VA - The Monterey International Pop Festival [1992] (4 x CDs)

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VA - The Monterey International Pop Festival [1992] (4 x CDs)

The Monterey International Pop Festival [1992] is a stunning 4-CD set released by Rhino Records, capturing one of the most defining moments in rock history. The original 1967 festival was a groundbreaking event, setting the stage for Woodstock and introducing the world to a new era of counterculture music. This collection brings together the electrifying performances that made Monterey legendary.

There are standout performances from Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Otis Redding, and The Byrds, among others. Hendrix’s jaw-dropping take on Wild Thing, complete with his iconic guitar-burning finale, is as incendiary as ever. Joplin’s rendition of Ball and Chain is another spine-tingling moment, capturing the raw emotion that would later make her a star. Rare tracks include lesser-known live recordings, such as The Electric Flag’s soulful groove and Buffalo Springfield’s short-lived festival appearance, giving listeners a more complete picture of Monterey’s lineup beyond the major headliners.

The sound quality is impressively restored, allowing the set to feel immersive, while the detailed booklet provides insightful commentary on the festival’s historical significance. Monterey wasn’t just a concert, it was a cultural shift, bringing together rock, soul, and psychedelia in a way that had never been done before.

For those who love tracing the evolution of music through live performances, this set is an essential dive into a festival that changed the landscape forever. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 John Phillips - Festival Introduction 0:51

02 Association - Along Comes Mary 2:46

03 Association - Windy 3:00

04 Lou Rawls - Love is A Hurtin' Thing 3:28

05 Lou Rawls - Dead End Street 4:27

06 Lou Rawls - Tobacco Road 6:19

07 Burdon, Eric & the Animals - San Franciscan Nights 4:17

08 Burdon, Eric & the Animals - Hey Gyp 7:10

09 Canned Heat - Rollin' and Tumblin' 4:18

10 Canned Heat - Dust My Broom 5:02

11 Canned Heat - Bullfrog Blues 3:01

12 Country Joe & The Fish - Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine 5:37

13 Big Brother & The Holding Company - Down on Me 3:26

14 Big Brother & The Holding Company - Combination of The Two 5:22

15 Big Brother & The Holding Company - Harry 0:37

16 Big Brother & The Holding Company - Road Block 6:18

17 Big Brother & The Holding Company - Ball and Chain 8:15

CD2

01 Butterfield Blues Band - Look Over Yonders Wall 2:50

02 Butterfield Blues Band - Mystery Train 4:17

03 Butterfield Blues Band - Born in Chicago 4:04

04 Butterfield Blues Band - Double Trouble 4:45

05 Butterfield Blues Band - Mary Ann 3:10

06 Steve Miller Band - Mercury Blues 4:27

07 Electric Flag - Groovin' is Easy 3:57

08 Electric Flag - Wine 2:47

09 Hugh Masekela - Bajabula Bonke (Healing Song) 3:43

10 Byrds - Renaissance Fair 3:15

11 Byrds - Have You Seen Her Face 2:44

12 Byrds - Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go) 2:53

13 Byrds - He Was A Friend of Mine 3:10

14 Byrds - Lady Friend 2:46

15 Byrds - Chimes of Freedom 4:42

16 Byrds - So You Want to Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star 2:25

17 Ravi Shankar - Duhn- Fast Teental (Excerpt) 6:05

18 Blues Project - Wake Me, Shake Me 11:49

CD3

01 Jefferson Airplane - Somebody to Love 3:17

02 Jefferson Airplane - The Other Side of This Life 6:47

03 Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit 2:28

04 Jefferson Airplane - High Flyin' Bird 4:07

05 Jefferson Airplane - She Has Funny Cars 3:24

06 Booker T. & the MG's - Booker-Loo 2:59

07 Booker T. & the MG's - Hip Hug-Her 2:36

08 Booker T. & the MG's, with The Mar Keys - Philly Dog 3:22

09 Otis Redding - Shake 3:17

10 Otis Redding - Respect 2:39

11 Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) 4:08

12 Otis Redding - Satisfaction 3:46

13 Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness 5:04

14 Who - Substitute 4:03

15 Who - Summertime Blues 3:42

16 Who - Pictures of Lily 2:54

17 Who - A Quick One While He's Away 8:24

18 Who - Happy Jack 2:25

19 Who - My Generation 4:31

CD4

01 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Killing Floor 3:22

02 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Foxey Lady 3:45

03 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Like A Rolling Stone 6:52

04 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Rock Me Baby 3:38

05 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Hey Joe 5:13

06 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Can You See Me 2:43

07 Jimi Hendrix Experience - The Wind Cries Mary 3:47

08 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze 5:38

09 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Wild Thing 8:12

10 Mamas & The Papas - Straight Shooter 4:04

11 Mamas & The Papas - Got A Feelin' 4:10

12 Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' 4:07

13 Mamas & The Papas - I Call Your Name 6:16

14 Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday 4:19

15 Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) 3:35

16 Mamas & The Papas - Dancing in The Street (Festival Finale) 4:54

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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