All-time Favorite
I have wanted to do this forever but it took the right electronics and a bit of hutspah to accomplish sharing my all-time favorite -- the In-a-Gadda-da Vida drum solo.
I remember all those years ago how this solo took over my system as I would lie in the dark on the living room floor and play it with as much bass as possible. I also remember so fondly the local Portland drummer who always played it when I came into the Beachcomber.
And, as I prepared for this unveling, I did some homework, uncovering interesting details.
Positively,
Carolan
I remember all those years ago how this solo took over my system as I would lie in the dark on the living room floor and play it with as much bass as possible. I also remember so fondly the local Portland drummer who always played it when I came into the Beachcomber.
And, as I prepared for this unveling, I did some homework, uncovering interesting details.
The band: Iron Butterfly, out of San Diego.
The piece: Released in 1968.
Written by Doug Ingle, the band's vocalist and keyboard player.
His father was a church organist.
The drummer: Ron Bushy, highly respected for this lengthy drum solo.
His surreal primal drum patterns set the standard for generations ofrock drummers.
Bushy was also a talented graphic artist.
He created most of Iron Butterfly's logos and merchandise artwork.
The title: Was supposed to be "In The Garden Of Eden."And now, Ron Bushy on In-a-Gadda-da-Vida!
Stories of the change to "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" are many.
Most rest on the effect of substances on minds.
Woodstock: Not played at Woodstock as scheduled.
Reasons seem to revolve around transportation and concert promoter difficulties.
Played: 17 | Download | Duration: 00:09:38
Positively,
Carolan
hMl7WG Kudos! What a neat way of thinking about it.
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