album · September 18, 2000
I'm Going to Do What I Wanna Do: Live at My Father's Place 1978
Rhino/Warner RecordsSee this day
rockpsychedelic rockblues
This 1978 live recording captures Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band in raw, unvarnished form, delivering a set that leans heavily into the bluesier, more accessible side of his catalog.
- The album was recorded live at My Father's Place in Roslyn, New York on June 8, 1978.
- The setlist draws heavily from the material found on "Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)" and "Doc at the Radar Station," showcasing the band's improvisational prowess.
- The release was initially intended for a 1978 Japanese release but was shelved until its eventual 2000 issue by Rhino Records.
Captain Beefheart, born Don Van Vliet, was a musician, painter, and poet known for his innovative and experimental approach to rock music. He emerged from the Southern California scene in the late 1960s, developing a unique sound that blended blues, psychedelia, and avant-garde elements. This live album captures Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band during a period of intense creative output, shortly after the release of the critically acclaimed "Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)".
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