Ill Bred Mind PSL 45 How Can You Be Happy Today?

Ill Bred Mind “How Can You Be Happy Today?”

Ill Bred Mind PSL 45 How Can You Be Happy Today?

The Ill Bred Mind were high school students from Sayreville, New Jersey, making their only single in 1969. There are no credits on the label, but I believe “How Can You Be Happy Today?” is an original song. The flip is a fine version of “Walk on By”.

My copy is autographed by another member, possibly Gary Jensen. Another copy (see below) has other names & spellings: including Greg Evigan (who became a well-known actor), Garry Jenssen, George B (?), Jimmy Smokey (?). I would appreciate help with deciphering the names. Youtube comments lead me to the name of another possible member: Bruce Elacqua.

The Ill Bred Mind recorded at Photo Sonics Laboratories at 236 Walnut St. in nearby South Amboy, releasing it on P.S.L. 20171.

Ill Bred Mind Central New Jersey Home News, Thu, Aug. 14, 1969Marty Ruszala owned or operated PhotoSonics Laboratories, also known as Triple A studio, where he engineered the Jerry Rivera “Lovin’ Man” single on Kim, and Brian O’Connor “How Was I To Know” / “Missing You” on Sayne Records 20168.

I can find two notices for live shows from the Home News, on August 1, 1969 at the Emma L. Arleth School, and at the Sayreville VFW Post 4699 on August 20.

Anyone have a photo of the Ill Bred Mind?

Ill Bred Mind PSL 45 How Can You Be Happy Today?
can you help decipher George and Jimmy’s surnames on this single?

2 thoughts on “Ill Bred Mind “How Can You Be Happy Today?””

  1. Marty Ruszala was my first cousin. He was a photographer mostly and was involved with electronics back in the day. I have not seen him for 50 years. His sister is Veronica Ruszala.

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