Word: organism
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...best of both the white and black rural traditions. The undeniable excitement of the recording is the result, perhaps, of the presence of a number of distinguished "extra" sidemen: Dr. John the Night Tripper, Guitarist David Bromberg, and, of all people. Bob Dylan, who plays guitar, harmonica and organ and even lends a little vocal counterpoint to (Is Anybody Going To) San Antone...
Probably the best of these moments is a scene of an ecclesiastical fashion show. While stone-faced church dignitaries hover in their seats, two black-cloaked spectres of the Inquisition pound boogie woogie on an ancient organ; and dutifully announced in the best fashion-show style roller-skating, bicycle riding nuns and priests parade by in the most outlandish of costumes: black satin for novices, immaculate turtle dove, neondecorated vestments and portable stained-glass windows. It is an orgy of Vatican decay, crowned finally by the entrance of the Pope himself, ossified and immobile, wheeled in on a huge golden...
...blood substitute is likely to be useful in basic research, as a possible treatment for leukemia, anemia and shock and in organ transplants and blood transfusions for surgery...
...through your mind, through your body, through your entire being," boomed Damon, a regular guest on late-night TV talk shows several years back. "When I count to four, Skip will count off the first number." One...two...three...On four, Van Winkle struck a chord on his electric organ, Teegarden spun a roll on his drums, and away they went into Dancing in the Street. Up in the engineer's booth, a spectator, Rock Guitarist Mike Bruce, fell under Damon's spell and slid off a stool to the floor. A bystander caught Bruce's head...
...number, they later recalled feeling as though they had been performing in front of a live audience. "I felt like I was on a gig," said Van Winkle. "I kept expecting applause." At one point during the session Damon asked Teegarden and Van Winkle to play one song, Happy Organ Shuffle, in three different moods: light, sad, then angry ("All the frustrating and angry things that have ever happened over the years are now building up inside of you"). On the angry version the music grew harsh and rushed, then got out of hand. "When I get mad, I play...