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Just thought I'd throw this out for discussion...What's your favorite song performance from the 4 discs ??? My pick....well..."Pain and Sorrow" even though it was a slightly abbreviated version....This is a tune I've been waiting to show up on a live DVD since "Rockpalost"...Finally! Love it......All versions of "John Henry" come in 2nd !! Gotta love that theramin...
Quick summary. Borderline: great for those that didn't see the trio but for those that did a parting shot with Strats. Shepherds Bush: My favorite from the set. The most unique of the shows with the horns and the emphasis on blues. Can't pick a favorite of the show yet. Hammersmith Apollo: Captures what was essentially the Spring tour and my second favorite. RAH: What is the Fall tour and the only disappointment is that I compare it to 2009 where the room was as much a star as the band and Joe were. With the lights out in the room it could be anywhere. There are some good shots of the ceiling however. To be fair though I ordered it accidentally in DVD instead of Blu Ray so part of my critiques could be moot after I view in HD. Really my favorite part is Joe and Roy telling their story.
I would have to pick one from each disc, because I can't just pick one! LOL
Borderline-pain and sorrow
Shepherds Bush-Chains and Things
Hammersmith-Dislocated Boy
RAH-Just got paid
As above but would place Blues Deluxe top of the Borderline set
Easy for me! Blues deluxe. This is the song that turned my head when I saw Joe live the first time. This version just epic. Edit to add around the bend. Perfection!
I agree with that "Dislocated Boy" pick....best version I've heard!
I would have to pick one from each disc, because I can't just pick one! LOL
Borderline-pain and sorrow
Shepherds Bush-Chains and Things
Hammersmith-Dislocated Boy
RAH-Just got paid
Yeah..the swells in that song are just sweet...always one of Joe's best!
I would have to pick one from each disc, because I can't just pick one! LOL
Borderline-pain and sorrow
Shepherds Bush-Chains and Things
Hammersmith-Dislocated Boy
RAH-Just got paid
yeah murf, plus watching him play that double neck only adds to the greatness of the song! Beautiful guitar!
I agree with that "Dislocated Boy" pick....best version I've heard!
edragoo wrote:I would have to pick one from each disc, because I can't just pick one! LOL
Borderline-pain and sorrow
Shepherds Bush-Chains and Things
Hammersmith-Dislocated Boy
RAH-Just got paid
i can pick my fave 3 from each disc
The Borderline .....
1st ..... Blues Deluxe
2nd .... Pain and Sorrow
3rd ..... Miss You Hate You
Shepherds Bush .....
1st ..... The Great Flood
2nd .... Chain and Things
3rd ..... Stop
Hammersmith Apollo .....
1st ..... Dislocated Boy
2nd .... Tea For One
3rd .... Ballad of John Henry
Royal Albert Hall .....
1st ..... Around The Bend
2nd .... Just Got Paid
3rd .... Athens to Athens
......... Michael
I know where i belong
I totally agree Jane, but only wish that he had played it with the energy that he used to. Still, beggars can't be choosers. Also Tea for One, much the same in that it used to be just that bit more umphh. However as a set they are all great in their own right. Of the four, Borderline/ Hammersmith Odeon / Albert Hall / Shepherds Bush but it is close. I just love live music though above studio recordings. 
I totally agree Jane, but only wish that he had played it with the energy that he used to. Still, beggars can't be choosers. Also Tea for One, much the same in that it used to be just that bit more umphh. However as a set they are all great in their own right. Of the four, Borderline/ Hammersmith Odeon / Albert Hall / Shepherds Bush but it is close. I just love live music though above studio recordings.
Joe's solo on "Pain & Sorrow" at The Borderline was, in my opinion, fantastic and incredible...NOW, this year. Oops! I forgot, his solo on "Pain & Sorrow" at The Borderline, in my opinion, was also HOT!. Had to put the glasses on, for protection. That Strat had, in my opinion, a sweeter mysticality than the old dark daze blackie Strat. And that's only concerning Joe, not yet describing the band, or any other songs on Tour De Force performances.
Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket
edit: I didn't say it was my favorite. I also didn't say it WASN'T.
2nd edit: ps-I clarify that I was only describing the solo(ing), not the rest of the song or performance(s) so far.
