Hidden ’70s Rock Gem: Aquila’s Self-Titled Debut Explored

Epysode 36: "Aquila" by Aquila.

Step into the world of early ’70s psych/prog rock as we explore "Aquila"...a bold, genre-blending debut that fuses jazz, blues, and classical flourishes into one powerful sound. This overlooked 1970 release showcases the adventurous spirit of the era, packed with complex arrangements and dynamic shifts that prog fans and vinyl collectors alike will appreciate.

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- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

I referenced this article and interview for some of the content of this epysode:

https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2015/04/aquila-interview.html

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iP0gQnLdsQ6wYRUrm4BPX?si=e2fffa6f168c400b

THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I Happen To Love You"

AQUILA (Chilean band) “Um Allah”

*AQUILA (French band) “Dans Les Ruines”

AQUILA (Dutch band) “Still Standing”

AQUILA (Australian Artist) “Aqua Divae”

*AQUILA (German band) “Time’s There”

BLONDE ON BLONDE “Ride With Captain Max”

BRIAN HOWARD & THE SILHOUETTES “Hooked”

TAPESTRY “Like The Sun”

THE LONDON BEATS “Walk In The Sunshine”

*HAMILTON & THE MOVEMENT “I’m Not The Marrying Kind”

NIRVANA “Wings Of Love”

AQUILA "Change Your Ways

AQUILA "How Many More Times"

AQUILA "While You Were Sleeping"

AQUILA "We Can Make It If We Try"

AQUILA "The Aquila Suite" (three movements)

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune in next week to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"

^that's my band, this is shameless self-promotion!!

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