Everyone who likes this tune should check out the Spirit album "The Adventures Of Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land", especially the track "Turn To The Right" , one of my faves ! I'll always remember seeing Randy doing a blinding version on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' many moons ago !
why is music controversial to some people? It's just a tune, dude! I saw Randy with Spirit supporting Wishbone Ash in the 80's. Honestly - this band was totally kicking, Randy was as cool as a breeze. I love this track, personally!
@paul1967uk How dare YOU, A WANKER who couldnt play 3 notes,COMMENT ON THE GENIUS OF RANDY CALIFORNIA??Always a nipper with a chip on your shoulder,why not fix your problem?Get the penile enlargement surgery you know you need!!
@ridusofthetonedeaf This crap is for junkies, compare the results when you google Randys name to Freddie Mercury, Elvis, The Beatles, etc. They win everytime. You have to be on acid to like this crap.
@paul1967uk All the artists you named werte known for vocals . The Beatles and Elvis sucked when it came to their music. They couldn't jam at all. John Lennon jammed a little when he went solo. They easily didn't compare to other guitarists such as Randy, Hendrix, Clapton, Page or Alvin Lee. I couldn't stand the Beatles or Elvis. Name one of their songs with a good guitar solo. I can't.
@paul1967uk Yeah, but the only great musician in the Beatles was Paul McCartney and I've been listening to GOOD MUSIC before you were an itch in your dad's crotch, and Randy C., Spirit, etc., where phenoms. Fred Mercury was just a tinkerbell in gold lame', while Elvis didn't even write his own songs. I liked Hard to Rumba in a Rumble Seat, though.
man, we used to listen to this in high school in 73-74 if you dont like this then you were on the debate tm or in the high school band, you sucked and had no imagination. im 54 yrs old and my fave bands are Down and Tool,what that means is your never too old to rock
My name is saber and last year my friend told me about randy and since then I've been mining it for all its worth. I suggest u all do the same. Finding rockin vocalists that can go in whichever tasteful direction is tough. This kid was perfect
I never thought this song was Hendrixy, but how could he not be Hendrix influenced because Randy was in his band and Hendrix gave him the name "California". Glad to hear Spirit's music is still alive.
Fuckin ace - first heard it on BBC6 Music on Sunday - gotta buy this version! Yeah you can hear that Hendrix sound but so what, it has it's own stamp and flavour. Love it!
if they don't like it so what When I say Spirit, russ ballard, harry nilsson and tommy bolin didn't get their just due. i had people say they were all no talent. Then you find out the band for them is kiss. which makes me feel so much better knowing e is clueless.
I know he hung around and played with Hendrix before they hit the big time, and I can hear the Hendrix influence, but I always thought Randy had his own distinct, acid drenched sound. Both were great, both R. I. P.
@gahrzahk Agreed Randy was always unique in his phrasing and has never gotten the credit he deserves for the original sound he'd produce. Everyone borrows a sound or a tuning from someone else now and then, but whenever you do anything even remotely hendrixy, it's copying flat out, which I disagree with totally.
@gahrzahk Well said... Btw, Hendrix nicknamed Randy with his last name when they played together in Jimmy James & the Blue Flames in 1966, when there were 2 randy's in the band and he was from Cali... Randy's and Jimi's influences definitely co-exist...listen to some of the famous "Tampa Jam" Sessions from the double LP "Spirit of '76" and "Son of Spirit" and you can hear what we refer to as the Hendrix-sound which maybe should be referred to as the Randy California-sound of Hendrix!
i can't believe THEE PHUKWIT who posted the "RIPOFF" of this Classic Blast from thee past ..has twice as many hits as "THEE REAL DEAL"Randy California..!!??!!PHUK ME DEAD!?just goes to show how many PLASTIC ASSHOLES THEY'RE IN THE WORLD!!??!!
DUDE THX FOR BEING THEE ONLY PERSON ON U sux TUBE to post THEE REAL Kapt kopter!THX THX THX!u r a thankful dude postin most of the REAL album now i see a PHUKWIT HAS INSISTED ON puttin BS on here blockin out urs!? WUZWIT THESE PHUKWIT WANNABES POSTIN ALL THIS HOMEBAKED DRUNK IN THEIR LIVIN ROOM SHIT So we REAL music affecianados CANT FIND THE REAL MUSIC CUZZA THESE PHUKWITS INSISTING ON POSTING THIS MAMA MADE BULLSHIT THX AGIN DUDE FER KEEPIN IT REAL+PHUK THEE REST OF U HOMEMADE ASSWIPES!!!!
your right(epculz66!) i bought the album in 72,it is UNBELIVEABLE!!lots of covers on it,2 beatle songs+rain,day tripper...also i think one lil'richard...but his orignals(Like Downer..)say it ALL,also his "Dad"plays drums on it!+i think Jay Ferguson does backin vocals +a few leads..lost it in a burglary+BIGG THANKS DEV3n FOR POSTIN A GOOD UPLOAD!!also i c only 700 sum views..guess day ain't alotta ole Acid Heads left or out dere..!?
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Randy California (born Randy Craig Wolfe) was born on this date in 1951. {Feb. 20th}
Sadly, Randy passed away on January 2nd, 1997... May he R.I.P.
sauquoit13456 1 week ago
Everyone who likes this tune should check out the Spirit album "The Adventures Of Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land", especially the track "Turn To The Right" , one of my faves ! I'll always remember seeing Randy doing a blinding version on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' many moons ago !
terrypussypower 3 months ago
why is music controversial to some people? It's just a tune, dude! I saw Randy with Spirit supporting Wishbone Ash in the 80's. Honestly - this band was totally kicking, Randy was as cool as a breeze. I love this track, personally!
joosman123 3 months ago
great name "downer" this crap is enough to make even someone acid feel down.
paul1967uk 5 months ago
@paul1967uk How dare YOU, A WANKER who couldnt play 3 notes,COMMENT ON THE GENIUS OF RANDY CALIFORNIA??Always a nipper with a chip on your shoulder,why not fix your problem?Get the penile enlargement surgery you know you need!!
ridusofthetonedeaf 5 months ago
@ridusofthetonedeaf This crap is for junkies, compare the results when you google Randys name to Freddie Mercury, Elvis, The Beatles, etc. They win everytime. You have to be on acid to like this crap.
paul1967uk 5 months ago
@paul1967uk All the artists you named werte known for vocals . The Beatles and Elvis sucked when it came to their music. They couldn't jam at all. John Lennon jammed a little when he went solo. They easily didn't compare to other guitarists such as Randy, Hendrix, Clapton, Page or Alvin Lee. I couldn't stand the Beatles or Elvis. Name one of their songs with a good guitar solo. I can't.
dancandell 4 months ago
@dancandell FUCK OFF YOU STUPID BRIT COCK SUCKER ASS FUCK!
psychosurfer69 4 months ago
@paul1967uk Yeah, but the only great musician in the Beatles was Paul McCartney and I've been listening to GOOD MUSIC before you were an itch in your dad's crotch, and Randy C., Spirit, etc., where phenoms. Fred Mercury was just a tinkerbell in gold lame', while Elvis didn't even write his own songs. I liked Hard to Rumba in a Rumble Seat, though.
gahrzahk 1 month ago
Always loved Randy California!!!
STRATO05 6 months ago
I love this tune. The whole Kapt Kopter LP is great!
genemullett 7 months ago
man, we used to listen to this in high school in 73-74 if you dont like this then you were on the debate tm or in the high school band, you sucked and had no imagination. im 54 yrs old and my fave bands are Down and Tool,what that means is your never too old to rock
gocowboys11000 2 months ago 2
My name is saber and last year my friend told me about randy and since then I've been mining it for all its worth. I suggest u all do the same. Finding rockin vocalists that can go in whichever tasteful direction is tough. This kid was perfect
DirtyStreetRecords 9 months ago
I never thought this song was Hendrixy, but how could he not be Hendrix influenced because Randy was in his band and Hendrix gave him the name "California". Glad to hear Spirit's music is still alive.
osiruskat 10 months ago
Fuckin ace - first heard it on BBC6 Music on Sunday - gotta buy this version! Yeah you can hear that Hendrix sound but so what, it has it's own stamp and flavour. Love it!
ShaneTheLaw 1 year ago
@ShaneTheLaw. I heard it there too. Just looking it up now. What a fantastic track.
FourZoas 8 months ago
if they don't like it so what When I say Spirit, russ ballard, harry nilsson and tommy bolin didn't get their just due. i had people say they were all no talent. Then you find out the band for them is kiss. which makes me feel so much better knowing e is clueless.
alaramfan 1 year ago
I know he hung around and played with Hendrix before they hit the big time, and I can hear the Hendrix influence, but I always thought Randy had his own distinct, acid drenched sound. Both were great, both R. I. P.
gahrzahk 1 year ago 6
@gahrzahk Agreed Randy was always unique in his phrasing and has never gotten the credit he deserves for the original sound he'd produce. Everyone borrows a sound or a tuning from someone else now and then, but whenever you do anything even remotely hendrixy, it's copying flat out, which I disagree with totally.
elgrovez13 1 year ago
@gahrzahk Well said... Btw, Hendrix nicknamed Randy with his last name when they played together in Jimmy James & the Blue Flames in 1966, when there were 2 randy's in the band and he was from Cali... Randy's and Jimi's influences definitely co-exist...listen to some of the famous "Tampa Jam" Sessions from the double LP "Spirit of '76" and "Son of Spirit" and you can hear what we refer to as the Hendrix-sound which maybe should be referred to as the Randy California-sound of Hendrix!
Leemanwentz 2 months ago
What an utter racket!!!!
CelticReject 1 year ago
@CelticReject ?
epiclulz66 1 year ago
@epiclulz66 Terrible noise!
CelticReject 1 year ago
@CelticReject what dont you like? its a great guitar song with a pretty unique combination of hendrix and his playing in Spirit.
epiclulz66 1 year ago 3
Randy California did some other versions in the Euro-American years can anyone post one of those versions?
epiclulz66 1 year ago
Hendrix rules!
MrSupersoul 1 year ago
i can't believe THEE PHUKWIT who posted the "RIPOFF" of this Classic Blast from thee past ..has twice as many hits as "THEE REAL DEAL"Randy California..!!??!!PHUK ME DEAD!?just goes to show how many PLASTIC ASSHOLES THEY'RE IN THE WORLD!!??!!
howst3 1 year ago
DUDE THX FOR BEING THEE ONLY PERSON ON U sux TUBE to post THEE REAL Kapt kopter!THX THX THX!u r a thankful dude postin most of the REAL album now i see a PHUKWIT HAS INSISTED ON puttin BS on here blockin out urs!? WUZWIT THESE PHUKWIT WANNABES POSTIN ALL THIS HOMEBAKED DRUNK IN THEIR LIVIN ROOM SHIT So we REAL music affecianados CANT FIND THE REAL MUSIC CUZZA THESE PHUKWITS INSISTING ON POSTING THIS MAMA MADE BULLSHIT THX AGIN DUDE FER KEEPIN IT REAL+PHUK THEE REST OF U HOMEMADE ASSWIPES!!!!
howst3 1 year ago
Johnny Jason (JJ), Tony Allan and myself played this cut to death on Caroline back in 1974/75 and is still a classic to this day.....ENJOY...:-)
DSVOP 1 year ago
your right(epculz66!) i bought the album in 72,it is UNBELIVEABLE!!lots of covers on it,2 beatle songs+rain,day tripper...also i think one lil'richard...but his orignals(Like Downer..)say it ALL,also his "Dad"plays drums on it!+i think Jay Ferguson does backin vocals +a few leads..lost it in a burglary+BIGG THANKS DEV3n FOR POSTIN A GOOD UPLOAD!!also i c only 700 sum views..guess day ain't alotta ole Acid Heads left or out dere..!?
howst3 1 year ago
Youtube's music popup thing says this is from The Euro-American Years, which is wrong this is Kaptain Kopter and His Fabulous Twirly Birds, 1972.
epiclulz66 1 year ago
phukin great!!i lost my vinyl copy of this to a burglary+my'puter crash 6yrs. ago TOO,ain't heard it since..THX BRO!!!
howst3 1 year ago
I glad I found this cd as an import from sweden.Love his guitar playing on the entire cd.And I guard it with my life!!!
teegar100 1 year ago
What a shame Randy didn't have the conviction to stay on this route.
Still Spirit Of 76 is a total classic in it's own right.
chrisguygeezer 1 year ago
Thank you for this share, I played this to death on Radio Caroline back in 1975, and it went down a storm.
I lost my copy of the album when the ship sunk, tried to get a fresh copy from CBS/Epic...you have saved my brain, Dude.
Much obliged, posting this to my Facebook, and i'll push this post all I can.
Straight Roads, 81.
DSVOP 1 year ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you....was waiting for someone to upload it.XXXXXXXXX
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