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Though it only reached number 70 in the national charts, Sagittarius’ 1967 single “My World Fell Down” is among the great experimental psychedelic pop gems from the era. Sounding like a dropped Beach Boys traditional through the “Great Vibrations”/SMiLE period, the record got gorgeous California pop harmonies, beautiful symphonic orchestration, …

Gary Usher’s importance in the annals of California rock and roll is substantial. He co-wrote many of the Seaside Kids’ early tracks with Brian Wilson, including classics like “IN MY OWN Space” and “409,” and created the Byrds’ Younger Than Last night and Notorious Byrd Brothers albums. He was also …