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This deluxe version of IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA his been remastered and features two extra versions of the title song--a live version, which originally appeared on 1970 album LIVE, and the 7-inch single version, which edits the album version's 17 minutes and 5 seconds down to 2:52. It is packaged in a jewel box with a psychedelic, Multi-Image cover and a 36-page booklet.
Includes original release liner notes by Ron Tepper and new liner notes by Rick Gagnon and Dave Gnerre.
This is part of the Rhino Presents Atlantic & Atco Remasters series.
IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA DELUXE BOX SET comes in a hardshell box with original artwork and contains a video, CD and booklet with commentary by the band members.
Iron Butterfly was the American answer to the heavy riff-rock of British groups like Cream and Led Zeppelin, with a touch of Vanilla Fudge's organ-led theatricality and the Doors' mysterioso image. They will forevermore be known for the 17-minute title track of this, their second album.
"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (a poke at singer/organist Doug Ingle's gruff, John Kay-like delivery of "In the Garden of Eden") is built around one of the most memorable riffs of the '60s. It's filled out by long solos from all concerned, especially from drummer Ron Bushy, whose lengthy extemporizing provided the template for Big Rock Drum Solos for decades to come. The rest of the tunes reveal that Iron Butterfly did indeed possess some pop sensibility to leaven the heaviness; "Flowers and Beads" in particular is simultaneously a romantic '60s pop-rock ballad and a subtle but surprising swipe at flower power culture.
Includes original release liner notes by Ron Tepper.
Live Recording
Recorded at Gold Star Studios, Hollywood, California; Ultra-Sonic Studios, Hempstead, New York; live at the Fillmore East, New York, New York.
Recorded at Gold Star Studios, Hollywood, California and Ultra-Sonic Studios, Hempstead, New York.
Iron Butterfly: Doug Ingle (vocals, organ, keyboards); Erik Brann (vocals, guitar); Lee Dorman (bass, vocals); Ron Bushy (drums).
Iron Butterfly includes: Doug Ingle, Lee Dorman, Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt, Mike Pinera, Eric Brann.
Personnel: Erik Braunn (vocals, guitar, violin); Doug Ingle (vocals, keyboards); Lee Dorman (guitar); Ron Bushy (drums).
Audio Mixer: Bill Cooper.
Liner Note Authors: David Greene; Ron Tepper; Rick Gagnon.
Recording information: Gold Star Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Ultra-Sonic Studios, Hempstead, L.I.
Photographers: Michael Ochs; Stephen Paley.
Iron Butterfly: Doug Ingle (vocals, organ, keyboards); Erik Brann (guitar); Lee Dorman (bass); Ron Bushy (drums).
Q (7/93, p.108) - 3 Stars - Good - "...The ingredients are standard '68: cod-mysticism, implied sex, baroque organ doodlings, freaked-out guitar stuff and shouting. Put them together and you're three million copies of the IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA album lighter..."
Q (7/93, p.108) - 3 Stars - Good - "...The Ingredients are standard '68: cod-mysticism, implied sex, baroque organ doodlings, freaked-out guitar stuff and shouting. Put them together, and you're three million copies of the IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA album lighter..."
Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Songs
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Music Review
Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)    List All 8 Reviews It was great...but...
This album was well done but a few tracks let down the title of this album. I guess when for in-a-gada-da-vida i really expected that one song to be the only one i would like. Although termination and are you happy are also good tunes, this music is really 60's rock (first 3 tracks) i guess I just had to be there to appreciate it, instead i was 18 years too late. The song in-da-gadda-da-vida is an incredible song that was really insperational for rock bands of the future and i would recommend this cd to people who enjoy improvistion rock or stuff from wood stock (like jimi hendrix)
Submitted by William (Australia)
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 i was there
being 55 years of age, i really do remember when. i believe that iron butterfly was one of the greatest groups of its kind.
Submitted by roam1949 (Lawton, Ok, USA)
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60's Rock Anthem
Purchased this album when it came out in 68'.
Certainly an album that typified the times.
In-A-Gadda will go down as one of the great
early rock sides, a true rock classic
Submitted by Nicknicolaoj (Totowa, NJ, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No great album
I never listened to Iron Butterfly before I bought this album recently. All the songs are great!
Submitted by djkuzak (austin,tx,usa) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 0 of 1 found this helpful. Defined the '60s
This is an album that, without, no collection is complete. This is an absolute "Must-Have" for anyone who wants even a remote hint of completeness about their collection.
This group was so unique that they still have not received the full recognition that they deserved. This was an ensemble like the Beatles in the sense that "the sum was greater than its parts" would seem to idicate. There is simply no accounting for "CHEMISTRY" among musicians when IT HAPPENS. It happened with this line-up of the Iron Butterfly, and this album is an absolute CLASSIC that, to this day, has still not received the credit it deserves.
Every song on this album is a "GEM!" And as long as you're buying it anyway, you might as well buy this "remastered" edition with its liner notes, special packaging, and improved overall sound quality. GET IT!
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