The Ebb Tides - My Babys Gone

Review by MariCarmen

Album Review: My Baby’s Gone by The Ebb Tides Alright, let’s talk about My Baby’s Gone, the 1966 garage rock gem from The Ebb Tides. Released on Arco Records, this US-born album might not be a household name, but it’s got that raw, unpolished charm that makes garage rock so dang irresistible. It’s like finding an old vinyl in your grandpa’s attic—scratchy, imperfect, but full of character. The standout track here is obviously the title song, “My Baby’s Gone.” Man, this one hits hard. It’s got that driving rhythm and a guitar riff that feels like it’s straight outta some sweaty basement party in the ‘60s. You can almost picture the band crammed into a tiny practice space, amps turned up way too loud, just letting loose. The vocals are a little rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it work. It’s honest. It’s real. And honestly, isn’t that what rock ‘n’ roll’s all about? Then there’s “Summertime,” which takes things down a notch but still keeps you hooked. It’s slower, moodier, and has this kinda lazy groove that sneaks up on you. I remember it because it’s the kind of song you’d throw on while cruising with the windows down—or maybe just daydreaming about doing that. The harmonies are simple but effective, and the guitar solo near the end? Pure magic. Feels like summer distilled into three minutes of sound. What strikes me about this album is how unapologetically DIY it feels. There’s no overproduction, no fancy tricks—just four guys playing their hearts out. That’s refreshing in today’s world of auto-tuned everything. Sure, it’s not perfect, but perfection’s overrated anyway. Here’s the thing though—listening to My Baby’s Gone makes me wonder: where did bands like The Ebb Tides go? Like, why don’t we have more groups these days that sound like they’re having the time of their lives while recording? Maybe it’s something in the water back then. Or maybe they just didn’t care as much about being polished. Either way, this album’s a reminder that sometimes, the best music comes from letting loose and not taking yourself too seriously. Oh, and fun fact—I once tried to cover “My Baby’s Gone” at a karaoke night. Let’s just say I won’t be quitting my day job anytime soon. But hey, that’s the beauty of rock ‘n’ roll, right? Everyone gets a shot.

Artist: The Ebb Tides
Album: My Babys Gone

Rock

Garage Rock

1966

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
My Baby’s Gone	2:01
Summertime	3:22

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The Ebb Tides Summertime

Ebb Tides - My Baby's Gone

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Catalog Numbers

SC-107

Labels

Arco Records

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Rite Record Productions, Inc.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 17605
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 17606
Rights Society: ASCAP

About The Ebb Tides

New Bedford, MA garage rock group active in the mid-1960s. Not to be confused with the Ohio group . Members were: guitarist Robert "Benny" Benevides, bassist Tony Taveira, and drummer Donald Smith, who later were in the group

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Ebb Tides

Members

Robert \"Benny\" Benevides
Tony Tavares
Donald Smith

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Ebb Tides' album *My Baby’s Gone* is a hidden gem from 1966. It’s pure garage rock, raw and gritty, just like the era it came from. Released on Arco Records, this US band packed their sound with emotion. Tracks like "Summertime" and "My Baby’s Gone" show off that unpolished charm garage rock is known for. It’s the kind of music that makes you feel like you’re in a smoky club, catching a live set. Not many people know about it today, but it’s a must-listen for fans of '60s rock.

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miawyunoblog

2025-03-10

I grew up next door to the guitarist, Mike Wheeler, and used to hear their rehearsals all the time. They were very hot around the Midwest with numerous 45’s and TV appearances. Good Times!