Spirit - "I Got A Line On You" - Hot 60's Rock! This Spirit Moves You!🎸- Nick & Knarf Re- Reactions!

Hi...we're Nick & Knarf. Today, we're Re-Reacting to a memorable rocker from one of the truly underappreciated bands of the 60s and 70s...the dynamic, enigmatic and eclectic band Spirit!... from their album "The Family That Plays Together", it's their infectious, hoppin' rocker "I Got A Line On You"!

Spirit was an American rock band founded in 1967, and based in Los Angeles, California. The original lineup of the group evolved from a Los Angeles band, The Red Roosters, which included Randy California ( born Randy Craig Wolfe; guitars, vocals ), Mark Andes ( bass ) and Jay Ferguson ( vocals, percussion ). With the addition of California's stepfather, Ed Cassidy, on drums, and keyboard player John Locke, the new band was originally named The Spirits Rebellious ( after a book by Kahlil Gibran ), but the name was soon shortened to Spirit.

Before returning to his native state, California previously played with Jimi Hendrix as a member of Jimmy James and the Blue Flames in New York City's Greenwich Village in 1966. Hendrix gave Randy Wolfe the nickname "Randy California" to distinguish him from Randy Palmer, whom Hendrix named "Randy Texas". Ed Cassidy was recognizable by his shaved head ( hence his nickname "Mr. Skin", later the title of a Spirit song ) and his fondness for wearing black. Born in 1923, he was about twenty years older than the rest of the group.

Their most commercially successful single in the United States was "I Got a Line on You", originally recorded during the sessions for their second album, "The Family That Plays Together", between March 11 and September 18, 1968. The song was composed by guitarist / singer Randy California. Released as a single ahead of the album by Ode Records in the US in October 1968, it began a slow rise up the charts. The song finally peaked at No. 25 on the U.S. Top 100 on March 15, 1969, and No. 28 in Canada, March 24.

They were also known for their albums, including their self-titled debut album, "The Family That Plays Together", "Clear", and "Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus". It's impossible to put a definitive label on the style of their music... Spirit's music has been classified as rock, jazz, blues, psychedelic, psychedelic pop, folk rock, rock and roll, classical, country, blues rock and progressive rock.

After the group undertook a promotional tour to support the album "Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus", Ferguson and Andes left the group, forming the band Jo Jo Gunne. Randy California had accused them of plotting to take over the group. Their final gig with Spirit occurred on January 30, 1971, which almost ended with a fist-fight. Various incarnations of the band continued into the early 2000's.

So, strap on your seat belts...turn up the volume...and rip off the knob...and enjoy this outstanding song from Spirit!!

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