“Yesterday’s Hero” / “Marie” (Spectrum 2668) 1968
The Satyrs | Yesterday’s Hero | Spectrum | 1968 | This all time classic garage single was released by a bunch of teens from Haddonfield Heights, New Jersey in 1968. According to Bob Agnew, guitarist from the group, they were a gigging unit for about a year competing in ’Battle Of The Bands’ contests and the other low key performances like teen dances etc.
They did get to support a couple of bigger name bands in Philadelphia namely, The Ultimate Spinach and Mandrake Memorial but other than that and this great one sided disc, The Satyrs drifted away just like so many groups did back in those days.
According to Bob Agnew both sides were recorded at Admiral Wilson Blvd Studio in Camden on a two track unit.
Only 400 records were pressed making it a difficult 45 to track down and when it does come up for sale it’s usually sought after. Shame my copy has ”Mike” and ”843” written on the label, this could indicate that it came from a local radio station . . .
Compiled on Pebbles volume 5.
line-up:
Bob Agnew (guitar)
Mike Doerr (vocals)
Craig Morrill (bass/vocals)
Andy Madajewski (drums)
Kenny Reibel (organ)
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