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Little Peppy with the Bare Existence

From Rochester, Little Peppy is Marlene Torre, writer and singer on both these sides. She and the band turn in a spirited performance on “It Can Happen!!” The designated a-side, “Since You’ve Gone Away” is a slow ballad about missing her lover drafted overseas.

This was a custom press recorded at Fine Studios in September, 1966, and released with their house label. The master tape that turned up with the remains of the studio has alternate takes of each song.

One mystery is who was the band backing her as the Bare Existence.

If anyone has a photo of Little Peppy aka Marlene Torre, or the Bare Existence please contact me.