Roky Erickson - Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)

I haven't seen any of the tracks of The Evil One CD so i thought i may upload them, afterall, roky is so infamous he needs to get a bit in the spotlight.

[@StonedMeadowOfDoom]

This is a must have album. Seriously one of my favorite recent discoveries. Wish I had found it years ago. This is one of the finest moments on it. Gritty garage psych.

[@psawbrid]

Right on. I just discovered this also. Surprised me how much I like it.

[@madzen112]

Truth here

[@ST-xg3gy]

Fabulous.

[@chevyman8768]

The last vinyl I found of this was almost $2,000

[@kennedypage9128]

@@chevyman8768 Damn. That's interesting. I guess they don't press them any more or something but that would surprise me.

[@milanmitrovic1348]

Rest In Peace dear Roky, we 're gonna miss you!

[@ileanamguzmannegron6437]

I had no idea he had passed on. So sad.

[@Elwood_McCable]

You say that like Roky died.

[@mfort8487]

one of the many TX legends

[@MsNorweg]

Naaah, he ain't dead :) He did his job on Earth, now he departed to his home planet. And the next jam session on another planet starts soon, so book your rocket ASAP 😎🚀 . . . . FUCK, i would LOVE to see this guy live one more time

[@atiliogarcia5019]

@@mfort8487 not the Big deal what else You got?

[@waynequirion1749]

Word is Roky has passed on. RIP Roky, we love you! Thank you.

[@chuckryan6065]

RIP to a true original

[@maulmatt]

I love how the lyrics are so abstract and surreal, and how Erickson sings them with so much conviction. A great tune.

[@jeanettewittstein7656]

It's actually about Soviet experiments where they transplanted the head of a puppy onto the body of an adult dog. Don't look it up if you're easily disturbed.

[@spike6385]

I can remember the first time I heard this song - and the whole time I was like, "is he REALLY saying two-headed dog?" yes, he is.

[@triumphant39]

@@jeanettewittstein7656 Loosely based. It still qualifies as having vague and mysterious lyrics, I mean some of it has religious connotations, and mentions classic rock and roll themes. Clearly not simply about that 😅

[@billythealiensmiller]

This is Roky's "Vietnam" song though it touches upon other things, chief among them being Roky's vision of the future, namely NOW (It seems). But it is true that in any time you can believe that it is the time of Roky's prophesy. He references the Soviet experiments, but the song is not about that. And he never once says "I've been working in The Kremlin". He says, "I'd BE working in the Kremlin ...". People tend to hear that wrong. Listen again. I happened to be with him when he wrote this song (and others). Thank You.

[@gregoryfortenberry741]

Sad to hear of his passing on. Roky was a gentle genuine genius, he was punished for being who he was, a product of the fooked up system that would not let him be. Much love to you mr. Roky, you were and are my hero. Peace

[@randallpillion4612]

yes was he with the 13th floor elevators

[@perdaniel99]

This is one of the most amazing songs ever made.

[@rolandkinney7424]

Roky is God

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@rolandkinney7424 God is a little man. Roky is ROCK.

[@spoonshouse9542]

Antiseen dd a great cover of this

[@arvidhusdal6864]

It IS the most amazing song.

[@PeterBreum]

One of the very best voices rock'n'roll has ever produced. Still gives med the chills in just the right way.

[@maynardmoleman]

RIP Roky,thanks for all the great tunes.

[@jasonsumpter3751]

Rest in peace my friend. You will always be loved and missed dearly.

[@dannystrat]

His definitive offering. RIP Roky. There was no one like you.

[@AwesomeJessie10]

I have to thank Sonic Highways too. This rocks!

[@8arrows]

Me too.

[@Homegirl1982]

Same :)

[@kwahlf]

Yep- came straight here to hear this again.

[@8arrows]

My nephews are repeating it on our playlist. Yellin' 2 headed dog all over the house. One is 7 other is 5

[@jd4026]

That's where I found out about Roky. Amazing and 13 Elevators so ahead of their time.

[@johnlawson524]

Saw this guy more than once. 1966 in Galveston Tx. Kirwin High Dances on Sat nights. RIP Roky

[@evanabbott2737]

Wow! That’s awesome😲👍

[@patneeds1325]

When this popped up in the mid 70s nothing could touch it...still sounds the business.

[@microbial2007]

We need rock and roll like this again! We could sure use it!

