Geronimo Black (Zappa)
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Geronimo black (Zappa). Geronimo Black These previously #unreleasedliveandstudio sessions are a loose exercise in spontaneity, and sheer art, which has been lost in the mists of time. #GeronimoBlack, a truly underrated band from Los Angeles, had existed long before its self-titled debut album released officially by #UNIRecords in February 1972. #Composer, #arranger, #keyboardplayer, and founding member #AndyCahan, who also part of #DrJohn'sband at the time. Despite the fact that nearly all his players were part of the busy schedule of the evolving #FrankZappa's band #MothersOfInvention, #Cahan attests that "it was a real band with every intention of getting a record deal. Of course, since #JimmyCarlBlack, #RayCollins and #BunkGardner were from Zappa's original band, that was a big selling point to record companies." Talking about the songs on #FreakOutPhantasia release, which preceded the first official album, Andy mentions that The #Beatles were his main influence. Also, he namechecks other luminaries such as The #Zombies, #Kinks, #LovingSpoonful, #Hendrix, Cream, #DaveClarkFive, and The #BeauBrummels. The live output found on this release is part of their non-stop gigging system. It's worth pointing out that around that time, they were playing gigs with #TheEagles, #Delaney&Bonnie, #TheByrds, #EricBurdon, #JoeCocker, #Ike&TinaTurner, #TheStandells, CannedHeat, Southwind, TajMahal, LittleFeat, and many others. Some songs herein included were recorded in a prison. Even doing very well on their live adventures, in terms of breaking through in sales, GeronimoBlack never had the same lucky destiny of many of their Californian contemporaries. Singing a record deal with Uni )Records around Christmas time, they were essentially deemed a tax right-off and were billed thousands of dollars on no income. Back to the present, some highlights of MunsterRecords' compilation include "Topanga Canyon People" and "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" (both live recordings showing their total intensity and stoned freak-out atmosphere, recalling Zappa's sound, which obviously they were part of). "Let Us Live" is a superb song, with a bluesy-pop-twisted Southern rock vibe. An alternate version of "Siesta" is another key song, and in some ways resembles "Flute Thing", a classic instrumental by The Blues Project. Now it is time to enjoy these recordings because they "reveal the raw passion and excitement we had on stage", as Andy concludes. Includes CD with four bonus tracks
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