Drummer Robert Zapata brings "Cannibal & the Headhunters," the backing band assembled by the late Frankie "Cannibal" Garcia in 1969, to perform Garcia's classic hit "Land of 1000 Dances" live on Thee Mr. Duran Show.
Filmed at KCAT TV, Ch. 3 in Hacienda Heights, CA.
Host: Richard Duran
Producers: Richard Duran, Phil Reyes
Director: Chris Hruby
Band Audio: Phil Reyes
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Maybe this version of the band started in '69, but he original group was performing around '64-'65. I remember it well because I was in high school on the east side at that time.
jab3785 4 months ago
GREAT!!!
Greenhornet270 7 months ago
@roge69charger Indeed they did. I love Wilson Pickett, but I have to stick with the original when it comes to this song.
JeepRuby101 10 months ago
Cannibal & The HeadHunters did it first! I still have the 45, before 1969, It came out around about 1965. I recall see them on a Murray the K, Show at The Brooklyn Fox, And, it was that time period. Then Wilson Pickett did it after them, Around 67.
roge69charger 10 months ago
@recovering16 Thanks for answering my question someone has told me Wilson Pickets was the original, but whichever its a great song!
Usurped 1 year ago
@Usurped I think Cannibal and the Headhunters had the first, because that "nah, nah, nah" beginning, I understand was improvised by Frankie, lead singer, when he couldn't remember the lyrics. That catch beginning phrase brought them to the attention of the Beatles. Paul wanted the guys who sang the "nah, nah,nah" song to tour with them in America - which they did!!
recovering16 1 year ago
like the keys in this! was this bands 60's version before or after Wilson Pickets recording?
Usurped 1 year ago
Wilson High School Long Beach California
Two USC Song Leaders came from Wilson High
The Inge Sisters form the 80-90
Great Site.
TL250Rider 1 year ago
Wilson High of what city?
mudhens4ever 2 years ago
The Wilson HS cheerleaders of 1980 made an awesome performance to these lyrics. It was a crowd pleaser!
fortyfivish 2 years ago