Let's continue with the bluegrass theme here, this one is ABSOLUTELY my favorite recorded anything of Del McCoury. Anytime I need a Del fix....I always turn to this one before any of his studio albums or official releases. Perfect sound on this, perfect mix, the band is playing extra fierce, just an all around great set captured on the radio. And given that I've already said this is my favorite Del recording, obviously I think the version of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning on here is THE best version of the song. Some great insights on Del and the Boys recording method, cover choices, and the state of bluegrass during the interview as well. Bluegrass fans, don't miss out on this one (that includes you Mr. guy in the OCMS shirt :-P)
Let's continue with the bluegrass theme here, this one is ABSOLUTELY my favorite recorded anything of Del McCoury. Anytime I need a Del fix....I always turn to this one before any of his studio albums or official releases. Perfect sound on this, perfect mix, the band is playing extra fierce, just an all around great set captured on the radio. And given that I've already said this is my favorite Del recording, obviously I think the version of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning on here is THE best version of the song. Some great insights on Del and the Boys recording method, cover choices, and the state of bluegrass during the interview as well. Bluegrass fans, don't miss out on this one (that includes you Mr. guy in the OCMS shirt :-P)
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The version of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning here is far from the best. RT phones it in often, but there's a ton of good offerings from him, for example.
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in hearing a good example of the RT version if you have one. I've just never explored his catalog very much so I am pretty unfamiliar with him.
ReplyDeleteHow can a music lover be unfamiliar with Richard Thompson? (let`s give him a name in the unlikely event that there is someone out there who does not know their Rock idols).
ReplyDeleteCheck out the albums Hokey Pokey (Brit slang for an ice cream cone and also for having sex!).
OR...`Pour down like Silver` or `Shoot out the Lights`...`Wall of Death` is a track to die for!`
Love your Blog by the way...Thanks.
haha, well I do have shoot out the lights, and I did know enough to know what RT was supposed to mean :-P
ReplyDeleteI'm just not overly familiar. Thanks for the rec's though, I will definitely check them out.
I know who RT is, but he's not among my favorites. McCoury, on the other hand, is, and this live boot is your typical DMcC show.
ReplyDeleteDid anybody else notice the dates on front and back covers are different?
No...?
Well, I guess I really am a nitpickin' stickler for detail!
OB Dan....ooops, perhaps I should hire an editor :-P
ReplyDeleteMike Bub had to have played bass on this thing and you have his replacement in the pic. The new guy is no slouch but I miss the bubster, he always sang I've Got My Future On Ice when he played the brewery here. Thanks for the tunes.
ReplyDeleteOh man, you didnt promise too much, this radio performance is stellar, I'm loving it!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks a lot!
Cheers,
MLP