[@randallpillion4612]

your right

[@vincecommando7575]

That time has come and gone. All we can do is wait to see what's up next for music. Hopefully at some point in the future we will get something just as good as this music was if not better. We will just have to stay tuned.

[@FinkDial666]

My heart is broken today. R.I.P Roky!

[@Thedemotivator]

Roky Erickson is SO FUCKING GOOD AT SINGINGGGG

[@billythealiensmiller]

best yet ...

[@yocindalemonhead756]

You were and are a Musical Treasure Roky ..I have listened to you for many moons and each moon my consciousness changes every time ..a lovely transcendence your songs have brought me ..RIP

[@jonsantos9816]

Thanx Roky for all the gifts that you bestowed upon us.Rest peacefully my brother.

[@roddles49]

You kept the faith right until the end, Roky. Now R.I.P. man. You sure earned it ✊🏼

[@danlizard7242]

Roky shredding reality to accommodate his awesomely splintered mind. Any veteren of of the elevators history through the masterpiece 'Eyemind' will know the wicked musical lengths Roky went to; employing elaborate distortion as a radical form of shamanic sensory auto-regulation. Badass at its very finest, rest in much deserved peace Mr. Erickson, your music always brings channeled meaning to my own psychosis.

[@danlizard7242]

Horror rock stochastic resonance, a true spirit guide to schizos everywhere.

[@mazrio128]

Dude .. THIS ⬆️ Awesome comment , Dan! I get it

[@mattgilbert7347]

Damn, went on a Roky binge a week ago. No doubt he'd say I was reverberating with the death yet to come. RIP.

[@billyshane3804]

Roky Erickson - Champion and Legend RIP

[@frasergauthier4135]

Roky knew everything and they called him crazy.

[@vincecommando7575]

So did Jim Morrison and he too died. No amount of money, fame or knowledge will keep any of us from the grave. When you really think about it. Who honestly wants to live forever. After your family, friends and the time you knew fades away. Who are you, what are you and how do you fit in. What is a man who out lives the time of his God?

[@johnnyssik]

👁️LSD👁️

[@vincecommando7575]

@@johnnyssik Not the worst answer. But seriously think if everything and everyone that you have ever known went away. How out of place would you feel? I'm sure most elderly people feel that way most of the time.

[@mrbyl7911]

a one-off, original of the highest order...bless you, Roky

[@stephopalopal]

Respect..RIP Roky💔New Orleans Louisiana StephanieOpAl ..Super Big influence on s.o. many musicians 🎶

[@noneyabidness6737]

God damn, the world is way less cool after today :(

[@lanekays]

he'd want you to keep ya chin up! where there's negative aspects, there's the same amount of good if you try to see through.

[@garryspurlock3741]

Duck that... Start thinkin with your other head

[@Sniperboy5551]

@lanekays I like you. Fellow hippie mindset. There’s duality in everything.

[@Dluxn8r]

It was my first moment experiencing Roky, ever. A Saturday early evening. north berkeley, a copy of the evil one lp that i checked out from the library that afternoon on a hunch. i put the needle down on the black plastic. a scrrtch and then that great crazy flare-up of guitar. like a demon rooster crowing dawn in hell. and nothing was ever the same after that.

[@billythealiensmiller]

Thanks. It is an autoharp crowing the intro. It often squawked like a bird.

[@dlagrua]

Roky was a true visionary and pioneer of the music of the 70's. Its a shame that too many things got in the way of fame and success. Talent that never had the opportunity to reach its full potential.

[@billydecker9396]

Maybe he did reach his full potential without fame.getting in the way.

[@hargtholan]

This guy is a legend.

[@bobertsix]

Rocky is the GREATEST singer in rock and roll.

[@bilikbunyi]

one of the best vocals in a song

[@stephopalopal]

Jimi Gamelan Very true!! Greetings from New Orleans Louisiana peace & Music ☆♡☆OpaL

[@vincecommando7575]

James Brown was a huge inspiration for Roky Erickson. When you want to grab the audience's attention just scream out the words as loud as you can.

[@emileereynolds5937]

Such a great artist, A pioneer of his time, you may be gone, but your music will live on ♥️♥️

[@petercollinson8039]

I must have heard this song 100 times and it still makes the hairs on my forearms stand up.

[@KikyKreemcheese]

A masterpiece. He was one of the most important and influential artists in my life. A true poet and a maverick. May he rest in peace and his evil maniac of a mother burn in hell 🖤🖤🖤

[@casualdemon8914]

ahhhh real music........sounds beautiful

[@zackyoung6504]

Psychedelic churning at its finest. So good!

