MAGNETICISM II The Very Best of Captain Beefheart & his Magic Bands Live in the USA 1966 – 81 – Viper 135
Released: 30th of Sept 2019 – LP/CD and DOWNLOAD
‘Magneticism II’ features some of the finest ‘live’ performances by Captain Beefheart & his Magic Bands, many being previously unreleased rarities. Led by California’s enigmatic singer/songwriter: Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart), his various Magic Bands were faithful in their pursuit to realise his musical visions. ‘live’ they always shone and these joyously, unforgettable performances make this a truly important collection of work, showing a unique and innovative ring master directing his collaborators in staggering form to ecstatic crowds.
These recordings also give a broad scope of the Captain’s catalogue of work with material from the beginning of his career right up to his final compositions – reminding us today why he is still regarded as one of the most important and influential musician/artists of the Twentieth Century. To quote the Captain:
‘If you got ears- you gotta listen’……….
TRACKS
CD VERSION
1. Old Folks Boogie – 1966
2. St James Infirmary – 1966
3. Evil (Is going on) – 1966
4. Carson City Poem – 1977
5. Dali’s Car – 1977
6. Abba Zaba – 1977
7. Electricity – 1977
8. China Pig – 1977
9. Click Clack – 1977
10. Harry Irene – 1978
11. Well – 1978
12. Her Eyes are a Blue Million Miles – 1978
13. The Dust blows forward and the Dust blows back – 1980
14. Nowaday’s a Woman’s gotta hit a Man – 1981
15. Hot Head – 1981
16. Ashtray Heart – 1981
VINYL VERSION
SIDE 1
1. Old Folks Boogie – 1966
2. St James Infirmary – 1966
3. Evil (Is going on) – 1966
4).Carson City Poem – 1977
5. Dali’s Car – 1977
6. China Pig – 1977
SIDE 2
1. Click Clack – 1977
2. Harry Irene – 1978
3. Her Eyes are Blue a Million Miles – 1978
4. Nowaday’s a Woman’s gotta hit a Man – 1981
5. Hot Head – 1981
6. Ashtray Heart – 1981
