I also was there (age 21) and can be seen at 3:28 and a few moments before. Red shirt, black plastic glasses, head of curly hair. First in background on the left and then a closeup zoom. My band, the Orkustra (or Electric Orkustra or Electric Chamber Orkustra), was supposed to play, but the power went out. My buddies pushed me up on the stage anyway, and you can see but not hear me playing my oboe--yes, oboe--for my moment or two of fame. Normally when the group performed, I used a harmonica mike stuck in the bell and attached with hairpins and tape. Of course, since I remember all of this, you will think I wasn't there--"If you can remember the sixties, you weren't there," right? Well, some of my memory is shot these days, but not of the Be-In. The one plus of getting old--you forget recent, unimportant stuff (like your name) but remember the old, important stuff (like a Be-In). Over and out, friends! Will look for you at the Be-In-in-the-next-world. HR
@@Jay-xg9bu glad you like, Jay. many many many moons ago! The Be-in had about 15,000 people, I think, whereas Woodstock had at least several thousand. As the old (Russian, I think) song goes, "Those were the days, my friend; we thought they'd never end." Nice version with Mary Hopkin: th-cam.com/video/y3KEhWTnWvE/w-d-xo.html
@@henryrasof1634 Henry, Henry (Hank) here, I am compiling oral histories of KMPX/KSAN 1967-1980--would love to have you int he book -- any other memories of BE-IN and SF at that time. Remember KSAN for any reason? You can see my work at hankrosenfeld.com or write me at hankidu@aol.com Nice shirt!
It's incredible how Blue Cheer at this stage (as a 6 member band) sounded so different to the power trio that recorded the "Vincebus Eruptum" right at the end-tail of the same year, here they sounded more like your typical bluesy frisco acid rock band from the era, not so dissimilar to Grateful Dead's debut album or even Crystal Syphon, while as a power trio, they became the heavy psych beasts that all we know.
I loved this video. I suppose my favorite part is the Quicksilver part. You can identify everyone from the original lineup in the film - Murray, Freiberg, Cipollina, Duncan and Elmore. Country Joe gets a few frames here and there. Lenore Kandel. Of course the Dead, Ginsburg, and the Beat poets are are clearly visible. I suppose the best part is seeing some of the lesser known names of the period in this film instead of being left on the cutting room floor. I wish I could have been there. RIP - Duncan, Dino and Cipollina. Cheers MC Malthus.
I was there on many hits of Owsley White Lightening, what a trip that was really felt like I was in a GIANT community This music is listed in Webster's Dictionary under "orgasmic rock"
I was there & am in the film for a few frames. I don't remember much of anything. From what I just read, Blue Cheer either played or showed & didn't play. An interview says BC did the soundtrack after the Be-In. Maybe R Firgens has heard the soundtrack. Also, not sure his band was at the Be-In, 1/14/67. Of course, maybe they were, but descriptions say it wasn't around then. Not to be too argumentative, since many years ago, but reviewing sources/info might be helpful.
Blue Cheer is not in the video. If that is them playing, it's the original 6 piece blues band. Also seen are the Grateful Dead, and either Big Brother and the Holding Company or Quicksilver Messenger Service. If Blue Cheer didn't play, it may be when they showed up but didn't get the chance because other bands were hogging the stage
Me too, but I'm compiling an oral history book of KMPX/KSAN FM in SF....Any stories? Please contact hankidu@aol.com Dave, did you hear back from Samhobe?
Good question. And they were not together all that long as a "six piece", I don't think they even played that many gigs for a chance that some pirate might capture them on tape before they switched to a trio
I also was there (age 21) and can be seen at 3:28 and a few moments before. Red shirt, black plastic glasses, head of curly hair. First in background on the left and then a closeup zoom. My band, the Orkustra (or Electric Orkustra or Electric Chamber Orkustra), was supposed to play, but the power went out. My buddies pushed me up on the stage anyway, and you can see but not hear me playing my oboe--yes, oboe--for my moment or two of fame. Normally when the group performed, I used a harmonica mike stuck in the bell and attached with hairpins and tape. Of course, since I remember all of this, you will think I wasn't there--"If you can remember the sixties, you weren't there," right? Well, some of my memory is shot these days, but not of the Be-In. The one plus of getting old--you forget recent, unimportant stuff (like your name) but remember the old, important stuff (like a Be-In). Over and out, friends! Will look for you at the Be-In-in-the-next-world. HR
Rad!
