On October 3, 1967, Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie died aged 55. He was musician (guitar), singer-songwriter, whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional, children’s songs, along with ballads and improvised works. He performed with the slogan “This machine kills fascists” displayed on his guitar. His song “This Land Is Your Land” has become one of the most popular music pieces in the history of the American popular music, and is regularly sung in American schools Big number of famous musicians and authors have acknowledged Guthrie as their major influence, including:Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, and Tom Paxton.
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Captain Beeheart And His Magic Band: Safe As Milk
On September 25, 1967, “Buddah” label released “Safe as Milk”, the debut Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band album. It was recorded in April 1967, at the “RCA Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Richard Perry and Bob Krasnow.
Personnel:
- Don Van Vliet– vocals, bass marimba, harmonica, arrangements, theremin
- Ry Cooder– guitar, slide guitar, bass, percussion, arrangements
- Alex St. Clair Snouffer– guitar, bass, percussion, backing vocals
- Russ Titelman– guitar
- Taj Mahal– tambourine, percussion
- Jerry Handley – bass, backing vocals
- Milt Holland– log drum, tambourine, percussion
- John French– drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Samuel Hoffman– theremin
All tracks by Herb Bermann and Don Van Vliet except where noted.
- Sure ‘Nuff ‘n Yes I Do
- Zig Zag Wanderer
- Call on Me
- Dropout Boogie
- I’m Glad
- Electricity
- Yellow Brick Road
- Abba Zaba
- Plastic Factory – Van Vliet, Herb Bermann, Jerry Handley
- Where There’s Woman
- Grown So Ugly – Robert Pete Williams
- Autumn’s Child
The Doors: Strange Days
On September 25, 1967, “Elektra” label released “Strange Days”, the second Doors (The) studio album. It was recorded May–August 1967 at “Sunset Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Paul A. Rothchild.
Personnel: .
- Jim Morrison – vocals, percussion, Moog synthesizer
- Robby Krieger– guitar
- Ray Manzarek– Vox Continental organ, Fender Rhodes piano bass, harpsichord, backwards piano, marimba
- John Densmore– drums
All tracks by Jim Morrison, Ray Manzrek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore.
- Strange Days
- You’re Lost Little Girl
- Love Me Two Times
- Unhappy Girl
- Horse Latitudes
- Moonlight Drive
- People Are Strange
- My Eyes Have Seen You
- I Can’t See Your Face In My Mind
- When the Music’s Over
Scott Walker: Scott
On September 16, 1967, “Philips” label released “Scott”, the debut Scott Walker solo album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by John Franz.
Personnel:
- Scott Walker – vocals
- Wally Stott– arrangements, conductor
- Reg Guest – arrangements, conductor
- Peter Knight– arrangements, conductor
- Peter J. Oliff – engineer
- Keith Altham – sleeve notes
Track listing:
- Mathilde – Jacques Brel, Gérard Jouannest, Mort Shuman
- Montague Terrace – Noel Scott Engel
- Angelica – Cynthia Well, Barry Mann
- The Lady came from Baltimore – Tim Hardin
- When Joanna loved me – Robert Wells, Jack Segal
- My death – Jacques Brell, Mort Shuman
- The Big hurt – Wayne Shankin
- Such a small love – Noel Scott Engel
- You’re gonna hear from me – Andre Previn, Dory Previn
- Through a long and sleepless night – Mark Gordon, Alfred Newman
- Always coming back to you – Noel Scott Engel
- Amsterdam – Jacques Brel, Mort Shuman
John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers: Crusade
On September 1, 1967,”Decca” label released “Crusade”, the third John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers studio album. It was recorded on July 12, 1967, at the “Decca West Hampstead” studios, and was produced by Mike Vernon.
Personnel:
- John Mayall – vocals, organ, piano, harmonica, bottleneck guitar
- Mick Taylor – lead guitar
- Peter Green – lead guitar
- John McVie – bass guitar
- Keef Hartley – drums
- Mick Fleetwood – drums
- Chris Mercer – tenor sax
- Rip Kant – baritone sax
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mayall except where noted.
- Oh, Pretty Woman – C. Williams
- Stand Back Baby
- My Time After Awhile – Ron Badger, Sheldon Feinberg, Robert Geddins
- Snowy Wood – John Mayall, Mick Taylor
- Man of Stone – Eddie Kirkland
- Tears in My Eyes
- Driving Sideways – Freddie King, Sonny Thompson
- The Death of B. Lenoir
- I Can’t Quit You Baby – Willie Dixon
- Streamline
- Me and My Woman – Gene Barge
- Checkin’ Up on My Baby – Sonny Boy Williamson II
John Coltrane
On July 17, 1967,John William Coltrane, died aged 40. He was musician (saxophones) and composer, played key role in the process of modernizing of jazz music. With the spiritual dimension in his music and superb technique as saxophonist, he influenced innumerable musicians from various music genres. Coltrane has worked with some of the most important musicians in the jazz history including Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Johnny Hartman, Pharaoh Sanders and Dizzy Gillespie. His 1965 album “A Love Supreme” is regarded as one of the best and most important jazz album of all times.
Sandy Denny
On April 21, 1978, Alexandra Elene MacLean aka Sandy Denny died aged 31. She was singer and songwriter, member and lead singer of “Fairport Convention”, member of the British folk band the “Strawbs”, she formed the short-lived band “Fotheringay”. As solo artists Denny released four albums: “The North star Grassman and the ravens”, “Sandy”, “Like an old fashioned waltz” and “Rendezvous”.
Otis Redding
On December 10, 1967, Otis Redding died aged 26. He was singer, songwriter, record producer and arranger, considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and one of the most important singers in soul and rhythm and blues music. He was known by the nicknames The Big O, The Mad Man from Macon, Rockhouse Redding and The King of Soul.
Rolling Stone Magazine First Number
On November 9, 1967, the first issue of “Rolling Stone” magazine was published in San Francisco. The name of the magazine have been created from three sources: the Muddy Waters song, the first rock ‘n’ roll record by Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. The magazine was founded by Jann Wenner, who is still the magazine’s editor-in-chief, and music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine became popular for its musical coverage and for political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. The first issue cover featured a photo of John Lennon, dressed in army fatigues from his recent movie “How I Won the War”.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hey Joe
On October 23, 1966, “The Jimi Hendrix Experience” recorded their first single “Hey Joe”, at “De Lane Lea” studios in London. “Hey Joe” is an American popular song from the 1960’s (some sources give credits to Billy Roberts as the song author) that has become a rock standard and as such has been performed in different musical styles by number of different artists since it was first written. The earliest known commercial recording of the song is the 1965 single by the Los Angeles garage band “The Leaves”. “The Jimi Hendrix Experience” included “Hey Joe” on their 1967 album “Are you experienced”.
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