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EPYSODE 90: Fine Anyway by Rogér Fakhr.

Guests: Rogér Fakhr, Habibi Funk label co-owner Jannis Stürtz.

Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.

This week we uncover the remarkable story behind Fine Anyway, the long-lost album by Lebanese singer-songwriter Rogér Fakhr that quietly disappeared for decades before finally finding the audience it always deserved. Originally recorded in the late 1970s during a turbulent period in Lebanon’s history, the album blends warm folk rock, jazz-infused arrangements, subtle psychedelia, and deeply personal songwriting into a sound that feels both timeless and strangely familiar. Often compared to the introspective craftsmanship of the California singer-songwriter movement, Fine Anyway stands as one of the great rediscoveries of recent years. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Rogér Fakhr himself, sharing firsthand memories of the album’s creation and the unexpected journey that transformed it from a forgotten treasure into a cult classic.

I hope you dig Fine Anyway as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

Buy this album from the Habibi Funk label here:

https://habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habibi-funk-016-fine-anyway-2

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XuY4OjCziCJOOOYRlfs3Y?si=c49749ff5bcf448a

GANDALF “I Watch The Moon”

FAIRUZ “Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi”

JETHRO TULL “Song For Jeffrey”

CAT STEVENS “Katmandu”

BRYAN ADAMS “Summer Of ‘69”

THE BEATLES “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)”

JAMES TAYLOR “You’ve Got A Friend”

ISSAM HAJALI “Intazirne”

MUNIR KHAULI “Heik ha Nishtghil?”

ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Insomnia Blue"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Fine Anyway"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Express Line"

ROGÉR FAKHR "My Baby, She Is As Down As I Am"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Everything You Want"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Waiting For It Everyday"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Dancer On The Ceiling"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Sad Sad Songs"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Little Woman By My Side"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Every Body Is Going Home"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Sitting In The Sun"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Had To Come Back Wet"

ROGÉR FAKHR "The Wizard"

ROGÉR FAKHR "(Such A) Trip Thru Time"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Keep Going"

ROGÉR FAKHR "Gone Away Again"

*ROGÉR FAKHR “Fine Anyway" (live)

ROGÉR FAKHR “Rainhill”

ROGÉR FAKHR “Drinking Tea”

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"

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EPYSODE 89: Gandalf by Gandalf.

Guest: Guitarist/vocalist Peter Sando.

Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.

This week we step into the dreamlike world of Gandalf, the enigmatic 1969 self-titled album that quietly vanished upon release only to emerge decades later as a revered psychedelic cult classic. We explore the album’s atmospheric and melancholic beauty and its ethereal blend of psych-pop, folk rock, and studio experimentation. We also uncover the strange story behind the album’s failed release and how its legend grew among collectors. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from founding member Peter Sando, sharing firsthand stories about the making of the album and the twists of fate that turned it into a lost masterpiece rediscovered by generations of psych fans.

I hope you dig Gandalf as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

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https://www.petersando.com



===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xHC4SHlEQGsn6LZl1fVZc?si=f621ec591f824bef

SUPERSISTER "Present From Nancy"

BO DIDDLEY “Hey! Bo Diddley”

ELVIS PRESLEY “Hound Dog”

THE BELL NOTES “I’ve Had It”

THE RAHGOOS “Do The Rahgoo”

THE TURTLES “Happy Together”

LOTHAR & THE HAND PEOPLE “Machines”

GANDALF "Golden Earrings"

GANDALF "Hang On To A Dream"

GANDALF "Never Too Far"

GANDALF "Scarlet Ribbons"

GANDALF "You Upset The Grace Of Living"

GANDALF "Nature Boy"

GANDALF "Tiffany Rings"

GANDALF "Me About You"

GANDALF "I Watch The Moon"

THE BARRACUDA “The Dance At St. Francis”

PETER SANDO “Creatures Of Habit”

GANDALF “Days Are Only Here And Gone”

GANDALF “Downbound Train”

GANDALF “You’re Free”

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"

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EPYSODE 88: Present From Nancy by Supersister.

Guest: Supersister bandleader Robert Jan Stips.

Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.

This week we step into the adventurous world of Dutch progressive rock as we explore Present From Nancy, the remarkable 1970 debut album by Supersister. Blending Canterbury-inspired experimentation, jazz-infused musicianship, quirky humour, and dazzling instrumental interplay, the album stands as one of the most imaginative and overlooked progressive rock releases of the early ’70s. In this epysode, we unpack the album’s unique sound and lasting influence on European prog music. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Supersister founder Robert Jan Stips (aka "The Magician of Dutch Pop"), who shares firsthand stories about the making of the album and how it helped define the sound of Dutch progressive rock.

