, released in March 1968, is the debut studio album by the Boston-based psychedelic rock band The Beacon Street Union . The album is a cornerstone of the "Bosstown Sound," a marketing campaign by MGM Records intended to position Boston as a psychedelic rival to San Francisco. Key Album Details Release Date: 1968. Label: MGM Records.
On August 12, 1970, the Beacon Street Union opened for Janis Joplin at Harvard Stadium, which ultimately became her final public performance before her death. The Beacon Street Union - The Eyes Of The Beaco...
Features a recitation by legendary producer Tom Wilson (known for The Velvet Underground & Nico ), inviting listeners to "look finally into the eyes of Beacon Street Union". Notable Tracks: , released in March 1968, is the debut
The band was heavily promoted alongside peers like Ultimate Spinach and Orpheus . While the commercial movement was largely seen as a failure, the album has since become a prized item for psychedelic collectors. Label: MGM Records
After two albums, most members went on to form the band Eagle , releasing the album Come Under Nancy's Tent in 1970. Beacon Street Union 1968 psychedelic rock album - Facebook