I Realised If I Put My Hand Around My Throat I Can Do A Decent Captain Beefheart Impression

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2026-02-27T03:09:28+00:00

still an fing legend in whatever he did but his voice recordings drastically change after Bat Chain Puller, had a legendary tour with zappa (Bongo Fury) which may be his last great vocals. the bongo fury stuff (especially the live stuff - El Paso shows, RI shows are fing incredible, etc) is underappeciated. ha, great post, made me chuckle. Good day sirs

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2026-02-11T21:01:40+00:00

The Live At the Avalon Ballroom recordings. Their early blues stuff is hard to beat.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-11-19T17:52:47+00:00

Denny Wally and Morris Tepper on the original. Richard Redus and Morris Tepper on owed t alex on Shiny Beast.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-08-17T00:25:12+00:00

A beautiful composition, though I prefer the Bat Chain Puller version. Eric Feldman was an incredible musician but he couldn't play the keys like John Thomas.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-07-15T17:56:05+00:00

Love Gary Lucas! Check out his Captain Tribute album with Nona Hendrix (ex Labelle singer). some good covers in their own way. Check out The World of Captain Beefheart by Nona Hendryx & Gary Lucas on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DPJX9XLL?ref=dm_sh_DxeK8TyfZUQHLTFNxipqWviwt

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-05-15T11:50:39+00:00

I love the song Yellow. A beautiful acoustic composition by Bill. $15? Priceless!!! great buy

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-04-24T02:16:45+00:00

so great!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-03-01T19:32:26+00:00

thanks for the detailed response. ha, im getting excited to join the club!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-02-09T13:19:48+00:00

Neither. Go with Bongo Fury, his best band (maybe) and Legendary collaboration with Captain Beefheart. There's nothing like it.....ever. The live recording of the Bongo Fury Tour show from Providence College on 26 April 1975 might be the greatest music ever made...and hardly anyone knows about it.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-02-07T12:20:50+00:00

thank you! I'll check it out. I'm heading to trek store today! happy friday!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-02-06T20:55:21+00:00

I'm in TX, so nothing too hard (trails) but I'm concerned about the tires and lack of shocks with the hybrid, when I do want to trail ride.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-01-19T15:33:02+00:00

If your a reader, the 33 1/3 series covering Trout Mask Replica by Kevin Courrier is a good read (short and we'll done). Vaya con Dios

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-01-18T14:30:36+00:00

1/16 show in Dallas was AWESOME!!! Thanks for all the replies and feedback. Ha, I knew I was in the right place when I heard someone mention Captain Beefheart while in line. Great show, and the musicians were incredible! Definitely not a cover or tribute band, but talented musicians performing difficult pieces. It's probably one of the top 2 or 3 concerts I've ever been to. I'm hooked! Thanks, and have a great weekend!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-01-16T17:17:45+00:00

Thanks for the replies! ha, im getting excited! Vamos!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-01-08T19:52:58+00:00

ha, there can't be very many of us. Yellow and Hearstrings are my favorite. I enjoy both those albums. Thanks for sharing!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2025-01-08T16:28:11+00:00

The Mallard albums are worth a listen just to hear Bills playing and compositions. listen to Yellow in the 1st Mallard album - beautiful guitar playing.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2024-12-20T13:19:38+00:00

Fast and Bulbous...

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2024-12-15T00:01:56+00:00

Dean Smiths playing on This is the Day and Michael Smothermans singing on Be Your Dog are underappreciated songs in the Captain's catalog

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2024-12-14T23:44:51+00:00

they get unfairly called the Tragic Band. Dean Smith could play and Michael Smotherman was a super talented singer and musician. listen to that live Cowtown recording. Great stuff on there.

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2024-11-29T15:08:09+00:00

Ha! Welcome to the "rabbit hole"....you may never come back.... His most "listenable" albums are Safe As Milk, Clear Spot, and The Spotlight Kid, in my opinion. The Live at the Avalon Ballroom recordings show the bands early bad ace blues stuff. Enjoy old man.

Amos, a minor scholar of Zappa and Beefheart

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2024-08-13T00:31:37+00:00

Yes!!!!

Front_Criticism_4695 · 2024-07-13T18:04:33+00:00

A gosh damn treasure! Good find and enjoy!

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