Nazz – “Open My Eyes”

Nazz performs their song “Open My Eyes,” originally released on their self titled album in 1968. Go to (page 34) in this months Rock Scene for the complete story. Nazz formed in Philadelphia in 1967, and was founded by guitarist and songwriter Todd Rundgren, and bassist Carson Van Osten.

The song was featured on the iconic Nuggets compilation double LP released in 1972, which was produced by Lenny Kaye. A feature in the March 1973 issue of Rock Scene Magazine (page 34) reveals vintage photos that were included in the center spread of the Nuggets album jacket along with liner notes written by Lenny Kaye. “Todd Rundgren led this primal example of the Philadelphia sound in 1968.”   (YouTube)