My band… The Field of Content, opened for them in the 60’s, at the Indiana, PA, “Red Rooster”. They were great! Sounded just like their recordings… which didn’t always happen with groups we opened for, back then.
In Denver, in those late 60's, I was one of the VERY few, who admitted I loved this group. I compared them to The Association, & that's a great comparison. What I'd give to return to those days. They were, the very best.-----RIP, to members who have passed.------MJL< 75 y/o
When I was younger I use to I Will Always Think About You so much that the record broke on one side but I still listened to it. I love The New Colony Six.
Thank you, KB! Nice collection of photos you found to share as well. That B&W one was taken during an audition when we spent the summer in California after our 1st year in college, trying to gain a recording contract. Wound up sharing a two-flat with Paul Revere & The Raiders who landed one, while we did not, and neither of us knew that the other had nearly identical outfits. Long story for another day...
Just commented above… we opened for you guys at the Indiana, PA Red Rooster. Awesome band. Ronnie Rice wrote out the chords of I Will Always Think About You on one of our band cards after I mentioned to him that we were about to learn the song for our shows. I still have the card. Best wishes to you.
@@StillRockinat71 Kind words are always appreciated, SR@71, and since I have a break here teaching school (kids who were expelled or suspended from their regular schools) as they work on projects on their laptop computers, thought a brief note of thanks was apropos. Ronnie and I still work together and while he was not a founder, he and I are the two remaining NC6ers still fairly active in music. While all but Craig (RIP) remain alive, everyone else, including me, moved into other areas of life, and each has now relocated - from New England to New Mexico to Florida to Georgia, only Mr. Rice and I are still in the Chicago area and do perform together on occasion in a mini tour called "Cornerstones of Rock". That started from a PBS TV Special done on Chicago's outlet and has become a periodic tour ever since. Began with NC6, Buckinghams, Ides of March, Cryan Shames, Shadows of Knight, American Breed and others and with videos and songs done jointly to honor those whose voices have now passed away, the rest of us are still out there now and then. Kids are getting feisty so ending this but thought you might get a kick out of a "Where Are They Now?" mini summary! Peace & Blessings as I remain SR@78 so you have to still be rockin' another seven years to catch me! Ray
So many memories. I went to the same high school (shout out to St. Patrick H.S. Chicago). Couple of years later. Known in the earlier days as The Patsmen. They used to play at our teen club dances (shout out to Immaculate Conception grammar school Chicago). Thank you K W !
Hello. Thanks for posting. Really talented band. I didn't know much about them back in the day other than the occasional popular tunes on AM radio back in the late 60's. Very good listening. HNY all!
@@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr. Hi Ray, Hope to be able to see the NC6 this summer. I'm due for a trip to my favorite city. "Girl Unsigned" is such a beautiful song. Susan from SF
I always liked the New Colony Six. Amazed my high school sweetheart, Bruce Mattey became their lead singer! Awesome! Of course, I always knew he had the talent!
Did not know that and surely do wonder why it hasn't been included there. Sad to hear but must be some sort of legalities. Sorry but surely we are not the only band from our era to have our tunes omitted, right?
13:35 "Cant You See Me Cry" to 1 6 : 12 Top 40 circa 7/20/1968 having only 1 week played . ALSO "Things I'd Like To Say" 18:17 to 2 0 : 38 which got played a lot .
Although the category wasn't used at the time, they definitely could be classed as a "Sunshine Pop", "Harmony Pop" or, adding "arty" lyrics, a mellotron, harpsichord or sitar, be classed a "Psych-pop" band.
Early NC6 was a lot less sophisticated so perhaps that label might have fit us back in '65 and early 1966 tunes, but you are right, Frank! See if you can find "At The River's Edge" or our cover of "Mister, You're A Better Man Than I", etc.
Members of the Association sang harmonies with us on an album cut from our final album, "Attacking A Straw Man" - the tune being "Barbara, I Love You"! Without even requesting credits - a little known tidbit for you, 7425park, albeit ~4 years too late...
My band… The Field of Content, opened for them in the 60’s, at the Indiana, PA, “Red Rooster”. They were great! Sounded just like their recordings… which didn’t always happen with groups we opened for, back then.
In Denver, in those late 60's, I was one of the VERY few, who admitted I loved this group. I compared them to The Association, & that's a great comparison. What I'd give to return to those days. They were, the very best.-----RIP, to members who have passed.------MJL< 75 y/o
When I was younger I use to I Will Always Think About You so much that the record broke on one side but I still listened to it. I love The New Colony Six.
