Marshall Crenshaw - 1987-08-01 - The Ritz, New York, NY (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw
1987-08-01

The Ritz
New York, NY
WNEW-FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. A Hundred Dollars
02. Steel Strings
03. Love's Made a Fool of You
04. Try
05. This is Easy
06. Band Intro > Someday, Someway
07. Wild Abandon
08. Calling Out For Love (At Crying Time)
09. Crying, Waiting, Hoping
10. Rockin' Around in NYC
11. I'll Do Anything
12. On The Run
13. Whenever You're On My Mind
14. Tonight
15. There She Goes Again
16. Talk To Your Daughter
17. Cynical Girl
18. Somebody's Crying
19. Mary Jean
20. Station Id
Encore
21. This Street
22. Go Boy Go
23. Mary Anne
2nd Encore
24. Annie Had a Baby
25. (You're My) Favorite Waste Of time

Marshall Crenshaw - 1987-08-01 - The Ritz, New York, NY (FM)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them perfect - go here to read the review. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996.  I was supposed to see him for a 2nd time at the Stanhope House in March 2020, and then the pandemic hit. Live music has returned, but Crenshaws appearance in Stanhope was never rescheduled and the venue is now closed.

This WNEW-FM broadcast captures Crenshaw at The Ritz in New York on August 1, 1987, 39 years ago today. Interesting note - on bass for Marshall is Graham Maby, the same Graham Maby who played with Joe Jackson!

 

Marshall Crenshaw Live - Re-Post Folder

In our continuing series of folders containing re-posts of live shows previously shared on this blog, today, at the request of several long time followers of So Many Roads, we bring you a folder of Marshall Crenshaw live shows.

Grab them while you can as due to space limitations this folder can't stay up forever. That said, please don't hammer the folder as that will set off alarm bells and may get it taken down by Mega. Grab a few shows each day, the come back for more the following day.

Enjoy the tunz!

 

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-27 - New Haven, CT (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw 

1982-06-27

Toad's Place

New Haven, CT 

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Intro > Soldier Of Love

02. Not For Me

03. Band Introduction > There She Goes Again

04. Brand New Lover

05. I'll Do Anything

06. Look Around What You Almost Missed

07. Mary Ann > Rocking Around In NYC

08. Girls

09. Someday Someway

10. Lotta Livin' To Do

11. She Can't Dance

Encores :

12. Cynical Girl

13. The Usual Thing 

14. Something's Gonna Happen

Marshall Crenshaw  - 1982-06-27 - New Haven, CT (FM)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them PERFECT. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996. I was supposed to see him again in March 2020 at the Stanhope House in New Jersey, but COVID cancelled that and its never been rescheduled.

This FM broadcast captures Crenshaw in New Haven on June 27, 1982, 40 years ago today.  He was on tour in support of his debut album, which Christgau rated an A and Rolling Stone gave 4 stars.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1983-05-02 - Chicago, IL (TV SBD)

Marshall Crenshaw

1983-05-02

Soundstage

PBS Studios

Chicago, IL

TV SBD Recording 

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Soundstage Intro (they incorrectly call him MICHAEL)

02. Mary Anne

03. Rockin' Around In N.Y.C.

04. Girls...

05. Soldier Of Love

06. Got A Lot o' Lovin' To Do

07. She Can't Dance

08. Move It!

09. Something's Gonna Happen > Someday, Someway

10. There She Goes Again

11. Brand New Lover

12. Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)

13. Look At What I Almost Missed

14. Brown Eyed Handsome Man

15. The Usual Thing

16. Cynical Girl

17. White Lightning

18. (I Wanna) Love My Life Away

Marshall Crenshaw - 1983-05-02 - Chicago, IL (TV SBD)