@@Jay-xg9bu glad you like, Jay. many many many moons ago! The Be-in had about 15,000 people, I think, whereas Woodstock had at least several thousand. As the old (Russian, I think) song goes, "Those were the days, my friend; we thought they'd never end." Nice version with Mary Hopkin: th-cam.com/video/y3KEhWTnWvE/w-d-xo.html
@@henryrasof1634
Henry, Henry (Hank) here, I am compiling oral histories of KMPX/KSAN 1967-1980--would love to have you int he book -- any other memories of BE-IN and SF at that time. Remember KSAN for any reason? You can see my work at hankrosenfeld.com or write me at hankidu@aol.com Nice shirt!
That is super awesome! Do you remember what songs you played? I wish there was more footy on the chopping block on this video.
Right on brother
I remember! I remember!
It's incredible how Blue Cheer at this stage (as a 6 member band) sounded so different to the power trio that recorded the "Vincebus Eruptum" right at the end-tail of the same year, here they sounded more like your typical bluesy frisco acid rock band from the era, not so dissimilar to Grateful Dead's debut album or even Crystal Syphon, while as a power trio, they became the heavy psych beasts that all we know.
The song is called: "Be In" by Blue Cheer very rare song, there's no Blue Cheer Album with that song.
Rest in peace Jerry.
So happy to come across this video when searching for information about Jerry Abrams.
I loved this video. I suppose my favorite part is the Quicksilver part. You can identify everyone from the original lineup in the film - Murray, Freiberg, Cipollina, Duncan and Elmore. Country Joe gets a few frames here and there. Lenore Kandel. Of course the Dead, Ginsburg, and the Beat poets are are clearly visible. I suppose the best part is seeing some of the lesser known names of the period in this film instead of being left on the cutting room floor.
I wish I could have been there.
RIP - Duncan, Dino and Cipollina.
Cheers MC Malthus.
Groovy times.
I was there on many hits of Owsley White Lightening, what a trip that was really felt like I was in a GIANT community
This music is listed in Webster's Dictionary under "orgasmic rock"
Gene Fowler -yahoo. and bring jerry back.
I was there & am in the film for a few frames. I don't remember much of anything. From what I just read, Blue Cheer either played or showed & didn't play. An interview says BC did the soundtrack after the Be-In. Maybe R Firgens has heard the soundtrack. Also, not sure his band was at the Be-In, 1/14/67. Of course, maybe they were, but descriptions say it wasn't around then. Not to be too argumentative, since many years ago, but reviewing sources/info might be helpful.
Im am very happy just for the footage
I knew Jerry fairly well, helped set up and take down Headlights.
Give me a one way ticket I will never come back
Kind of reminds me of a very early velvet underground long jam
I wish I could have lived through this time. It’s a stupid thing to say but it’s true.
Not stupid brother. Millions of us 20-30 yr olds wish the same
This video is pure acid.
take 2012 the song in the back !
up to a NEW SUMMER OF LOVE !
Blue Cheer is not in the video. If that is them playing, it's the original 6 piece blues band. Also seen are the Grateful Dead, and either Big Brother and the Holding Company or Quicksilver Messenger Service. If Blue Cheer didn't play, it may be when they showed up but didn't get the chance because other bands were hogging the stage
Cool!
Jerry abrahms ... oye
Whoops--just noticed I posted 6 years ago under leplinoboe. As I said, short-term memory kaput; long-term memory (somewhat) intact.
Blue Cheer. Gottdamn!
Howdy! I'm working on a documentary about this era and would love to use the original footage. Is this possible? Thanks.
Me too, but I'm compiling an oral history book of KMPX/KSAN FM in SF....Any stories? Please contact hankidu@aol.com Dave, did you hear back from Samhobe?
You need to edit/correct the date in your blurb abt the video. It was Jan 14 1967, not Jan 17. I was there! ;o)
@ANEWWORLD2012 Explain to the rest of the class what DEAR MICHAEL as back-ground music is supposed to mean please.
An different time.
Can anyone verify that this is actually the six piece Blue Cheer? It's just that it sounds almost studio quality...
Good question. And they were not together all that long as a "six piece", I don't think they even played that many gigs for a chance that some pirate might capture them on tape before they switched to a trio
Does anyone know the title of the song?
Why not put DEAR MICHAEL as back-ground music ?
No sound :(