Allen Ginsberg - CIA Dope Calypso (live)

[getoffwelfare]

i like how he feels like he has to sing what he writes to the point where is rushing and even messes up on some parts. still funny. still true. still a great song. first time i heard it too

[TheodorBjork]

What album (if) is this version from? Would love to know!

[notthebannerboys]

@TheodorBjork This is from the double album called "First Blues" - Alan had two different records with that title, one on the Folkways label, and the double LP on the John Hammond label. This song is on the double (later reissued on CD).

[TheodorBjork]

@notthebannerboys Strange, I have the double album CD, but it only has the studio version... Are there TWO dobbel discs aswell then?

[guylmonty]

Where are those who will speak the truth now. I miss Uncle Allen very much.

[starramus]

Ginsberg one of the first to cut through all of the bullshit. The bullshit not of just the west, but like Emma Goldman of the east as well. A man like him is limited in his audience reach as a necessity or all of humanity would be up to speed, and what would result from that?

[jephboy]

This song is sad, but true. Hmong (Meo) know this too well, and those that don't are in denial or just ignorant. The CIA has a long history of doing this where ever they go, including the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. I think they even do it here in the states.

[rakenrolsaulan]

Ayos! =)

[Jurassicparkz08]

Great song, heard it in a college history class a few years ago, had never heard it before in any history classes for some reason

[TPHBFAN]

Fuckin`great, Allen was a true poet

[evilmuffingoat]

funky. we really need allen right now.

[jesuschrustpizza]

Iran-Contra cocaine.

[metesky23]

I wish all history could be taught this way. Thanks for posting this. Do you know who is singing with him?