In April 1982, Marshall Crenshaw released his self-titled debut album. I bought it on the advice of a buddy, who had heard about Mr. Crenshaw on WBCN-FM while attending college at UMass. The disc went on my turntable and rarely came off! Why Crenshaw never took rock by storm is beyond me. The album has everything – catchy tunes, great hooks, excellent vocals, Beatle and Buddy Holly influences (FYI - Crenshaw played John Lennon in an off-Broadway production of Beatlemania and portrayed Buddy Holly in the movie, La Bamba). Songs such as Cynical Girl, Someday Someway, and Rocking Around in NYC get in your head, grab you and never let go. Yet, while he received critical acclaim, super stardom never followed. By the way, Crenshaw’s 2nd album, Field Day, released in June 1983, is just as good and includes the near perfect (at least I think so) Whenever You're On My Mind.  This soundboard recording captures him between the release of those 2 discs, on Soundstage, on May 2, 1983, 43 years ago today.  One note - while everything on line indicates that May 2 is the performance date of this show, I suspect it may be the broadcast date. Seems hard to believe that Crensahw would perfrom a show in May 1983, a month before a new album came out, and not include a single track from it in his set.  Either way, its a great recording!

Marshall Crenshaw - 2002-03-30 - Philadelphia, PA (late) (SBD)

Marshall Crenshaw

2002-03-20

Tin Angel 

Philadelphia, PA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Nervous Breakdown

02. Little Wild One

03. Where Home Used To Be

04. What Do You Dream Of

05. Just Not For Me

06. Cynical Girl

07. Endless Sleep

08. TMD

09. Tell Me All About It

10. Cleaning Windows

11. Television Lights

11. 2541

12. Kick Out The Jams

13. instrumental (Burt Bacharach tune)

14. My Little Red Book

15. Pushin' Too Hard

Marshall Crenshaw - 2002-03-30 - Philadelphi, PA (late) (SBD)

2000s - #7: As long time readers of So Many Roads Know, one of my favorite musicians is Marshall Crenshaw. Crenshaw is so under rated that he makes John Hiatt, whose lack of attention I have frequently mourned, look like Mr Popularity. Crenshaw was born in Detroit, MI but got his big break in New York, when he played John Lennon in the off Broadway production, Beatlemania. While in New York, he recorded Someday, Someway, a song that Robert Gordon covered and took to #76 on the Billboard charts in 1981. Crenshaw released his version the next year, which went to #36 in the charts, his only top 40 single. Crenshaw’s first 2 albums are must owns for every rock fan. Famed critic Robert Christgau summed those 2 discs up in one simple word - PERFECT. This soundboard recording captures Crenshaw, in Philadelphia on March 30, 2002, 2 dozen years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1985-12-20 - Philadelphia, PA (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw

1985-12-20

Empire Rock Club

Philadelphia, PA

WMMR-FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Joe Bonadonna - WMMR-FM Intro

02. Blues Is King

03. Whenever You're On My Mind

04. Shake Rattle and Roll

05. Someday Someway

06. Mary Ann

07. Right Now

08. The Distance Between

09. Reet Petite

10. Little Wild One (No. 5)

11. Cynical Girl

12. Soldier Of Love

13. Encore Break

14. I'm Sorry (And So Is Brenda Lee)

15. There She Goes Again

Marshall Crenshaw - 1985-12-20 - Philadelphia, PA (FM)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them perfect - go here to read the review. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996. I was supposed to see him again in March 2020 at the Stanhope House in New Jersey, but COVID cancelled that and its never been rescheduled.

In any event, this WMMR-FM broadcast captures Crenshaw in Philadephia on December 20, 1985, 4 decades ago today.  A big thanks to draftervoi at Voodoo Wagon for this one!

