The only way that reminds me of the Byrds is if your thinking of those Pre-Colombia recordings from 1964 when they were more influenced by the Beatles rather than Dylan. I really don't get the premise of your discussion here, especially when you say that bands after the sixties couldn't pull off power pop. I kind of forget that Pete Townshend described the Who's music as power pop but I guess it is. I tend to think of the 70s groups as power pop but I guess I'm wrong. But these days, bands like the Who, Creation, Eyes are referered to as Pop art, and the Byrds and others are called Jangle Pop. You are right that these are the original Power pop bands but what are you trying to say about 70s power pop bands? Jamie said:

Cool suggestions. I think the only Bobby Fuller song I really know is "I Fought The Law". I read something recently that said he was experimenting with LSD before he died. I'll have to check out some more of his stuff.

Here's a song that sounds powerpoppy to me yet isn't indebted to The Who. More influenced by The Byrds I would say.

Dr. Feelgood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmIYyskDM8

There was some good Power Pop coming out of the East Coast in the 70's. I played bass in The Speedies. We did shows with some great bands back then. I'll name a few:
The Fast (NY)
The Colors (NY)
The Neighborhoods (Boston)
The Boyfriends (NY)

Here's a corker from the Small Faces. The Jam did quite a punchy cover of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9ZcKZnlLgg

Here's another good one. This reminds me a lot of The Equals.

It's working for me. Maybe the sound was turned down? Thanks everybody for all the great suggestions! Keep 'em coming. That's why I love this site. Mina a.k.a. psycho -a said:

the mp3 isn't working, I don't hear anything...

Jamie said:

Cool suggestions. I think the only Bobby Fuller song I really know is "I Fought The Law". I read something recently that said he was experimenting with LSD before he died. I'll have to check out some more of his stuff.
Here's a song that sounds powerpoppy to me yet isn't indebted to The Who. More influenced by The Byrds I would say.

Ok,the drummer is not properly keith moon.....

Check out the "Teen Jangler Blowout" compilation in the Crypt Records "Teenage Shutdown" series. It's amazing.

Davy Jones & The Lower Third- "You've Got a Habit of Leaving", "Can't Help Thinking About Me", etc.

Cool suggestions. I think the only Bobby Fuller song I really know is "I Fought The Law". I read something recently that said he was experimenting with LSD before he died. I'll have to check out some more of his stuff.

Here's a song that sounds powerpoppy to me yet isn't indebted to The Who. More influenced by The Byrds I would say.

Bobby Fuller.

God! not a car thought for the petrol crisis for sure but...AMAZING! Dickie Normus said:

Freddi- Stop in Iowa and I'll hook you up in a real one, hardtop that is. One conv. was made(in red) and 35 hardtops. 1966 in triple black! Paid $500 w/o motor!

Ray Manzarek & Rick and the Ravens (pre-Doors)

The Judge-- sound by Paul Revere and the Raiders

The Munsters oh yaa

Kyuss - Green machine ..not properly a garage band,but this song makes my seat trembling.

Ray nailed it. Subscribe to other blogs you like, and comment on everything. If you like it, tell them about it. If you think they are full of shit, tell them about it. Other will people see this, and will eventually follow the link back to yuors... It doesn't hurt to get on threads like this one and chime in either. After this post, i'll probabally pick up a new follower or two. It's not much, but it's more than if i didn't bother to throw in my two cents. A little shameless self promotion is cool too- as long as you aren't pushy about it. (So here goes) Personally i have two blogs, ones a daily rock and roll history site, and ones an MP3 site. Both pretty small time, but i do have a handful of regular followers. Here are some links: http://wopbopaloobopalopbamboom.blogspot.com/ http://rockandrolltoday.blogspot.com/ And hey, if you like what you see, leave a comment. I check out your blog, if i think its cool i might subcribe, one of my readers sees your comment, one of your readers sees mine, etc... Networking. Just like that. Wow- i just realized this thread is a year old... Whatever. It's the internet.

Swing by and check it out. A blog featuring random tracks from my personal collection, sometimes with a personal twist. Nearly all of which come from vinyl.
60's, R&B, rock and roll, oldies, novelty records, whatever.

Here's a link:
http://wopbopaloobopalopbamboom.blogspot.com/

seen them twice in this incarnation and once as the originals, still prefer the originals (or for that matter johnnys solo output. I don't know that this would be an issue if they had kept playing together over the years and just replaced people as they died or left to do something ele. The current lineup is tight then the original but i miss th sloppiness. the new cds are ok but nothing holds a candle to the first album (as holds true for many bands-- you spend years writing and rehearsing that first album, then have to better it 8 -12 months later.... no wonder so many sophomore albums are a dssapointment)

Gene, the original;
Slower version on english Tv is great too;
Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps!

Yes,maybe the Gene's original is the one I would listen to.. Anyway,what about this 50's jazzy version from a female singer called...MINA? (I didn't know Gene Simmons had his version too.I would imagine him singing that..with his mask up, obviously!)

Can't beat Gene's original

"Be-Bop-A-Lula" is a rock 'n' roll song first recorded in 1956 by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps.

Ivan Andreini said:

I only have volume 1; fun stuff, 'hurtin' kind' and 'melvin' being best songs fro mah muney, huney;