Iron Butterfly is an American psychedelic rock band, known for music such as 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.
Most Famous members
- Doug Ingle: Organ, vocals.
- Erik Brann: Guitars, vocals, lead vocal on Termination
- Lee Dorman: Bass guitar, background vocals
- Ron Bushy: Drums, percussion.
Iron Butterfly albums
- 1968 - Heavy
- 1968 - In A Gadda Da Vidda
- 1969 - Ball
- 1970 - Live
- 1970 - Metamorphosis
- 1971 - Evolution: The Best of Iron Butterfly
- 1973 - Star Collection (best of Heavy and Ball)
- 1975 - Scorching Beauty
- 1976 - Sun And Steel
- 1988 - Rare Flight
- 1993 - Light & Heavy: The Best of Iron Butterfly
- 1995 - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Reissue Deluxe Edition)
singles
a full listing of 45's released by the band in the USA and Overseas.
- "Don't Look Down On Me" b/w "Possession"
- "Possession" b/w "Evil Temptation"
- "Unconscious Power" b/w "Possession"
- "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (2:52 edit) b/w "Iron Butterfly Theme" (3:25 edit)
- "Soul Experience" b/w "In The Crowds"
- "In The Time Of Our Lives" b/w "It Must Be Love" (Some have the full 4:47 album version of the A-side, others the 3:15 edit)
- "Easy Rider" b/w "Soldier In Our Town"
- "New Day" b/w "Soldier In Our Town" (European release)
- "Silly Sally" b/w "Stone Believer"
- "Silly Sally" b/w "Talkbox Solo from Butterfly Bleu" (B-side is the talkbox section from the song) (European release)
- "Shady Lady" b/w "Best Years Of Our Lives" (European release)
- "Pearly Gates" b/w "Searchin' Circles" (Both songs heavily edited)
- "High On A Mountain Top" b/w "Scion" (Early, shorter version)
- "Beyond The Milky Way" b/w "Get It Out"
- "I'm Right I'm Wrong" (3:50 edit) b/w "Free" (Promo copies exist only)
- "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (2:52 edit) b/w "Soul Experience" (Atlantic Oldies re-release)
- Thai EP: "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (The song plays from the beginning and fades just before the drum solo) b/w "Get Ready" (Rare Earth)
EPs
- "Iron Butterfly Theme" b/w "Look For The Sun", "Possession"
- RADIO EP: "Iron Butterfly Theme", "Possession" b/w "Get Out Of My Life Woman", "Unconscious Power"
- "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", "Flowers and Beads" b/w "My Mirage