Freeborne

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The Freeborne were a teenage USA psychedelic rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1966. The band released just one album, "Peak Impression," in 1967. Success was minimal, partly resulting from a lack of touring, with some members still attending high school (age ranges being from 17 to 19). The band was dropped from their record label & broke-up soon thereafter.

RECOMMENDED SONG: Peak Impressions and Thoughts (song video below)

Free Design

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The Free Design was a Delevan, New York based vocalist sunshine pop band who released several albums from 1967 to 1972 and re-formed briefly in 2001. The members were all part of the same Dedrick family - Chris, Sandy & Bruce as they began their career with younger sisters Ellen & Stefanie joining towards the end of their first run. Their dad & uncle also played minor roles. Early influences were vocal bands such as The Hi-Los & Peter, Paul and Mary. Excluding their 2001 comeback, Free Design released 7 albums - accompanied on the records by studio musicians. Though notoriety was originally nearly non-existent (except for the 1968 single "Kites Are Fun," which peaked at #114 in USA), they eventually became cult legends as interest in them started to grow in the 1990's. Since their re-discovery, they have influencing bands such as Stereolab, Cornelius, Pizzicato Five, Beck & The High Llamas. Also during their popularity revival, their music has appeared in film, showtime series, theme to a popular podcast, & numerous TV commercials worldwide.

RECOMMENDED SONG: Kites Are Fun (song video below + lyrics)

ALSO CHECK OUT: Canada in Springtime, My Brother Woody

LYRICS: Kites Are Fun

I like flying

Flying kites

Flying kites

Flying kites

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

See my kite, it's fun

See my kite, it's green and white

Laughing in its distant flight

All that's between us is a little yellow string

But we like each other more than anything

And we run along together through the field behind my house

And the little drops of rain caress our face and wash my blouse

And we'd like to be a zillion miles away from everyone

'Cause Mom and Dad and Uncle Bill don't realize

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

See my kite, it's green and white

Laughing in its distant flight

All that's between us is a little yellow string

But we like each other more than anything

And we run along together through the field behind my house

And the little drops of rain caress our face and wash my blouse

And we'd like to be a zillion miles away from everyone

'Cause Mom and Dad and Uncle Bill don't realize

I like flying

Flying kites

Flying kites

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

Kites are fun

See my kite, it's fun (See my kite, kites are fun)

See my kite, it's fun (See my kite, kites are fun)

See my kite, it's fun (See my kite, kites are fun)

See my kite, it's fun (See my kite, kites are fun)

See my kite, it's fun

Forum Quorum

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The Forum Quorum was an Astoria, New York city band formed in 1967, comprising of five 17 to 19 year old Greek & Italian boys. Signing to Decca records, they released just one self-titled album in 1968. During their three year existence they also appeared twice on the Mike Douglas television show, & in the film "Mission Mars." Liner notes from their only album explain the origin of the band name... The Forum: A place where people met in the Greco-Roman times to air views and exchange view. A Quorum: Enough people on hand to make something happen.

RECOMMENDED SONG: Misery (song video below)