Crazy Elephant was less of a real band and more of a studio project.

On their only album, Crazy Elephant from 1969, there’s also a surprisingly cool cover version of Otis Redding’s “Respect.” 

The song was originally released in 1965, before Aretha Franklin turned it into a definitive soul anthem two years later.

But here you get less soul power and a lot more garage vibe, with plenty of Hammond organ. And my favourite part kicks in at around 3:25. Suddenly everything loosens up, the flute takes over, and for a brief moment even some Latin vibes sneak in. 

Very nice.