The Mergers

Though this band's personnel roster is apparently lost to the mists of time, their brilliant (and previously unreleased) "Love, You Funny Thing" survives on the various artists compilation, Nuggets From The Golden State - The Sound Of Young Sacramento (Big Beat CDWIKD 195). A well-crafted gem marrying California folk such as the Vejtables to British R&B such as the Animals, the tune is distinguished by strong vocals and a surging organ riff. Definitely worth a listen if the mid-'60s is your cup of tea. ~ Stansted Montfichet