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.
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.
Bed Time Story's "Side 2" opener, performed at T-Birds in Asbury Park. Put down that gun and listen.
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 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'.
Waxing Poetics perform 'Target White' at the King's Head Inn in Norfolk, mid-1986. The band was together, the music was written, and Dave set his sights on writing the lyrics to this first 'Waxing Poetics' song. A frequent set opener, good textures, crafty bass line, great drive and that 'stop' on the chorus is always an attention getter. Find the concrete words.
What I Did on My Summer Vacation... well, Dave put together a sweet little combo in 1988 with BoWeevil Mark Lawrence on guitar, Boweevil but soon-to-be-Poetic Jeff Bailey on Bass, and 'Fedora' Bil Shearin on percussion. This gig is opening for Joe 'King' Carrasco at the King's Head Inn in Norfolk, and this is a fine take of Lightnin' Hopkins 'Feel So Bad.'
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.
From the November, 1988 Boathouse show. Great show, sold-out hometown all ages crowd, and of course a great song. What's it about? Well, maybe we'll get that out of Dave one day. If you're lucky enough.
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