Sir Douglas Quintet - “Mendocino” (LP stereo) (Smash) 1969

Written by Doug Sahm.
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas and featuring the distinctive organ stylings of Augie Meyers, the group had a #13 hit (UK #15) with “She’s About A Mover” in 1965. Vocals were by the group’s leader and the song’s writer, Doug Sahm.
The band moved to the Smash label in 1968 and released the album, “Honkey Blues”. “Mendocino” was released on 45 in October of that year and went on to reach #27 on the Hot-100. The album followed and reached #91 on the album chart in the spring of 1969.
Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers later appeared in the Texas Tornados with Freddy Fender. Sadly, Doug Passed in November 1999 at age 58.

[@shelleyganz9095]

Soooo Great!! LUV THIS!! Amazing Tune...Doug & Augie...Wow...Plus, The rest of the great band!...

[@sandsoftime1954]

Such a beautiful song, so well done. Summer days and nights, girls that smelt good, the beach. Good times long gone, but never forgotten.

[@robinlujan8275]

THIS SONG BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, IT'S GREAT!!!!!!!.

[@jszoradi8650]

Mendocino California

[@michaelgeorge5153]

I was just a kid when this song came out fell in love with it immediately and was lucky enough to grow up with my older brothers music

[@jamesallen7024]

Amazing Song. Jan 69 grade 8 @ st Martin's school Mississauga "where lies such a groove you'll blow your mind in a moment"

[@frankjames8475]

Great song

[@415JayTee]

Classic.

[@kennethbesselman5739]

Sex drugs and rock and roll+ all rolled into one song!

[@marcinelson3961]

It's so groovy!

[@frankjames8475]

Easy Rider soundtrack

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overmiked

[@davidblankenship2720]

Always sounds great 👍

[@frankjames8475]

Great song