THE VAGRANTS I Can't Make A Friend 1965-1968 (2011 European Limited Edition 12-track vinyl LP [Pressed on 180g Audiophile Vinyl] - Presenting the official compilation of all the singles that originally appeared on Southern Sound, Vanguardand ATCO. Hailing from the East Coast, these New York rockers were heroes from the start and were adored in high school by future members of The Ramones. Full of brashness and sheer momentum, The Vagrants drew up the blueprints for the early punks; They interpreted soul songs and contemporary rock in their own way - including the absolutely thrilling Version of 'Respect, which appeared on the Nuggets compilation series, thus securing their immortality. Twelve tracks of groovy garage, impulsive and primitive proto-punk psych with expert production by Felix Pappalardi and Leslie West on guitar before his career with Mountain. With previously unseen photos, liner notes by the Ugly Things' Mike Stax and an interview with JOHNNY RAMONE. housed in a sealed gatefold picture sleeve).