The Sir Douglas Quintet
Sir Douglas Quintet was an American rock band formed in 1964 in San Antonio, Texas. The band consisted of Doug Sahm (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Augie Meyers (keyboard, vocals), Frank Morin (saxophone), Harvey Kagan (bass), and Johnny Perez (drums). The band was named after the British explorer Sir Douglas Mawson and the Mexican folk hero Pancho Villa.
The band's sound was a unique blend of rock, country, and Tex-Mex music, which was influenced by their Texan roots. Their biggest hit was "She's About a Mover," which was released in 1965 and reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Doug Sahm and featured his signature blend of rock and Tex-Mex rhythms.
The band continued to release successful singles throughout the 1960s, including "The Rains Came," "Mendocino," and "Nuevo Laredo." They were also known for their energetic live performances and their flamboyant stage costumes, which often included cowboy hats and brightly colored suits.
Despite their success, the band disbanded in 1972. However, Doug Sahm continued to record and perform music until his death in 1999. In 2011, the band was inducted into the Texas Music Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the state's music scene.
The Sir Douglas Quintet
(1964 - ? )
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Doug Sahm - guitar/vocals - b. Douglas
Wayne Sahm, November 6, 1941 - formerly with The Bandits, The
Paroahs, The Markays, and The Spot Barnett Band.
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Jack Barber - bass
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Augie Meyers - keyboards
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Frank Morin - maracas/vocals
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John Perez - drums
Albums:
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"The Sir Douglas Quintet Plus 2 Equal Honky Blues" (1968)
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"Mendocino" (1969) - Single: "Mendocino"
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"1 Plus 1 Plus 1 Equals 4" (1970)
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"Together After 5" (1970)
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"The Return Of Doug Saldana" (1971)
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"Rough Edges" (1972)
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"Texas Tornado" (1976)
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"Live
Texas Tornado" (1983)
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"Day
Dreaming At Midnight" (1994)
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"The
Sir Douglas Quintet Is Back!" (2000)
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"Soul
Jam" (2000)
Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers later form The
Texas Tornados.
The
Texas Tornados (1989 - ? )
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Doug Sahm - guitar/vocals
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Augie Meyers - keyboards
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Freddy Fender - guitar/vocals - b. Baldemar Huerta, June 4, 1937,
San Benito, Texas, USA.
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Flaco Jimenez - accordian
Albums:
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"The
Texas Tornados" (1990)
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"Zone
Of Our Own" (1991)
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"Hangin'
On By A Thread" (1992)
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"The
Best Of Texas Tornados" (1994)
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"4
Aces" (1996)
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"Live
From The Limo, Vol. 1" (1999)
Compilations:
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"The
Best Of The Sir Douglas Quintet" (1966)
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"Sir Doug's Recording Trip: The Mercury Years" (1988)
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"The
Best Of Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975"
(1990)
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"The
Prime Of Sir Douglas Quintet" (1999)
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"She's
About A Mover: The Best Of Doug Sahm And The Sir Douglas Quintet"
(1999)
Doug Sahm solo:
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"Doug
Sahm & Band" (1973)
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"Groover's
Paradise" (1974)
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"Hell
Of A Spell" (1980)
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"Live"
(1988)
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"Juke
Box Music" (1989)
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"The
Best Of Doug Sahm & Friends: Atlantic Sessions" (1993)
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"The
Return Of Wayne Douglas" (2000)
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"San
Antonio Rock: The Harlem Recordings 1957-1961" (2000)
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"Get
A Life" (2001)
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Last Revised: April 1, 2001
© 2001 by Gary S. Hartman. All rights reserved.
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