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Rip It Up, Issue 124, 1 November 1987, Page 42

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Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Winterland (Polydor) Another fine dip in the Hendrix archives, which unlike the vinyl necrophilia that went on after his death, really merits release. Live and wild from San Francisco’s Winterland theatre in 1968, all in clear digital sound. Most interesting is ‘Red House,’ 10’58” of wonderful blues, left off Are You Experienced for being too “black” sounding. Hot also is ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ the Cream thing, done in a blazing instrumental version, and the first time on vinyl. Unlike the rush of Monterey, Hendrix is more relaxed and jazzier here. Compare the versions of ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Fire’ with earlier takes, and there is quite a difference. The poster that comes with the album is just great for bringing on acid flashbacks. KB Abbott & Costello Go to Hollywood (CEL) The deadly duo famous for their “Who’s on third?” routine, and numerous movies with Frankenstein and other Universal monsters. This is one of their best, playing two bumbling barbers to the stars. They attempt to become big time agents and muck it up. Costello is the best, the fat man with the Brooklyn accent who ends up defeating the rich and famous. Perfect dreams for the depression, and goodenoughforthenextone. KB Night at the Opera Day at the Races The Big Store (CEL) Three of the Marx brothers’ greatest works. So what if they’re basically the same, you know, Groucho with the one liners, Harpo with those harp bits (every film), Chico on the piano, etc. There’s always this bland blonde guy who gets the girl and sings real dumb songs. But in between are some fabulous set pieces, like the chase scene in The Big Store, which looks wilder than Roadrunner cartoons. The real star is Groucho (of course), cigar blazing and a real nasty line in wit. Three headcases who appeal to the crazy streak in all of us. KB