VINYL RELICS | 1966's Roger the Engineer: The Yardbirds' Bridge from Blues to Psychedelia

Epysode 76: Roger The Engineer by The Yardbirds. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Step into the groundbreaking world of the album most commonly referred to as Roger the Engineer. Often overshadowed by the band’s popular hits, this record is a masterclass in British blues-rock, garage energy, and early psychedelia. Featuring the electrifying guitar work of Jeff Beck, this album captures the creative explosion of mid-60s London. In a year that featured a long list of incredible albums, we explore why this one stands proudly among the best 1966 had to offer. Whether you’re a long-time fan, a vinyl enthusiast, or discovering The Yardbirds for the first time, this epysode provides a rich, immersive journey into a pivotal 1966 release that continues to inspire musicians and collectors alike. I hope you dig Roger The Engineer as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ ⁠[email protected]⁠ ===LINKS=== Jimmy Page 1967 Canadian TV interview: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BskZBUy4oM4⁠ 1965 BBC Paul Samwell-Smith interview ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZNjAB8nNyA&list=RD9ZNjAB8nNyA&start_radio=1⁠ 1966 BBC Paul Samwell-Smith interview: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjA7dnYHDCI&list=RDvjA7dnYHDCI&start_radio=1⁠ ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MH2kes2Q4xlGVQl7Tbx60?si=f2d0e6b6e93a443b THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road” THE BEATLES “Tomorrow Never Knows” THE ROLLING STONES “Paint It Black” THE 13th FLOOR ELEVATORS “You’re Gonna Miss Me” BOB DYLAN “Like A Rolling Stone” MARTY ROBBINS “El Paso” PERCY SLEDGE “When A Man Loves A Woman” MUDDY WATERS “Mannish Boy" TOP TOPHAM “Ascension Heights” THE YARDBIRDS “I’m A Man” SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON II & THE YARDBIRDS “Mister Downchild” THE YARDBIRDS “Too Much Monkey Business” THE YARDBIRDS “Got Love If You Want It” THE YARDBIRDS “I Wish You Would” THE YARDBIRDS “For Your Love” JIMMY PAGE “She Just Satisfies” THE YARDBIRDS “Heart Full Of Soul” THE YARDBIRDS “Heart Full Of Soul” (alternate sitar version) THE YARDBIRDS “Shapes Of Things” THE YARDBIRDS “Lost Women” THE YARDBIRDS “Over, Under, Sideways, Down” THE YARDBIRDS “The Nazz Are Blue” THE YARDBIRDS “I Can’t Make Your Way” THE YARDBIRDS “Rack My Mind” THE YARDBIRDS “Farewell” THE YARDBIRDS “Hot House Of Omagararshid” THE YARDBIRDS “Jeff’s Boogie” THE YARDBIRDS “He’s Always There” THE YARDBIRDS “Turn Into Earth” THE YARDBIRDS “What Do You Want” THE YARDBIRDS “Ever Since The World Began” THE YARDBIRDS “Train Kept A-Rollin’” (live) JEFF BECK “Beck’s Bolero” THE YARDBIRDS “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago” THE YARDBIRDS “Psycho Daisies” THE YARDBIRDS “Stroll On” THE YARDBIRDS “Ha Ha Said The Clown” THE YARDBIRDS “Little Games” THE YARDBIRDS “Dazed And Confused” (live) THE YARDBIRDS “Knowing That I’m Losing You” LED ZEPPELIN “Whole Lotta Love” BOX OF FROGS “Back Where I Started” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Boom!" ^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Hear all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=loLrRfDNT5i_FTtPUNxXSg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices