Wild Turkey was the first band I EVER saw live - as a 16-year-old on 2 March 1972, at Miami Beach Convention Hall - as support to Black Sabbath. For me the golden era of music was mid-60s to mid-70s - nothing has been as good before or since.
Ahead I could see how false it was, but the future's gone, my chance is lost Let us assume there's now a space no words could fill most songs we placed We never quite knew just what we sought; the costly price in fortune bought Trying too hard to find your way, we missed your road and fell astray The caterpillar wrapped inside, takes his wings and then he tried to break right-out from his cocoon; a little fast, a little soon The young people hung their heads and cried, as old folks turned away and sighed Silently smiled as they read the news through their Sunday paper's biased views Now that the grains have tread this through, half-empty glass stands-by in view Time is the sand that flows no more; lies scattered, white, upon the floor You really thought you owned the sky, but your wings gave-out, you couldn't fly ..... maybe you've reached the time to die ..... poor little butterfly ..... poor little thing ..... poor little butterfly
Never got around to buying this album, although I do have "Turkey". It's great, thanks for posting it. Saw the band in Bristol twice in 1972 supporting Black Sabbath & Hawkwind. Very under-rated band.
Saw them in 1971/72 San José @ Santa Clara County Fairgrounds opening for Ten Years After. This particular song was truly the highlight of their exceptional set. The arpeggios and runs with the guitarist's Wah pedal were positively celestial: in one moment, tender and bluesy, in the next moment, biting and caustic and fiery. Great track. Under-recognized band.
They played the Great Hall of Oundle School in about 1972 and played most of this album. Strange days when minor English public schools were part of the circuit. This, Steamhammer, Genesis, Arthur Brown, Magma and others I no longer remember.
I was at the West Palm Beach Auditorium for this show in 1972 and we liked Wild Turkey so much we bought the records and 8 Tracks and I got to meet Glenn Cornick of WT and Jethro Tull fame. And to this day he still is a nice easy to meet guy.
What does this button do? by Bruce Dickinson brought me here. very good music.
He said it stands the test of time. Cheers!
Haha, same here! Liking it so far
Ha! That's how I got here as well!
Wild Turkey was the first band I EVER saw live - as a 16-year-old on 2 March 1972, at Miami Beach Convention Hall - as support to Black Sabbath. For me the golden era of music was mid-60s to mid-70s - nothing has been as good before or since.
Saw them probably the next day or day before at the WPB Auditorium. Also my first concert.
My first concert Wild Turkey and Black Sabbath March 7th 1972 still remember 😂 Park Center in Charlotte NC. 😊
One of the best guitar solos EVER on this song. Hats off the Tweak Lewis. Saw them open for Sabbath in March '72 in West Palm Beach.
I saw Wild Turkey in the early 70s in San Francisco. They were backing up Black Sabbath and Yes. What a night. Wild Turkey was great.
Bruce Dickinson brought me here....
same.
Me too
Me too!
Me too :)
Me too
These guys opened for Jethro Tull in 1972.
We were blown away how tight they were.. excellent band!
my dad saw these guys as well as sabbath and yes in 72, i can't even imagine how amazing that was :/
Never understood why they never got up there? They were amazing live, and the album was really good. Jeez, this takes me back, thanks for posting.
@boolady1004 seen them on the same tour with Sabbath at the Stadium, Liverpool. Awesome gig, 2 great bands. bought the album Battle Hymn
Ahead I could see how false it was,
but the future's gone, my chance is lost
Let us assume there's now a space
no words could fill most songs we placed
We never quite knew just what we sought;
the costly price in fortune bought
Trying too hard to find your way,
we missed your road and fell astray
The caterpillar wrapped inside,
takes his wings and then he tried
to break right-out from his cocoon;
a little fast, a little soon
The young people hung their heads and cried,
as old folks turned away and sighed
Silently smiled as they read the news
through their Sunday paper's biased views
Now that the grains have tread this through,
half-empty glass stands-by in view
Time is the sand that flows no more;
lies scattered, white, upon the floor
You really thought you owned the sky,
but your wings gave-out, you couldn't fly .....
maybe you've reached the time to die .....
poor little butterfly ..... poor little thing .....
poor little butterfly
I wanted Glenn Cornick to dominate in the mix on this lp!
An ode to the passing "Butterfly" Jimi Hendrix
Never got around to buying this album, although I do have "Turkey". It's great, thanks for posting it. Saw the band in Bristol twice in 1972 supporting Black Sabbath & Hawkwind. Very under-rated band.
Just bought Battle Hymns!
Saw them in 1971/72 San José @ Santa Clara County Fairgrounds opening for Ten Years After. This particular song was truly the highlight of their exceptional set. The arpeggios and runs with the guitarist's Wah pedal were positively celestial: in one moment, tender and bluesy, in the next moment, biting and caustic and fiery. Great track. Under-recognized band.
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good hard rock i love it rock on rock hard
They played the Great Hall of Oundle School in about 1972 and played most of this album. Strange days when minor English public schools were part of the circuit. This, Steamhammer, Genesis, Arthur Brown, Magma and others I no longer remember.
Comus.............
I was at the West Palm Beach Auditorium for this show in 1972 and we liked Wild Turkey so much we bought the records and 8 Tracks and I got to meet Glenn Cornick of WT and Jethro Tull fame. And to this day he still is a nice easy to meet guy.
Yep, saw them there as well. Guitar solo on Butterfly is arguably one of the best and most unknown guitar solos...EVER!!
I saw them in Bakersfield, Ca. I think they opened for Ten Years After?....Lots of H@s# during that concert
saw the same tour. with Malo also...
I can't understand why they weren't better known? Saw them in Washington DC with West, Bruce & Lang.
In DC with Springsteen and KD Lang? Wow, that sounds odd. Cheers!
West, Bruce and Laing were a blues trio from 1972 with Leslie West(guitar), Jack Bruce(bass) and Corky Laing(drums).
Pete from Sea Of Tranquility just did a ranking of their albums. I never knew Glenn was in this band!
I saw them several times at the Greyhound club in Croydon. They were VERY good live.
I saw them in Raleigh, North Carolina with Black Sabbath and Sweathog...about 1972. Sabbath's "Masters Of Reality" tour.
@SonofOrangeCounty That was my first concert ever. Yes was surreal. I remember Sabbath being a bit of a joke following Yes.
I found an old LP belonging to my dad, after listening to this track I was pretty impressed
Superlative
Wild Turkey Returns!
Raridade boa!