“She’s a Lover” by Pretty Things

In 1962 guitarist Dick Taylor switched to bass and then quit what would later become the Rolling Stones. He returned to Art College, picked up the guitar again, and in 1963 he and Phil May formed Pretty Things. Originally a British rhythm and blues outfit, they would go on to push the boundaries of recorded music releasing 1968’s S.F. Sorrow- one of the first concept records, and considered by many as the first “Rock Opera”. 

“She’s a Lover” is from their 5th album Parachute which was also recorded at famed Abbey Road Studios. It’s their first release without founding member Taylor, and showcases May’s pop writing sensibilities with soft psychedelic undertones. Although maybe not my favorite song of theirs, I still think it’s a nice introductory track and potential single.
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Pretty Things never received much chart success on either side of the Atlantic, but for fans of psychedelic music, they have left us several notable albums. Other songs of theirs that are well worth listening to are: "Mr. Evasion," "Talkin' About the Good Times," "Walking Through My Dreams," “Peace,” "Balloon Burning," “The Letter,” “You Might Even Say,” “Send You With Loving” and "Alexander."