The Growing Concern was a Chicago-based garage band active in the late 1960s, renowned for their distinctive blend of psychedelic rock, vocal harmonies, and intricate guitar and organ arrangements. Their self-titled album, released in 1968, showcased original compositions alongside covers like "Mister You're A Better Man Than I" by Mike Hugg and "Sit Down I Think I Love You" by Stephen Stills. The band's lineup featured vocalists Bonnie MacDonald and Mary Garstki, organist Dan Passaglia, bassist John Pedley, guitarist Ralph Toms, and drummer Ralph Williams. Despite their musical prowess and high-quality recordings, The Growing Concern remained a hidden gem of the era. ([thegrowingconcern.bandcamp.com](https://thegrowingconcern.bandcamp.com/album/the-growing-concern?utm_source=openai))