In February 1969, “ATCO” label released “Near the Beginning”, the fourth Vanilla Fudge album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Carmine Appice, Tim Bogert, Vince Martell and Mark Stein.

Personnel:

• Vince Martell – vocals, guitar
• Mark Stein- lead vocals, keyboards
• Carmine Appice – vocals, drums
• Tim Bogert – vocals, bass

Track listing:

1. Shotgun – Autry DeWalt
2. Some Velvet Morning – Lee Hazlewood
3. Where Is Happiness – Carmine Appice
4. Break Song – Carmine Appice, Tim Bogert, Vince Martell, Mark Stein