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Euphoria (American band)

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were approached by Tom and Sharon to form a band with the express purpose of procuring a recording deal. Roger and Wendy were to front the band as lead vocalists in the
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and keyboards, Wendy on bass guitar, Tom on guitar, and Sharon on percussion. They signed with
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in 1974. The album has been reissued as a CD and a mini LP on the Heritage/Beatball label.
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in 1971. The album featured a folk/country sound and several prominent musicians including
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The album and the group's live performances were subjects of printed articles in
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it was released in 1969, but without promotional support. A single
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L to R: Roger Penney, Wendy Penney, Tom Pacheco, Sharon Alexander
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as distributor and promoter, and recorded one album entitled
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from New York City, and were slated for a performance on
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was a short-lived band from 1968 to 1969, consisting of
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was released, with Roger singing lead. Another single
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L to R: Roger Penney, Wendy Penney, Tom Pacheco, Sharon Alexander
New York
New York
Folk rock
pop rock
sunshine pop
MGM
Heritage Records
Heritage/Beatball
Polydor
Roger Penney
Wendy Penney
Roger Penney
autoharp
Wendy Penney
Bass guitar
Greenwich Village
sunshine pop
Roger and Wendy
folk rock
Roger Penney
autoharp
Jerry Ross
Heritage Records
MGM
The Mamas And The Papas
Spanky And Our Gang
Joe Renzetti
Polydor Records
Record World

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