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**Bio: The Tracers** The Tracers were a 60s musical group hailing from Minot, North Dakota. In 1965, they relocated to Amarillo, Texas, after being discovered by a serviceman who offered to help them work with his son-in-law, a manager at Sully Records. Their time in Texas began with the recording of "Watch Me," which served as the B-side of their release. They also recorded a cover of "She Said Yeah," originally by Larry Williams and popularized by the Rolling Stones, but their initial plans to release it under the name "The Stones" were halted due to potential legal issues. Despite their efforts, the band found limited success in Amarillo and spent time touring West Texas, playing at teen clubs and dances in small towns until they ultimately disbanded and returned home. However, six months later, they regrouped and aimed for Fort Worth, encouraged by promoter Flo Stone, who had previously seen them perform. To gain traction in the competitive Fort Worth music scene, the band enhanced their live performances with animated antics, making them strong contenders against local bands. During their Fort Worth period, they released a second 45 on Flo Stone's Jan-Gi label, featuring a cover of the Beatles' "Taxman" and the Turtles' "Almost There." For this record, they were credited as the Trycerz, a name inspired by local accents and a nearby band with a similar name. The

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