Halfnelson

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American band from Los Angeles, formed at UCLA in 1968. In 1969, the group recorded an untitled album, mostly known as the demo album, which was made to get a record label. It has never been officially released after not finding a record label. Halfnelson released their self-titled debut and only album in September 1971 on Bearsville Records which was very unsuccessful. Shortly after the release of the album, the group changed their name to Sparks and their album was then re-released in 1972 under their new name. The new version of the album featured new simpler artwork, displaying the group in more of a classic profile superimposed against a red brick pattern.

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Roger

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2

Chile Farm Farney

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3

Saccharin And The War

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4

Johnny's Adventure

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5

Big Rock Candy Mountain

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Releases

1 release · data from Discogs

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

All · 20
2025

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December 5, 2025

Central Harbourfront Event Space

Central and Western District, Hong Kong (general), Hong Kong SAR China

  • 1. So May We Start

  • 2. Do Things My Own Way

  • 3. Academy Award Performance

  • 4. Goofing Off

  • 5. Beat the Clock

  • 6. Running Up a Tab at the Hotel for the Fab

  • 7. Suburban Homeboy

  • 8. Music That You Can Dance To

  • 9. When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"

  • 10. The Number One Song in Heaven

  • 11. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

  • 12. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

  • 13. All That


September 30, 2025

MAD!

Greek Theatre

Los Angeles, California, United States

  • 1. Short Ride in a Fast Machine: Fanfare for Orchestra(City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle cover)

  • 2. So May We Start

  • 3. Do Things My Own Way

  • 4. Reinforcements

  • 5. Academy Award Performance

  • 6. Goofing Off

  • 7. Beat the Clock

  • 8. Please Don’t Fuck Up My World

  • 9. Running Up a Tab at the Hotel for the Fab

  • 10. Suburban Homeboy

  • 11. All You Ever Think About Is Sex

  • 12. Drowned in a Sea of Tears

  • 13. JanSport Backpack

  • 14. Music That You Can Dance To

  • 15. When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"

  • 16. The Number One Song in Heaven

  • 17. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

  • 18. Whippings and Apologies

  • 19. Lord Have Mercy

  • 1. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

  • 2. All That


September 29, 2025

MAD!

The Magnolia

El Cajon, California, United States

  • 1. So May We Start

  • 2. Do Things My Own Way

  • 3. Reinforcements

  • 4. Academy Award Performance

  • 5. Goofing Off

  • 6. Beat the Clock

  • 7. Please Don’t Fuck Up My World

  • 8. Running Up a Tab at the Hotel for the Fab

  • 9. Suburban Homeboy

  • 10. All You Ever Think About Is Sex

  • 11. Drowned in a Sea of Tears

  • 12. JanSport Backpack

  • 13. Music That You Can Dance To

  • 14. When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"

  • 15. The Number One Song in Heaven

  • 16. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

  • 17. Whippings and Apologies

  • 18. Lord Have Mercy

  • 1. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

  • 2. All That


September 27, 2025

MAD!

Golden Gate Theater

San Francisco, California, United States

  • 1. So May We Start

  • 2. Do Things My Own Way

  • 3. Reinforcements

  • 4. Academy Award Performance

  • 5. Goofing Off

  • 6. Beat the Clock

  • 7. Please Don’t Fuck Up My World

  • 8. Running Up a Tab at the Hotel for the Fab

  • 9. Suburban Homeboy

  • 10. All You Ever Think About Is Sex

  • 11. Drowned in a Sea of Tears

  • 12. JanSport Backpack

  • 13. Music That You Can Dance To

  • 14. When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"

  • 15. The Number One Song in Heaven

  • 16. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

  • 17. Whippings and Apologies

  • 18. Lord Have Mercy

  • 1. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

  • 2. All That


September 26, 2025

MAD!

Revolution Hall

Portland, Oregon, United States

  • 1. So May We Start

  • 2. Do Things My Own Way

  • 3. Reinforcements

  • 4. Academy Award Performance

  • 5. Goofing Off

  • 6. Beat the Clock

  • 7. Please Don’t Fuck Up My World

  • 8. Running Up a Tab at the Hotel for the Fab

  • 9. Suburban Homeboy

  • 10. All You Ever Think About Is Sex

  • 11. Drowned in a Sea of Tears

  • 12. JanSport Backpack

  • 13. Music That You Can Dance To

  • 14. When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"

  • 15. The Number One Song in Heaven

  • 16. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

  • 17. Whippings and Apologies

  • 18. Lord Have Mercy

  • 1. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

  • 2. All That

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Halfnelson has released 1 album since 1971. Notable releases include Halfnelson. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Halfnelson's most-played tracks include Roger, Chile Farm Farney, Saccharin And The War, Johnny's Adventure, Big Rock Candy Mountain. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

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