This song is similar to others released at the time by rock/blues cross-over groups. The song deals with travelling away from home, and the memory of one's girl. This song (at 11:13) was WAY too long for play on top 40 radio stations. That puts it in with Iron Butterfly's "In a gadda da vida" (17:04 taking the entire side on their album); Rare Earth's "Get Ready" (21:32), "Tobacco Road" (7:12), and "Hey, Big Brother" (4:45); and Cream's "Spoonful" (16:50), "Toad" (16:15), and "I'm So Glad" (9:12). None of the above played on Top 40, but were occasionally heard on "underground" radio. All of the above were staple of live performances and were jewels on various albums. The often showcased the talents of various band members much as a progressive jazz performance allows the performers to demonstrate their skills. Check out the above if you haven't already heard them.
This song is similar to others released at the time by rock/blues cross-over groups. The song deals with travelling away from home, and the memory of one's girl. This song (at 11:13) was WAY too long for play on top 40 radio stations. That puts it in with Iron Butterfly's "In a gadda da vida" (17:04 taking the entire side on their album); Rare Earth's "Get Ready" (21:32), "Tobacco Road" (7:12), and "Hey, Big Brother" (4:45); and Cream's "Spoonful" (16:50), "Toad" (16:15), and "I'm So Glad" (9:12). None of the above played on Top 40, but were occasionally heard on "underground" radio. All of the above were staple of live performances and were jewels on various albums. The often showcased the talents of various band members much as a progressive jazz performance allows the performers to demonstrate their skills. Check out the above if you haven't already heard them.