After their stint with MCA, Dyna-Might decided to record a single on their own label, Dyna-Might Records. They picked a song they liked from an album by Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds. It was an album cut, "Fallin' In Love Again." The flip side was "A Rose By Any Other Name." They presented the recording to Playboy Records, who showed some interest in releasing the recording themselves. Before a deal could be made, Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds released their own recording of the song as a single and it quickly went to #1. Dyna-Might was on the road in the Northwest and constantly heard the song on the radio. They had picked the song as a hit apparently before anyone else, but were beaten to the punch. Simon Casas left the group around this time and Mickey kept the band going for a while. Dyna-Might disbanded in 1977. In 1978, Mike Aversa and John Ortiz joined with Mike O'Brien & Don Hoover to form a Christian band, The Agape Brothers. They recorded an album and performed together until 1981.
Mickey & the Invaders and Dyna-Might accomplished a lot in their musical careers. They played dances, shows, and concerts, created their own music and made records using many different musical styles, and backed and played alongside legendary artists of the 60s and 70s. They were part of and witness to a special time in rock & roll history.
This article is based on audio taped telephone interviews by Mark Guerrero with Mike Aversa on July 29, 2013 and Simon Casas on August 5, 2013.
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