Origin: York, England
This version of the Chords Five was a pseudonym for the York group the Smoke , with former Shots member Phil Peacock (rhythm guitar) temporarily added as a fifth bandmate. They issued one outstanding 45 ('I Am Only Dreaming' b/w 'Universal Vagrant') under this moniker on the Island label in the spring of 1967. It is speculated that they used the alias to avoid any contract conflicts with Columbia Records, of which they were already signed with. Both tracks on the record feature a more modish, freakbeat style sound, with the B-side being a noteworthy cover of the Merry Dragons' '66 U.S. single.…