Elvis Presley - 1976-11-30 - Anaheim, CA (SBD)

Elvis Presley

1976-11-30

Convention Center

Anaheim CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Introduction

02. See See Rider 

03. I Got A Woman > Amen 

04. Love Me 

05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 

06. You Gave Me A Mountain 

07. Jailhouse Rock 

08. It's Now Or Never

09. All Shook Up 

10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear > Don't Be Cruel 

11. And I Love You So 

12. Fever 

13. Bridge Over Troubled Water

14. Polk Salad Annie

15. Introductions > Early Mornin' Rain > What'd I Say > Johnny B. Goode 

16. Love Letters 

17. School Day 

18. Hurt 

19. Hound Dog 

20. Hawaiian Wedding Song 

21. Blue Christmas 

22. That's All Right 

23. Can't Help Falling In Love 

24. Closing Vamp 

Elvis Presley - 1976-11-30 - Anaheim, CA (SBD)

Elvis 1976 - Back To Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's the 2nd half of our Back To Back set featuring The King in California in 1976.  This one is a soundboard recording from Anaheim from November 30, 1976, 45 years ago today.

December's Theme At So Many Roads

For December, our theme will be the 1960s & 1970s. I bet 90%, maybe 95%, of all the music I listen to and all the concerts I attended feature bands who got their start in the 1960s and 1970s!  We'll have at least one post every day of the month, except December 25!

Enjoy the tunz!

Elvis Presley - 1976-11-29 - San Francisco CA (SBD)

Elvis Presley

1976-11-29

The Cow Palace

San Francisco CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra 

02. See See Rider 

03. I Got A Woman > Amen 

04. Love Me 

05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 

06. You Gave Me A Mountain

07. Blue Suede Shoes 

08. It's Now Or Never

09. All Shook Up 

10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear > Don't Be Cruel 

11. And I Love You So 

12. Fever 

13. Bridge Over Troubled Water (

14. Introductions > Early Mornin' Rain > What'd I Say > Johnny B. Goode 

15. Love Letters 

16. School Day 

17. Hurt 

18. Hound Dog 

19. Funny How Time Slips Away 

Bonus Tracks

Eugene Oregon

November 25 and 27, 1976

20. It's Now or Never

21. America The Beautiful

22. Love Me Tender

23. Steamroller Blues

24. Mystery Train > Tiger Man

Elvis Presley - 1976-11-29 - San Francisco CA (SBD)

Elvis 1976 - Back To Back - #1: In late November 1976, Elvis Presley embarked on what would turn out to be his final tour of the West Coast. The King played 7 shows in 7 days between November 24 and November 30.  Elvis had recently begun dating a new girlfriend, Ginger Alden, who seemed to inspire him, as these shows packed more energy that earlier ones that year. This Back To Back set captures the last 2 shows of the tour, starting with this soundboard recording from San Francisco from November 29, 1976, 45 years ago today.  Download this one, then come back tomorrow fror part 2 of this Back To Back set.  Incredibly, just 9 months after this show, Elvis would be gone.

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - HOLIDAY SALE!

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The pefect gift for the rock and roll fan in your life!

Kindle Edition on Sale from November 22 to November 29 for just $4.99!  Save $2.00 of the regular price!

- a 4.50 star rating on Amazon!

- a 4.75 star rating on Goodreads!

BUY IT HERE IN THE US!

Here's just a sample of what folks are saying about TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT:

- "As a fan of rock shows myself, this book written by a fellow fan was fun to read, and reminded me of many of my own long-forgotten concert stories. Definitely recommended." 

 -"Insightful, poignant and just plain joyful." 

- "Truly a book for music fans of the 70’ s onward. Love the personal thoughts of sharing the music with his wife and kids." 

 - It was a lot of fun to hear about the author's experiences from the time of his first concert to sharing those experiences with his teenage boys. There is a lot of truth in his "rules" 

 - "The book is well-written and a fun reminder of my younger days. Just an enjoyable read!" 

 - "A hero for our times - he sees great shows, learns about life, and gets the girl. What's not to like?" 

 - "The author takes you on a tale of wonder through the ups and downs of going to concerts." 

- "I would recommend this book for anybody who loves live music - especially those, like me, who enjoy the anticipating and reliving almost as much as actually being at the concert." 

 - "I've got to say that Speedy's book is a little known gem and a real joy to read... the author's genuine love of live music comes through wonderfully." 

 - "Excellent account of the rock concert experience from 1976 to today. Very well written and extremely entertaining." 

- "Great for anyone who loves live music... Lots of fun anecdotes and details that really make you feel like you're sitting with someone, listening to stories about concerts."

