All I can say is WOW and Thank You!!
I downloaded it off itunes last night. Yesterday, while driving the AT&T truck, as usual, I am blasting "Blues Deluxe" from the Live at RockPalast DVD, which I have copied to my ipod. Just when you think that you've heard the most awesome version, another one comes along.
Today, I listened to these five songs from the Shepherds Bush release for 8 hours straight. I am driving the truck, trying to contain myself. It can't be done. While listening to the cut, "Blues Deluxe" on I-4 today, I noticed that fellow motorists were looking at me like I had a physical disability. I am sure that it would be unsafe to listen to these tracks and operate heavy machinery in a safe manner. If you can sit still during this rendition, then you may want to have your pulse checked.
I have only committed one crime. I can not believe that I didn't discover Joe sooner than a few months ago. I have no excuse. 17 years ago when I moved down to Florida, my mother would cut out the news clippings of Joe in the Observer Dispatch in Utica, N.Y. and send them to me. I never checked him out.
My ignorance is something that I will have to deal with however, I think that it has made me that much more determined to spread the good word.
Thanks Again and Merry Christmas to all!
Thraak