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The Ninth Street Bridge

The Ninth Street Bridge Cecile 45 Wild IllusionsThe Ninth Street Bridge released one 45 on Cecile in August, 1968, featuring two originals by Tommy Bourque (misspelled on the label as Tommy Bourgue). “Wild Illusions” has a simple riff and beat with overdriven lead guitar and a vocal delivery very much in a Texas garage style. “Hey Boy” is as good as the flip, with the same saturated guitar sound and heavy drumming.

I don’t know anything about the band other than a Houston location and that Sonny Richards produced the single. I did find an ad for the 9th Street Bridge and the Moving Sidewalks for a show on March 15, 1969 at the Safari in Baytown.

I’m not aware of any other 45s on Cecile.

The 9th Street Bridge and the Moving Sidewalks at the Safari in Baytown, March 15, 1969
The 9th Street Bridge and the Moving Sidewalks at the Safari in Baytown, March 15, 1969

The Ninth Street Bridge Cecile 45 Hey Boy