November 17, 1967 Terry Riley first all night concert, Philadelphia College of Art. Concert was eight hours and thirty minutes long. Tape excerpt published by SMS No. 3: June 1968 press from an all-night live concert that Riley was performing on November 17, 1967. This particular concert was attended by the owner of the disco night club who was so impressed that he commissioned the theme. (You’re No Good came out in 1968 Jim McWilliams said it was the Electric Factory.)

Terry Riley (American composer, b. 1935) Poppy Nogood’s All Night Flight (The First Ascent). Cassette edition of work performed Nov. 17, 1967, 10:p.m.- 6:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia College of Art. Cover drawing by Riley’s daughter Colleen, at age 9.