Marshall Crenshaw - 2001-10-27 - Philadelphia PA (SBD)

Marshall Crenshaw

2001-10-27

Tin Angel

Philadelphia, PA

Soundboard Recordimg

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. TMD 

02. Vague Memory 

03. Glad Goodbye 

04. Little Wild One 

05. El Paso 

06. Not For Me 

07. There She Goes Again 

08. Someday Someway 

09. Cynical Girl 

10. Dime a Dozen Guy 

11. Better Back Off 

12. What Do You Dream Of 

13. TV lights 

14. Something's Gonna Happen

Marshall Crenshaw - 2001-10-27 - Philadelphia PA (SBD)

2000s - #7: As long time readers of So Many Roads know, one of my favorite musicians is Marshall Crenshaw. Crenshaw is so under rated that he makes John Hiatt, whose lack of attention I have frequently mourned, look like Mr Popularity. Crenshaw was born in Detroit, MI but got his big break in New York, when he played John Lennon in the off Broadway production, Beatlemania. While in New York, he recorded Someday, Someway, a song that Robert Gordon covered and took to #76 on the Billboard charts in 1981. Crenshaw released his version the next year, which went to #36 in the charts, his only top 40 single. Crenshaw’s first 2 albums are must owns for every rock fan. Famed critic Robert Christgau summed those 2 discs up in one simple word - PERFECT. This soundboard recording captures Crenshaw in Philadelphia on October 27 2001, 23 years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1983-06-28 - The Ritz, New York, NY (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw

1983-06-28

The Ritz

New York, NY

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

Early Show

01. Monday Morning Rock

02. Whenever You're On My Mind

03. One More Reason

04. Mary Anne

05. Rockin' Around In N.Y.C.

06. Our Town

07. Someday, Someway

08. Cynical Girl

09. A Big Hunk O' Love

10. What Time Is It?

11. Brand New Lover

Late Show

01. Monday Morning Rock

02. Brand New Lover

03. I'll Do Anything

04. Here I Am (Come and Take Me)

05. Whenever You're On My Mind

06. I've Been Good To You

07. One Day With You

08. One More Reason

09. Mary Anne

10. Rockin' Around In N.Y.C.

11. Try

12. Our Town

13. Cynical Girl

14. A Big Hunk O' Love

15. She Can't Dance

16. Someday, Someway

17. Brown Eyed Handsome Man

18. For Her Love

19. White Lightning

20. What Time Is It?

Marshall Crenshaw - 1983-06-28 - The Ritz, New York, NY (FM)

Crenshaw 1983 - Back To Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's the 2n half of our back to Back set featuring Marshall Crenshaw in 1983. This one is an FM broadcast that captures Crenshaw at the Ritz playing 2 shows in support of his 2nd album on June 28, 1983, 41 years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1983-06-27 - New Haven (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw

1983-06-27

New Haven Coliseum

New Haven, CT

FM Broadcast

BBC Rock Hour

256 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Monday Morning Rock

02. Brand New Lover

03. Presentation

04. I'll Do Anything

05. Here I Am

06. Whenever You're On My Mind

07. Band Intro

08. I've Been Good To You

09. One Day With You

10. Mary Anne

11. Rockin' Around In NYC

12. Try

13. Move It

14. Cynical Girl

15. Someday, Someway

16. The Usual Thing

Marshall Crenshaw - 1983-06-27 - New Haven (FM)

Crenshaw 1983 - Back To Back - #1: This FM broadcast captures the under rated and under appreciated Marshall Crenshaw on June 27, 1983, 41 years ago today, live in New Haven, CT. By the way, some of the notes and the artwork with this bootleg gave the date as 8-27, but a check of the official Marshall Crenshaw website revealed that he was in Los Angeles that day. He was in New Haven, CT, however, on 6-27, leading in for U2! This show features tunes from Crenshaw’s 2nd album, Field Day, including Whenever You're On My Mind, One Day With You, Monday Morning Rock, and Try. By the way, if anyone thinks that I might sing the praises of Mr. Crenshaw just a little too loudly, I ask that you read this piece by Robert Christgau, the dean of American rock critics. In that article, he calls Crenshaw's first 2 albums perfect. Download this show, see if you agree with the legendary Mr. Christgau's assessment, then stop back tomorrow for the 2nd half of this Back to Back set.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-07 - North Hollywood CA (late) (Ex Aud)