- "It's a love letter to live music."

- "If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s and enjoyed going to.rock concerts, then Speedy's story is your story. This tale reminds you of the best and worst parts of attending concerts, and captures the magic of those moments when the music was truly transcendent. Well written, engaging and filled with truth is stranger than fiction moments, Ten Rules is a must read for any rock music fan."

BUY IT HERE IN THE US:

The Rules:

Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can

Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show

Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time

Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act

Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music

Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event

Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear

Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget

Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over

Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

BUY IT HERE IN THE US:

- Only $6.99 for the Kindle Edition

- Only $12.99 for the paperback 

- And always FREE on Kindle Unlimited! 

 Also available in Kindle in: UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, JP, BR, CA, MX, AU, and IN 

Also available in Paperback in: UK DE FR ES IT JP

Jerry Garcia With Merl Saunders - 1974-11-28 - Berkeley CA (SBD)'

Jerry Garcia 

with Merle Saunders
1974-11-28

The Keystone

Berkeley, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set: 

01. It's No Use

02. Favela

03. You Can Leave Your Hat On

04. Mystery Train

05. Harder They Come

2nd Set:

01. Freedom Jazz Dance >

02. Going, Going, Gone

03. Just Kissed My Baby

04. Neighbor, Neighbor

05. Wonderin' Why >

06. People Make The World Go Round

07. Second That Emotion 

Jerry Garcia With Merl Saunders - 1974-11-28 - Berkeley CA (SBD)

Jerry & Merl 1974 - Back to Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's part 2 of our Back to back set featuring Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders in 1974. This soundboard recording finds the duo back at the Keystone, about 18 months later, on November 28, 1974, 47 years ago today.

Jerry Garcia With Merl Saunders - 1974-11-27 - Berkeley CA (SBD)

Jerry Garcia 

with Merle Saunders

1974-11-27

The Keystone

Berkeley, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. Bossa Martin

02. You Can Leave Your Hat On

03. Going, Going, Gone

04. Mystery Train

2nd Set:

01. He Ain't Give You None

02. Freedom Jazz Dance

03. Someday Baby

04. I Second That Emotion

Jerry Garcia With Merl Saunders - 1974-11-27 - Berkeley CA (SBD)'

Jerry & Merl 1974 - Back to Back - #1: From December 1970 to June 1975, Jerry Garcia, when not playing with the Grateful Dead, often found himself collaborating with keyboardist Merle Saunders. In fact, Garcia and Saunders played over two-hundred and fifty shows together, The duo even released a live album together, entitled Live At Keystone featuring tracks from their concerts at that venue in Berkeley on July 10 and 11, 1973. This soundboard recording finds the duo back at the Keystone, about 18 months later, on November 27, 1974, 47 years ago today. Downloads this one, then come back tomorrow for part 2 of this Back To Back set. 

Crosby, Stills & Nash - 1982-11-27 - Los Angeles CA (FM)

Crosby, Stills & Nash
1982-11-27
Universal Amphitheatre
Los Angeles, CA
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Turn Your Back On Love
02. Chicago
03. Lee Shore
04. Just A Song
05. Dark Star
06. Barrel Of Pain
07. Critical Mass > Wind On The Water
08. Wooden Ships
09. Love The One You're With
10. See The Changes
11. You Don't Have To Cry
12. Blackbird
13. Wasted On The Way
14. Delta
15. Guinnevere
16. Treetop Flyer
17. Our House
18. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
19. Cathedral
20. Southern Cross
21. Long Time Gone
22. For What It's Worth
23. Carry On
24. Teach Your Children

Crosby, Stills & Nash - 1982-11-27 - Los Angeles CA (FM)

CSN 1982 - Back To Back - #2: As promised, here's part 2 of our Back To Back set featuring CSN in 1982. This one is an FM broadcast from Los Angeles from November 27 1982, 39 years ago today.

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - HOLIDAY SALE!

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - holiday sale!

The pefect gift for the rock and roll fan in your life!

Kindle Edition on Sale from November 22 to November 29 for just $4.99!  Save $2.00 of the regular price!

- a 4.50 star rating on Amazon!

- a 4.75 star rating on Goodreads!

BUY IT HERE IN THE US!

Here's just a sample of what folks are saying about TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT:

- "As a fan of rock shows myself, this book written by a fellow fan was fun to read, and reminded me of many of my own long-forgotten concert stories. Definitely recommended." 

 -"Insightful, poignant and just plain joyful." 

- "Truly a book for music fans of the 70’ s onward. Love the personal thoughts of sharing the music with his wife and kids." 

