboy dukes ted nugent the amboy dukes 1971 ted nugent and the amboy dukes, 1965. By this time, the group was billed as ted nugent and the amboy dukes. The amboy dukes top songs top songs chart singles discography. Still, when the amboy dukes selftitled debut lp appeared on the mainstream label in 1967, it was the groups originals that became the focus while nugent handled the music, farmer penned the drugfixated lyrics, adding a psychedelic sensibility to an otherwise protometal sound. Journey to the center of the mind 1968 call of the wild. Windows 10 or download the latest version from apples website. The amboy dukes journey to the center of the mind youtube. As the cover states, the amboy dukes is irving shulmans great novel of teenage crime. Their historic anthem, a version of baby please don t go, from the amboy dukes 1967, is a passionate blues screamed against a wall of unrelenting rhythm and guitar dissonance, played at supersonic speed. Amboy dukes journey to the center of the mind mp3 album.
They came from the same detroit scene as src, the stooges, mitch ryder, bob seger, the frost, the rationals, mc5 and so forth. Amboy dukes licensed to youtube by dashgoaudiobee on behalf of mainstream records. The bands name comes from the title of a novel by irving shulman. The latest version of itunes now comes installed with macos mojave. Journey to the center of the mind by the amboy dukes on. The amboy dukes s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Andy solomon bill white dave palmer gary hicks greg arama john drake rick lober ted nugent. This is an aside single to mississippi murderer and was written by steve farmer and ted nugent.
The amboy dukes the amboy dukes 1968, vinyl discogs. He played in a group called the royal high boys from 1960 to 1962 and later in group named the lourds, where he first met future amboy dukes lead vocalist john drake. Find the amboy dukes discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Still, when the amboy dukes selftitled debut lp appeared on the mainstream label in 1967, it was their originals that became the focus.
Survival of the fittest live is the fifth album by the amboy dukes featuring ted nugent and was released in 1971. I think this is probably the most collaborative thing hes. The amboy dukes journey to the center of the mind ash. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Throughout his lengthy career, the motor city madman has reveled in the controversy and criticism that always seem to follow in his path his prorightwing beliefs and progun advo. Journey to the center of the mind par the amboy dukes sur. Im not trying to sound negative about ted nugent, as i admire him as a musician, its just that he is such a domineering personality when it comes to music, the amboy dukes are quite different from what he would do later. Journey to the center of the mind 1968 call of the wild 1973. In the uk, the groups records were released under the name the american amboy dukes as to not be. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the amboy dukes.
Also available in itunes more by the amboy dukes see all. It was released in november 1967 on mainstream records. Listen free to the amboy dukes the amboy dukes baby please dont go, i feel free and more. Journey to the center of the mind the dukes rock b. The amboy dukes listen and stream free music, albums, new. The amboy dukes migration 1969 korean remaster 2001. The amboy dukes is the first studio album released by the amboy dukes. The amboy dukes were ted nugents first band or one of. The amboy dukes were an american rock band formed in 1964 in chicago, illinois, and later based in detroit, michigan. Ted nugent is a stalwart american hard rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is as divisive as he is legendary. Following his run with the amboy dukes, nugent hit the peak of his fame in. A book called the amboy dukes about gang lifestyle was also made. The amboy dukes discography, lineup, biography, interviews.
The amboy dukes were an american rock band formed in 1964 in chicago, illinois and later based in detroit, michigan. This song is a cover of baby, please dont go by big joe williams. Depending on the version of itunes that you have, there are a few ways to update. Baby, please dont go baby, please dont go baby, please dont go down to new orleans you kno. Journey to the center of the mind still, when the amboy dukes selftitled debut lp appeared on the mainstream label in 1967, it was the groups originals that became the focus while nugent handled the music, farmer penned the drugfixated lyrics, adding a psychedelic sensibility to an otherwise protometal sound. Best known for launching the career of ted nugent, the amboy dukes were detroits. It was released in november 1967 on mainstream records stereo s6104, mono. And the amboy dukes, as a teen gang, seemed more like an adult crime family or well organized motorcycle gang. After a series of lineup shifts that saw white and lober exit. They are known for their one hit single journey to the center of the mind. And, if uncle ted didnt know it was about taking lsd, he was the most naive sumbitch to ever play rock n roll music.
Likewise, in many ways, franks younger sister acted like an adult. The amboy dukes baby please dont go lyrics musixmatch. The amboy dukes journey to the center of the mind 180 gram. The dukes first offering was their selftitled album the amboy dukes which charted. It was released in april 1968 on mainstream records stereo s6112, mono 56112 promo only a remastered cd reissue was released in 1992 by mainstream direct ltd. The amboy dukes interested a record label that primarily produced jazz albums. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The next year ted moved back to his native detroit, mi and assembled a new dukes lineup including vocalist john drake, his former bandmate from the lourds. The band rode the psychedelic wave, but it stood out for the maniacal riffs of the leaders guitar. The groups roots date to 1965, a period when a teenage nugent was living in chicago. If you have itunes installed on your computer, choose your device to update to the latest version of itunes. All of us were part of the major musical force in michigan. Formed in detroit, michigan, the amboy dukes are best remembered for introducing gonzo guitarist ted nugent to an unsuspecting world. The amboy dukes were formed in chicago in 1965 and featured a young, teenage guitarist name ted nugent.
The second album was journey to the center of the mind a psychedelic rock opera that was their highest charting album and produced their most commercially successful single. Upgrade today to get your favorite music and podcasts. I literally brought the amboy dukes to detroit the summer of 1967 and by the fall we were the hottest ticket. The amboy dukes the amboy dukes 1967, vinyl discogs. The amboy dukes 1967 baby, please dont go i feel free young love psalms of aftermath colors lets go get stoned down on philips escalator the lovely lady night time its not true gimme love journey to the center of the mind 1968 mississippi murderer surrender to your kings flight of the.
Shulmans writing style is pretty good, better than the pulp style one would expect from this book but not far removed. After a series of lineup shifts that saw white and lober exit in favor of bassist greg arama and keyboardist andy. Find the amboy dukes credit information on allmusic. It featured their first charting single baby, please dont go, an intense cover of a big joe williams song. The amboy dukes flight of the byrd lyrics genius lyrics. The amboy dukes 1967 baby, please dont go i feel free young love psalms of aftermath colors.
The 16yearold protagonist frank goldfarb and his fellow dukes were far more sophisticated than any 16yearoldsor even 19yearoldsi ever knew. Listen free to the amboy dukes loaded for bear journey to the center of the mind, baby please dont go and more. The amboy dukes listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos the amboy dukes. They began playing the clubs and ballrooms of detroit in the mid 1960s. The debut album by the amboy dukes should be high on collectors lists. The amboy dukes journey to the center of the mind amazon. This version has the track a2 properly denoted as i feel free on the labels. This song is by the amboy dukes and appears on the album the amboy dukes 1967 and on the compilation nuggets.