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The 1967 debut album by New York quartet Vanilla Fudge may not have remained in the pantheon of all-time greatest '60s rock albums, but it's of huge historical importance. With its unprecedented combination of psychedelia (itself still a new commodity), hard rock, soul, and classical motifs, it prefigured everything from heavy metal to prog rock. The band's modus operandi was to take pop, rock, and R&B hits of the era and extend them to the breaking point, adding raga-like guitar lines, overdriven Hammond organ, screaming feedback, gargantuan distorted riffs, mountainous drumbeats, and impassioned vocals. Most often the original tempo of the song was slowed down drastically for maximum dramatic effect. In this manner, everything from Motown hit "You Keep Me Hangin' On" to the Zombies' "She's Not There" becomes a haunting, pathos-filled set piece alternately haunting and driving. Somewhere in England, the young men who would become known as Yes, Deep Purple, and numerous other bands, were listening with rapt attention.
Live Recording Live: The Best Of Vanilla Fudge Music Live: The Best Of Vanilla Fudge Songs Live: The Best Of Vanilla Fudge Music Live: The Best Of Vanilla Fudge Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)  Classic Rock at its best!!!
"You keep me hanging on" is worth the price of the whole cd. Classic late 60´s rock that grooves like mad. The rest of the album is almost as great. A must buy if you´re into heavy rock.......
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Symphonic, psychedelic, hard, pop, rock'n'roll, rhythm&blues... an extraordinary mixture of sounds, and one of the top album of the psychedelic era. They were symphonic and hard rock pioneer, and this album is recognized as an essential in any good music collection. Don't miss it.
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 Grassroots R&B
The Pigeons played in NY City beginning their R&B music careers.
Moving on to summer in Newport, RI during late 60's performing at the Bastille on Bellevue Avenue and Rotunda Easton(1st)Beach, changed their stage name to Vanilla Fudge.
Ultimately, recording in LA, California
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Not Bad Recording
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