Marshall Crenshaw 

1982-06-07

Late Show

The Palomino 

North Hollywood, CA

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Inclued

01. Introduction

02. Brand New Lover

03. I'll Do Anything For You

04. There She Goes Again

05. Move It

06. Mary Anne

07. Love My Life Away

08. Rockin' Around In N.Y.C.

09. Something's Going To Happen

10. Someday, Someway

11. The Usual Thing

12. She Can't Dance

13. Girls

14. Gotta Lotta Living To Do

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-07 - North Hollywood CA (late) (Ex Aud)

Marshall Crenshaw 1982 - Back To Back - #2: As promised earlier today, here's part 2 of our Back To Back ser featuring Marshall Crenshaw in 1982.  This one is an excellent audience recording of the late show at The Palomino on June 7, 1982, 52 years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-07 - North Hollywood CA (early) (Ex Aud)

Marshall Crenshaw 

1982-06-07

Early Show

The Palomino 

North Hollywood, CA

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Brand New Lover (soundcheck)

02. Never Gonna Happen (soundcheck)

03. Introduction

04. Soldier Of Love

05. Not For Me

06. I'll Do Anything For You

07. Something's Going To Happen

08. Look At What I Almost Missed

09. Mary Anne

10. Love My Life Away

11. Rockin' Around In N.Y.C.

12. There She Goes Again

13. Someday, Someway

14. Gotta Lotta Living To Do

15. Brand New Lover

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-07 - North Hollywood CA (early) (Ex Aud)

Marshall Crenshaw 1982 - Back To Back - #1: In April 1982, Marshall Crenshaw released his self-titled debut album. I bought it on the advice of a buddy, who had heard about Crenshaw on WBCN-FM, while attending college up in Massachusetts. The disc went on my turntable and rarely came off! Little wonder since esteemed rock critic Robert Christgau rated the album an A, while Rolling Stone gave it 4 stars. Why Marshall Crenshaw never took rock by storm is beyond me. The album has everything – catchy tunes, great hooks, excellent vocals, and Beatle and Buddy Holly influences (FYI - Crenshaw played John Lennon in an off-Broadway production of Beatlemania and portrayed Buddy Holly in the movie, La Bamba). Songs such as Cynical Girl, Someday Someway, and Rocking Around in NYC get in your head, grab you and never let go. Yet, while he received critical acclaim, super stardom never followed. This Fexcellent audience recording  captures Crenshaw on tour in support of his debut album during th early show at The Palomino on JJune 7, 1982, 342 years ago today. Download this one, then come back later today for part 2 of this Back To Back set.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1996-11-14 - San Francisco, CA (SBD)

Marshall Crenshaw

1996-11-14

Slim's 

San Francisco, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. intro

02. 2541

03. Fantastic Planet Of Love

04. Whenever You're On My Mind

05. Laughter

06. Only An Hour Ago

07. Cynical Girl

08. What Do You Dream Of?

09. Vague Memory

10. Someday Someway

11. Better Back Off

12. Seven Miles An Hour

13. Wanda & Duane

14. Somewhere Down The Line

15. Starless Summer Sky

16. My Favorite Waste Of Time

17. crowd + banter

18. There And Back Again

19. Tonight

20. Mary Ann

Marshall Crenshaw - 1996-11-14 - San Francisco, CA (SBD)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them perfect - go here to read the review. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996. I was supposed to see him again in March 2020 at the Stanhope House in New Jersey, but COVID cancelled that and its never been rescheduled.

