This album is available at: www.amazon.com Bubble Puppy is a Texan psychedelic rock band originally active from 1966 to 1969. They are best remembered for their Top-20 hit “Hot Smoke & Sasafrass”. Bubble Puppy scored a Top-20 US hit in 1969 with their single, “Hot Smoke & Sasafrass”. The name was a misheard line lifted from an episode of “The Beverly Hillbillies”. The single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 100 and number 15 (RPM) in Canada. In addition, the song was at the top of many radio station playlists over the summer of 1969. The song was also covered internationally, by The Mooche in the UK. In 1969, Bubble Puppy released their first full-length album, A Gathering of Promises. However, despite Bubble Puppy’s early success with the “Hot Smoke & Sasafrass” single, they experienced numerous conflicts with International Artists, and parted ways with the label in 1970. 1. Hot Smoke and Sasafrass [sic] 0:00 2. Todd’s Tune 2:32 3. I’ve Got to Reach You 5:47 4. Lonely 13:38 5. A Gathering of Promises 16:35 6. Hurry Sundown 19:00 7. Elizabeth 23:01 8. It’s Safe to Say 25:55 9. Road to St. Stephen’s 28:20 10. Beginning 32:28 Bonus Tracks: 11. If I Had a Reason 36:20 12. Days of Our Time 38:39 13. Thinkin’ About Thinkin’ 41:04 14. What Do You See 43:34 15. Hot Smoke and Sasafrass [sic] (Mono Single Mix) 46:04 16. Lonely (Mono Single Mix) 48:40 17. Hurry Sundown (Mono Single Remix) 51:39 18. Beginning (Mono Single Remix) 54:29 Personnel: Rod Prince – Lead Guitar / Vocals …
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RDGEXV
January 16, 2013 at 12:06 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
The guy in black is Messi with mustache.
SupernalOne
January 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
check out Quicksilver Messenger Service, 1st album, if you like 60’s psychedelic guitar bands – especially the cuts Gold & Silver and The Fool, similarly creatively-inspired independent writing & playing
SupernalOne
January 16, 2013 at 1:09 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
an original sounding band, yessir, I like ’em -
vocal harmonies, guitar harmonies, complex arrangements – these guys were real musicians, no garage-band types
aspersive
January 16, 2013 at 1:40 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Cover art is very interesting. It’s the same exact pose as Iron Butterfly on the gatefold of the Ball album! Only thing that’s missing in Bubble Puppy’s version is the guy with the goatee holding up a decorative plate.
ZestyNumNums
January 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
My grandfather, Chris Hillman, was the bassplayer in The Byrds.
raceyboy
January 16, 2013 at 2:19 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
the look in those cats eyes is the only reason i dont hate most texans
metaspherz
January 16, 2013 at 3:09 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
By the way I meant to say The Byrds (not the Birds). Sorry for my bird-brained mistake….
metaspherz
January 16, 2013 at 3:48 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I vaguely remember the hit song but I certainly like the album. I would’ve loved owning this album back in the day. As it is, it’s a rare gem.
metaspherz
January 16, 2013 at 4:00 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Agreed, they had so many influences and who’s to say that they weren’t as influential as well? I also hear The Birds, The Who, Jefferson Airplane (SF sound, as you mentioned), The Monkeys, some Greatful Dead, and early Beatles harmonies. If nothing else youtube has made it possible for so many great bands to have a new day in the sun.
EonsReek
January 16, 2013 at 4:02 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I wonder how musicians were influenced by the 1st song and this album, in the sixties. If someone could take a pole, I’ll bet it would surprise you. Flat out. I know I was. I am 62 years old and still playing thanks to early influences like this.
shyman99
January 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
This band should have been invited to Woodstock. Too bad there is no footage of the banb. Amazing album.
bigroy38
January 16, 2013 at 5:03 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Todd’s a great guy!
LeftCoastGator
January 16, 2013 at 5:18 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Ah, so THIS is the infamous Bubble Puppy. Really interesting band; there’s elements of all kind of things happening here. Harmonies are very CSN, music is at times folk, at times straight-ahead SF-style psych-jam, but there’s also hints of the prog era to come. “Sassafras” for example, sounds a lot like something from the first Yes album, and there’ some Kansas-y sounds as well. One thing about all the Texas band, though—those guys could PLAY. All that picking didn’t go to waste, it seems.
ConvergecultBastard
January 16, 2013 at 5:30 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
this is awesome! so ahead of it’s time
debumaiya
January 16, 2013 at 5:58 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Summer of 1998, I bought this album and it blew me away. Ohhh what a great album!!!
Brian Krzywicki
January 16, 2013 at 6:34 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
had the 45 of hot smoke in ’69 when I was 13 yo
mrd3frank3
January 16, 2013 at 7:31 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
if you like this try the old band Bull Angus.
jacksedit
January 16, 2013 at 7:48 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
amazing nobody ever heard of these guys
Pitooification
January 16, 2013 at 8:03 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
j’aime bien..
izzapoppin
January 16, 2013 at 8:14 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
the best name of any band that I am aware of .
good music, too. ty.
amakou
January 16, 2013 at 8:17 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
the guy on the right look like Lionel messi on this picture XD
theQueenofPsych
January 16, 2013 at 8:44 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i can’t stop playing this. thanks so much for the upload. this has been a favourite album/band of mine and i love that at last i can just get to it any time i like.
Kevin Rathert
January 16, 2013 at 9:28 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I still can’t believe only a bit over 2,000 views! Todd, Rod, and Co. play the hell out of it on this Lp and its related singles. Stands up to even The Elevators, as far as best IA album of all. Very underappreciated is putting it lightly.
chrismc1215
January 16, 2013 at 9:40 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
less than 1500 views??? WTF very under appreciated
Papa7851
January 16, 2013 at 10:16 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Great texan music,i like it !!!