It always surprises me when listening to audience recorded shows how many people talk during a performance. You don't hear as much when you are there yourself.
On Fenton, you cannot overlook the difference between the Boz Scaggs' version and the original. Scaggs made this song more than it ever was. Sure Fenton wrote it but Scaggs performed a version on record that elevated it beyond just a popular hit. This version is great whereas the original is just another blues singer's tune.
Why was Boz playing at this shit hole? He can play lots of places where he gets the respect he deserves... except for stealing Fenton's tune of course. That is the rudest crowd I ever heard. What a bunch of morons. Boz is one of the true talents of his age. Even when he stooped to disco.
In January, 1970, I went to the Orange Show Fairgrounds Auditorium, in San Berdoo, to see Santana. The opening act was Boz Scaggs, someone whom I'd never heard of. I thought that it was a made-up name, like Led Zep. Besides Boz and Duane Allman, there were another even dozen musicians on the stage, including a 6-piece horn section that was the tightest and best that I've ever heard. It was a fantastic show, and I've listened to the album hundreds of times.
I am SO glad someone posted this. I had hooked onto the official album, which of course was pulled due to copyright violations. I'm going to try and find Bozz's LP before all this disappears. Such a classic tune, Bozz is great and Duane...well, you know? Great, great.
Cool that you gave credit to Robinson. Obviously, many musicians cover other musicians, nothing wrong with that. But, my point was to inform people that Scaggs literally tried to steal the song and had to be sued. That just isn't cool and people should be aware of it.
FYI This is a Fenton Robinson tune - he was a Chicago blues guy. You Tube Roinson for the real version. BTW Robinson sued Scaggs who tried to take credit for this song. Thanks to people like Scaggs, Robinson died without much more than a dime. Please, at least go and watch Fenton YouTubes, you owe him that much
Well, I listened to Fenton doing this song, & I'd concede that he wrote the words, and should've had credit from Boz for that, for sure. But Fenton treats it as an ordinary 4/4 blues, with 3 chords. Boz' band, on the other hand, starts it with a rhythm of triplets & with many chords to vary the standard blues format, for half the song at least. This, the haunting organ, the piano, & Duane's inspired melodic sense moves the original version into the realm of masterpiece.
Having now listened to the whole of parts 1 and 2 of this performance, I have to say that version is second to none. Sends chills down my spine, it does! Excellento. Man, this man can sing! After a while, I didn't mind the noisy crowd. It's a casino, after all, and while a lot of them sound like they are drunk, they really are enthusiastic.
Anyone know why the drummer needs so much protection? What's up with all those panels? Do the crowds there really get wild and pelt the bands with bottles or something?.
@Alexov54 The plexiglass walls are to enclose the sound. It can work both ways depending on the situation. The drums have microphones and they pick up sounds from the environment but the drums are also loud on their own. This can be picked up by other instrument mics as well. It just keeps things separated.
Thank you, susea! Was at this fantastic show on 6/27/09 at the Casino Ballroom. Typical Boz, he let Drew Zingg take this epic tune home in style. He was equally generous in allowing Ms Monet her own spotlight on "Until You Come Back To Me", and she didn't waste it (an incomplete 4:00 version is currently on youtube, which only hints of her power on this number). Please post more from this show if at all possible, susea. Great stuff, and thanks again. This one made my summer!
It always surprises me when listening to audience recorded shows how many people talk during a performance. You don't hear as much when you are there yourself.
On Fenton, you cannot overlook the difference between the Boz Scaggs' version and the original. Scaggs made this song more than it ever was. Sure Fenton wrote it but Scaggs performed a version on record that elevated it beyond just a popular hit. This version is great whereas the original is just another blues singer's tune.
O0Salmon0O 4 months ago
Slapping the audience deserves. I don't know the venue. Also, thanks for the info about Fenton Robinson.
