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The Throb was an Australian Modbeat group based in Sydney from 1965 to 1967. The band consisted of members who played vocals, guitar, harmonica, bass, and drums. They gained recognition primarily for their cover of "Fortune Teller," a song written by a notable artist under a pseudonym, which was considered better than the original by The Rolling Stones. The Throb was known for their garage-style R&B sound and a wilder image compared to their contemporaries and label-mates. Their history traces back to an earlier band called The Resonettes, which initially played surf or Shadows-style instrumentals. The Resonettes recorded instrumentals for a label before releasing two singles as The Resonettes and later signing with another label to become The Throb. Like fellow Albert artists The Easybeats, The Throb's members included Dutch and British immigrants. They are also recognized for their transformation of the folk song "Black" into a feedback-laden Gothic rendition, which served as the follow-up to their hit "Fortune Teller." "Black" is an R&B reworking of the traditional song "Black Is The Colour (Of My True Love's Hair)."

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