Having more in common with the MC5 than the British Invasion groups, Coventry, England’s raw and explosive The Boys Blue shoulda been contenders. This 1966 performance on Italy’s Studio Uno TV program is dynamite. Lead singer Jeff Elroy (looking a bit like Arthur Lee) had a great voice, cool moves and star power. 

The Boys Blue released one single in 1965: “Take Heart”/“You Got What I Want.” The record failed to become a hit and the band faded into obscurity. Too bad. These guys had IT.