 - It was a lot of fun to hear about the author's experiences from the time of his first concert to sharing those experiences with his teenage boys. There is a lot of truth in his "rules" 

 - "The book is well-written and a fun reminder of my younger days. Just an enjoyable read!" 

 - "A hero for our times - he sees great shows, learns about life, and gets the girl. What's not to like?" 

 - "The author takes you on a tale of wonder through the ups and downs of going to concerts." 

- "I would recommend this book for anybody who loves live music - especially those, like me, who enjoy the anticipating and reliving almost as much as actually being at the concert." 

 - "I've got to say that Speedy's book is a little known gem and a real joy to read... the author's genuine love of live music comes through wonderfully." 

 - "Excellent account of the rock concert experience from 1976 to today. Very well written and extremely entertaining." 

- "Great for anyone who loves live music... Lots of fun anecdotes and details that really make you feel like you're sitting with someone, listening to stories about concerts."

- "It's a love letter to live music."

- "If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s and enjoyed going to.rock concerts, then Speedy's story is your story. This tale reminds you of the best and worst parts of attending concerts, and captures the magic of those moments when the music was truly transcendent. Well written, engaging and filled with truth is stranger than fiction moments, Ten Rules is a must read for any rock music fan."

BUY IT HERE IN THE US:

The Rules:

Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can

Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show

Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time

Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act

Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music

Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event

Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear

Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget

Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over

Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

BUY IT HERE IN THE US:

- Only $6.99 for the Kindle Edition

- Only $12.99 for the paperback 

- And always FREE on Kindle Unlimited! 

 Also available in Kindle in: UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, JP, BR, CA, MX, AU, and IN 

Also available in Paperback in: UK DE FR ES IT JP

Crosby, Stills & Nash - 1982-11-26 - Los Angeles CA (FM)

Crosby, Stills & Nash
1982-11-26
Universal Amphitheatre
Los Angeles, CA
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Turn Your Back On Love
02. Chicago
03. Lee Shore
04. Just A Song
05. Dark Star
06. Barrel Of Pain
07. Critical Mass > Wind On The Water
08. Wooden Ships
09. Love The One You're With
10. See The Changes
11. You Don't Have To Cry
12. Blackbird
13. Wasted On The Way
14. Delta
15. Guinnevere
16. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
17. Cathedral
18. Southern Cross
19. Long Time Gone
20. For What It's Worth
21. Carry On
22. Teach Your Children
23. Daylight Again > Find The Cost Of Freedom

Crosby, Stills & Nash - 1982-11-26 - Los Angeles CA (FM)

CSN 1982 - Back To Back - #1: In 1980/81, Stephen Stills & Graham Nash began working together on a studio album using outside vocalists such as Art Garfunkel, and Timothy B. Schmitt, to sing in place of where David Crosby might have been. Executives at Atlantic Records, however, had little interest in anything but a CSN album.  The insisted that Stills and Nash bring in Crosby to finish the record, forcing the duo to start paying for the sessions out-of-pocket until they did.  Eventually, Stills and Nash decided to invite Crosby to participate at the eleventh hour. The resulting disc, Daylight Again, the first by the trio since 1977, climbed to #8 on the Billboard charts and spawned 2 top 20 singles, Wasted On The Way, which climbed to #9 on the charts and Southern Cross, which reached #18. This FM broadcast captures CSN on tour in support of Daylight Again in Los Angeles on November 26, 1982, 30 years ago today. Download this one, then come back tomorrow for part 2 of this set.

Rolling Stones - 1981-11-25 - Chicago, IL (SBD)

Rolling Stones

1981-11-25

Rosemont Horizon

Chicago, IL

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Take The A Train

02. Under My Thumb

03. When The Whip Comes Down 

04. Let's Spend The Night Together 

05. Shattered 

06. Neighbors

07. Black Limousine

08. Just My Imagination 

09. Twenty Flight Rock

10. Going To A Go Go

11. Let Me Go

12. Time Is On My Side

13. Beast Of Burden

14. Waiting On A Friend

15. Let It Bleed 

CD 2:

01. You Can't Always Get What You Want

02. Band Introductions

03. Little T & A 

04. Tumbling Dice 

05. She's So Cold 

06. Hang Fire 

07. Miss You 

08. Honky Tonk Women 

09.. Brown Sugar 

10. Start Me Uo

12. Jumpin' Jack Flash 

13. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 

Rolling Stones - 1981-11-25 - Chicago, IL (SBD)

Rolling Stones Back To Back 1981 - #3: As promised yesterday, here's the 3rd and final part of our Back To Back set featuring the Rolling Stones in Chicago in 1981. This soundboard recording captures the Stones on November 25, 1981, 4 decades ago today.

