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In some of the latter work, local Randy California performed all the parts himself, except for cameo appearances by other members. In 1995 Spirit's popularity began to rise again with local the release of Live at the La Paloma and California Blues. Just prior to a release of little-known material from the 70s (The Mercury Years), Randy California was sucked into the surf off the local coast of Molokai, Hawaii, and his body was lost at sea.- - - - - - - - - - - -Check out Randy's solo career here.With names like Kaptain Kopter & The (Fabulous) Twirly Birds (1972) and Night of the Guitar-Live! (1989) its all very Spinal Tap.I'm not sure of the history of "Green Gorilla" -- it appears on this compilation as a "remix" but I'm not sure if it was ever released previously.It reminds me alot of G Love.Some cool Spirit concert pix circa 1970Randy California website.And the extensive Spirit discography."Jeff Thomas plays the straight man a few years before Jonathan Richman did it on 'Straight Aero', which is sung in a laidback Donovan style with a native American type of break."Check
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