Here's a reseed of a fine Traffic show -- Low Spark is so new, the audience doesn't even applaud when Capaldi announces it. No conversation or other audience distractions are audible. Enjoy!
Traffic
Boston Music Hall
Boston, Massachussetttes
1971-10-14
1. Medicated Goo
2. Light Up
3. Glad
4. Freedom Rider
5. Hidden Treasure
6. John Barleycorn
7. Rock 'n' Roll Stew
8. Many a Mile to Freedom
9. Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
10. Gimme Some Lovin'
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notes from the original seed ( http://www.bootcity.org/showthread.php?t=6330&page=3&pp=5 ):
Excellent audience recording.
Trasfered from first generation cassette, a really good and clean recording.....
1st generation cassette > behringer ultra curve pro deq 2496 equalizer > tascam cdrw750 > plex tool professional XL > wav > flac.
Don't let the AUD scare you, this is an EXCELLENT recording.
From Winwoodfans.com
This audience recording captures the original Low Spark lineup just prior to the release of the LP. Medicated Goo kicks things off, as the band finds a groove with a straight ahead rendition of this favorite show opener. Light Up features some well crafted guitar by SW. Glad/Freedom Rider finds CW in good form on electric sax, with the Jim Gordon/Reebop/Capaldi rhythm section providing lots of energy. A lovely version of Hidden Treasure, with CW's flute beautifully complimenting SW's acoustic guitar. (Steve introduces the song as a tune about water!) A very good rendering of JBMD, Then on to Grech/Gordon Rock N Roll Stew.This version of the band could rock hard with material like this tune, and seem to really enjoy it. Many a Mile To Freedom is a welcome addition, as this song seems to have been missing from many shows. (Pity, because it's beautifully played here). Low Spark offers a version very true to the LP, although somewhat marred by the fact SW is playing electric piano(fender?) rather than acoustic. However, it still is fascinating to hear the album lineup play this song just weeks after they recorded it, while it was still fresh and new to them. Later versions find a jazzier feel, while this version seems to better capture the mysterious nature of the tune. The show ends with a smoking version of Gimme Some Lovin', far better than on Welcome to the Canteen, everybody lends a hand on percussion and it sounds as if a good time was had by all. Sound quality is good for an audience recording, but fans will want this to hear this short lived lineup on a good night.
Thanks to 38f for sharing...please pass it on.