OK, my blerd/brainiac/music-obsessed mind is completely blown. I had no idea members of Sun Ras band collaborated and played on this record.. This novelty album, released in 1966 during the height of the Batman & Robin craze, was initially credited to the “The Sensational Guitars of Dan and Dale” and featured an album full of tracks with names like “The Batman Theme Song”, “The Penguin Chase”, and “The Batcave, based on the popular TV show of the era. However, the interesting thing about this album, and what makes it an absolute cult item, are the musicians behind it all. It was basically a joint collaboration between Sun Ra’s Arkestra and Danny Kalb’s Blues Project (one of the first psychedelic rock bands as well as one of the world’s first jam bands). “Dan and Dale” are actually blues guitarists Danny Kalb and Steve Katz (later of Blood, Sweat & Tears) on dueling guitars, while Sun Ra and Al Kooper man the organs (Hammond B-3), and members of Ra’s Arkestra cover the horns. And yes, Ive already found the vinyl on eBay. #vinyljunkie4ever youtube/watch?v=LJqIA5w55M4
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:10:14 +0000
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