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Trains, Planes and Automobiles

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Bus boys

“A Week-End with the Impacs”   The Impacs.   King Records. [1964]

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Electric Avenue

“The Go Sound of the Slots!”   The Revells   On Reprise.   “The sound, music and language of slot car racing – America’s newest hobby!”

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Music for Wild Angels

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A cool compilation of sixties covers and instrumentals for the biker crowd.

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The Sidehackers

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“The Sidehackers” Original Soundtrack Recording. (Also known as “Five the Hard Way”) Music by Mike Curb and Jerry Styner. Lyrics by Guy Henric. Performed by The New Life.

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Krazy kars

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Kustom City U.S.A. The Kustom Kings. Smash Records. Mono.

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Take the T& A Train

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Bill Barner’s “Trolley Bar Party” on Arrow Records. Must be San Franscisco based. I like that it’s tagged as being in “Mirth-Quake” compatible stereo. “Recorded as performed before a night club audience” (But not really?)

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Super stock boys

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The Vettes “REV-UP” “The explosive new sound of hot rod music!” MGM Records. (1964) Check out this all-star LA studio session band: Bruce Johnston (Vocals); Steve “Shutdown” Douglas (Sax, Arranger); Tommy Tedesco (Guitar); Glen Campbell (Guitar); Ray Pohlman (Bass); Hal Blaine (Drums); Leon Russell (keyboards) and Jay Migilori (Saxophone)

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A Stratacoaster?

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“Sing Out For Motorcycles” by DIY biker Ray Nelson who went on to build his “Guitcyle” and ride across the country.

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Mike and the mechanics

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“A Child’s Introduction to the Automobile and the Airplane” A Wonderland of Science Lp. (Thanks to Show and Tell Music)

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Coal train for lovers

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“This record can be used as realistic live background sounds for model and toy trains or enjoyed for the pleasant excitement train sounds can give.” The Columbian Limited “Real Train Sounds” on Columbia Records.

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