The Beacon Street Union was a 1960s psychedelic era rock band, named for a street in their native Boston, whose original members were John Lincoln Wright (vocals, percussion), Paul Tartachny (guitar, vocals), Wayne Ulaky (bass, vocals), Robert Rhodes (keyboards, bass), and Richard Weisberg (drums). With the exception of a few rock standards, their diverse music was composed by group members, primarily Wright and Ulaky. A later lead singer was Travis Fields.
MGM Records promoted them as part of the so-called "Bosstown Sound" (along with the groups Ultimate Spinach and Orpheus), with little success. Their first album was released directly before Ultimate Spinach's first album. After two albums, Wright, Ulaky, and Rhodes were joined by guitarist Jamie James and recorded an album as Eagle.
The Beacon Street Union were part of the dreaded, overhyped Bosstown Sound. The scene was a reaction to the San Fransisco rock explosion but Bosstown could in no way compete with the Bay area. The Beacon Street Union released three good experimental psych/hard rock albums (one album under the Eagle moniker) during the late 60’s and early 70’s. They were one of the best among a desperate bunch which included the Ultimate Spinach, Eden’s Children, Puff and Orpheus.
Eyes Of The Beacon Street Union
Recitation
My Love Is
Beautiful Delilah
Sportin' Life
Four Hundred And Five
Mystic Morning
Sadie Said No
Speed Kills
Blue Avenue
South End Incident
Green Destroys The Gold
The Prophet
The Clown Died In Marvin Gardins
Blue Suede Shoes
Not Very August Afternoon
May I Light Your Cigarette
The Clown Died in Marvin Gardens
Angus of Aberdeen
King of the Jungle
The Clown's Overture
Now I Taste the Tears
Baby, Please Don't Go
