Forty-five years ago today, Joe Meek shot and killed himself and his landlady. Before his tragic demise (seriously, it’s a pretty messed up story), he made a name for himself with his innovative production techniques and songwriting prowess; his catalogue ranges from country-western to surf rock to girl groups. So, to commemorate his work, I’ve put together a playlist of some of his best tracks.
1. “Something I Got to Tell You”, Glenda Collins
2. “Green Jeans” Flee-Rekkers
3. “If You’ve Got To Pick a Baby”, the Honeycombs
4. “You Were There”, Heinz
5. “Angela Jones”, Michael Cox
6. “Sky Men”, Geoff Godard
7. “What to Do”, the Syndicats
8. “Boy Trouble”, Sharades
9. “Lonely City”, John Leyton
10. “Lost Planet”, Thunderbolts
11. “Jealous Woman”, Gunilla Thorn
12. “Night of the Vampire”, the Moon-Trekkers
13. “Listen to Me”, Flip & the Dateliners
14. “Robot”, the Tornados
15. “The Bublight”, Joe Meek and the Blue Men
16. “Hobbies”, Jenny Moss
17. “She’s Fallen In Love With the Monster Man”, Screaming Lord Sutch