In any event, this soundboard recording captures Crenshaw just about a month after I saw him live, in San Francisco on November 14, 1996, 27 years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-11 - West Hollywood, CA (early) (Ex Aud)

Marshall Crenshaw 

1982-06-11

Early Show 

The Whiskey

West Hollywood, CA

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. intro

02. Soldier Of Love

03. Not For Me

04. Brand New Lover

05. I'll Do Anything

06. Move It

07. Look What I Almost Missed

08. Mary Anne

09. Rockin' Around In NYC

10. There She Goes Again

11. Someday Someway

12. Got Alot Of Lovin' To Do

13. She Can't Dance

14. Something's Going To Happen

15. Glad All Over

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-06-11 - West Hollywood, CA (early) (Ex Aud)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them perfect - go here to read the review. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996. I was supposed to see him again in March 2020 at the Stanhope House in New Jersey, but COVID cancelled that and its never been rescheduled.

in any evcent, this excellent audience recording captures Crenshaw when he first burst on the scene, in Los Angeles on June 11, 198, 41 years ago today.

Marshall Crensahw - 1983-12-02 - Philadelphia, PA (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw

1983-12-02

Ripley's Music Hall

Philadelphia, PA 

KBFH-FM Broadcast 

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Monday Morning Rock

02. Little Sister

03. Our Town 

04. Try 

05. Whenever You're On My Mind

06. Cynical Girl

07. There She Goes Again

08. Someday Someway

09. Blues Is King

 

Marshall Crensahw - 1983-12-02 - Philadelphia, PA (FM)

1983 - In April 1982, Marshall Crenshaw released his self-titled debut album. I bought it on the advice of a buddy, who had heard about Crenshaw on WBCN-FM, while attending college up in Massachusetts. The disc went on my turntable and rarely came off! Little wonder since esteemed rock critic Robert Christgau rated the album an A, while Rolling Stone gave it 4 stars. Crensahw releasaed his 2nd disc, Field Day in  June 1983 and Christgau gave the follow up a rating of A+! That 2nd album contains my faviorite Crensahw tune Whenever You're On My Mind! Why Marshall Crenshaw never took rock by storm is beyond me. Those first 2 albums have everything – catchy tunes, great hooks, excellent vocals, and Beatles and Buddy Holly influences (FYI - Crenshaw played John Lennon in an off-Broadway production of Beatlemania and portrayed Buddy Holly in the movie, La Bamba). This FM broadcast captures Crenshaw on tour in Philadelphia in support of his 2nd album on December 2, 1983, 39 dozen years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 1985-07-06 - New York, NY (SBD)

Marshall Crenshaw

1985-07-06

The Ritz

New York, NY

Soundboard recording

320 Kbps

Artwork Included

01. Blues Is King

02. Whenever You're On My Mind

03. Shake Rattle & Roll

04. Our Town

05. Mary Ann

06. Right Now

07. The Distance Between

08. Someday Someway

09. Little Wild One (No. 5)

10. I'm Sorry

11. Yvonne

12. There She Goes Again

13. Cynical Girl

14. Shake Up Their Minds

15. Soldier Of Love  

Marshall Crenshaw - 1985-07-06 - New York, NY (SBD)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them perfect - go here to read the review. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996.  Iwas supposed to see him again in March 2020 at the Stanhope House in New Jersey, but COVID cancelled that and its never been rescheduled.

In any event, this soundboard recording captures Crenshaw at The Ritz in New York City on July 7, 1985, 37 years ago today. 

 

Marshall Crenshaw - 1987-08-01 - The Ritz, New York, NY (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw
1987-08-01
The Ritz
New York, NY
WNEW-FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. A Hundred Dollars
02. Steel Strings
03. Love's Made a Fool of You
04. Try
05. This is Easy
06. Band Intro > Someday, Someway
07. Wild Abandon
08. Calling Out For Love (At Crying Time)
09. Crying, Waiting, Hoping
10. Rockin' Around in NYC
11. I'll Do Anything
12. On The Run
13. Whenever You're On My Mind
14. Tonight
15. There She Goes Again
16. Talk To Your Daughter
17. Cynical Girl
18. Somebody's Crying
19. Mary Jean
20. Station Id
Encore
21. This Street
22. Go Boy Go
23. Mary Anne
2nd Encore
24. Annie Had a Baby
25. (You're My) Favorite Waste Of time

Marshall Crenshaw - 1987-08-01 - The Ritz, New York, NY (FM)

