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Jefferson Airplane's "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" was a live album recorded in 1968 at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. It was a critical and commercial success, cementing the band's status as a leading figure of the counterculture movement and influencing contemporary music. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
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Album Information: "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" was Jefferson Airplane's first live album, and it captured the band at the height of their powers. The album was recorded over three nights in October 1968 at the Fillmore West, a legendary music venue in San Francisco. It was produced by Al Schmitt and released on RCA Victor Records in February 1969. "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" was a critical and commercial success upon its release, and it cemented Jefferson Airplane's status as one of the most important bands of the era. The album peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified gold by the RIAA. The album's influence can still be felt in contemporary music, particularly in the psychedelic and indie rock genres. The use of live recordings and extended improvisations has become a staple of many live performances, and "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" was one of the earliest and most successful examples of this approach. |
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Music Genre: |
60s American Psych Acid Rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" was produced by: Al Schmitt |
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Record Label & Catalognr: |
RCA Victor SF 8019 |
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12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone Record Album weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1969 Made in England |
Band Members and Musicians on: Jefferson Airplane Bless Its Pointed Little Head |
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Complete Track Listing of: "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" |
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The Songs/tracks on "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" are
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Album cover photos of : Jefferson Airplane Bless Its Pointed Little Head |
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The Jefferson Airplane band enjoying their smokes on High Resolution Photo Album Back Cover
Enlarged High Resolution Photo of the orange coloured "RCA Victor" Record's Label
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ). |
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