[@darkangel69696]

Foo Fighters brought me here. What an amazing song....how did i never hear it until now? Thank you Foo fighters!!!

[@StrawberryStationMusic]

Just came here to get warmed up for October, and found out Roky is gone. Gutted, completely passed me by. RIP, one of my music heroes. ;-;

[@robertszymanski717]

I saw a documentary about Roky back in 2007! He came out of depression? Then I saw concerts on this show that were badass awesome! Then just now I saw what others posted here.. sounds like he passed away ( !) Bummer! I loved some of his weird songs.. Gonna miss a good one here, and please "Don't Shake Me Lucifer"!

[@alienrobot1648]

Brings back memories. Played this in a band myself, in my younger days, as did most musos I hung out with. What a voice.

[@nateengle8436]

So underrated, great song. Rest easy Roky.

[@NigelJackson]

Best rock vocalist ever

[@childofthe_k0rn]

in 2016, when i was 6 years old, everyday after softball practice, my mom would play this album, led zeppelin II, ride the lightning, and the doors. the good old days...

[@magnifixcat]

I have been (idly) looking for this song for maybe 15-18 years! Wonderful to hear it again.

[@Patrick-qp3xz]

Today's music with not ever compare

[@chryslerelectronicleanburn1676]

I had a Time Life CD of punk rock from the 70s that I got from a used CD store. And it had this song on the CD

[@kusterbowski8691]

Thank you for sharing, beautiful. Great music

[@enorasi]

Roky Erickson.. speek to me!!! Nice work!!!

[@jdwfenton]

R.I.P. Roky. Great Record and what a voice.! There was a documentary made years ago about Roky Erickson and is well worth the time to watch it. Sometimes it pops up on KZbin. It is on now ( Mar,29,2021 )

[@fb4708]

What the fuck. Not roky.

[@RavnerRavner]

St. Roky. we will always love you.

[@cfkrue]

This is one of the best Roky's song.....It is really good

[@Boosh43]

I first heard his song burn when I was a kid from one of my favorite movie return of the living dead classic

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROKY!!! TODAY EXACTLY 68 YEARS BEFORE when ROKY ERICKSON (born July 15, 1947) was born...

[@slint69]

+Ivo Ponduša All Hail The ROK. The Cloak Off Maby Colours Spoke Off In The Bible

[@dakotaspruell1083]

Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Peace brought back Bought back Relaxed be nyet Brought back Did you dry her out Wind her out like jerky? To me she's healed, don't attack Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Children nailed to the cross Pain does not look our hell Certainly is not a spell Sweet waste from a well Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Alright Winds quiet in the night Her body just blows messiah Sickening sweet sight Left and right Is all right? Does not please my appetite Two headed dog Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed Two headed Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed Two headed Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed Two headed Two headed dog I've been working in the Kremlin With a two-headed dog Two headed Two headed Two headed dog Two headed Two headed Two headed dog

[@billythealiensmiller]

"I'd BE workin' in the Kremlin ..." - NOT "I've been". He never ever once said "Ive been".

[@Andtherewasguitar]

I used to think it was "I've been working in the crimson" 😂

[@evanabbott2737]

Man....I just can’t believe Rocky’s gone. R.I.P🙏

[@Patrick-qp3xz]

I was born in 1992 and I absolutely love classical Rock. I grew up with people older than me always hung out with the older generation and each one I met they were surprised someone my age knows so much about classic music.

[@clarelee5891]

So I was born in 1950, and have been following rock since Buddy Holly. If you haven't experienced any Spirit, give them a listen. "Fresh Garbage" is practically an anthem, as is "Mechanical World". Enjoy, my friend!

[@stevedunn5546]

Very Underrated. And Magnificently Diabolical. Big Love.

[@paulknaddle758]

gottes segen für dich und segen für die tolle Musik

[@davidwagstaff47]

"Destruction leads to a very rough road, but it also breeds creation"

[@NTHJJ99]

I listen to this while I skate this song is so sick!!!

[@deanvaughan5288]

You were one wild and crazy mother,hey tell Craig we miss him too. You guys rock out ok I'll see you when I get there, keep the music going

[@sleezysusan]

one of my favorites.......yes!

[@CesarFerrer]

I love how Ghost introduced me to Roky, wow, great songs...

[@GrauFPV]

Ghost are dead to me now afrer diving into Rocky...now ghost jus seem like posers...sadly

[@angelpacheco1359]

My faithful dog passed and I'm heartbroken. I ended up here for comfort.

