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Dick Gregory’s Frankenstein (1970) |
Classic Dick Gregory LP originally released in 1970 on Poppy Records. Presented for historical reference.
Checking Out Whites / Riots
Tricks: Patriots; David Eisenhower 7:25
Massachussetts Law Being Passed 23:15
Tricks: Black Power; Money; Chicago Trial; Panthers 24:41
Bobby Seale / The Real Criminals 48:10
The Real Criminals / Dope Pushers 51:38
Conspiracy 1:05:09
Feeding The Poor & Hungry / Volunteer Army 1:08:18
Moral Degeneracy / Communist Threat? 1:12:12
Capitalism 1:16:06
Black Culture In The Ghettos / Civil Rights Bill 1:18:58
*****
It's interesting to note how little things have changed since the release of this album in 1970. In the nine years since Dick Gregory first appeared on vinyl, he'd built up quite a reputation for his strident political beliefs, evolving from a standup comedian into a social commentator, and Frankenstein resembles a comedy album only so far as Gregory manages to get laughs in between pointed jabs at society and the government. Yes, it can seem a bit preachy, and yes, the delivery is very groovy (you can only hear him say "dig it now" so many times before it starts to grate), but the message is what's important: No matter how many important strides are made, race continues to be a factor in the way people treat each other, in the way laws are made, and in the way society as a whole functions. Maybe the names of the protagonists and antagonists have changed, but the message of this album still carries a lot of weight, even into the new millennium. -all music guide
Classic Dick Gregory LP originally released in 1970 on Poppy Records. Presented for historical reference.
Checking Out Whites / Riots
Tricks: Patriots; David Eisenhower 7:25
Massachussetts Law Being Passed 23:15
Tricks: Black Power; Money; Chicago Trial; Panthers 24:41
Bobby Seale / The Real Criminals 48:10
The Real Criminals / Dope Pushers 51:38
Conspiracy 1:05:09
Feeding The Poor & Hungry / Volunteer Army 1:08:18
Moral Degeneracy / Communist Threat? 1:12:12
Capitalism 1:16:06
Black Culture In The Ghettos / Civil Rights Bill 1:18:58
*****
It’s interesting to note how little things have changed since the release of this album in 1970. In the nine years since Dick Gregory first appeared on vinyl, he’d built up quite a reputation for his strident political beliefs, evolving from a standup comedian into a social commentator, and Frankenstein resembles a comedy album only so far as Gregory manages to get laughs in between pointed jabs at society and the government. Yes, it can seem a bit preachy, and yes, the delivery is very groovy (you can only hear him say “dig it now” so many times before it starts to grate), but the message is what’s important: No matter how many important strides are made, race continues to be a factor in the way people treat each other, in the way laws are made, and in the way society as a whole functions. Maybe the names of the protagonists and antagonists have changed, but the message of this album still carries a lot of weight, even into the new millennium. -all music guide
And WELL'WELL in just about 1;30:51 minutes of this evening powerful and historical/history and in my opinion only "CLASSIC" I'm just saying thank you. "BLACK FIRST"
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I need this on vinyl!!!
"Dig it, baby. And, dig it good…." ✊
If you can substitute a few names, I’d swear this speech was from today. Over 40 years and these words are exactly the same. Wow.
And WELL'WELL in just about 1;30:51 minutes of this evening powerful and historical/history and in my opinion only "CLASSIC" I'm just saying thank you. "BLACK FIRST"
Sadly, this is still extremity relevant. America doesn't seem to want to progress.
thanks for putting this up. Cant believe this is almost 50 years old, could have been recorded today.
Yes St.Louis's own, Sumner Grad. Held the record for fastest Highschool mile for a time.
Rest well BaBa. I’ll never forget our 3 hour long conversation after a presentation at the National black theater in Harlem.