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Even taking into account inflation, it's ironic in this era of $250 concert tickets that critics harped when the Band charged $25 for their legendary November 1976 farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland. That price not only included Thanksgiving dinner, but also numerous guest superstars who'd influenced, worked with, and/or shared the Canadian roots of Robbie Robertson and crew. What transpired was a grand celebration of North American musical forms. There are numerous definitive performances here--from Van Morrison's goose-bump-inducing "Caravan" and solo rendition of the beautiful Irish standard "Tura Lur
Even taking into account inflation, it's ironic in this era of $250 concert tickets that critics harped when the Band charged $25 for their legendary November 1976 farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland. That price not only included Thanksgiving dinner, but also numerous guest superstars who'd influenced, worked with, and/or shared the Canadian roots of Robbie Robertson and crew. What transpired was a grand celebration of North American musical forms. There are numerous definitive performances here--from Van Morrison's goose-bump-inducing "Caravan" and solo rendition of the beautiful Irish standard "Tura Lura Lural" (Celtic music inspired those Appalachians in the first place) to Bob Dylan and "the Hawks" delivering a pop-metallic "Baby, Let Me Follow You Down," first captured on the Royal Albert Hall Concert tapes. But because this new fleshed-out version--produced and compiled by Robertson--includes surprises (late blues legend Muddy Waters's endearing take on Louis Jordan's "Caledonia"; current blues legend Dylan's "Hazel"), treasures ("This Wheels on Fire," Neil Young's "Four Strong Winds"), and two jam sessions that just don't add much, the new box set simply matches and enhances--but doesn't top--the original three-LP version of this wonderful slice of rock & roll history. --Bill Holdship
Album Description
More than twice the content of the original soundtrack release! Over 4 hours of music (on 4 CDs), featuring performances by The Band, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Ringo Starr, Paul Butterfield, Stephen Stills and Ron Wood. Includes the complete original 1978 album plus 24 previously unreleased tracks (23 exclusively available here!). Contains an 8o-page book with a forward by Robbie Robertson, new liner notes by famed rock journalist David Frike and rare photos. Digitally remixed and remastered by Robbie Robertson. Housed in a cloth-bound digi-book. 2002.
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Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Release date: 23 April 2002
Number of discs: 4
EAN: 0081227827823 UPC: 081227827823
Tags: Rock (2), Joni Mitchell (1), Paul Butterfield (1), Muddy Waters (1), Ronnie Hawkins (1), The Band (1), Neil Diamond (1), Eric Clapton (1), Neil Young (1), Chris (1), Folk Rock (1), American (1), Folk (1), Cd (1), 2002 (1), Concert (1), Usa (1)
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