Ventures - On Stage (1965) Vinyl LP • Live, and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: BLP-2035 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with crackles and occasional clicks and pops (play-graded). Cover looks great, a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration spots, and faint surface impressions (front/back); name written in large green letters near bottom on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is completely split, with significant wear. Splits near center and heavy wear along top/bottom-edge. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of use and divots. Name written on both sides of label. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Wipe-Out Journey To The Stars Slaughter On 10th Avenue Caravan Pedal Pusher Bumble Bee Apache '65 Driving Guitars Medley Yellow Jacket About The Record: On Stage, by Ventures, was recorded live during live Ventures engagements in Japan, England, and the United States. On Stage sounds like one of the greatest of all instrumental bands reveling in the mastery of its craft. The guitar work is lean, precise, and full of fire, the drumming is as reliable as the atomic clock but a lot more exciting, and together these guys bring something fresh and invigorating to everything they tackle, which includes an eclectic batch of covers (encompassing the Surfaris' Wipe Out and Duke Ellington's Caravan) and trademark originals such as Pedal Pusher and Driving Guitars. Listening to On Stage, one marvels at the effortless perfection of this band, as Don Wilson, Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, and Mel Taylor lock in and ride these songs like an endless wave.