Groovy 60s rock/pop: #10 "Little Girl" The Syndicate of Sound (1966)

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This garage band is considered an influence on psychedelic rock and their inspiration came from R&B, the Beatles and Rolling Stones. Formed in 1964 in San Jose, California, the group was called the Syndicate of Sound because it was a combination of the bands Lenny Lee and the Nightmen and the Pharaohs. The Syndicate of Sound won a battle of the bands in 1965 resulting in a record contract. From the album of the same name, “LIttle Girl” was written by band members Don Baskin and Bob Gonzalez and a regional hit with Hush Records. Bell Records took “Little Girl” national where it reached Billboard #8. Followup single “Rumors” hit #55 and that was it. The Syndicate of Sound lingered until breaking up in 1970 and reunited for the nostalgia market. “Little Girl” has been covered by Dwight Yoakam and the Dead Boys.