THE SENSATIONAL GUITARS OF DAN AND DALE

(SUN RA & THE BLUES PROJECT)

- Batman & Robin
SUN RA ARKESTRA & Danny Kalb BLUES PROJECT -Batman & Robin-'66-NEW LP
Label: Klimt
NEW gatefold LP

This novelty album, released in 1966 during the height of the Batman & Robin craze, was initially credited to the “The Sensational Guitars of Dan and Dale” and featured an album full of tracks with names like “The Batman Theme Song”, “The Penguin Chase”, and “The Batcave, based on the popular TV show of the era.
However, the interesting thing about this album, and what makes it an absolute cult item, are the musicians behind it all.
It was basically a joint collaboration between Sun Ra’s Arkestra and Danny Kalb’s Blues Project (one of the first psychedelic rock bands as well as one of the world’s first jam bands).
“Dan and Dale” are actually blues guitarists Danny Kalb and Steve Katz (later of Blood, Sweat & Tears) on dueling guitars, while Sun Ra and Al Kooper man the organs (Hammond B-3), and members of Ra’s Arkestra cover the horns.
All I can think of when listening to this record is how much fun these guys—all formidable musicians—must have had making it.


1) Batman Theme

2) Batman's Batmorang

3) Batman and Robin Over the Roofs

4) The Penguin Chase

5) Flight of the Batman

6) Joker Is Wild

7) Robin's Theme

8) Penguin's Umbrella

9) Batman and Robin Swing

10) Batmobile Wheels

11) The Riddler's Retreat

12) The Bat Cave