[2023-04-28] Stephen Stills "Stephen Stills Live At Berkeley 1971" with guest David Crosby (Omnivore)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:55 pm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVD5CW59/?tag=imwan-20

Description
Fourteen tracks from Stephen Still’s First U.S. Tour, previously unissued and recorded Live at The Berkeley Community Theater in 1971.
In 1971 Stephen Stills embarked on a U.S. tour, opening each show with an intimate acoustic first set, and closing each night with a riveting electric set featuring the Memphis Horns. These historic, previously unreleased recordings took place over two nights at the Berkeley Community Theater, with David Crosby joining him on vocals and guitar for “You Don’t Have To Cry” and “The Lee Shore.”

These recordings find Stills at peak performance in both vocal delivery and musicianship, effortlessly incorporating alternate instrumentation on his instantly recognizable tracks, including a seamless medley of “49 Bye Byes” and “For What It’s Worth” unexpectedly played on piano.

Hand-picked by Stills from his personal archives, this album captures timeless and era defining performances. Fans who were lucky enough to catch his historic debut trek, dubbed “The Memphis Horns Tour,” were treated to the balladeer, the raving troubadour, the acoustic bluesman, the soul driver, and by far the most passionate music maker. Backed by a loyal cast of friends, including his usual steady rhythm section—drummer Dallas Taylor and bassist Calvin “Fuzzy” Samuels—along with keyboardist Paul Harris, guitarist Steve Fromholz, and percussionist Joe Lala, these Northern California shows were one of the most unique and intimate stops on the tour

This album, rather than being an artifact from a bygone era, sparkles and stimulates. It cajoles you into thinking, feeling and—most importantly—moving. Stephen Stills Live At Berkeley 1971 is a cornucopia of priceless sound—and all of it bears the distinct and loving fingerprint of Stephen Stills.

Tracklist
1. Love The One You’re With
2. Do For The Other
3. Jesus Gave Love Away For Free
4. You Don’t Have To Cry (with David Crosby)
5. The Lee Shore (with David Crosby)
6. Word Games
7. Sugar Babe
8. 49 Bye-Byes/For What It’s Worth
9. Black Queen
10. Know You’ve Got To Run
11. Bluebird Revisited
12. Lean On Me
13. Cherokee
14. Band Introduction
15. Ecology Song

djgarver · 18 Dec 2007

Absolutely In on this one...

Time for a remaster of the second album as well.
Maybe Omnivore could get that accomplished.

Headfone · **Joined:** 08 Mar 2008 **Posts:** 392

Ordered instantly. Thanks for the heads up.

ARK · **Joined:** 23 Mar 2013 **Posts:** 1323

Oh yes

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

stillls and nash just weeks apart.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

YES, please.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:17 pm

"Love The One You're With"

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

nice, definitely a percussionist on there, hard to tell if there is a bass or not.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Renny wrote:

nice, definitely a percussionist on there, hard to tell if there is a bass or not.

I just hear acoustic guitar and percussion.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Definitely in on this.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:39 pm

"49 Bye-Byes/For What It's Worth"

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3310

Have not listened completely (in process now - aka Amazon Music -anticipate physical by end of day).
Very good. Nicely recorded (which is contrast to NY's "Somewhere Under The Rainbow" -- not gripping as I understand the circumstances, but still...I guess it may be why NY's been focusing on the acoustic releases...I digress)
So far acoustic with some subtle percussion. "Jesus Gave Love Away For Free" has additional vocalist, but not Crosby.
Now Crosby steps on stage for "You Don't Have to Cry"...

--- updated - should not be considered a solo outing (with some subtle percussion) there are some full band performances (with horns) on Bluebird Revisited.... just noticed (running in and out of office doing work)

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

ordered along with the new bruce cockburn.(may 12 release date)

received the following this morning (release day for stills)

arriving may 24 - may 26!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i'm stunned.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Amazon says mine is out for delivery today.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

odd that the price on this never dropped by even a penny?

$16.98 from day one.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Best Stills live release ever.

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3310

Geff R. wrote:

Best Stills live release ever.

I have limited exposure to solo Stills live, but I likely would agree! This release is exceptional. To have listened to it at least three times (which like all here with our collections, that is rare in so short of period of time), and likely going to listen to again today. A great release!

Headfone · **Joined:** 08 Mar 2008 **Posts:** 392

Nothing not to like about this release. Stills is captured at the absolute peak of his career. Recorded, mixed, mastered and packaged in superb fashion. Applause to Omnivore Records along with hopes for more well-done products in the future. I'll be waiting with cash in hand.

Black Queen is a standout. There was no one around in 1971 who could touch this.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Geff R. wrote:

Best Stills live release ever.

I like Stephen Stills Live a lot, but I have to agree, I think this one is even better. Happy to have both.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

wow wow wow wow wow

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Renny wrote:

wow wow wow wow wow

Assuming either you like this or you stepped on a Lego.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Greg Carrier wrote:

Renny wrote:

wow wow wow wow wow

Assuming either you like this or you stepped on a Lego.

He likes it. There's always a "yow" in there when he steps on a Lego.

[2023-04-28] Stephen Stills "Stephen Stills Live At Berkeley 1971" with guest David Crosby (Omnivore)

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