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I could get on board with that, but I'd scratch "Love You To" and "Within You Without You." Just George and a bunch of Indian musicians on those; not much involvement from the rest of the group. Since I already said "Weeps" I'd go with "Taxman," or "Something," which really was the George show. Or if we were going to the early days, "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby."

You are right. Maybe some earlier George when it was just the four in the studio. Don't Bother Me for and early pick and I Need You for a mid era pick.

You're welcome! Some good stuff in those Abbey Road sessions that never made it to the record. I almost put "Because" on my list, but then I thought, it was just John, George and Paul laying down vocal tracks for hours -- the way they did it is no doubt impressive -- but Ringo must have been bored to tears. 

 

 

Interesting. All George songs, eh?

 If I had the chance to be present it would be interesting to see how John and Paul worked with George. It would be great to see Geoge Martin and George Harrison conduct the others. George's songs were some of their finest gems. John and Paul had to help polish them too.

I Want to Tell You

Love You To

Within Without You

Its All Too Much

For You Blue

Go Jeff! Snag that Grammy!

How about a project with Cass McCombs and/or Andrew Bird?

Brent Mydland

Garth Hudson

Merl Saunders

Melvin Seals

and that guy behind Nels and Jeff next to Glen at the back of the stage.

Leroy Bach too when he's playing keyboard

Ken's little brother Dirk

7 song set with encore. Please.

One Sunday Morning ->

Poor Places ->

Art of Almost ->

Via Chicago ->

How to Fight Loneliness ->

Not For the Seasons ->

Late Greats

encore:

Casino Queen ->

Outtasite ->

Hoodoo Voodoo

I'd walk out smiling after that.

To me, Handshake Drugs is made by everything going on in the full band arrangement. I think I'd be bored listening to a solo version of it.

The full band arrangement is best. I just play along with the album version or a live band version (Kicking T.V.) Its a test to see

how far into the sonic drone I can go.

After playing guitar for awhile it begins to feel like most songs are built from the same blocks. I have been consistently surprised and pleased, learning Jeff's catalogue over the years, how many creative surprises he throws in, whether it's alternate timings, capo placement, creative chords or (in the case of this thread) linking chords together I've never or rarely encountered before.

Thank you.

I understand and agree.

What makes those chord progressions interesting to you ?

I just started playing guitar - so I'm curious and like the interest of others.

So far the simplisty of Handshake Drugs I find to be very entertaining.

I just picked up Poor Places this weekend and that song is very enjoyable to play. (all studio versions)

Also Alone (Skakin Sugar) and Sky Blue Sky.

You are My Face is a little troubling still.

In the Top 5

_{Dreams Come True Girl}

Thats That

Harmonia

There Can Only Be One

Just starting to get into Leonard. A little overdue for an 18 year old, but what can you do. Where is a good place to start? Which record is his masterpiece? (I'm assuming more than one..)

Jump ahead and watch "Live in London" and then go back to the begining. The performance of "Live in London" should be enough to hook you.

I have just pick up a few songs from youtube. I will buy the new album.  I think he is a talent that is on the edge of breaking out.

I believe the new album is dedicated to the memory of Karen Black (R.I.P.)

If you get a chance - his redition of Dupree's Diamond Blues from Move Me Brightly was right on!

Just saw him live last night at The Echo in L.A. Good show. He rocked us good. Tickets were only $13. I would pay more for a longer set. 

The break down was a dollar a song.

Wilco is the salt and pepper of my musical diet.

They are always on the table.

Recent discovery. Very pleased with the sound, voice and talent.

As he ever sat in with Tweedy or Wilco or visa versa.

I know Andrew Bird has sat in.

New release - Big Wheels and Others

Care to share thoughts or comments?

I see where your coming from.  Yes, the man aged, but he aged quite drastically and quickly as soon as he turned 40.  At least to these ears.  Drugs, the road...all that.  Good point about changes from the 60s through 70s.  It's amazing how all these legacy bands started out as Beatle clones and morphed into 'themselves'.  The Dead being a great example.

Don't forget he smoked Camel unfiltered too. I'm sure that was not a 2-3 smokes a day habit. That does not leave a smooth velvety coating on the throat.

I knew of Jerry's view on the Doors and Jim Morrison. I did realize it was so harsh.

Aside from the Blues connection I don't see a comparision between the bands.

Its like comparing San Fransico to Los Angeles. The only connection they

have is California.

Here is a little gem a friend passed on >

Jerry, Mickey, Santana and Friends. 

Feb 1987

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmN0mFHDH2w

If you haven't seen this (U.S. Blues 4.12.78 Duke) you MUST:

 

Thank you! Thank you! That was great! Nice way to end Jerry week.

I'd admit that about Jay.

He added a nice flavor to Wilco back then.

How stoned? I did not see the rules of engagement. Are we talking "one toke over the line" or drooling from the eyes after a session with Master Cylinder.

I would have thought that Sgt Pepper's would have made the top 40 or at least a Neil Young album? (Everybody Knows This Nowhere?)

I wish I was your Mother

I wish I was your Father

I wish I had been your sister

Joe had it going on. What a driving force - steering the music where it needed to go. 

Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros sure put out some good music too.

Nice second coming of Joe. Wish it could have lasted longer.

Thanks for the visit Joe.

Thank you, Wilco!