Here's one of the Romancers, from East LA, singles from 1966. This one, as far as East LA bands goes is a bit different in that it's pure 60's jangly rock. Most of the East LA Chicano bands tended toward Doo-wop, soul and funk, including the Romancers, but in 1966 Max Uballez was writing some amazing garage and 60's pop. Both sides are great, but "She Gives Me Love", I think could and should have been a hit.
The Romancers were one of the earliest of the 60's East LA Chicano bands and again I defer to Mark Guerrero's page for an excellent history of the band HERE.
ROMANCERS - SHE GIVES ME LOVE
ROMANCERS - TAKE MY HEART
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Great band! I love that track Love's The Thing. Thanks. W.
Think someone once played me a track called by the Romacers called 'She Took My Oldsmobile', great track, been hunting for it since, alas to no avail
Matt, Worksop, UK
Yes, "She Took My Oldsmobile" is fantastic. It's been comped a few times I think. I wish I had the 45.
There are a few clips on you tube and one is the whole song "She Took My Oldsmobile"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBXBgz2pOms
It is great to at least hear it again!
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