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.
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@StonedMeadowOfDoom5 жыл бұрын
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.
@psawbrid5 жыл бұрын
Right on. I just discovered this also. Surprised me how much I like it.
@madzen1123 жыл бұрын
Truth here
@ST-xg3gy3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous.
@chevyman87682 жыл бұрын
The last vinyl I found of this was almost $2,000
@kennedypage91282 жыл бұрын
@@chevyman8768 Damn. That's interesting. I guess they don't press them any more or something but that would surprise me.
@milanmitrovic13485 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace dear Roky, we 're gonna miss you!
@ileanamguzmannegron64374 жыл бұрын
I had no idea he had passed on. So sad.
@Elwood_McCable3 жыл бұрын
You say that like Roky died.
@mfort84873 жыл бұрын
one of the many TX legends
@MsNorweg3 жыл бұрын
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
@atiliogarcia50192 жыл бұрын
@@mfort8487 not the Big deal what else You got?
@waynequirion17495 жыл бұрын
Word is Roky has passed on. RIP Roky, we love you! Thank you.
@chuckryan60655 жыл бұрын
RIP to a true original
@maulmatt10 жыл бұрын
I love how the lyrics are so abstract and surreal, and how Erickson sings them with so much conviction. A great tune.
@jeanettewittstein76562 жыл бұрын
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.
@spike63852 жыл бұрын
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.
@triumphant392 жыл бұрын
@@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 😅
@billythealiensmiller2 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregoryfortenberry7415 жыл бұрын
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
@randallpillion46122 жыл бұрын
yes was he with the 13th floor elevators
@perdaniel998 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most amazing songs ever made.
@rolandkinney74245 жыл бұрын
Roky is God
@mattgilbert73475 жыл бұрын
@@rolandkinney7424 God is a little man. Roky is ROCK.
@spoonshouse95424 жыл бұрын
Antiseen dd a great cover of this
@arvidhusdal68643 жыл бұрын
It IS the most amazing song.
@PeterBreum13 жыл бұрын
One of the very best voices rock'n'roll has ever produced. Still gives med the chills in just the right way.
@maynardmoleman5 жыл бұрын
RIP Roky,thanks for all the great tunes.
@jasonsumpter37515 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace my friend. You will always be loved and missed dearly.
@dannystrat5 жыл бұрын
His definitive offering. RIP Roky. There was no one like you.
@AwesomeJessie109 жыл бұрын
I have to thank Sonic Highways too. This rocks!
@8arrows9 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@Homegirl19829 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@kwahlf9 жыл бұрын
Yep- came straight here to hear this again.
@8arrows9 жыл бұрын
My nephews are repeating it on our playlist. Yellin' 2 headed dog all over the house. One is 7 other is 5
@jd40269 жыл бұрын
That's where I found out about Roky. Amazing and 13 Elevators so ahead of their time.
@johnlawson5245 жыл бұрын
Saw this guy more than once. 1966 in Galveston Tx. Kirwin High Dances on Sat nights. RIP Roky
@evanabbott27375 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s awesome😲👍
@patneeds13255 жыл бұрын
When this popped up in the mid 70s nothing could touch it...still sounds the business.
@microbial20076 жыл бұрын
We need rock and roll like this again! We could sure use it!
@randallpillion46122 жыл бұрын
your right
@vincecommando7575 Жыл бұрын
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.
@FinkDial6665 жыл бұрын
My heart is broken today. R.I.P Roky!
@Thedemotivator8 жыл бұрын
Roky Erickson is SO FUCKING GOOD AT SINGINGGGG
@billythealiensmiller2 жыл бұрын
best yet ...
@yocindalemonhead7565 жыл бұрын
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
@jonsantos98165 жыл бұрын
Thanx Roky for all the gifts that you bestowed upon us.Rest peacefully my brother.
@roddles495 жыл бұрын
You kept the faith right until the end, Roky. Now R.I.P. man. You sure earned it ✊🏼
@danlizard72425 жыл бұрын
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.
@danlizard72425 жыл бұрын
Horror rock stochastic resonance, a true spirit guide to schizos everywhere.
@mazrio128 Жыл бұрын
Dude .. THIS ⬆️ Awesome comment , Dan! I get it
@mattgilbert73475 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Roky Erickson - Champion and Legend RIP
@frasergauthier41352 жыл бұрын
Roky knew everything and they called him crazy.
