The Merry Go Round
Formed in Los Angeles in 1966, The Merry-Go-Round was a short-lived but
highly-influential baroque and psychedelic pop band led by singer/songwriter
Emitt Rhodes. Formed shortly after Rhodes left The Palace Guard in 1966, The
Merry-Go-Round featured Rhodes, Gary Kato, Bill Rinehart (The Leaves) and Joel
Larson (The Grass Roots). After recording demos, the band caught the attention
of A&M Records, who signed them. Their debut single, “Live”, was released in
early 1967 and became a hit, rising to Number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their
second single was “You’re a Very Lovely Woma...
