In May 1968, “Mercury” label released “Basic Blues Magoos”, the third Blues Magoos studio album. It was recorded 1967-1968, and was produced by Bob Wyld, Art Polhemus, Ralph Scala, Ronnie Gilbert, Emil “Peppy” Thielheim, Mike Esposito and Geoffrey Daking.

Personnel:

• Mike Esposito –lead guitar
• Emil “Peppy” Thielheim –rhythm guitar
• Ralph Scala –lead vocals, keyboards
• Ronnie Gilbert –bass guitar
• Geoffrey Daking –drums

Track listing:

1. Sybil Green (Of the in Between) – Ralph Scala, Ronnie Gilbert
2. I Can Hear the Grass Grow – Roy Wood
3. All the Better to See You With – Ralph Scala, Ronnie Gilbert
4. Yellow Rose – Emil Thielhelm, Ronnie Gilbert
5. I Wanna Be There – Emil Thielhelm, Ralph Scala
6. I Can Move a Mountain – Emil Thielhelm
7. President’s Council on Psychedelic Fitness – Ralph Scala, Ronnie Gilbert
8. Scarecrow’s Love Affair – Emil Thielhelm, Ronnie Gilbert
9. There She Goes – Emil Thielhelm, Mike Esposito, Ralph Scala, Ronnie Gilbert
10. Accidental Meditation – Mike Esposito
11. You’re Getting Old – Emil Thielhelm, Ronnie Gilbert
12. Subliminal Sonic Laxative – Emil Thielhelm, Mike Esposito, Ralph Scala, Ronnie Gilbert, Geoffrey Daking
13. Chicken Wire Lady – Emil Thielhelm, Ronnie Gilbert