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"Ride Captain Ride" is a song recorded by the American rock band Blues Image. It was co-written by the band's singer-guitarist Mike Pinera and keyboardist Frank "Skip" Konte and was included on the group's 1970 album, Open. Released as a slightly shortened single in the spring of 1970, it shot up the charts, eventually reaching No. 4 in the US ...
Their second album, Open was released in April 1970 and included the single "Ride Captain Ride." [1] Written by Pinera and Konte, it featured Kent Henry on guitar solo and fills, with Pinera playing solo at the end. The album sold over one million copies, and earned a gold record from the R.I.A.A. in August 1970. [2] It was Blues Image's only ...
Carlos Michael Pinera (September 29, 1948 – November 20, 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who started professionally in the late 1960s with the group Blues Image, which had a number 4 hit in 1970 with their song "Ride Captain Ride".
All songs composed and arranged by Blues Image; except where noted. "Love Is the Answer" – 2:35 "Running the Water" – 2:37 "Clean Love" – 7:49
Pinera was known for his work with Blues Image ("Ride Captain Ride") and Iron Butterfly. Mitchell had been a member of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The group also included some former members of Janis Joplin's Big Brother and The Holding Company.
Upon first approach, Republic Airways Flight 4514 diverts from course, circles around, and lands during a second attempt at Reagan National Airport.
Captain Jack is back! The original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland has reopened to throngs of enthusiastic fans — and a few technical hiccups. The ride, which debuted in 1967 ...
Along with bandmate Mike Pinera, he wrote their one hit single, "Ride Captain Ride". Konte then joined Three Dog Night as second keyboardist in 1973, and left in 1976. [3] He has since become a record producer. [4] He is currently working on a sci-fi movie titled "Meridian". [5] He is sometimes referred to as the "Wizard of all Northern Realms ...