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http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2012/11/15/onxrt-live-from-the-archives-volume-14/ The below tune is on the latest WXRT's "Live from the Archives - Vol. 14.

I threw out the idea to my sister-in-law and brother-in-law about combining their resources to purchase the 2013 Dave's Pick subscription for me for Christmas this year and they took the bait - nice. I didn't do it last year - like the idea of receiving shows via the mail, without knowing what 3 of the 4 will be. Of course, I only purchased one Dave's Pick this past year, the 74 release. I think I know what I am going to get from the in-laws in the upcoming years, if Dave keeps this up.

From Peninsula State Park the morning after the Fish Creek show

The Steve Hoffman board is always good for these types of questions; though, at times, it's tedious reading. Small Faces is another band I never delved into.

Balcony seating at the Chicago Theater isn't bad at all (which I am sure you already know) - probably my favorite downtown place to see a show - especially for balcony seating.

Just listened to Dylan's Isle of Wight show last night - it was okay - a good, cleaned up version would be welcomed. I always enjoyed this era (69-70)

Great shot of Fish Creek; the wife and I had a great time visiting the town/area before and after the show.

After checking on the web, I paid $34 in 2008 to see him at the Riviera. Great show and great band, though I may have imbibed a bit too much that particular night....

On the way to cut down our tree, we gave a spin to Dylan's Christmas CD over the weekend - so it's officially tis' the season. I really do enjoy the disc.

Well they are going to be on Letterman - so people's hopes shouldn't be too high - love Letterman, but I am sure he is not going to be asking Jimmy what the set up was on the amp during the recording of "For Your Life", though he may ask about the snort. Listening to the Celebration Day cd this morning - it is pretty damn good.

I am sure it's a lot easier just to talk, rather than playing. It nice that they are going to be on Letterman, rather than another talk show. I did get the blu-ray of Celebration Day - it is pretty damn good. Haven't watched the whole thing, yet, though.

I always liked Black and Blue, with the exception of Melody. Recently I watched a 76 show from Paris - enjoyed the live Hot Stuff - stupid lyrics, but I like the vamp and watching Keith and Mick sing it.

Didn't realize they made Winter in the Blood into a movie - one of my favorite books.

I go up to Some Girls. If hard pressed I usually default as Some Girls being my favorite, then Let It Bleed. Beggar's has Salt of the Earth, as song that is a bit too long, otherwise that album is perfect. In 89, Axl and Izzy performed Salt of the Earth with the Stones in Atlantic City - I thought it was pretty good - the ending gets redundant for me - but seeing Axl and Mick run around the stage is always fun. Keith's opening lines has always been my favorite part of the song.

My ranking would be: (pretty much in chronicle order) Undercover (1983) Voodoo Lounge (1994) Dirty Work (1986) Steel Wheels (1989) Bridges to Babylon (1997) A Bigger Bang (2005) I pretty much give each one a spin at least a couple times a year.

Not Fade Away is on Big Hits (High Times and Green Grass) and More Hot Rocks (big hits & fazed cookies) - both of these should be a lot cheaper than the Single box set and more readily available. I think I have all the remaster ABKCO SACD releases, with the exception of the Singles box set. I remember seeing the Singles set at my local used store last year, but didn't purchase it - it pretty damn expensive now in the resale market. Recently, I purchased an original UK London label CD of Aftermath (one of my favorite of theirs) for 6 bucks or so - it sounds better than the remaster.

I would stick the UK version - their version of Mona is great - it was replaced with Not Fade Away for the U.S. release. Their version of Not Fade Away is readily available on various other records, not to mention hearing on classic radio station. I think you would be safe buying all the UK versions first.

It seems like every guitarist auditioned... Schenker in the Stones - That's rich.

I think you meant Lefty Dizz - Mick was just being Mick. Caught bits and pieces - it was cool watching them stroll in and sit down at the table. Also cool to see Ian Stewart.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7msev_saturday-night-live-kaitlin-at-the_fun Kaitlin at the Mall with Uncle Rick was pretty funny.

Just read Hoekstra's article - it's a good one. Never seen the film before, look forward to watching it. I ventured into the Checker Board lounge once (the Hyde Park location) during an off hour (early evening) and talked to Thurman once - he was grouchy.

Kinda surprised that a boot hasn't popped up on Dime, yet.

Da Bears.

I heard on the XM Radio show that Henry Kaiser confirmed that Garcia was playing the Alligator-Nash guitar during the 1973 Keystone shows with Merle. Figured as much - his tone is great throughout the set.

5/7/77 has always been my favorite May, 77 show. 5/9/77 is a great one too, though.