Oldest Son of a Crazy Man
source: April 8 & 9, 2007
Tracks:
Disc one
April 8, 2007:
Intro
Cat's In The Well [Be / Dv]
It Ain't Me, Babe [Be]
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Be]
It's Alright, Ma [Be/ Dv]
When The Deal Goes Down [Bp/ Tu]
Highway 61 Revisited [Bp]
Under The Red Sky [Bp/Bh]
Rollin' And Tumblin' [Bp/ Dm]
Chimes Of Freedom [Bp/Bh]
Watching The River Flow [Bp]
Spirit On The Water [Bp/ Bh/ Tu]
Stuck Inside Of Mobile [Bp]
Disc two
Nettie Moore [Bp/ Dv]
Summer Days [Bp]
Like A Rolling Stone [Bp/Bh]
encore:
Thunder On The Mountain [Bp]
All Along The Watchtower [Bp]
April 9, 2007:
Intro
Cat's In The Well [Be/ Dv]
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right [Be / Tu]
Watching The River Flow [Be]
It's Alright, Ma [Be/ Dv]
Spirit On The Water [Bp/ Bh/ Tu]
High Water (For Charlie Patton) [Bp/ Db]
Disc three
To Ramona [Bp/ Bh/
Dm/ Tu]
Rollin' And Tumblin' [Bp/ Dm]
Visions Of Johanna [Bp/ Bh/ Dm]
Highway 61 Revisited [Bp]
When The Deal Goes Down [Bp / Tu]
Most Likely You Go Your Way [Bp/Bh]
Ain't Talkin' [Bp/ Dv]
Summer Days [Bp / Tu]
Like A Rolling Stone [Bp/Bh]
encore:
Thunder On The Mountain [Bp]
All Along The Watchtower [Bp]
Review:
Another great release from the Rattle Snake. This double thick jewel
case houses three discs that hold two complete, consecutive shows. The
recordings are great and the shows are solid.
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CD Pinkerton - bobsboots.com
Concert
Reviews by Keith Ravenscroft
edited
for this page by bobsboots.com
from the original post at boblinks
I think that of these two Amsterdam concerts, the second one slightly
has the
edge. Although by far the most stunning song of both nights was It's
Alright, Ma on the first night. He delivered this like a declaration of
war; it reminded me of a live Isis; snarling, chewing and spitting.
It must have scared the bejesus out of even Bob himself, as he watered
it down a tad on the second night.
On the first night, after the first few songs with Bob on guitar it
became clear
that he was having fun. Looking out over our heads and smiling right
from the start.
It sure was nice to see him holding a guitar again, and yes he even
played one or two effortless solos.
Cats in the Well and It ain't me Babe were pretty much standard fare,
but the aforementioned It's Alright, Ma, along with the stunningly
beautiful Nettie Moore, were the two highlights of the
evening. (cond.)...
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Information:
Source / Venue:
Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam, The Netherlands April 8,
2007 and April 9, 2007
Manufacturer / Catalog No.
Rattle Snake / RS 207/8/9
Quality:
8½-9
stars
Bob's Boots ref # BB-o15
Band Members
Bob Dylan - electric
guitar, keyboard, harp
Tony
Garnier - bass, band leader
Denny Freeman - lead
guitar
Stu Kimball - lead /
rhythm guitar
Donnie Herron -
banjo, mandolin, violin, pedal & lap steel
George Recile - drums
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2008 CD Pinkerton - bobsboots.com
Legend
[Be] -Bob
on electric guitar
[Bh] -Bob
on harp
[Bp] -Bob
on electric piano
[Db]
-Donnie
on banjo
[Dv]
-Donnie on violin
[Dm]
-Donnie on electric
mandolin
[Tu]-Tony
on acoustic upright bass
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2008 CD Pinkerton - bobsboots.com
Concert Reviews
by Keith Ravenscroft (cont.)
The organ on
the first night, just didn't work, especially during songs
like Like a Rolling Stone, and particularly All Along the Watchtower
was quite despairing (dare I say dreadful?) The piano worked so much
better on these songs. Those dreaded three high-end notes were as
painful as a grazed shin on a rock. Burn it Bob- and while you're at
it.well, more about the band later.
His
singing on both nights though was superb. A little up-singing on Chimes
of Freedom, but it was forgivable and seemed to work. Under the Red Sky
was a nice surprise.
But where, oh where, were the subtleties, the ethereal and delicate
songs he used to surprise us with, haunting words hushed and
accentuated by sweet harmonica breaks. The band didn't allow Bob a
quiet moment on the first night. Okay people were jumping around and
dancing to Summer Days, but they can do that at a Rolling Stones
concert. The lead guitarist- Denny, He seemed at times capable,
breaking into a short forced solo, but most of the time it was like,
'come on man what are you waiting for?' I've
never really felt the urge to analyze these new guys- I wonder why.
On the second night though, Bob seemed to care a little more about his
playing. A little more passion he put into his performance. To Ramona
was gorgeous, as was Visions of Johanna, his phrasing sometimes causing
brief spatters of applause and even sniggers of cheerful laughter. Who
else with only a brief change in voice level, emphasis and
accentuation, inflection & intonation can make a crowd grin, gasp,
shiver or weep? All in all then, these two concerts were not to be
missed. After the first night I couldn't help thinking that I'd missed
something. That spark, that rare flicker of brilliance, something that
we take away from all Bob's gigs- that one priceless moment that we go
for- just wasn't there, and I felt more than happy that Bob had enjoyed
it for he seemed to be having the time of his life. On the second
night- everything I could wish for was there in abundance.
Ain't Talkin' was so special. See you next year Bob!
©
2007 Keith Ravenscroft - boblinks - bobsboots.com
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