The Allman Brothers Band ~ A&R Studios New York 26th August 1971
The Allman Brothers Band ~ A&R Studios New York 26th August 1971
Vinyl rip in 24/96 & 16/44.1 | 2 LPs | FLAC | DR-Analysis | Artwork
Let Them Eat Vinyl ~ LTEV058LP
REVIEW
This album was recorded live at A&R Studios, New York, on August 26, 1971 and broadcast in stereo on WPLJ-FM. The objective of the broadcast was to promote their "Live At Fillmore East" album. The show was recorded two weeks after the death of King Curtis, who was a great friend, and a huge influence to the late, great Duane Allman, who also, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash in Macon on October 29, just two months after this show. During the broadcast, Duane pauses to reflect on his late friend: “About King Curtis - that was one of the finest cats there ever was. He was just right on top of getting next to young people, you know? It’s a shame. If y’all get the chance, listen to that album he made out at Fillmore West… Boy, it’s incredible, it’s unbelievable, the power and the emotional stature the man had. He’s an incredible human being". A little over eight minutes into the song, ‘You Don’t Love Me", Duane slows the band, leading everyone into his own version of ‘Soul Serenade’. When Duane repeats the melody of the song , the audience begins clapping along to the lovely tune. Suddenly, Duane jumps in and absolutely cuts the melody to shreds with one of the most emotional and passionate solos you will ever hear, taking it to another amaxing level. This is an incredible powerful, graceful, and loving musical eulogy for his lost friend.
FROM THE GATEFOLD
The 'road' was where the Allmans had paid their dues and built upon their core audience, and it was the same platform upon which the band and their managers knew they must now promote both band and record in the wake of their new found celebrity. So, back in New York a month after the release of Fillmore East, the Allman Brother Band pulled up outside the city's A&R Studio on August 26th to perform a show, but one not just for those fortunate enough to secure a ticket, but also for those within earshot of NYC's legendary radio station WPLJ-FM, who were lines up to transmitt proceedings live across the airwaves.
The resultant broadcast is presented on this double LP. A favorite of many tape and rarities collectors. The quality, dynamic performance and ambience encompassed herein all at once make for a quite staggering sonic experience. One that fans of this legendary act in it's original lineup will relish alongside the group's other essential releases.
TRACKS
01. Intro - N/A
02. Statesboro Blues - Blind Willie McTell
03. Trouble No More - Muddy Waters
04. Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ - Gregg Allman
05. Done Somebody Wrong - Elmore James/Morris Levy/Clarence Lewis
06. One Way Out - Elmore James/Marshall Sehorn/Sonny Boy Williamson
07. Tuning - N/A
08. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed - Dickey Betts
09. Stormy Monday - T-Bone Walker
10. You Don’t Love Me - Willie Cobbs
11. Soul Serenade (In Memory of King Curtis) - Luther Dixon/King Curtis
12. Hot ‘Lanta - The Allman Brothers Band
PERSONNEL
Duane Allman - slide guitar and lead guitar
Gregg Allman - vocals, organ
Dickey Betts - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
Berry Oakley - bass
Butch Trucks - drums
Jai Johanny “Jaimoe” Johanson - drums
EQUIPMENT
-VPI HW-16.5 RCM
-Clearaudio Concept w/ Verify magnetic-bearing tonearm
-Clearaudio Concept MC Cartidge
-Musical Suroundings The Phonomena II preamp
-Zoom H4n
-Audioquest interconnects