@vincecommando7575 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
👁️LSD👁️
@vincecommando7575 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mrbyl79115 жыл бұрын
a one-off, original of the highest order...bless you, Roky
@stephopalopal5 жыл бұрын
Respect..RIP Roky💔New Orleans Louisiana StephanieOpAl ..Super Big influence on s.o. many musicians 🎶
@noneyabidness67375 жыл бұрын
God damn, the world is way less cool after today :(
@lanekays5 жыл бұрын
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.
@garryspurlock37414 жыл бұрын
Duck that... Start thinkin with your other head
@Sniperboy55513 ай бұрын
@lanekays I like you. Fellow hippie mindset. There’s duality in everything.
@Dluxn8r7 жыл бұрын
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.
@billythealiensmiller2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It is an autoharp crowing the intro. It often squawked like a bird.
@dlagrua15 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Maybe he did reach his full potential without fame.getting in the way.
@hargtholan15 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend.
@bobertsix14 жыл бұрын
Rocky is the GREATEST singer in rock and roll.
@bilikbunyi7 жыл бұрын
one of the best vocals in a song
@stephopalopal6 жыл бұрын
Jimi Gamelan Very true!! Greetings from New Orleans Louisiana peace & Music ☆♡☆OpaL
@vincecommando7575 Жыл бұрын
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.
@emileereynolds59375 жыл бұрын
Such a great artist, A pioneer of his time, you may be gone, but your music will live on ♥️♥️
@petercollinson80393 ай бұрын
I must have heard this song 100 times and it still makes the hairs on my forearms stand up.
@KikyKreemcheese Жыл бұрын
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 🖤🖤🖤
@casualdemon89149 жыл бұрын
ahhhh real music........sounds beautiful
@zackyoung650410 жыл бұрын
Psychedelic churning at its finest. So good!
@darkangel696966 жыл бұрын
Foo Fighters brought me here. What an amazing song....how did i never hear it until now? Thank you Foo fighters!!!
@StrawberryStationMusic5 жыл бұрын
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. ;-;
@robertszymanski7174 жыл бұрын
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"!
@alienrobot16485 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. Played this in a band myself, in my younger days, as did most musos I hung out with. What a voice.
@nateengle84362 жыл бұрын
So underrated, great song. Rest easy Roky.
@NigelJackson3 жыл бұрын
Best rock vocalist ever
@childofthe_k0rn Жыл бұрын
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...
@magnifixcat14 жыл бұрын
I have been (idly) looking for this song for maybe 15-18 years! Wonderful to hear it again.
@Patrick-qp3xz Жыл бұрын
Today's music with not ever compare
@chryslerelectronicleanburn16763 ай бұрын
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
@kusterbowski86917 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, beautiful. Great music
@enorasi4 жыл бұрын
Roky Erickson.. speek to me!!! Nice work!!!
@jdwfenton3 жыл бұрын
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 )
@fb47083 жыл бұрын
What the fuck. Not roky.
@RavnerRavner5 жыл бұрын
St. Roky. we will always love you.
@cfkrue12 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best Roky's song.....It is really good
@Boosh432 жыл бұрын
I first heard his song burn when I was a kid from one of my favorite movie return of the living dead classic
9 жыл бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROKY!!! TODAY EXACTLY 68 YEARS BEFORE when ROKY ERICKSON (born July 15, 1947) was born...
@slint698 жыл бұрын
+Ivo Ponduša All Hail The ROK. The Cloak Off Maby Colours Spoke Off In The Bible
@dakotaspruell10833 жыл бұрын
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
@billythealiensmiller2 жыл бұрын
"I'd BE workin' in the Kremlin ..." - NOT "I've been". He never ever once said "Ive been".
@Andtherewasguitar7 ай бұрын
I used to think it was "I've been working in the crimson" 😂
@evanabbott27375 жыл бұрын
Man....I just can’t believe Rocky’s gone. R.I.P🙏
@Patrick-qp3xz Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@stevedunn55462 жыл бұрын
Very Underrated. And Magnificently Diabolical. Big Love.
@paulknaddle7584 жыл бұрын
gottes segen für dich und segen für die tolle Musik
@davidwagstaff472 жыл бұрын
"Destruction leads to a very rough road, but it also breeds creation"
@NTHJJ998 жыл бұрын
I listen to this while I skate this song is so sick!!!