"This is to add to or edit my first post on this topic. I have now watched all 4 films twice. Just not a bad note on any of it IMO.
That said, for me personally I have several favorites.
My favorite in entirety is Shepherd Bush Empire. Just dig blues with horns. ( Plus Joe seems so happy)
Blues Deluxe is number one from all the shows. Just epic, stellar and any word you can use.
Chains and Things is my second favorite for all the shows, Joe's voice and heart are so honest. Love it.
Tied for third are two songs from Royal Albert Hall. Just Got Paid and Around the Bend. I think Around the Bend is perfection on an acoustic guitar. Just the timing and arrangement and Joe's voice, Ah, perfect.
Just Got Paid because you can tell Joe is realizing he has accomplished the goal an puts in all he has left to just slay this song. I love the feel from the crowd. Seeing our own Roy and Bill rocking out on the front of the stage made even sweeter.
That's it. Thanks for listening. Again just love the entire thing. Thank you Joe and bands. Epic stuff
A lot of folks seem to like the whole band with horn section!! It does add that extra bluesy feel.
This is to add to or edit my first post on this topic. I have now watched all 4 films twice. Just not a bad note on any of it IMO.
That said, for me personally I have several favorites.
My favorite in entirety is Shepherd Bush Empire. Just dig blues with horns. ( Plus Joe seems so happy)Blues Deluxe is number one from all the shows. Just epic, stellar and any word you can use.
Chains and Things is my second favorite for all the shows, Joe's voice and heart are so honest. Love it.
Tied for third are two songs from Royal Albert Hall. Just Got Paid and Around the Bend. I think Around the Bend is perfection on an acoustic guitar. Just the timing and arrangement and Joe's voice, Ah, perfect.
Just Got Paid because you can tell Joe is realizing he has accomplished the goal an puts in all he has left to just slay this song. I love the feel from the crowd. Seeing our own Roy and Bill rocking out on the front of the stage made even sweeter.That's it. Thanks for listening. Again just love the entire thing. Thank you Joe and bands. Epic stuff
PSmith1946 wrote:I totally agree Jane, but only wish that he had played it with the energy that he used to. Still, beggars can't be choosers. Also Tea for One, much the same in that it used to be just that bit more umphh. However as a set they are all great in their own right. Of the four, Borderline/ Hammersmith Odeon / Albert Hall / Shepherds Bush but it is close. I just love live music though above studio recordings.
Joe's solo on "Pain & Sorrow" at The Borderline was, in my opinion, fantastic and incredible...NOW, this year.
Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocketedit: I didn't say it was my favorite. I also didn't say it WASN'T.
2nd edit: ps-I clarify that I was only describing the solo(ing), not the rest of the song or performance(s) so far.
My favourites Pain and sorrow, tea for one as standout tracks, what I meant was the youthful approachand energy as on this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE3DDqhZAZI Will still watch both but worth a view to any who missed this live performance. I'm just an old rocker and lover of the 20 minute tracks... 
Borderline:
1. I Know Where I Belong (because it's my favorite song)
2. Blues Deluxe (most incredible version ever!)
3. Burning Hell (would love to see this in person)
Shepherds Bush:
1. Chains and Things (hands down the best song of the night)
2. Great Flood
Agree that the horns are just fantastic and Joe certainly appears happiest playing big band style
Hammersmith Apollo:
1. Tea For One (for some reason I am always on the verge of tears with this song. It gets me every time I hear it)
2. Dislocated Boy (love watching Arlan and Joe's solo is pretty amazing, too )
Haven't watched RAH yet so can't comment on it
Borderline:
1. I know where I belong
2. Blues Deluxe
3. Spanish Boots
Shepherds Bush:
1. Chains and Things (just cause he played it! and it's awesome , too)
2. Asking Around For You
3. I Got All You Need (there's just something about this song that I love)
Hammersmith:
1. Dislocated Boy
2. Tea For One
3. Dust Bowl
Royal Albert Hall
1. Slow Train
2. Just Got Paid
3. Athens To Athens
After much review of show 2...I must say, the brass does add a nice touch to tunes like "Last Kiss" "Stop", So Many Roads"...Chains and Things is also great from this disc...because it's one of the few songs not already on disc... and "LRB"....VERY NICE..
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