Rolling Stones - 1981-11-24 - Chicago, IL (SBD)

Rolling Stones
1981-11-24
Rosemont Horizon
Chicago, IL
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

CD 1:
01. Take The A Train
02. Under My Thumb
03. When The Whip Comes Down 
04. Let's Spend The Night Together 
05. Shattered 
06. Neighbors
07. Black Limousine
08. Just My Imagination 
09. Down The Road Apiece 
10. Going To A Go Go
11. Let Me Go
12. Time Is On My Side
13. Beast Of Burden
14. Waiting On A Friend
15. Let It Bleed 

CD 2:
01. You Can't Always Get What You Want
02. Band Introductions
03. Little T & A 
04. Tumbling Dice 
05. She's So Cold 
06. All Down The Line 
07. Hang Fire 
08. Miss You 
09. Start Me Up 
10. Honky Tonk Women 
11. Brown Sugar 
12. Jumpin' Jack Flash 
13. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 

Rolling Stones - 1981-11-24 - Chicago, IL (SBD)

Rolling Stones Back To Back 1981 - #2: As promised yesterday, here's the 2nd part of our Back To Back set featuring the Rolling Stones in Chicago in 1981. This soundboard recording captures the Stones on November 24, 1981, 4 decades ago today.Download this one, then comeback tomorrow for the last post in this Back To Back Set

Rolling Stones - 1981-11-23 - Chicago, IL (SBD)

Rolling Stones

1981-11-23

Rosemont Horizon

Chicago, IL

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Under My Thumb

02. When The Whip Comes Down

03. Let's Spend The Night Together

04. Shattered

05. Neighbours

06. Black Limousine

07. Just My Imagination

08. Twenty Flight Rock

09. Going To A Go Go

10. Let Me Go

11. Time Is On My Side

12. Beast Of Burden

13. Waiting On A Friend

14. Let It Bleed

CD 2:

01. You Can't Always Get What You Want

02. Band Introduction

03. Little T&A

04. Tumbling Dice

05. he's So Cold

06. Hang Fire

07. Miss You

08. Honky Tonk Women

09. Brown Sugar

10. Start Me Up

11. Jumping Jack Flash

12. Satisfaction 

13. Star-Spangled Banner

Rolling Stones - 1981-11-23 - Chicago, IL (SBD)

Rolling Stones Back To Back 1981 - #1: When the Rolling Stones went on tour of the US in 1981 in support of their soon to be number #1 album Tattoo You, Mick Jagger wasn’t completely in favor of hitting the concert trail once again. That didn’t stop Jagger or the band from finding ways to make plenty of money. Ticket sales for the 50 date itinerary grossed over $50 million, at an average ticket price of $16. The Stones garnered another $1 million from Jovan Musk, who in return were allowed to print their name on each and every ticket sold. It was quite ironic that the Stones, with their bad boy image, who had railed against advertising in the lyrics to Satisfaction, would be one of the first groups to engage a corporate sponsor. More cash rolled in on December 18, as the Stones’ show from Hampton VA, the next to last performance of the tour, became the first concert by any band to be broadcast on pay per view (the Grateful Dead had used closed circuit TV for their October 31, 1980 broadcast from Radio City). The end of the tour the next night didn’t mean the end of the financial windfall for the Stones. In June 1982, the band released the live album, Still Life, featuring highlights from the 1981 tour, which went to number 5 on the Billboard charts, selling over 1 million copies despite less than stellar reviews. In 1983, the Stones released the concert film, Let’s Spend The Night Together, showcasing songs from their 1981 shows on November 5th in New Jersey and December 13th in Tempe. The film grossed another $50 million for the band. All that money making did have one residual benefit for fans of the Stones. The band taped almost every show of the tour to amass material for the live album and movie. As such, over 30 soundboards from the 1981 tour are in circulation. This one captures the Stones on November 23, 1981, 40 years ago today, in Chicago. Download this one, the come back tomorrow and the next days for nights 2 and 3 in the Windy City.

Van Morrison - 1987-11-23 - Belfast, Northern Ireland (Aud)

Van Morrison

1987-11-23

Ulster Hall

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Good Audience recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Moondance 

02. Celtic Excavation

03. Vanlose Stairway

04. It's All In The Game 

05. Help Me

06. Foreign Window

07. Dweller On The Threshold 

08. Cleaning Windows

CD 2:

01. Queen Of The Slipstream 

02. And The Healing Has Begun

03. Bright Side Of The Road

04. Here Comes The Knight

05. Summertime In England

06. In The Garden

07. A Sense Of Wonder

08. Rave On John Donne > 

09. Did Ye Get Healed

10. Someone Like You

11. Full Force Gale

Van Morrison - 1987-11-23 - Belfast, Northern Ireland (Aud)

Van Morrison 1987 - Back To Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's the 2nd half of our Back To back set featuring Van Morrison in Belfast in 1987. This audience recording captures Van playing a set that includes Someone Like You, on November 23, 1987,  

NOTE - this recording is a good, some would say fair audience tape.  It is no where near the quality we usually post at So Many Roads.  It's posted for sentimental reasons as tapes of Van playing Someone Like You are few and far between. So, you now know what you are getting before you clieck the download button.