Those of you have been long time visitors to So Many Roads know that Marshall Crenshaw is one of my favorite rockers, a musician whose talents, unfortunately, have simply never been appreciated by the masses. Famed critic Robert Christgau has heaped praise on Crenshaw’s first two albums, calling them perfect - go here to read the review. Trust him - he’s knows of what he speaks! Unfortunately, I've only gotten to see Crenshaw once, at the famed Maxwell's in Hoboken back in October 1996.  I was supposed to see him for a 2nd time at the Stanhope House in March 2020, and then the pandemic hit. Live music is beginning to return, but Crenshaws appearance in Stanhope has yet to be rescheduled.

This WNEW-FM broadcast captures Crenshaw at The Ritz in New York on August 1, 1987, 34 years ago today. Interesting note - on bass for Marshall is Graham Maby, the same Graham Maby who played with Joe Jackson!

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-05-15 - Capitol Theatre, NJ (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw

1982-05-15

Capitol Theatre

Passaic NJ

King Biscuit Flower Hour

FM Broadcast

256 kbps

Artwork Included

01. I'll Do Anything

02. There She Goes Again

03. Move It

04. Mary Anne

05. Rockin' Around In NYC

06. Something's Gonna Happen

07. Someday, Someway

08. Gotta Lotta Lovin'

09. Brand New Lover

10. Soldier Of Love

11. She Can't Dance

Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-05-15 - Capitol Theatre, NJ (FM)

In April 1982, Marshall Crenshaw released his self-titled debut album. I bought it on the advice of a buddy, who had heard about Crenshaw on WBCN-FM, while attending college up in Massachusetts. The disc went on my turntable and rarely came off! Why Marshall Crenshaw never took rock by storm is beyond me. The album has everything – catchy tunes, great hooks, excellent vocals, Beatle and Buddy Holly influences (FYI - Crenshaw played John Lennon in an off-Broadway production of Beatlemania and portrayed Buddy Holly in the movie, La Bamba). Songs such as Cynical Girl, Someday Someway, and Rocking Around in NYC get in your head, grab you and never let go. Yet, while he received critical acclaim, super stardom never followed. By the way, Crenshaw’s 2nd album, Field Day, released about a year later, is just as good and includes the near perfect (at least I think so) Whenever Your On My Mind. As you can probably guess, I’m a huge fan, and finally got to see him live in October 1996 at Maxwell’s in Hoboken (which is a story for another post). This FM Broadcast captures the vastly under rated and under appreciated Mr. Crenshaw at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ on May 15, 1982, 39 years ago today.

Marshall Crenshaw - 2001-02-16 - Asbury Park, NJ (FM)

Marshall Crenshaw
2001-02-16
Stone Pony 
Asbury Park, NJ
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Televison Light
02. Endless Sleep
03. Cynical Girl
04. Tell Me All About It
05. Better Back Off
06. Little Wild One
07. What Do You Dream Of?
08. Dime A Dozen Guy
09. T.M.D.
10. Walk Away Renee
11. You're My Favorite Waste Of Time
12. Whenever You're On My Mind
13. There She Goes Again
14. Someday, Someway 

Marshall Crenshaw - 2001-02-16 - Asbury Park, NJ (FM)

2000s - #5: As long time readers of So Many Roads Know, one of my favorite musicians is Marshall Crenshaw. Crenshaw is so under rated that he makes John Hiatt, whose lack of attention I have frequently mourned, look like Mr Popularity. Crenshaw was born in Detroit, MI but got his big break in New York, when he played John Lennon in the off Broadway production, Beatlemania. While in New York, he recorded Someday, Someway, a song that Robert Gordon covered and took to #76 on the Billboard charts in 1981. Crenshaw released his version the next year, which went to #36 in the charts, his only top 40 single. Crenshaw’s first 2 albums are must owns for every rock fan. Famed critic Robert Christgau summed those 2 discs up in one simple word - PERFECT. This soundboard recording captures Crenshaw, in at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park on February 16, 2001, 2 decades ago this very day!

