Description
Kapt. Kopter & The Fabulous Twirly Birds – KPFK Radio LA (13 September 1972) CD
Label: Keyhole (2015)
Format: CD – Digitally Remastered
Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Hard Rock / Classic Rock
Artist: Randy California (Spirit)
A rare and historically significant live recording capturing Randy California—the visionary guitarist of late‑60s psychedelic legends Spirit—at his most raw, experimental, and electrifying. Recorded live for KPFK Radio, Los Angeles on 13 September 1972, this session showcases the short‑lived but cult‑favourite project Kapt. Kopter & The Fabulous Twirly Birds, featuring:
Digitally remastered and released by Keyhole in 2015, this set delivers a powerful blend of heavy psychedelic jams, blues‑rock reinterpretations, and deep‑cut originals. The performance is widely praised for its wild improvisation, gritty tone, and the unmistakable chemistry between the musicians.
Includes background notes and rare archival images, making this an essential addition for Spirit collectors, psychedelic rock archivists, and fans of early‑70s underground radio sessions.
Track List
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I Don’t Want Nobody
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Devil
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Shotgun
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Melting Into the Furniture
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Walking the Dog
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Happy
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You Just Don’t Care
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High Heeled Sneakers
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Downer
