I discovered Shocking Blue through Nirvana, the fact that they covered this is evidence of Cobain’s genius. Cobain was also versed on the works of William S. Burroughs, the writer of the prose novel Naked Lunch. William Burroughs worked with Allen Ginsberg, America’s most famous poet. Sadly, although he is considered famous, most Americans do not know of him, or recognize his name. Anyway..
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I really like this song. I’ve only ever heard one other ‘Shocking Blue’ song – Long and Lonesome Road. I think the video is trippy as hell! I was mesmerised watching the lady dance. Did her moves not seem surprisingly modern? The part where after she spins and does the right hand wave was great.
Was nice to hear the original. Thanks for this! I’ll check out some Ginsberg too
I did make a post, an excerpt from one of his books.