La Bamba's Christmas Show - 1985-12-22 - Passaic, NJ (FM)

La Bamba's 3rd Annual Christmas Show

1985-12-22

Capital Theater

Passiac, NJ 

WNEW-FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

Ellen Foley

01. Honky Tonk Woman

02. My Little Runaway

03. Stagger Lee

Joe Lynn Turner

04. Can't Turn You Loose

05. I Thank You

06. I've Been Loving You Too Long

07. Them Changes

08. DJ Comments and Introductions

Vince Scelsa & Uncle Floyd

09. Vince introduces Floyd

10. Bucket Of Shaving Cream

Buster Pointdexter

11. Smack Dab In The Middle

12. Cannibal

13. Good Morning Judge

14. Hit THe Road Jack (w/Soozie Tyrell)

15. House Of The Rising Sun

16. Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well

Gene Cornish

17. Groovin'

18. I Can't Believe You Want To Leave (song cut)

Marshall Crenshaw

19. Right Now

20. The Distance Between

21. Little Wild One

22. Cynical Girl

La Bamba & The Hub Caps

23. Secrets Are Hard To Keep

24. She's My Ladder

25. Talking About My Baby

26. Here Comes Sally

27. Freedom

28. Move On Up

Gary US Bonds

29. Such A Teaser 

30. ???

31. Wild Night

32. New Orleans

33. Quarter To Three

34. DJ Comments and Introductions

Allison Smith

35. Never Go With a Stranger

36. White Christmas

37. All I Want For Christmas, Is You (Joe Lynn Turner & Allison Smith)

38. I'll Be Home For Christmas (Joe Lynn Turner)

39. Is That You Santa Claus 

40. Merry Christmas Baby 

41. Run Run Rudolph (Gary US Bonds)

42. That's What Christmas Means TO Me (Gary US Bonds and entire cast)

43. DJ Closing Comments

La Bamba's Christmas Show - 1985-12-22 - Passaic, NJ (FM)

Thirty five years ago today, on December 22, 1985, La Bamba & The Hubcaps hosted their 3rd Annual Christmas show at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ. The event was a fund raiser for the Foundation To Find & Protect America's Children. La Bamba was actually Richie Rosenberg, a trombonist who had played with Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. Through originally from Philadelphia, Rosenburg relocated to the Jersey Shore once he became part of the Jukes. Several of Rosenburg’s friends showed up to help him celebrate Christmas 1985, including Gary US Bonds, Marshall Crenshaw, Gene Cornish of the Rascals, and David Johansen, as his alter ego Buster Poindexter! This WNEW FM broadcast captures all the festivities, including a final set where everyone joins in for a host of holiday classics! Download this one, then comeback tomorow for the 2nd annual party!

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Marshall Crenshaw - 1984-12-19 - The Ritz, New York, NY (SBD)

Marshall Crenshaw

1984-12-19

The Ritz 

New York NY

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. For Her Love 

02. Our Town 

03. Little Sister 

04. (We're Gonna) Shake Up Their Minds

05. Soldier Of Love 

06. One More Reason 

07. I'm Alive 

08. She's Alright

09, Mary Anne

10. Monday Morning Rock 

11. Whenever You're On My Mind 

12. A Big Hunk O' Love 

13. Cynical Girl 

14. Lesson Number One 

15. She Can't Dance 

16. Someday, Someway 

Encores:

17. Feliz Navidad 

18. Brand New Lover 

19. Someday We're Gonna Love Again 

Marshall Crenshaw - 1984-12-19 - The Ritz, New York, NY (SBD)

This soundboard recording captures the vastly underated and under appreciated Marshall Crenshaw at the Ritz on December 19, 1984, 3 dozen years ago today.  Crenshaw was on in tour in support of his fiorst two albums, discs that famed critic Robert Christgau called "perfect". In keeping with our theme this month, during the encores, Mr. Crenshaw throws in a snippet of Feliz Navidad.