14. MR SKIN

Описание: SPIRIT

From the album 'Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus' and was the fourth album by the American rock band Spirit

TOOLIE turned me onto this band thru this song, and I now have a HUGE respect for SPIRIT songs as a result.

The singer Randy Craig Wolfe met Jimi Hendrix at Manny's in New York City in the summer of 1966 and basically was given Jimi's 'seal of approval' on being a psychedelic badass singer/guitarist. Jimi called him 'Randy California' and as a result he kept that name until the end of his life in 1997.

The rest? HISTORY... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Califo...

"Mr. Skin" by the band Spirit (1970) is a funk-rock character sketch inspired by their bald-headed drummer, Ed Cassidy, addressing themes of sexual liberation in America. Written by Jay Ferguson, the lyrics explore, in a lighthearted manner, a "skin" persona, with the music featuring a prominent jazz-rock horn section.

Inspired by Ed Cassidy: The song is a direct reference to Spirit’s drummer, Ed Cassidy, who shaved his head and was nicknamed "Mr. Skin" by the band.

"Sex in America": Writer Jay Ferguson described the song's theme as "sex in America," aiming for a fun, provocative vibe rather than a deeply political one, according to Classic Song of the Day.
Cultural Context: The lyrics, which include lines like "I can bring you pain, I can bring you sudden pleasure," are described as a "colorful character sketch".

Musical Influence: The song's funky sound was heavily inspired by Sly and the Family Stone, featuring a horn-driven arrangement that was a departure from their previous work.