Vanilla Fudge: Vanilla Fudge - 1967
The originators of lengthy, slowed-down covers of classic songs, Vanilla Fudge (featuring later Jeff Beck collaborators Tim Bogert on bass and Carmine Appice on drums) started a trend that would be followed by Deep Purple and, in the genre of soul, Isaac Hayes and Barry White....... the vocals and the organ here, by the way, were supplied by Mark Stein and Vince Martell was the lead guitarist.
Recorded in 1967, this revolutionary album provided a bridging point between psychedelic, garage rock and heavy rock and, although at times it receives a bit of critical negativity it has to be accepted that they briefly had something, though - their rock covers were original and innovative. You can't deny that the sheer heavy rock power of Ticket To Ride is simply awesome. Listen to that guitar and organ - it is no surprise that Deep Purple's Richie Blackmore and Jon Lord were so inspired by them.
They also try their hand at gospel with their hymnal, moving interpretation of People Get Ready. I love the song and they certainly pay it due respect without drowning it in heavy guitars. It is organ and vocals only until it all breaks loose at the end. It is quite magnificent, really. The Zombies' She's Not There is slowed down to a heavy, chugging walking pace that also works effectively. Stein's typically sixties organ is wonderful on this one.
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