I only now found out that this took place. I just am in disbelief that the people over at Saturday Night Live would have booked someone as against the grain as Captain Beefheart as a musical guest, but I am also impressed at the same time.
I can’t seem to find video of these performances online, but I was able to at least find the audio on youtube. I’m sure it’ll appear sometime, but as for now, I am just loving these versions of “Hot Head” and “Ash Tray Heart.”
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Who knows what effect seeing and hearing the captain had on unsuspecting world! Regards thom
Who knows what effect seeing and hearing the captain had on unsuspecting world! Regards thom