Dundalk, Maryland's The Lost Tribe recorded 'Walk One Way', a single on United Artists (spring 1969, UA50465, b/w 'Fools Live Alone') written by Steve Roudebush.
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| The Lost Tribe, 1967: Steve Momii on the left (rhythm guitar), Tom Roudebush in the middle (singing and playing bass) and Walt Strycharz on the right (lead guitar) |
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| Tom Roudebush on the left (singing and playing bass) and Walt Strycharz on the right (lead guitar) |
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Tom Roudebush Recalls The Lost Tribe
In the summer of 1967, The Lost Tribe recorded a three-song demo. Steve and Tom went to New York and landed an audition with Epic Records, planned for October 1967. At that audition, Epic told the band the song and talent was strong, but the band needed a strong lead singer. (They suggested we find one and come back.)
In early 1968, Steve recruited Reed Martin, a singer in a rival local band called The Gigs, to sing on the single and join The Lost Tribe if it was successful. Reed requested for Darryl Mataroza (also with The Gigs) to also join in.
In spring 1968, The Lost Tribe recorded 'Walk One Way' at Bradley Studio in downtown Baltimore.
In the summer of 1968, Steve and Tom took the recording to New York City to Epic Records. Their contact there was out to lunch when they arrived at the offices, so they too went to lunch and walked by the United Artists building, where Steve decided to attempt a "hearing" there. Henry Jerome of U.A. listened to it and offered a contract on the spot. Steve and Tom shook hands with Jerome and the deal was struck.
In spring 1969, the single was released by United Artists nationwide. Unfortunately, United Artists was not good at promotion and the single did not get the "push" from the label that it deserved. Despite high acclaim from promoters and critics, without proper promotion the single fizzled--getting just a little air play in various cities nationwide.
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| Tom Roudebush, 1968 |
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| Steve Roudebush, writer of 'Walk One Way', in 1967 |
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The Lost Tribe:
Reed Martin - lead vocalist
Steve Roudebush - leader, drummer, harmony vocal
Tom Roudebush - bass guitar, harmony vocal
Walt Strycharz - lead guitars (there is a double lead solo)
Steve Momii - rhythm guitar, harmony vocal
Darryl Mataroza - Organ, harmony vocal
To preview and purchase a copy of 'Walk One Way,' visit the band's Zuzula page here.
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| The Lost Tribe in their basement studio |
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