Mark Wirtz, one of the 60’s most talented producers and a pioneering artist in his own right, joins Strange Brew host Jason Barnard to talk about his fantastic musical journey: from Abbey Road, Los Angeles to Atlanta Georgia.
- Steve Flynn – Mr Rainbow (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1967)
- Peanut – I’m Waiting For The Day (Single A-side, Columbia, 1966)
- Tomorrow – My White Bicycle (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1967)
- Keith West – Excerpt From “A Teenage Opera” (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1967)
- Kippington Lodge – Shy Boy (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1967)
- Keith West – Sam “from A Teenage Opera” (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1967)
- Zion De Gallier – Me (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1968)
- Philwit & Pegasus – Spinning Carousel (Philwit & Pegasus, Chapter One, 1970)
- Mark Wirtz – The Song I Sing (Hothouse Smiles, Capitol, 1973)
- Helen Reddy – Poor Little Fool (We’ll Sing In The Sunshine, Capitol, 1978)
- Mark Wirtz – Oh How She Loves Me (The Dreamer Of Glass Beach, The Hollywood Years Volume 2 1971-1982, RPM, 1999)
- Mark Wirtz – Love Is Eggshaped (Kitschinsync, The Hollywood Years Volume 1 1971-1982, RPM, 1999)
- Mark Wirtz presents Spyderbaby – Learning 2 Live With Love (Glassblower, Dreamtunes, 2006)
- Mark Wirtz – Retrolusion (Lost Pets 2, PoppyDisc, 2011)
- Mark Wirtz – Chug-A-Lug Song (Kitschinsync, The Hollywood Years Volume 1 1971-1982, 1999)
Listen to rare psych gems, definitive classics and near hits from Mark and friends from the 60’s to present day.
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Wonderful show, thank you! Back in 2007, Mark flew to Canada to play piano for my Faerie Social and magic show. We also collaborated by writing some music together which never was released to date. And years later in 2012, I released a solo album entitled, Tapping Trees In A Trinket Box Of Treasure featuring Mark Wirtz doing spoken word on my song Tipsy. I wrote the song and play the instruments and art directed Mark from afar. It was a real treat to work with Mark. Also in 2007, I interviewed him on my friends radio show at CMFU McMaster University Radio as a guest DJ. It was a crazy show since the regular dj was so nervous, he got drunk for the show which made it rather surreal since he wasn’t wearing any headphones but would interrupt asking random questions. Mark deemed it the most fun interview ever. Unfortunately because the dj was not in his sober state, he forgot to document the show which was a bit frustrating so if anyone happened to listen and record it, a copy would be greatly appreciated. It was a two hour special. Cheers!
That’s a great life memory Christine.
Many Blessings X