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Learn about the life and career of Don Van Vliet, also known as Captain Beefheart, a singer, songwriter, and visual artist who led the Magic Band. Explore his influences, albums, style, and legacy in blues, rock, and avant-garde genres.
- Captain Beefheart Discography
The following is a list of official releases by American...
- The Magic Band
The Magic Band was the backing band of American singer,...
- Trout Mask Replica
Trout Mask Replica is the third studio album by the American...
- Clear Spot
Clear Spot is the seventh studio album by Captain Beefheart...
- Alex St. Clair
He rejoined the Magic Band after the departure of Winged Eel...
- Ice Cream for Crow
Ice Cream for Crow is the twelfth and final studio album by...
- Captain Beefheart Discography
The Magic Band was the name of the rotating group of musicians who played with American singer and songwriter Captain Beefheart from 1967 to 1982. Learn about their origins, members, albums, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Sep 9, 2020 · Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - I'm Gonna Booglarize You, Baby (1972) Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010), best known by the stage name Captain...
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- 81 Poop Hatch. Don Van Vliet reads one of his most inventive, surreal observations acapella. The man had a way with words that produced vivid landscape images (like his paintings) that seemed to be viewed from an adult child’s perspective.
- The Past Sure Is Tense. More clever wordplay from Beefheart. This manic number is delivered with the Captain’s passionate understanding of something he thinks we should understand.
- Telephone. The Captain delivers a feverishly insane vocal on this piece written about the plastic horn devil: The telephone. Sort of like Pena part two but more accessible if such a thing is possible From the album Ice Cream For Crow (1982)
- A Carrot Is As Close As A Rabbit Ever Gets To A Diamond. Long title for a 1:38 instrumental featuring only electric guitar and keyboard. Speech-inflected rhythms (Beefheart obviously sang it to the musicians) in this innocent, child like work.
- Electricity (1967) Legend has it that A&M boss Jerry Moss ditched plans to sign Beefheart and his Magic Band after hearing Electricity and declaring it too negative for impressionable young teens.
- Big Eyed Beans From Venus (1973) The Magic Band are at their magnificent best on this not-quite-metal racket, with Art Tripp’s staccato drums forming a backdrop to gnashing twin guitarists Mark Boston and Bill Harkleroad.
- Moonlight On Vermont (1969) Its title a sly rejoinder to the popular ‘40s standard Moonlight In Vermont, this song from Beefheart’s most iconic album the Frank Zappa-produced Trout Mask Replica, is a corrosive bastardisation of swamp-blues.
- Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1970) The title track from the album that Van Vliet once proclaimed his own personal favourite, this atonal beauty is fired by a trebly guitar line and impossibly itchy percussion.
The debut album from Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band remains one of the most highly-rated of his career, and for good reason; it's simply some of the best...
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- The Poodle Bites
Enjoy the best tracks from the legendary rock band Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, curated by PowerPoint Master. This playlist features their long songs, short songs, and their great songs from their whole discography.
