Originally released on CD via Rhino Handmade in the early 00’s, this is the first official vinyl release of this complete live show from the Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) tour. Recorded directly to 2-track stereo reel-to-reel tape and eventually broadcast on WLIR-FM on 11 December 1978, this recording finds Beefheart rejuvenated after the critical success of the Shiny Beast album and the new and improved version of the Magic Band. An essential addition to any Beefheart collection.
A1. TROPICAL HOT DOG NIGHT
A2. NOWADAYS A WOMAN’S GOTTA HIT A MAN
A3. OWED T’ALEX
A4. DROPOUT BOOGIE
A5. HARRY IRENE
B1. ABBA ZABBA
B2. HERE EYES ARE A BLUE MILLION MILES
B3. OLD FART AT PLAY
B4. WELL
B5. ICE ROSE
B6. MOONLIGHT ON VERMONT
C1. THE FLOPPY BOOT STOMP
C2. YOU KNOW YOU ARE A
C3. BAT CHAIN
C4. APES-MA
C5. WHEN I SEE MOMMY, I FEEL LIKE A DUMMY
D1. VETERAN’S DAY POPPY
D2. SAFE AS MILK
D3. SUCTION PRINTS