I’m inspired to post this for two reasons: (1) My John McLaughlin book Kickstarter campaign closed today, having been successful (hurrah!); (2) just at the moment, I’m taking a breather from (i.e. procrastinating) doing something far more mundane. Which is why we’re all here…

The last chapter I wrote for the book was based around a chap who stumbled on the Mahavishnu Orchestra doing an afternoon show at a small college in New York State on May 14 1972, and whose life was changed as a result. The following day, the ‘Vish were at another academic premises in New York, Hunter College, following the great Judy Collins. By chance, WBAI radio broadcast the show and someone was there with a video camera, possibly from Columbia Records, possibly filming a prospective promo clip – nobody knows.

I’ve been enjoying the WBAI audio while doing the mundane stuff. I’ll post it below. Meanwhile, here is a glimpse of Judy Collins in 1972, followed by that mysterious ‘Vish video clip from that very day. Regrettably, the Mahavishnu Orchestra never appeared on Sesame Street, while it remains unknown as to whether Judy’s act at Hunter College involved any Muppets. when you were going on » Continue Reading.