I hope you dig Present From Nancy as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

Check out more about Robert Jan Stip's amazing career in music through his various groups and solo projects at http://www.stips.net



===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SxU5kb2ujfBbDMIDHXbOx?si=05d8a6a42f7c4a67

THE CRAZY ROCKERS “Carioca”

THE THEILMAN BROTHERS “Record Hop”

CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS “Theme For A Dream”

THE WHO “I Can’t Explain”

SHOCKING BLUE “Venus”

Q65 “The Life I Live”

THE OUTSIDERS “You Mistreat Me”

SOFT MACHINE “Hibou, Anemone And Bear”

DAVE BRUBECK “Take Five”

GROUP 1850 “Mother No Head”

SUPERSISTER “She Was Naked”

SUPERSISTER "Present From Nancy"

SUPERSISTER "Memories Are New (Boomchick)"

SUPERSISTER "Corporation Combo Boys"

SUPERSISTER "Metamorphosis"

SUPERSISTER "Dona Nobis Pacem"

SUPERSISTER “No Tree Will Grow”

SUPERSISTER “Music For Ballet”

SUPERSISTER “Dareios The Emperor”

*SUPERSISTER “Soft Sister, Part 1”

GOLDEN EARRING “Radar Love”

GOLDEN EARRING “Twilight Zone”

SWEET d’BUSTER “Angel”

ROBERT JAN STIPS “Nuts In A Shell”

NITS “Spirits Awake”

SUPERSISTER “For You And Nobody Else”

STIPS GOULDING “Love & Affection”

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*NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Brilliant Love"

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EPYSODE 87: Where Did The Sunshine Go by The Glass Cage.

Guests: Norm Roth, Marcus Pollard and Jason Flower.

Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice.

This week we explore Where Did the Sunshine Go, a long-lost psychedelic and garage rock recording by The Glass Cage. Originally recorded in 1968, the songs sat unheard for decades, surviving only on rare acetates until their recent rediscovery and reissue in 2026.

Featuring raw fuzz guitar, cool vocal harmonies, and the vibrant energy of a band at the height of the late ’60s psychedelic wave, Where Did the Sunshine Go is both a snapshot of its time and a thrilling listen for modern psych and garage enthusiasts. This epysode dives into the making of the recordings with one of the original band members and the unbelievable story of how archivists resurrected the tapes for modern ears.

This is an incredible story from start to finish and at the heart of it all is some truly unbelievable music.

I hope you dig Where Did The Sunshine Go? as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

Check out the Supreme Echo site to purchase this album along with other great stuff they have available here:

https://supremeecho.com

 

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance.  As this album is not available on Spotify, there is no playlist available for this Epysode.

IT'S ALL MEAT "Crying Into The Deep Lake"

THE SONICS "The Witch"

THE PAINTED SHIP "And She Said Yes"

THE PAINTED SHIP "Frustration"

AS SHERIFF "His Father's Good Machine"

THE GLASS CAGE "I Think I Love You"

THE GLASS CAGE "All Alone"

THE GLASS CAGE "Think It Over"

THE GLASS CAGE "When I See Her"

THE GLASS CAGE "Where Did The Sunshine Go?"

THE GLASS CAGE "Outside Woman Blues"

THE GLASS CAGE "Outro"

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY "I Think I Love You"

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Them Pretty Lights"

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EPYSODE 86: It's All Meat by It's All Meat.

Guests: Band members Jed MacKay and Rick McKim.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we spin the self-titled debut from It’s All Meat, a 1970 release that blends heavy psychedelic rock with raw garage energy. Recorded in Canada and largely forgotten until collectors unearthed it decades later, the album is a thunderous one-off statement of early ’70s underground rock.

The fuzzy guitar riffs and pounding rhythms capture a band experimenting at the edge of psychedelic and hard rock. We break down standout tracks, explore the band’s creative approach, and highlight why this cult classic has become so sought after for collectors of rare psych‑garage recordings.

A fleeting but powerful glimpse into a band that burned bright and fast, this one remains a hidden gem of Canadian psychedelic hard rock.

I hope you dig It's All Meat as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

Buy the fantastic Guerssen pressing of this album here:

https://guerssen.com/product/its-all-meat/

 

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48Lx4Uoei9bvArIWqCdOej?si=e4aa0c866eea47e7

*JODO "Nightmare"

JERRY BUTLER “Find Another Girl”

LITTLE RICHARD “Keep A’ Knockin’”

THE ROLLING STONES “Heart Of Stone”

SHORTY LONG “Devil With The Blue Dress”

THE ROLLING STONES “It’s All Over Now”

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND “Heroin”

THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “The Wind Cries Mary”

COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH “Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine”

*UNDERWORLD “Go Away”

JACK LONDON & THE SPARROWS “It’s Been One Of Those Days”

STEPPENWOLF “Born To Wild”

IT’S ALL MEAT “Feel It”

IT’S ALL MEAT "You Don't Notice The Time You Waste"

IT’S ALL MEAT "Make Some Use Of Your Friends"

IT’S ALL MEAT "Crying Into The Deep Lake"

IT’S ALL MEAT "Roll My Own"

IT’S ALL MEAT "Self-Confessed Lover"

IT’S ALL MEAT "If Only"

IT’S ALL MEAT "You Brought Me Back To My Senses"

IT’S ALL MEAT "Sunday Love"

*IT’S ALL MEAT “I Don’t Need You Above Me”

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"

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