[@rmac1585]

I love this song

[@badeyestrain]

Local record revial shop here in tallahassee florida just got the re-release of 13th floor elevators first LP. Great music never dies!!!

[@toryo1]

he is amazing.. this one and "cold night for aligators" was the first songs i heard with roky erickson and that was when i was about 6years old.. and i love this song :D tnx to uploader :P sorry for bad english.. i'm from norway

[@billythealiensmiller]

Roky intended it for the children of the future. Welcome home, friend.

[@Itsyrm8]

When old mangled tapes are still precious my precious

[@fiat2bullion622]

Killer tune.

[@fs4638]

Well sung and well played.

[@michaelhart1815]

Being Sabbath, Zeppelin, ect. fan, I'm surprised I never heard this song. I'm wondering why they weren't more mainstream.

[@Anything4adollar]

+michael hart if they would have been more mainstream, we wouldn't have gotten the great music they put out...

[@katiecallebert6281]

Watch the documentary your gonna miss me about rocky Erickson it’s on KZbin and I’ll understand why

[@jefferysmoot2498]

Watch the movie, Roky was one of those guys who walked the genius/insane line. Pure genius as a songwriter. RIP...

[@1656581]

@@jefferysmoot2498 yes really !

[@jefferysmoot2498]

The bands Roky was in were always more underground bands, and he struggled with mental health issues. If you like this, you might check out his first band The 13th Floor Elevators.

[@fb4708]

almost 10 years

[@yazajag]

I would totally blast this on repeat while driving the highways at night.

[@TheIkaraCult]

Roky was a true legend. RIP

[@bigchad7052]

The pinnacle of rock music

[@74yoikodayo]

He is an amazing musician, with incredible gifts. I felt sad to learn how this aspect in his life slid away

[@sheilahawaii63]

RIP Rocky 🙏❤️😇

[@michaelgregorio2438]

WTF, this has been out 15 years..... new music from my playlist

[@curthartman9997]

I'm sorry it took his death for me to find this talented musical genius rip bro,ill be catching up on your music you was awesome

[@williamcurtin5692]

RIP Roky. One of the greatest oddball songs ever.

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very good........................................................

[@pyroboi9401]

This guy is fucking badass. Fucking brilliant. I'm gonna start looking for him at record stores. VINYL VINYL VINYL. It's expensive man, it takes my money away.

[@Liztonicedtea]

love this songgggg

[@conradbarnes481]

roky is made of power raw freaking power!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffreylancaster7571]

never was never will be another Roky never...............

[@cuchopenaloza3725]

Roky at the Kremlin ... cold war for alligators .

[@fluffybunns]

wailin like a mother. damn great vocals. love it!!!! one of the greatest.

[@rundoetx]

I still have the 45 rpm record of this I bought at Inner Sanctum Records just off the drag in Austin.

[@nolahp1973]

Thank you for taking the time to post this great work from a great artist

[@coldethyl86]

only just discovered roky erikson, but i'm a huge fan already. reminds me of yardbirds meets black sabbath

[@cadbane2884]

Sonic Highways has changed my life!!!

[@perezburrull]

Bigger than fuckin' life. Rest in peace, master.

[@loosebacontrails666]

Hail Music Forever! Thanks for posting! Damn good song!

[@Oldskoolguitar]

I just discovered Rocky earlier this year, sad to hear of his passing.

[@emilybryyson5760]

As much as I LOVE Roky & I have for a long time,I HATE to see his music posted where ppl can steal it.He's been thru hell & back with his incredible music & his life,so you ppl that love him too had better buy it this time.I'm sick & tired of watching this genius get ripped off! You pay for SHIT like madonna & milli vanilli yet you cant support Rocky?? Support him already!!! I Love you Rocky & thanks for every note you've ever played for us! You ARE THE BEST & YOU DESERVE TO BE PAID!!!!xoxoxo

[@johnnyssik]

Count em 🐶🐶 Oh man that's Ruff!

[@nedmemory]

I also heard this song on Sonic Highways....I think I will listen to Roky a little more

[@ferox965]

came to roky through entombed's awesome cover of night of the vampire. glad i did.

[@RealOmind]

One of the coolest tunes ever man, and thanks for posting this - Roky rules and so glad he is back around again, The guy has paid more damn dues than anyone in the business.

[@mikesmusicdream]

Just was looking at him with Billy Gibbons - 2 very talented guys!