A beautiful, understated classic from Hermitage, performed at the Jetty. This take is a real treat, because it was rarely performed (especially at this late date) live. We'll rearrange the times.
The opening track from Manakin Moon, performed at the Boathouse. That opening drum riff would always bring the dancers a-runnin' for the dance floor. Before the moon is shinin'.
The popular TV theme, revved up to a breakneck throwdown. A popular set/show closer. I loved seeing peoples' face light up when they realized what the song was, and then rockin' their socks off. Performed at the Jetty. Get my turn at bat.
A fan favorite from the 'Hermitage' sessions, presented here in a live/concept edit, with candid & tour footage from all eras of the band. This song was one of the most-requested in the WP canon, but unfortunately never made it to vinyl/CD. This is a raw mix from the fingers and sliders of Mitch Easter, cut as a quick 'take home' in March '86 before the final mix. Everything's gone long.
Another treat from the David Middleton Combo. Elvis did a great version of this tune on the '68 'Comeback' special, the touchstone for this whole DMC gig.
The Elvis '68 inspiration continues with this rollicking take of the Jimmy Reed classic. If you watch the raw footage of the 'in the round' session from the Elvis 'Comeback' special, you'll see Elvis coming back to this song time and time again during the course of the performance.
Waxing Poetics perform a classic from the yet to be released at the time of this show 'Bed Time Story.' New Year's Eve 1989 at Norfolk's famous Boathouse. Jeff Bailey had been playing bass for the band nearly a year now. I've got some money, and some credit.
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