If we can trust the words of their rhythm guitarist Jurgen Peter, Montreal’s The Haunted were „the most sought after and highest paid Canadian band for many years“. We’re talking the mid-60s here, when their 7“ 1-2-5 was a favorite among Canuck deejays and late night kerb crawlers:
Walkin’ down the street/ on a foggy night
I saw a young girl/ standin’ under a light
Her face was pale/ and her skirt was tight
I had a five dollar bill/ I felt alright
After that, they couldn’t outdo themselves anymore – but Jimi Hendrix, with their French language cover version of Purple Haze, the mind-boggling proof that Jimi never really inhaled. Only ex-Hendrix collaborator Johnny Jones could top their take with his third and last 45 for the Brunswick label in 1969.
The Haunted – Vapeur Mauve
Johnny Jones & The King Casuals – Purple Haze
The Haunted – 1-2-5
Lime Spiders – 1-2-5
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