His potent fusion of new wave and soul comes across loud and clear throughout on these 1978 and 1980 performances
Author: Jeff Burger
Jeff Burger
Jeff Burger's website, byjeffburger.com, contains more than four decades' worth of music reviews and commentary. His books include the recently published Dylan on Dylan: Interviews and Encounters as well as Lennon on Lennon: Conversations with John Lennon, Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen: Interviews and Encounters, and Springsteen on Springsteen: Interviews, Speeches, and Encounters.
The set offers the 1981 concert in a widescreen version as well as a full-screen format
There is not a more fascinating book about the man than this one. It’s the place to go for fresh insights.
The 26-track, Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968-1974, also includes key album tracks
Original compositions dominate the career-spanning set, which includes contributions from Roger McGuinn and Gram Parsons.
The 1968 program draws material from their first four studio albums.
The one-time Grateful Dead country-rock spinoff dipped into their earliest material and choice covers for this live show.
His instantly recognizable voice conveys urgency throughout the set, which features his guitar and piano work and a tightly knit backup trio.
In addition to well-known artists like Elvis Costello and Squeeze, the collection features many artists about whom nothing is known.
The wide-ranging 20-song program features such often-played numbers as “Honky Tonk Women,” “Brown Sugar” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” but also includes a handful of obscurities