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Flo & Eddie - The Phlorescent Leech and Eddie & Flo & Eddie (1972-1973) {2CD Set FloEdCo MFO 48001 rel 2008}
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© 1972-73, 2008 Reprise / FloEdCo | MFO 48001
Rock / Sunshine Pop / Comedy Rock / AM Pop / Power Pop

This two-fer from Manifesto features a pair of out of print LPs by Turtles vocalists Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (aka Flo & Eddie): The Phlorescent Leech & Eddie and Flo & Eddie, originally issued on Reprise in 1972 and 1973, respectively. Highlights among the 23 tracks include "Goodbye Surprise," "Another Pop Star's Life," "Marmendy Mill," and a cover of the Small Faces classic "Afterglow." Here's a really nice 2fer I just picked up, Flo & Eddie's first two releases in one package. I used to love the Turtles when I was a growing boy, then they showed up on Frank Zappa's Fillmore East 1971 opus and hilarity ensued. After leaving the Mothers, Flo & Eddie released their own stuff, these are the first two of their humorous output. A more extensive bio is listed below. Have fun.

The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie - Captured Live (1992) {Rhino R2 71153} (Frank Zappa related)
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© 1992 Rhino Records / High Concept | R2 71153
Rock / Psychedelic / Sunshine Pop / Comedy Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock

Another live oldies live band release that I wasn't even aware of - until I looked for a live Turtles release. I give 'Captured Live' a five-star rating for it's fun factor alone. Show was recorded on New Year's Eve 1991 at the Bottom Line in New York. Original Turtles front men (wouldn't have it any other way, would we?) Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan lead up - as usual lead the festivities to give us true patrons and followers nearly an hour's worth of pure solid gold goodness to thoroughly take in. I was maybe ten when these guys first appeared on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.

Flo & Eddie - Illegal, Immoral And Fattening (1975) {One Way Records A22673 rel 1992}
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© 1975, 1992 Columbia / Sony Music / One Way Records | A22673
Rock / Psychedelic / Sunshine Pop / Comedy Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock

After issuing a pair of thoroughly excellent albums on Reprise Records, the Phlorescent Leech & Eddie aka Flo & Eddie – who were embodied by Mark Volman (Flo) (vocals/guitar) and Howard Kaylan (Eddie) (vocals) – moved over to the Columbia label for two additional LPs Illegal, Immoral and Fattening (1975) and Moving Targets (1976). The contents of the former are split between studio and live material containing considerable overdubs. The support backup band for the project consists of West Coast session talents Phil Reed (lead guitar), Erik Scott (bass), Andy Cahan (keyboards), and Craig Krampf (drums) – with one notable exception that will be dealt with shortly.

Flo & Eddie - Moving Targets (1976) {Sony Music A23578}
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© 1976 Columbia / Sony Music / Mondo Records | A 23578
Rock / Sunshine Pop / Comedy Rock / AM Pop / Power Pop

For their final (of two) projects for Columbia Records in the mid-'70s, Mark Volman (Flo) (vocals/guitar) and Howard Kaylan (Eddie) (vocals) serve up a mixed bag of rockers as only Flo & Eddie can. With the exception of the Turtles' "Elenore" and "Guns" – the latter of which features a shared credit with former Turtles' and Mother of Invention bandmate Jim Pons – the remainder of Moving Targets (1976) was written entirely by the pair. While their lyrics might come off as cynical (read: realistic) or whiney to some, they counteract the typical pop/rock fare by presenting the listener with an undeniably fresh vantage point.

The Turtles - Wooden Head (1970) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7122}
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© 1970, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7122
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.

Flo & Eddie - Rock Steady with Flo & Eddie (1981) {Epiphany Records ‎EP30006-2 rel 1997}
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© 1981, 1997 Epiphany Records ‎| EP30006-2
Rocksteady / Reggae / Sunshine Pop / Comedy Rock / Power Pop

An album much in need of an explanation, Prince Flo & Jah Edward I began life as a reggae-lite concept, inspired by the duo's discovery of reggae via the rise of Bob Marley. Like many Americans of the day, the pair was pretty clueless, but unlike most, they had connections. Thus, a record deal was inked with a small Florida independent, and arrangements were made for the two to record at Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston under the aegis of co-producer Errol Brown. Flo & Eddie duly turned up at the studio with a list of Jamaican songs and their own numbers ripe for reggae-fying. Brown tossed it in the trash, and gave the pair a crash course in "real" Jamaican music.

The Turtles - All The Singles (2016) {2CD Set FloEdCo MFO48040 rec 1965-1970}
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© 1965-70, 2016 Flo & Eddie Inc. (FloEdCo) / Manifesto Records | MFO 48040
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

Two CD collection from the 60s pop hitmakers. All the Singles collects the A and B sides of every original 1965-1970 Turtles 45, with the tracks presented in the same mono or stereo mixes that were heard on the original singles. All the Singles also features several tracks that were prepared for singles release but not issued at the time. Meticulously researched and prepared from the original master tapes by renowned engineer Bill Inglot. The resulting package offer a unique insight into one of rock's most misunderstood bands.

The Turtles - The Turtles Present The Battle Of The Bands (1968) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7120}
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© 1968, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7120
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk-Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. From their original incarnation as surf band The Crossfires, all the way to their final single, the Turtles traversed several different musical paths during their career. It is precisely this power through diversity that makes the Turtles’ body of work one of the most rewarding and enjoyable of the 1960’s – they never met a genre they didn’t like. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.