Artist:  Vanilla Fudge

Title:  Near the Beginning

Date:  1969

Label:  Atco Records   SD 33-278

Cover Photos:  Robert Kahn

Album Design:  Jim Visconti  

Notes:  Some of the original arena rockers here folks. A big sound all around. While none of their "hits" are on this one it's still a good record of the Hammond organ influenced power of this rambling band. Side two is one long jam recorded live at the Shrine Auditorium in LA. Fuzz guitars, Leslie organ effects, thundering drums and the steady bass to try to hold it together. A nice treat for those enamored of the San Francisco sixties sound.

Track Listing

Side 1

Shotgun
Some Velvet Morning
Where is Happiness

Side 2

Break Song