The Myst came from Philadelphia PA and cut this one single for release on Open Records 1252 in September, 1969. The A-side was a Gary Usher- Roger Val Christian song, “Coney Island Wild Child” which had been cut by Billy Harner for Lawn back in 1964. It could sound dated but the singer has a rushed, off-hand attitude that suits the song.
I don’t know much about the Myst other than that Frank Leonetti played lead guitar and sang lead vocals on these two songs.
“I’m Crying” is a heavy guitar and Hammond rocker, with a good lead vocal and sustained guitar running continuously throughout the song. The song was written by Joe Siderio, who may have been a member of the group, published by Caldwell Music, BMI.
Following the Myst single, Open Records released three singles and an LP by Billy Harner, and I believe the Myst was backing Harner in live appearances at this time.
Open Records, later shortened to OR, was located at 3126 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, most of their records have “A Call-Bill Production” on the label.
Hello! My father was the lead singer of Coney Island Wild Child and I’m Crying. Would love to connect you with him for more info!
Hello my name is Lisa Siderio Wyatt my father is Joe Siderio. I would love to have more info about this I miss him so much.