Please Support Why Hunger

In 1975, the late Harry Chapin and Bill Ayres founded Why Hunger, an organization whose goal was to put an end to hunger suffered by 49 million Americans and nearly 1 billion people worldwide. That same year, they came up with an idea to reach out for donations and aid using the power of the music and the radio. In conjunction with WNEW-FM, the leading rock station in America at the time, they launched Hungerthon, a 24 hour radio broadcast designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in the United States. Live music from rock artists concerned with this serious problem became a staple of each Hungerthon broadcast. Hungerthon has been an annual even since 1985, held right around Thanksgiving.  I heard my first Hungerton Broadcast on WNEW in 1986 and have been donating ever since.

So, in this month when we feast to celebrate all that we have been blessed with in life, please think of those who go hungry and give to WhyHunger.  You can donate here. Or you can buy my book - I'm donating 25% of my sales to Whyhunger this month. 

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Van Morrison - 1987-11-22 - Belfast, Northern Ireland (Aud)

Van Morrison

1987-11-22

Ulster Hall

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Good Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Moondance 

02. Celtic Excavation

03. Vanlose Stairway

04. Northern Muse > Solid Ground 

05. It's All In The Game 

06. Alan Watts Blues

07. Foreign Window

08. Help Me 

09. Dweller On The Threshold 

CD 2:

01. Queen Of The Slipstream 

02. Cleaning Windows

03. In The Garden

04. Summertime In England

05. A Sense Of Wonder

06. Bright Side Of The Road

07. And The Healing Has Begun

08. Rave On John Donne > Did Ye Get Healed

09. Someone Like You

10. Full Force Gale

Van Morrison - 1987-11-22 - Belfast, Northern Ireland (Aud)

Van Morrison 1987 - Back To Back - #1: In September 1987, Van Morrison released his 17th studio album, entitled Poetic Champion s Compose. The disc would climb to #90 on the Billboard charts, though critical reviews were mixed. None of that mattered to me. When I bought the CD soon after its release, the first time I listened I knew I had found something.  Song #7, Someone Like You, touched me in a way unlike any other love song I had heard. It is the tale of finally finding the one who completes you after spending years of "soul searching” and “traveling all around the world”. A perfect love song, but not once, however, does the word “love” appear in the lyrics! I knew that one day, if I ever found the right girl and got married, that would be the song we would walk down the aisle to.  Five years later, it came to pass, and now we are approaching wedding anniversary #30 in 2022. And to this day, when I look at her, I still know in my heart and soul, that "someone like you, makes it all worthwhile."  This audience recording captures Van on his home turf in Belfast soon after the release of Poetic Champion s Compose, playing a set that includes Someone Like You, on November 22, 1987, 34 years ago this very day. Download this one, then comeback tomorrow for part 2 of this Back To Back set. 

NOTE - this recording is a good, some would say fair audience tape.  It is no where near the quality we usually post at So Many Roads.  It's posted for sentimental reasons as tapes of Van playing Someone Like You are few and far between. So, you now know what you are getting before you clieck the download button.

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - HOLIDAY SALE!

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - holiday sale!

The pefect gift for the rock and roll fan in your life!

Kindle Edition on Sale from November 22 to November 29 for just $4.99!  Save $2.00 of the regular price!

- a 4.50 star rating on Amazon!

- a 4.75 star rating on Goodreads!

BUY IT HERE IN THE US!

Here's just a sample of what folks are saying about TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT:

- "As a fan of rock shows myself, this book written by a fellow fan was fun to read, and reminded me of many of my own long-forgotten concert stories. Definitely recommended." 

 -"Insightful, poignant and just plain joyful." 

- "Truly a book for music fans of the 70’ s onward. Love the personal thoughts of sharing the music with his wife and kids." 

 - It was a lot of fun to hear about the author's experiences from the time of his first concert to sharing those experiences with his teenage boys. There is a lot of truth in his "rules" 

 - "The book is well-written and a fun reminder of my younger days. Just an enjoyable read!" 

