Vanilla Fudge When Two Worlds Collide

by John Kindred
Staff Writer

Dubbed as an “American psychedelic band,” Vanilla Fudge short career ran from ’67 to ’70. The original band featured keyboardist Mark Stein, Tim Bogert (b) and Carmine Appice (d) and guitarist Vince Martell.

Nearly 40 years after the band folded in the early ‘70s the band has returned with new members Teddy Rondinelli on guitar and Bill Pascali on keyboards. With Tim Bogert (b) and Carmine Appice (d) holding down the rhythm section, Vanilla Fudge’s latest DVD release When Two Worlds Collide is a live affair capturing the band performing with a full symphonic orchestra.

The “live” performance appears to be staged in a studio or even a warehouse and lacks an audience. The band performs their hit “You keep Me Hangin’ On” as well song s from their catalog of music including “Take Me For A Little While,” “Season Of The Witch” and “She’s Not There.” The band also covers the Rod Stewart classic “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” which was written by Appice.

When Two Worlds Collide is certainly a visual and audio time capsule showcasing Vanilla Fudge’s short career. The band proved to be a launching ground for Bogert and Appice’s music careers. Setting aside the historical aspect of the band this DVD will only appeal to diehard fans of the band. And the overall presentation is a bit disappointing without the interaction of a live audience. The overall feel is of a music video shoot, rehearsal or a band practice.

Label: MVD Visual

Track Listing:
01. Orchestral Intro
02. Good Livin’
03. Take Me For A Little While
04. Ain’t That Peculiar
05. People Get Ready
06. Shotgun
07. Tearin’ Up My Heart
08. She’s Not There
09. You Keep Me Hangin’ On
10. Season Of The Witch
11. Do You Think I’m Sexy
12. Need Love
13. You Can’t Do That

HRH Rating: 6/10