Gamera vs Guiron (1969)

Gamera vs Guiron (1969)

aka Attack of the Monsters or Gamera tai daiakuju Giron

Grateful Dead - 1969 - Playboy After Dark

Here's a little video time capsule from 1969 as the Grateful Dead make an appearance on Playboy After Dark and perform "Mountains of the Moon" and "St. Stephen" for Hugh Hefner and pals. The long standing rumor is that Hef had a security guard keep an eye on his drink so as not to be slipped any acid.

Stereo (1969) early David Cronenberg

From David Cronenberg, this skillfully created short from 1969 involves a group of subjects at "the Institute" who receive experimental brain surgery in order to create heightened powers of telepathy or extra sensory perception, are encouraged to also include sexual exploration and the results. Similar themes of medically induced negative side effects would continue and are found in many of his later works such as Shivers, Rabid, The Brood or Scanners.

Os Mutantes - 1969 Brazilian tv footage plus more

Os Mutantes are a longtime musical favorite of mine. I can't get enough of their totally unique sound which draws upon a rich spectrum of multiple influences and produced timeless and incredible music.


Their official website (www.mutantes.com) provides this biographical info for the band "Initially a group was formed in São Paulo in the 60’s, it had several different formations and names (Wooden Faces, Six Sided Rockers, O Konjunto, O'Seis) until it is consolidation as a trio, Sérgio Dias, Arnaldo Baptista e Rita Lee. They performed as Os Mutantes, at 1966, in a television show. Next year, they maded second place at the Record TV festival, performing with Gilberto Gil’s Domingo no Parque’. In 1968, they’ve recorded the classic LP called ‘Tropicália ou Panis et Circencis’ with Gil, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé e Nara Leão. At the same year, they launched their first LP, with the hits ‘Bat Macumba’ (Gilberto Gil), ‘Panis et Circencis’ and ‘A Minha Menina’ (Jorge Ben).


Os Mutantes were recognized as the most musically creative group with an attitude of debauchery and irreverence. They have played in France at 1969 and launched their second album. They participated in other festivals, performing with Caetano Veloso at 1968 in ‘É Proibido Proibir’ and performing solo with ‘Dom Quixote’ and ‘2001’, and at 1970 with ‘Ando Meio Desligado’.

The historic show ‘Planeta dos Mutantes’, held in 1969 at the Casa Grande Theatre, in Rio de Janeiro, have established the group on the innovative rock scene of brazilian music. In 1972, they have launched ‘Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País dos Baurets’, album with one of their greatest hits, ‘Balada do Louco’.."


Since today is my 40th birthday, I thought I'd highlight Os Mutantes since tickets to their upcoming local appearance were part of my birthday treat to myself, along with a couple of pricey late 50s and early 60s Louvin Brothers records. Also seems fitting because the following clips are also 40 years old.



This footage comes from a 1969 (or is it 1970?) Brazilian television appearance from Os Mutantes and it's interesting to watch the audiences reaction to the Mutantes sound. Not too many folks seem into it and reactions range from puzzlement to disdain.

Fuga Nº 2


Panis Et Circenses


Quem tem Medo de Brincar de Amor


Preciso Urgentemente Encontrar Um Amigo


Panis Et Circenses again




here's some bonus Mutantes...

Dois Mil e Um - 1968 - from a festival appearance


a little bit of Banho de Lua - 1967/68?


A Minha Menina - from their 1968 self titled debut record


Ando Meio Desligado - live - 1971


Tecnicolor - from their 1971 release Jardim Eletrico/Eletric Garden


Os Mutantes documentary

Sly Stone – Mike Douglas Show 1974 & ABC 1969

Initially The Mike Douglas show was produced and filmed in Cleveland, then moved to Philadelphia and later to Los Angeles. It hosted a slew of celebrities and guests included such notable figures as: Malcolm X, Jerry Rubin, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Ted Knight, Totie Fields, Angela Davis, Muhammad Ali and The Beach Boys - to name only a few of the many, since the show ran from 1961 to 1982. This footage highlights a 1974 interview with legendary funkster Sly Stone. He also sits in with the house band for a live version of "If You Want Me To Stay"











The clip below comes from a 1969 ABC program - Music Scene. Taped before a live audience, this is pretty happening Sly & the Family Stone footage. Enjoy...