Manic Monday: CAN Kick It Tight With “Vitamin C” Live 1972

For this week’s Manic Monday, we’re diving into one of the most influential bands to never truly crack the mainstream—Can. On one of their most recognizable tracks, Vitamin C, the band taps into a pure groove that’s part krautrock, part zen, and entirely ahead of its time.

At the core is drummer Jaki Liebezeit, whose playing feels almost machine-like—tight, repetitive, and deeply funky. His signature motorik rhythm locks in seamlessly with bassist Holger Czukay, creating a hypnotic, loop-like pulse years before looping became standard in modern production. Over it all, vocalist Damo Suzuki proves he’s operating in a league of his own, delivering cryptic, rhythmic vocals that push the track into something truly singular. Who else was doing this shit in the early ’70s?