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EP by
the Fleshtones
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History 1976–1979
The Fleshtones were formed in 1976 in Whitestone, New York, by Keith Streng (born September 18, 1955, New York City) an ...
released in 1980. It was the band's first EP and predates their first album, ''
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''. The EP featured the "Action Combo," brothers Gordon and Brian Spaeth on
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s. The record sleeve was designed by lead singer Peter Zaremba.
Track listing
All songs by Peter Zaremba, except as indicated.
Side one
#"The Girl from Baltimore"
#"Cold, Cold Shoes" (Zaremba, Keith Streng)
#"Feel the Heat" (Zaremba, Streng)
Side two
#"
Play with Fire
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Mick Jagger
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Keith Richards
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Brian Jones
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Bill Wyman
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Charlie Watts
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#"The Theme from 'The Vindicators'"
Personnel
*Keith Streng — guitar & vocals
*Peter Zaremba — lead vocals, harmonica & organ
*Bill Milhizer — drums & vocals
*Jan Marek Pakulski — bass, vocals
*Gordon Spaeth — alto saxophone
*Brian Spaeth — tenor saxophone
1980 debut EPs
The Fleshtones albums
I.R.S. Records EPs
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