Single File: The Chentelles

Wherein we study both sides of The Chentelles' sole 1967 release, "Time/Be My Queen." How did these Michigan teens make a rekkid with such staying power? "Time" (2:47) is an organ slow-burn that could almost fit on a late-period Velvets bootleg. And we set up the Barb Overhiser/Dale Atkins drum feud - which is possibly the most under-reported band lineup drama of all time! The B-side is the famous "Be My Queen" (45:49). Hepcats know this rockabillly-tinged rager from "Back from the Grave," and it still sounds great. Every line delivered by Bill Dalton is a Royalette! A vocal swagger that is sui generis. There is FUZZ! "Wipeout"-style drums!! Freakout organ!!! And one of the greatest screams in garage rock history. You've been waiting for this one - you had it coming!!