One of the few American sounding Italian bands, and so convincing that even Vernon Joynson, in his 1988 book The Flashback included them in the US psychedelia section! Circus 2000, from Turin, were formed in 1970 when singer Silvana Aliotta joined the group Best Genius, and released late that year both their first album and single (containing Italian versions of two songs from the LP) with the new name imposed by their record company.
The album had no line-up references on the cover, and many people at the time thought they were an English or American band. It contains ten songs, with a very short running time, with strong californian psych influence and the beautiful female voice of Silvana Aliotta above all. A mediocre album, not representative of the Italian style, yet it’s regarded by many as a very nice one. I am the witch (also on single in the Italian version Io, la strega) is one of the best cuts. See for more.
The Lord He Has No Hands
Hey man
I Just Can’t Stay
I am the witch
You aren’t listening
The Lord He Has No Hands
The Sun Will Shine
The Sun Will Shine
Magic Bean
live @ CIRCUS 2000, ALAN SORRENTI, OSANNA – Festival Avanguardia e Nuove Tendenze, Rome 1972
CIRCUS 2000 1970 Full Album
An Escape From a Box 1972 Full Album