The Lollipop Shoppe (originally named the The Weeds) were one of the most rockin’ garage bands from the late 60’s opening for the likes of The Doors and Yardbirds. Don’t let their kitschy name fool you, these guys are way more intense and punk-rock then your average sixties pop group. The Lollipop Shoppe was fronted by singer Fred Cole (who went on to form the legendary garage-punk group Dead Moon.

In “You Must Be A Witch,” Fred’s voice howls paranoid accusations as heavy chords strike with menace. The tempo is tense. The “tick-tick-tick’ of the high-hat reminds us of being chased in a dark forest by the song’s demonic protagonist.
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The Lollipop Shoppe- You Must Be A Witch

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