Mockers Tyro Records EP side A

The Mockers EP “Don’t Let Me Down” on Tyro Records

Mockers Tyro Records EP side AThe Mockers made this very rare EP released on Tyro Records TR-1A.

I’d date it to late 1964 because of the added sounds of a crowd of screaming girls on all the tracks, and Ringo’s response to the “are you a mod or rocker” question in A Hard Day’s Night.

The group are completely unknown to me. Three songs are originals by Leary or Leary-Owens, plus there’s a version of “Tequila”.

“Don’t Let Me Down” is an exciting performance with a good guitar break. “Don’t You Know” by Leary and Owens and “If You Want Me” by Leary are both slow ballads.

Tee Pee Music Co, Inc. was a large publishing company owned by Teddy Powell, a former band leader who had been based in Newark, New Jersey. This may be a vague clue to the band’s location. Jat Music Inc was the publisher for “Tequila”.

The indentation near the center hole is somewhat similar to a Rite Press, but there’s no indication of Rite on the labels or in the dead wax.

Mockers Tyro Records EP side B

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