Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery welcome Chris Wilson,  singer, songwriter and guitarist with the legendary, and recently re-formed, Flamin' Groovies. Chris takes us on a journey from his early teens watching and being inspired by some of the great Blues musicians in Massachusetts to LA and San Francisco where he joined up with ex-Charlatans guitarist Mike Wilhelm in Loose Gravel and later The Flamin' Groovies. Responsible for some of the most iconic rock classics ever recorded such as "Slow Death" and "Shake Some Action" The Flamin' Groovies never quite made the breakthrough to commercial success, but remain a huge influence on Power Pop and Punk bands alike. Chris also covers his time with The Barracudas, recording with Dave Edmunds, meeting Ringo Starr and not to mention seeing photographer Paul Slattery again for the first time in 35 years! In this candid and amusing story, Chris also picks out some of his influences, favourite songs and highlights from his own back catalogue including his excellent brand new album "It's Flamin' Groovy!"

To order "It's Flamin' Groovy" and keep up to date with news on Chris and The Flamin' Groovies please check out his official web-site http://www.flamin-groovy.com/

For some rare Paul Slattery photos of The Flamin' Groovies from 1978 and from their recent comeback show in London, please check out www.retromanblog.com

Chris Wilson of The Flamin' Groovies & The Barracudas

Fierce and feral - like the kitty who inspired it.

Emergency

Three Years

Nobody's Girlfriend

Rough demo. Music by Leif Larson. Lyrics and vocals by Tessonja.

Smitten

I originally recorded this song in 2016, here's my remix. Nothing new added just tweaked the knobs.

What's wrong with all the people of today?
Seems like all our communications gone down the drain
While living in this worthless age of society
All the dirty dishes are outta the sink
I'm organizing all & everything

Hey you, get off your telephone
Why can't you just wait until you get home?
Now I see everyone here on the bus
Only looking to find there selfie lust

Oh look another bad wreck is on the news
Somebody died innocent during the textin' blues
It was all for nothing

Why can't we take a chance
Act like it's our last romance
I know sometimes it can be hard
But that's just the honest truth
In this matrix in 'sync and in tune
All our life's screwed and in ruin!

Oh no summer's gone away
Time to face another day...

And I've gotten my high from the age of thirteen
Collecting all my killer rock magazines
Smoking strawberry fields forever

Why can't we take a chance
Act like it's our last romance
I know sometimes it can be hard
But that's just the honest truth
In this matrix in 'sync and in tune
All our life's screwed and auto tune!

Why can't we take a chance
Like it's our last high school dance
It sometimes can be really fun
But that's just the honest truth
In our matrix in 'sync and auto tune
Our life's screwed and in ruin!

Take A Chance *Remixed 2023*

Back To California

Back to California

Laurel Canyon

Overdubs I recorded of my song It's Just Me. They'll also be my backing tracks and personal band for my upcoming live shows

It's Just Me *Backing Track* (2017)

Leif Jul - 2017

Tronnies is a pseudonym for Leif Larson going solo. The demos he's shared so far are things Leif's recorded all his own. Songs written throughout his career as a musician.

Take A Chance Remixed 2023

The Tronnies

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