COMPILED, ARCHIVE-RESEARCHED BY: Alec Palao.

1) "Action Woman," The Litter
2) "He's Waitin'," The Sonics
3) "I'm in Pittsburgh (and It's Raining)," The Outcasts
4) "Where You Gonna Go?" The Unrelated Segments
5) "Liar Liar," The Castaways
6) "Hang Up," The Wailers
7) "Uptight Tonight," Flash & The Memphis Casuals
8) "Foolish Woman," The Oxford Circle
9) "99th Floor," The Moving Sidewalks
10) "Suzy Creamcheese," Teddy & His Patches
11) "Boy, What'll You Do Then," Denise & Company
12) "No Friend of Mine," The Sparkles
13) "Psychotic Reaction," Count Five
14) "We're Pretty Quick," The Chob
15) "Talk Talk," The Music Machine
16) "Scarey Business," The Electric Company
17) "Jailhouse Rock," Dean Carter
18) "I Can't Make a Friend," The Vagrants
19) "I'll Be the One," Madd, Inc
20) "Pushin' Too Hard," The Seeds
21) "Wastin' My Time," The Express
22) "Maid of Sugar, Maid of Spice," Mouse & The Traps
23) "The Animal in Me," The Orfuns
24) "You Ain't Tuff," Lindy & The Lavells
25) "Get Out of My Eye," The Soul Vendors
26) "Beaver Patrol," The Wilde Knights

PALAO: "Pretty much. While there have been many garage rock compilations over the years, starting with the genre-defining 'Nuggets,' of course, very few that have focused on the attitude - certainly none that have been legally licensed!I like to think of 'Uptight Tonight' as 'Nuggets' without the fluff - the wildest stuff I could get my hands on."

P&P: What's the most underrated track on this collection?

PALAO: "Hard to say what's underrated - one has to remember that tunes like 'Talk Talk,' 'Psychotic Reaction,' 'Pushin' Too Hard' and 'Liar Liar' are often thought of by the U.S. rock mainstream as little more than one-hit wonder oddities, whereas to a small cult of aficionados - and the rest of the world - they shine as iconic, pathfinding beacons of punk. In that sense, those tracks are underrated, but of course the more esoteric items on the set are equally worthy of closer scrutiny - 'Scarey Business' and 'Jailhouse Rock,' for example, are just two remarkable examples of rock 'n' roll dementia."

P&P: What was the most challenging song to get a hold of?

PALAO: "The contents of the compilation was governed partly by licensing restrictions - hence, no material owned by major labels - but also by the desire to present some tracks retrospectively deemed 'classics', thanks to their inclusion on '80s-era vinyl bootlegs, in the best possible sound quality, legitimately licensed from the correct owners. One song - the girl-garage classic 'Boy What'll You Do Then' - exists as only one known vinyl copy, in the hands of a zealous collector, so we had to use some subterfuge to get a dub! But the real challenge on this release was patience, mainly in regard to two specific items - 'Suzy Creamcheese' and 'We're Pretty Quick.' Both were cuts so essential that I was happy to wait for clearance if it meant we got to use them. And getting access to the master tapes of such totemic items was extremely gratifying."

P&P: Young bands today, what would you tell them about these bands and what to listen for and learn from?

PALAO: "I'd point out that were really just normal kids, enjoying the simple, exhilarating rush that basic grass roots rock'n'roll has to offer. The one major difference between the '60s garage era and nowadays is, of course, the dissipation of the innocence that seems to radiate from all of the tracks on 'Uptight Tonight.' But despite the increasingly cynical nature of the music industry since that time, any kid with a guitar and a basic understanding of rock dynamics can create their own version of the magic that's on this collection. I'd also hope young bands would focus on the simple but effective tool of songwriting - an overdose of attitude is great, but when it's allied to a solid tune, it becomes 100 percent more effective."

P&P: Will there be future volumes?

PALAO: "Quite possibly - though 'Uptight Tonight' was also intended as a 'grab it 'n' go, it's all you need' kind of a deal."

P&P: What's your own record collection like?

PALAO: "Extensive, though not as big as some people I know. About 10,000 45s, 6-7000 albums and about half the same as LPs in CDs, though I haven't counted those lately. I have a fair amount of vintage garage 45s - and other '60s genres - plus a lot of soul, R&B, jazz and folk. Oh, and a lot of records from the past three decades too - I am after all a child of punk rock ('70s vintage)."

P&P: What hard-to-find song or album are you dying to add to your personal collection?

PALAO: "Wow, where do I start? Living in the SF Bay Area, I have a propensity for that region's rock 'n' roll past, and there are several items that I've been looking for - the lone single by the Great Society, Grace Slick's pre-Airplane band, or the EP by psych legends Frumious Bandersnatch. I've reissued them on CD over the years and have grappled with the master tapes to both, but it would be nice to possess the actual items. Oh, and a copy of the 'Boy What'll You Do Then,' too, should another one surface - don't think I could afford it though!"

P&P: What do you think is the quintessential garage-rock song of all time?

PALAO: "If you're looking for a lowest common denominator choice, it would be 'Louie Louie,' hands down. Simple to play, yet elevates anyone performing it to the echelon of super-cool. As to personal favourite, one that comes to mind often - and it's on 'Uptight Tonight' - is 'Liar Liar.' The keyboard in that thing and the scream before the guitar break chill me every time."