

The material was recorded at Columbia Studios, Palos Records and Home Studio. It seems like a mystery that it took over 50 years until these outstanding recordings were finally released thanks to World In Sound who is now issuing recordings from 1968-1974.

She loved singing and always cherished those early days of Society’s Children. Patrick continues to write and record to this day. Society’s Children performed at numerous nightclubs, dances and parties until they disbanded in 1977. Along the way, Patrick and Doreen had the opportunity to meet the great Curtis Mayfield, Phil and Leonard Chess (founders of Chess Records), and The Buckinghams. During this period ‘Listen’ and ‘I Don’t Wanna See Tomorrow’ were recorded at Palos Studios. Through the years many other songs were written, recorded, but never released. The record was well played on regional radio stations. On December 13th 1968 they recorded the songs ‘Mister Genie Man’ and ‘Slipping Away,’ along with four other tracks, at the Columbia Studios in Chicago. Shortly after forming the group, they had an opportunity to record for a small independent label. Patrick played guitar and keyboard, while also writing the original material. Society’s Children | Interview | Unique 60s Psych Gets Vinyl Reissue Society’s Children was a unique mother and son duo of Doreen and Patrick Sassone from Lansing, Illinois formed in 1968.ĭoreen was the lead vocalist.