 - "A hero for our times - he sees great shows, learns about life, and gets the girl. What's not to like?" 

 - "The author takes you on a tale of wonder through the ups and downs of going to concerts." 

- "I would recommend this book for anybody who loves live music - especially those, like me, who enjoy the anticipating and reliving almost as much as actually being at the concert." 

 - "I've got to say that Speedy's book is a little known gem and a real joy to read... the author's genuine love of live music comes through wonderfully." 

 - "Excellent account of the rock concert experience from 1976 to today. Very well written and extremely entertaining." 

- "Great for anyone who loves live music... Lots of fun anecdotes and details that really make you feel like you're sitting with someone, listening to stories about concerts."

- "It's a love letter to live music."

- "If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s and enjoyed going to.rock concerts, then Speedy's story is your story. This tale reminds you of the best and worst parts of attending concerts, and captures the magic of those moments when the music was truly transcendent. Well written, engaging and filled with truth is stranger than fiction moments, Ten Rules is a must read for any rock music fan."

BUY IT HERE IN THE US:

The Rules:

Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can

Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show

Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time

Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act

Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music

Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event

Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear

Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget

Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over

Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

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Grateful Dead - 1978-11-21 - Rochester, NY (SBD)

Grateful Dead
1978-11-21
War Memorial Auditorium
Rochester NY
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Include

1st Set:
01. The Promised Land
02. Take a Step Back #1
03. They Love Eachother
04. Cassidy
05. Dire Wolf
06. Take a Step Back #2 > Finiculi-Finicula
07. Me & My Uncle >
08. Big River
09. Row Jimmy
10. Minglewood Blues
11. Loser
12. Jack Straw >
13. Deal

2nd Set:
01. Take a Step Back #3
02. Bertha >
03. Good Lovin'
04. Stagger Lee
05. Estimated Prophet >
06. Eyes of the World >
07. Drums >
08. Space >
09. Not Fade Away >
10. Black Peter >
11. Truckin'

Encore:
01. Johnny B. Goode

Grateful Dead - 1978-11-21 - Rochester, NY (SBD)

Grateful Dead 1978 Back to Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's the 2nd part of our Back To Back set featuring the Dead's 1978 fall tour. This one is a soundboard recording from Rochester from November 21, 1978, 43 years ago today.

Grateful Dead - 1978-11-20 - Cleveland, OH (SBD)

Grateful Dead
1978-11-20
Cleveland Music Hall
Cleveland, OH
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

1st Set:
01. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo >
02. Franklin's Tower
03. Mama Tried >
04. Mexicali Blues
05. It Must Have Been The Roses
06. Looks Like Rain
07. Stagger Lee
08. Passenger
09. Peggy-O
10. Lazy Lightnin' >
11. Supplication

2nd Set:
01. Jam >
02. Drums
03. Jam >
04. Jack-A-Roe
05. Playing In The Band >
06. Shakedown Street >
07. If I Had The World To Give >
08. Playing In The Band >
09. Around And Around

Grateful Dead - 1978-11-20 - Cleveland, OH (SBD)

Grateful Dead 1978 Back to Back - #1: In November 1978, fresh off their visit to the Pyramids in Egypt in September, the Grateful Dead headed east for their annual fall tour. While Jerry Garica was battling with an illness that impacted his singing. the band was playing exceptionally well, perhaps inspired by that Egyptian visit, This soundboard recording captures them during that run, in Cleveland on November 20, 1978, 43 years ago today.  Download this one, then come back tomorrow fpr part 2 of this Back To Back set

Jerry Garcia Band - 1976-11-20 - Pismo Beach, CA (SBD)

Jerry Garcia Band

1976-11-20

Pismo Theater

Pismo Beach, CA

Soundboard Recording

224 kbps

Artwork Included

Early Show:

01. I Second That Emotion

02. Stop That Train

03. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry

04. After Midnight

05. Friend Of The Devil

06. Sitting In Limbo

07. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

08. Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

09. Midnight Moonlight

Late Show:

01. The Way You Do The Things You Do

02. They Love Each Other

03. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

04. Mystery Train

05. A Strange Man

06. Don't Let Go

07. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

Jerry Garcia Band - 1976-11-20 - Pismo Beach, CA (SBD)

Jerry Barcia 1976 - Back to Back - #2:As promised yesterday, here's part 2 of our Back To Back set featuring Jerry Garcia at Bugs Bunny's favorite vacation spot, Pismo Beach. This one is a soundboard recording from November 20, 1976, 45 years ago today, 

 

Jerry Garcia Band - 1976-11-19 - Pismo Beach, CA (SBD)