Thank you, KB! Nice collection of photos you found to share as well. That B&W one was taken during an audition when we spent the summer in California after our 1st year in college, trying to gain a recording contract. Wound up sharing a two-flat with Paul Revere & The Raiders who landed one, while we did not, and neither of us knew that the other had nearly identical outfits. Long story for another day...
Thank you. Be well
Just commented above… we opened for you guys at the Indiana, PA Red Rooster. Awesome band. Ronnie Rice wrote out the chords of I Will Always Think About You on one of our band cards after I mentioned to him that we were about to learn the song for our shows. I still have the card. Best wishes to you.
@@StillRockinat71 Kind words are always appreciated, SR@71, and since I have a break here teaching school (kids who were expelled or suspended from their regular schools) as they work on projects on their laptop computers, thought a brief note of thanks was apropos. Ronnie and I still work together and while he was not a founder, he and I are the two remaining NC6ers still fairly active in music. While all but Craig (RIP) remain alive, everyone else, including me, moved into other areas of life, and each has now relocated - from New England to New Mexico to Florida to Georgia, only Mr. Rice and I are still in the Chicago area and do perform together on occasion in a mini tour called "Cornerstones of Rock". That started from a PBS TV Special done on Chicago's outlet and has become a periodic tour ever since. Began with NC6, Buckinghams, Ides of March, Cryan Shames, Shadows of Knight, American Breed and others and with videos and songs done jointly to honor those whose voices have now passed away, the rest of us are still out there now and then. Kids are getting feisty so ending this but thought you might get a kick out of a "Where Are They Now?" mini summary! Peace & Blessings as I remain SR@78 so you have to still be rockin' another seven years to catch me! Ray
So many memories. I went to the same high school (shout out to St. Patrick H.S. Chicago). Couple of years later. Known in the earlier days as The Patsmen. They used to play at our teen club dances (shout out to Immaculate Conception grammar school Chicago). Thank you K W !
NP. Thanks for sharing that.
Hello. Thanks for posting. Really talented band. I didn't know much about them back in the day other than the occasional popular tunes on AM radio back in the late 60's. Very good listening. HNY all!
Thank you, Wes! Still at it if the pandemic ever permits concerts again - this summer would mark our 57th if allowed to perform... sigh!
@@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr. Hi Ray, Hope to be able to see the NC6 this summer. I'm due for a trip to my favorite city. "Girl Unsigned" is such a beautiful song. Susan from SF
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We played @everal shows with these guys. Great people
Thanks you for that. HNY🎉🎊🧨
Thank you for posting this.
"Things I'd Like to Say" is one of my very favorite songs.
And that posting is one of my favorite comments...
I always liked the New Colony Six. Amazed my high school sweetheart, Bruce Mattey became their lead singer! Awesome! Of course, I always knew he had the talent!
Catch Bruce one of these days if you can as his becoming part of the band and covering most of Ronnie's tunes is an interesting story!
Thanks for putting up this one. To this day, it still has yet to appear in any form on the "almighty" Spotify.
Did not know that and surely do wonder why it hasn't been included there. Sad to hear but must be some sort of legalities. Sorry but surely we are not the only band from our era to have our tunes omitted, right?
13:35 "Cant You See Me Cry" to 1 6 : 12 Top 40 circa 7/20/1968 having only 1 week played . ALSO "Things I'd Like To Say" 18:17 to 2 0 : 38 which got played a lot .
Love this song!!
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Although the category wasn't used at the time, they definitely could be classed as a "Sunshine Pop", "Harmony Pop" or, adding "arty" lyrics, a mellotron, harpsichord or sitar, be classed a "Psych-pop" band.
Early NC6 was a lot less sophisticated so perhaps that label might have fit us back in '65 and early 1966 tunes, but you are right, Frank! See if you can find "At The River's Edge" or our cover of "Mister, You're A Better Man Than I", etc.
From the buckskin fringe, paisley, wide-stripes era....
Similar to the Association in pop grooviness.
Members of the Association sang harmonies with us on an album cut from our final album, "Attacking A Straw Man" - the tune being "Barbara, I Love You"! Without even requesting credits - a little known tidbit for you, 7425park, albeit ~4 years too late...
@@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr. Never knew that!
Hard to improve on perfection.