Kijibob 5 months ago
Today, he'd ask if someone could loan him their Iphone
xanadu150 7 months ago
great tune, horrible audience, they needed to shut up
MrPiazzapizza 11 months ago
Why was Boz playing at this shit hole? He can play lots of places where he gets the respect he deserves... except for stealing Fenton's tune of course. That is the rudest crowd I ever heard. What a bunch of morons. Boz is one of the true talents of his age. Even when he stooped to disco.
telebob 1 year ago
Wouldn't you like to bitch-slap every one of those wankers who were talking during this performance? I know that I would.
theoriginalbadbob 1 year ago 9
In January, 1970, I went to the Orange Show Fairgrounds Auditorium, in San Berdoo, to see Santana. The opening act was Boz Scaggs, someone whom I'd never heard of. I thought that it was a made-up name, like Led Zep. Besides Boz and Duane Allman, there were another even dozen musicians on the stage, including a 6-piece horn section that was the tightest and best that I've ever heard. It was a fantastic show, and I've listened to the album hundreds of times.
theoriginalbadbob 1 year ago
no duane all man tho
SUNMAYDEN518 1 year ago
Susea - were you at the show last night in Cohasset? I was, and it was very good. I would have liked to hear this one though.
Jamdor78 1 year ago
Long song that never bores.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
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wwecats 2 years ago
I am SO glad someone posted this. I had hooked onto the official album, which of course was pulled due to copyright violations. I'm going to try and find Bozz's LP before all this disappears. Such a classic tune, Bozz is great and Duane...well, you know? Great, great.
LindaLodi 2 years ago 3
Cool that you gave credit to Robinson. Obviously, many musicians cover other musicians, nothing wrong with that. But, my point was to inform people that Scaggs literally tried to steal the song and had to be sued. That just isn't cool and people should be aware of it.
brookboy54 2 years ago
FYI This is a Fenton Robinson tune - he was a Chicago blues guy. You Tube Roinson for the real version. BTW Robinson sued Scaggs who tried to take credit for this song. Thanks to people like Scaggs, Robinson died without much more than a dime. Please, at least go and watch Fenton YouTubes, you owe him that much
brookboy54 2 years ago 5
If you look in my tags you will see I had already gave credit to Fenton. One should always give credit to the song writer.
susea 2 years ago 7
@brookboy54 get over it
Timesstillchangin 1 year ago
Well, I listened to Fenton doing this song, & I'd concede that he wrote the words, and should've had credit from Boz for that, for sure. But Fenton treats it as an ordinary 4/4 blues, with 3 chords. Boz' band, on the other hand, starts it with a rhythm of triplets & with many chords to vary the standard blues format, for half the song at least. This, the haunting organ, the piano, & Duane's inspired melodic sense moves the original version into the realm of masterpiece.
Alexov54 8 months ago
Having now listened to the whole of parts 1 and 2 of this performance, I have to say that version is second to none. Sends chills down my spine, it does! Excellento. Man, this man can sing! After a while, I didn't mind the noisy crowd. It's a casino, after all, and while a lot of them sound like they are drunk, they really are enthusiastic.
Alexov54 8 months ago
Anyone know why the drummer needs so much protection? What's up with all those panels? Do the crowds there really get wild and pelt the bands with bottles or something?.
Alexov54 8 months ago
@Alexov54 The plexiglass walls are to enclose the sound. It can work both ways depending on the situation. The drums have microphones and they pick up sounds from the environment but the drums are also loud on their own. This can be picked up by other instrument mics as well. It just keeps things separated.
O0Salmon0O 4 months ago
What a show at the Gold Country Casino! Havent seen him since he opened for' its a buetiful day' in 1970 in sun diego hes as good as ever
allensteck 2 years ago
Thank you, susea! Was at this fantastic show on 6/27/09 at the Casino Ballroom. Typical Boz, he let Drew Zingg take this epic tune home in style. He was equally generous in allowing Ms Monet her own spotlight on "Until You Come Back To Me", and she didn't waste it (an incomplete 4:00 version is currently on youtube, which only hints of her power on this number). Please post more from this show if at all possible, susea. Great stuff, and thanks again. This one made my summer!
blues917 2 years ago