Jerry Garcia Band

1976-11-19

Late Show

Pismo Theater

Pismo Beach, CA

Soundboard recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01.  Sugaree  

02.  Catfish John  

03.  Tore Up Over You  

04.  Knockin' On Heaven's Door  

05.  After Midnight  

06.  A Strange Man  

07.  I'll Take A Melody

08.  Stop That Train

Jerry Garcia Band - 1976-11-19 - Pismo Beach, CA (SBD) 

Jerry Barcia 1976 - Back to Back - #1: If any of you grew up watching Bugs Bunny cartoons, as I did, you’ll know that whenever Bugs needed a vacation, he headed for Pismo Beach. Despite his best efforts, he never quite got there, always winding up at a different destination, the result of “taking a left at Albuquerque.” I always thought that Pismo Beach was simply a fictitious destination, the creation of the vivid imagination of the cartoon writers. So I was stunned when I came across this soundboard recording of Jerry Garcia from November 19, 1976, 45 years ago today, from the one and only Pismo Beach. Download this one then come back tomorrow the 2nd half of this Back To Back set  from Bugs' favorite destination!

Bob Dylan - 1994-11-18 - New York, NY (SBD)

Bob Dylan 

1994-11-18

Sony Sound Studios

New York, NY

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Absolutely Sweet Marie

02. Shooting Star

03. All Along The Watchtower

05. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

06. John Brown

07. The Times They Are A-Changin'

08. Dignity

09. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

10. Like A Rolling Stone

11. Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You

12. Desolation Row

13. I Want You

Bob Dylan  - 1994-11-18 - New York, NY (SBD)

Bob Dylan 1994 - Back To Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's the 2nd half of our Back to Back set featuring Bob Dylan on Unplugged in 1994. This soundboard recording captures the raw recordings from November 18, 1994, 27 years ago today, the second of 2 days of taping, which would eventually be edited and remastered for the broadcast and album.  

Bob Dylan - 1994-11-17 - New York, NY (SBD)

Bob Dylan 

1994-11-17

MTv Unplugged

Sony Sound Studios

New York, NY

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Tombstone Blues

02. I Want You

03. Don't Think Twice It's Alright

04. Desolation Row

05. Hazel

06. Everything Is Broken

07. Love Minus Zero / No Limit

08. Dignity

09. With God On Our Side

Bob Dylan  - 1994-11-17 - New York, NY (SBD)

Bob Dylan 1994 - Back To Back - #1: While MTv Unplugged had aired since 1989, it became “the show to do” in 1991 thanks to Paul McCartney’s appearance, which was later released as an album. Show producer Alex Coletti went on to say that had McCartney not released the disc, the concept would have never gained the cult status that it went on to enjoy. The show received another boost in 1992, when Eric Clapton’s taped his January 16 performance for the Unplugged album, featuring an acoustic reworking of Layla. The disc sold 10 million copies and earned 6 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rock Male Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song. In 1994, Bob Dylan joined the list of legends who appeared on Unplugged.  This soundboard recording captures the raw recordings from November 17, 1994, 27 years ago today, the first of 2 days of taping, which would eventually be edited and remastered for the broadcast and album.  Downlead this one, then come back tomorrow for the 2nd half of this Back To Back set.

Eric Clapton - 1999-11-17 - Osaka, Japan (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton

1999-11-17

Castle Hall

Osaka, Japan

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1: 

01. My Father's Eyes

02. Pilgrim

03. River Of Tears

04. Goin' Down Slow

05. Hoochie Coochie Man

06. She's Gone

07. Ramblin' On My Mind

08. Tears In Heaven

09. Bell Bottom Blues

10. Change The World

CD 2: 

01. Gin House

02. Cocaine

03. Old Love

04. Badge

05. Wonderful Tonight

06. Layla

07. Sunshine Of Your Love

Eric Clapton - 1999-11-17 - Osaka, Japan (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton 1999 - Back To Back - #3: As promised, here's the 3rd and final post in our Back To Back set featuring Eric Clapton in Osaka in 1999. This excellent audience recording captures EC on November 17, 1999, 22 years ago today.  

Eric Clapton - 1999-11-16 - Osaka, Japan (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton

1999-11-16

Castle Hall

Osaka, Japan

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1: 

01. My Father's Eyes

02. Pilgrim

03. River Of Tears

04. Hoochie Coochie Man

05. Goin' Down Slow

06. She's Gone

07. Ramblin' On My Mind

08. Tears In Heaven

09. Bell Bottom Blues

10. Change The World

CD 2: 

01. Gin House

02. Cocaine

03. Old Love

04. Badge

05. Wonderful Tonight

06. Layla

07. Sunshine Of Your Love

Eric Clapton - 1999-11-16 - Osaka, Japan (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton 1999 - Back To Back - #2: As promised, here's post#2 in of our 3 part Back to Back set featuring Eric Clapton in Osaka in 1999. This excellent audience recording captures EC on November 16, 1999, 22 years ago today.  Download this one, then come back tomorrow for part 3 of this set.

