Stephen Stills

I'm a little scared Jim.  Last night you please me by referencing an obscure Mellencamp album I love, and also Storyville...then today, you post this which I posted on my Facebook page for my friends.  Turned onto this song when the Black Crowes covered it a few years back...amazing stuff.  I love the Mannassas album - still's best work and a top 50 album in my book.

Jim, I think we have a lot of music in common...

I saw Stephen solo last July in Santa Cruz the night of the MLB All-Star Game. One of the best nights I'd had in years. I posted a review here, but couldn't find it. It was definitely the cure to another boring All-Star Game. Don't get me wrong, I love baseball, but All-Star Games are a complete waste and I've even been to two of them.

                                                                                         Tree Top Flyer,

                                                                                         J Dawg

I never saw Mansassas live but have worn out the LP's twice.  Replaced it on CD. That album is in my top ten. It was recorded at the Caribou Ranch in Colorado. The first time I heard it we were on vacation in Colorado. It's a soundtrack of those times for me.

My son went to Colorado his senior year I sent the CD along and made him promise to play it while in the mountains. It is in his top ten now too.

Sorry I'm scarring you Chris. Just can't help we got the same good taste especially Stills. I'm sure we could find something we could disagree on.

It was 7/10 at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz. That place has been around so long I used to get in under age. The drummer and bass player were Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli who were in Barnstorm with Joe Walsh. Did they close the show with Joe Walsh's Rocky Mtn. Way that you saw? I remember Stephen letting his feelings for George W. being known as he broke into For What It's Worth and everybody in the room busted out their herb. It was like a quick trip back to the '60's.

                                                                                                   Peace & Love,

                                                                                                   J Dawg

I have the Souther Hillman Furay band album. Haven't pulled it out in a while.

I liked Richie in Poco. That was as close to country I ever got. Saw the Paul Cotton version never Furay and Messina.

Okay - that was frustrating - I was trying to do an edited triple quote - couldn't swing it......so I have a couple of messages......

J Dawg -

Yes, I think those guys must have been with him as, when I was reviewing some video just last night, I heard them doing that Joe Walsh tune, and thought to myself, "What's THAT about??"

He was more subtle about his politics, and no one reached for their herb, as we were in a semi-posh casino showroom.

and......................

Jim and John .....this is for both of you -

I LOVE POCO - I LOVE RICHIE FURAY and my cousin (who, coincidentally, I JUST told you about in an email about 1/2 hr. ago, Jim), also cut a record with Gram Parsons on which many of the Burrito Bros. sang back up.