@deanvaughan52883 жыл бұрын
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
@sleezysusan9 жыл бұрын
one of my favorites.......yes!
@CesarFerrer10 жыл бұрын
I love how Ghost introduced me to Roky, wow, great songs...
@GrauFPV5 жыл бұрын
Ghost are dead to me now afrer diving into Rocky...now ghost jus seem like posers...sadly
@angelpacheco13594 жыл бұрын
My faithful dog passed and I'm heartbroken. I ended up here for comfort.
@rmac15853 жыл бұрын
I love this song
@badeyestrain11 жыл бұрын
Local record revial shop here in tallahassee florida just got the re-release of 13th floor elevators first LP. Great music never dies!!!
@toryo115 жыл бұрын
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
@billythealiensmiller2 жыл бұрын
Roky intended it for the children of the future. Welcome home, friend.
@Itsyrm83 жыл бұрын
When old mangled tapes are still precious my precious
@fiat2bullion6229 жыл бұрын
Killer tune.
@fs4638 Жыл бұрын
Well sung and well played.
@michaelhart18159 жыл бұрын
Being Sabbath, Zeppelin, ect. fan, I'm surprised I never heard this song. I'm wondering why they weren't more mainstream.
@Anything4adollar8 жыл бұрын
+michael hart if they would have been more mainstream, we wouldn't have gotten the great music they put out...
@katiecallebert62816 жыл бұрын
Watch the documentary your gonna miss me about rocky Erickson it’s on KZbin and I’ll understand why
@jefferysmoot24985 жыл бұрын
Watch the movie, Roky was one of those guys who walked the genius/insane line. Pure genius as a songwriter. RIP...
@16565814 жыл бұрын
@@jefferysmoot2498 yes really !
@jefferysmoot24984 жыл бұрын
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.
@fb47082 жыл бұрын
almost 10 years
@yazajag4 жыл бұрын
I would totally blast this on repeat while driving the highways at night.
@TheIkaraCult5 жыл бұрын
Roky was a true legend. RIP
@bigchad70522 жыл бұрын
The pinnacle of rock music
@74yoikodayo10 жыл бұрын
He is an amazing musician, with incredible gifts. I felt sad to learn how this aspect in his life slid away
@sheilahawaii635 жыл бұрын
RIP Rocky 🙏❤️😇
@michaelgregorio24388 ай бұрын
WTF, this has been out 15 years..... new music from my playlist
@curthartman99975 жыл бұрын
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
@williamcurtin56925 жыл бұрын
RIP Roky. One of the greatest oddball songs ever.
@nikolaosmosxakis33952 жыл бұрын
very good........................................................
@pyroboi94019 жыл бұрын
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.
@Liztonicedtea14 жыл бұрын
love this songgggg
@conradbarnes4817 жыл бұрын
roky is made of power raw freaking power!!!!!!!!!
@jeffreylancaster75715 жыл бұрын
never was never will be another Roky never...............
@cuchopenaloza37258 жыл бұрын
Roky at the Kremlin ... cold war for alligators .
@fluffybunns14 жыл бұрын
wailin like a mother. damn great vocals. love it!!!! one of the greatest.
@rundoetx3 жыл бұрын
I still have the 45 rpm record of this I bought at Inner Sanctum Records just off the drag in Austin.
@nolahp197314 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to post this great work from a great artist
@coldethyl8613 жыл бұрын
only just discovered roky erikson, but i'm a huge fan already. reminds me of yardbirds meets black sabbath
@cadbane28849 жыл бұрын
Sonic Highways has changed my life!!!
@perezburrull5 жыл бұрын
Bigger than fuckin' life. Rest in peace, master.
@loosebacontrails66610 жыл бұрын
Hail Music Forever! Thanks for posting! Damn good song!
@Oldskoolguitar5 жыл бұрын
I just discovered Rocky earlier this year, sad to hear of his passing.
@emilybryyson576011 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Count em 🐶🐶 Oh man that's Ruff!
@nedmemory9 жыл бұрын
I also heard this song on Sonic Highways....I think I will listen to Roky a little more
@ferox96512 жыл бұрын
came to roky through entombed's awesome cover of night of the vampire. glad i did.
@RealOmind15 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikesmusicdream14 жыл бұрын
Just was looking at him with Billy Gibbons - 2 very talented guys!