Please Support Why Hunger

In 1975, the late Harry Chapin and Bill Ayres founded Why Hunger, an organization whose goal was to put an end to hunger suffered by 49 million Americans and nearly 1 billion people worldwide. That same year, they came up with an idea to reach out for donations and aid using the power of the music and the radio. In conjunction with WNEW-FM, the leading rock station in America at the time, they launched Hungerthon, a 24 hour radio broadcast designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in the United States. Live music from rock artists concerned with this serious problem became a staple of each Hungerthon broadcast. Hungerthon has been an annual even since 1985, held right around Thanksgiving.  I heard my first Hungerton Broadcast on WNEW in 1986 and have been donating ever since.

So, in this month when we feast to celebrate all that we have been blessed with in life, please think of those who go hungry and give to WhyHunger.  You can donate here. Or you can buy my book - I'm donating 25% of my sales to Whyhunger this month. 

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Eric Clapton - 1999-11-15 - Osaka, Japan (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton
1999-11-15
Castle Hall
Osaka, Japan
Excellent Audience Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

CD 1: 
01. My Father's Eyes
02. Pilgrim
03. River Of Tears
04. Goin' Down Slow
05. Hoochie Coochie Man
06. Have You Ever Loved A Woman
07. She's Gone
08. Ramblin' On My Mind
09. Tears In Heaven
10. Bell Bottom Blues
11. Change The World
CD 2: 
01. Gin House
02. Cocaine
03. Old Love
04. Badge
05. Wonderful Tonight
06. Layla
07. Before You Accuse Me

Eric Clapton - 1999-11-15 - Osaka, Japan (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton 1999 - Back To Back - #1: After spending most of 1998 on the road touring behind the the album Pilgrim, Eric Clapton took the first 10 months of 1999 off. He was spent from the tour, especially the emotional nature of songs from the album that dealt with the tragic, accidental death of his 4 year old son, Connor. When he finally went back out on the road in late 1990, he headed to Japan, where in played a 14 night rum visiting 5 different cities. This excellent audience recording captures EC in Osaka on November 15, 1999, 22 years ago today.  Download this one, then come back tomorrow and the next day for parts 2 and 3 of this set.

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - Music memories from 1976 to today

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - Music memories from 1976 to today - from attending  the largest concert on NJ history to seeing a band play in a parking lot, here are tales from over 160 concerts by legends such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, CSNY, Eric Clapton and many more!  

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- a 4.75 star rating on Goodreads!

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Here's just a sample of what folks are saying about TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT:

- "As a fan of rock shows myself, this book written by a fellow fan was fun to read, and reminded me of many of my own long-forgotten concert stories. Definitely recommended." 

 -"Insightful, poignant and just plain joyful." 

- "Truly a book for music fans of the 70’ s onward. Love the personal thoughts of sharing the music with his wife and kids." 

 - It was a lot of fun to hear about the author's experiences from the time of his first concert to sharing those experiences with his teenage boys. There is a lot of truth in his "rules" 

 - "The book is well-written and a fun reminder of my younger days. Just an enjoyable read!" 

 - "A hero for our times - he sees great shows, learns about life, and gets the girl. What's not to like?" 

 - "The author takes you on a tale of wonder through the ups and downs of going to concerts." 

- "I would recommend this book for anybody who loves live music - especially those, like me, who enjoy the anticipating and reliving almost as much as actually being at the concert." 

 - "I've got to say that Speedy's book is a little known gem and a real joy to read... the author's genuine love of live music comes through wonderfully." 

 - "Excellent account of the rock concert experience from 1976 to today. Very well written and extremely entertaining." 

- "...perfect for classic rock aficionados. You'll wish you'd been at these concerts yourself!"

- "Great for anyone who loves live music... Lots of fun anecdotes and details that really make you feel like you're sitting with someone, listening to stories about concerts."

- "It's a love letter to live music."

- "If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s and enjoyed going to.rock concerts, then Speedy's story is your story. This tale reminds you of the best and worst parts of attending concerts, and captures the magic of those moments when the music was truly transcendent. Well written, engaging and filled with truth is stranger than fiction moments, Ten Rules is a must read for any rock music fan."

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The Rules:

Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can

Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show

Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time

Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act

Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music

Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event

Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear

Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget

Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over

Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

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