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Breakdown: Live Recordings 1973
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by: Old & in the Way,
Jerry Garcia,
David Grisman
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Sales Rank: 10148
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Released: 1997-11-18 |
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1. Introduction - Old & In the Way,
2. Home Is Where the Heart Is - Old & In the Way, Gately, Connie
3. Down Where the River Bends - Old & In the Way, Anglin, Jim
4. On and On - Old & In the Way, Monroe, Bill [1]
5. The Hobo Song - Old & In the Way, Bonus, Jack
6. Old & in the Way Breakdown - Old & In the Way, Garcia, Jerry
7. 'Til the End of the World Rolls 'Round - Old & In the Way, Thomas, Eric
8. Panama Red - Old & In the Way, Rowan, Peter
9. You'll Find Her Name Written There - Old & In the Way, Hensley, Harold
10. Kissimmee Kid - Old & In the Way, Clements, Vassor
11. Goin' to the Races - Old & In the Way, Stanley, Carter
12. Midnight Moonlight - Old & In the Way, Rowan, Peter
13. Working on a Building - Old & In the Way, Traditional
14. Mule Skinner Blues - Old & In the Way, Vaughn, George
15. Pig in a Pen - Old & In the Way, Traditional
16. Drifting Too Far from the Shore - Old & In the Way, Monroe Brothers
17. Jerry's Breakdown - Old & In the Way, Garcia, Jerry
18. Wild Horses - Old & In the Way, Jagger, Mick
19. Blue Mule - Old & In the Way, Rowan, Peter
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Short-lived and with only a limited output, this five-piece bluegrass band nevertheless helped spread the gospel of this extraordinary genre via the famous coattails of its most notorious member: Jerry Garcia. However, they were no novelty act. Breakdown is the second posthumous release culled from a series of 1973 concerts in San Francisco. At a robust 70 minutes, the album flows like a complete live set, featuring scrumptious musicianship and harmonious camaraderie. Much better than the eponymous debut from 1975--and a perfect second volume companion to 1996's equally worthy That High Lonesome Sound--Breakdown features covers of greats Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, originals by the band's guitarist Peter Rowan, fiddler Vassar Clements and banjoist Garcia. A must own for any fan of acoustic music and a great primer for bluegrass neophytes. --Greg Emmanuel
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Breakdown: Live Recordings 1973
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1997-11-18)
- Publisher: Acoustic Disc
- Label: Acoustic Disc
- Format: Live
- Studio: Acoustic Disc
- Average Customer Review: based on 18 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #10148
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Summary: BreakdownL Live Recordings 1973 2008-08-08
Comment: My casstte of OLD AND IN THE WAY self destructed and I had to replace it. This is what I found after searching. The playlist isn't in the same order and there are a few extra tunes but boy was it good to get this back again. Vassar Clemens and Jerry Garcia never sounded better.
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Summary: Breakdown CD 2008-03-26
Comment: The cd was in great shape and was exactly as represented! Quick shipping.
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Summary: As if you need to ask 2007-10-25
Comment: Old and in the Way surprised me when I first heard it. I didn't know Jerry played banjo or did it so well, even missing a finger. I didn't know Vassar Clements hung out with people like Jerry and vice versa. I must say, they pull off the "high lonesome" sound so well. Midnight Moonlight is one of my favorite songs, and all the traditional bluegrass songs on the album are done with authentic feeling and breakneck speed when it's called for. Within 2 minutes into the cd, it feels like porch-pickin' is breaking out. Shipment arrived on time and plays fine. Get this album and/or the other one they did (that I know of).
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Summary: Breakdown: Live Recordings 2007-05-12
Comment: Great Bluegrass music! A must have for the fan of the genre.
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Summary: Real Bluegrass But With An Innovative Approach 2006-01-20
Comment: What I like about this band is that is they are able to mix authentic bluegrass with a little something more experimental and unique. For example, the songs include several covers from bluegrass legends like Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers. But also some originals, mostly written by guitarist Peter Rowan. Actually I think Rowan demonstrates outstanding song writing ability on songs like "Panama Red" and "Midnight Moonlight". So it's a shame that he remained in relative obscurity as a musician. But still his music shines through on this album. I also love the mandolin sound of David Grisman and Vassar Clements' fiddle playing!
Among the traditional songs, I especially liked the patriotic "Down Where The River Bends" and the old gospel tune "Drifting Too Far From The Shore". It's ironic because the lyrics of these songs are so different from my personal experience and yet they manage to move me deeply. It's funny how music can do that to you. In any case, this is a fine album and I recommend it highly to both straight-up bluegrass lovers and rock fans drawn to it by Jerry Garcia. Good stuff!
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