American Songwriter

On This Day in 1967: The Strawberry Alarm Clock Scored a No. 1 Hit with the Psychedelic Pop Classic “Incense and Peppermints”

There is some debate over the songwriting credits for “Incense and Peppermints.” The tune is credited with being co-written by producer/songwriter John S. Carter and Tim Gilbert, a singer/guitarist ...
American Songwriter

3 Pop Classics From 1967 You Almost Forgot About Until Now

The great thing about being reintroduced to an old song is that it’s a little like discovering them all over again. There was no shortage of pop classics in 1967, leaving many gems lost among enduring ...
Jazz

The Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense and Peppermints (1967; 2011 Reissue)

Sprouting forth from the San Fernando Valley, located in Los Angeles County, the Strawberry Alarm Clock acquired instant success when their debut single, “Incense and Peppermints" zoomed to the No. 1 ...
The New York Times

An Incense for Every Occasion

These sticks, cones, coils and papers can help you clear your head, define a space and even rediscover a sense of time. By Arden Fanning Andrews The American acid-rock band the Strawberry Alarm ...