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STEPPENWOLF - FILLMORE WEST 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjdW0Lsusic
John Kay - guitar, vocals, harmonica; Michael Monarch - lead guitar; Rushton Moreve - bass; Goldy McJohn - keyboards; Jerry Edmonton - drums
Steppenwolf headlined this second night of a three-night run at the Fillmore West with an early, pre-signed incarnation of Santana opening, followed by The Staple Singers. This performance captures Steppenwolf at a pivotal time, early in their career, as the band was experiencing their first tastes of commercial success from the single off their debut album: the blazing biker anthem "Born To Be Wild." They had recorded but not yet released their second album (which contained the single "Magic Carpet Ride"), and were beginning to perform the more adventurous and experimental material to be included on that album, in addition to staples from their debut LP.
Although this recording does not include Born To Be Wild, it matters little - this is an excellent performance that grabs you and doesn't let go. The band kicks off with a smoking version of "Hoochie Coochie Man." If you didn't know Steppenwolf was a blues band at its core you'll know it after this. Psychedelic blues, perhaps, but blues nonetheless. Next up is "Tighten Up Your Wig," a song that is essentially Junior Wells' "Messin' With The Kid," with new lyrics by Kay. This band was solid; the rhythm section propels this tune, and Kay is excellent on harmonica as well.
1. Hoochie Coochie Man 05:56
2 Tighten Up Your Wig 04:17
3 Your Wall's Too High 09:52
4 Desperation 06:01
5 Baby Please Don't Go 04:08
6 The Pusher 05:57
7 Disappointment Number (Unknown) / Lost And Found By Trial And Error / Hodge Podge, Strained Through A Leslie / Resurrection 23:04

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LTC Trent Klug
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LTC Stephen F. They were so good.
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Yes indeed my audiophile friend and brother-in-Christ LTC Trent Klug
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Good one.
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I am glad to learn that you enjoyed listening to Steppenwolf my audiophile friend and brother-in-Christ Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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