The Beacon Street Union - The Eyes Of The Beaco... -

Reached #75 on the Billboard 200 on May 4, 1968.

The album is noted for its "legendary" stereo bouncing, specifically designed for headphone listening. Historical Significance

On August 12, 1970, the Beacon Street Union opened for Janis Joplin at Harvard Stadium, which ultimately became her final public performance before her death. The Beacon Street Union - The Eyes Of The Beaco...

Produced by Alan Lorber , the architect of the Bosstown Sound. Musical Style and Content

: A psychedelic reimagining of the Chuck Berry classic. Reached #75 on the Billboard 200 on May 4, 1968

Comprised of Boston University students including John Wright , Paul Ulaky , Wayne Ulaky , and Richard Rhodes .

The album is characterized by its experimental and trippy psychedelic/acid rock variety. Produced by Alan Lorber , the architect of

, released in March 1968, is the debut studio album by the Boston-based psychedelic rock band The Beacon Street Union . The album is a cornerstone of the "Bosstown Sound," a marketing campaign by MGM Records intended to position Boston as a psychedelic rival to San Francisco. Key Album Details Release Date: 1968. Label: MGM Records.