Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings captures the electrifying chemistry between Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders during their legendary live performances at the Keystone in Berkeley, California. Blending rock, blues, and rhythm & blues, these sessions showcase Garcia’s inventive guitar work paired perfectly with Saunders’ soulful B3 organ, offering a soundscape that’s both spontaneous and deeply expressive.
This definitive collection presents the recordings in their original sequence and includes seven tracks never released before, making it essential for any fan of these iconic musicians. With contributions from bassist John Kahn and drummer Bill Vitt, and enriched by detailed liner notes and striking photography, this release immerses listeners in a pivotal moment of collaborative improvisation and musical freedom.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fantasy
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 2016
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TRACKS
A1. Hi-Heel Sneakers
A2. Keepers
B1. The Harder They Come
B2. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
B3. It's Too Late (She's Gone)
C1. My Funny Valentine
D1. Mystery Train
D2. I Second That Emotion
E1. Someday Baby
E2. Merl's Tune
F1. It Ain't No Use
F2. Positively 4th Street
G1. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
G2. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
G3. Keepers
H1. One Kind Favor
H2. That's All Right, Mama
H3. The Harder They Come
I1. My Funny Valentine
J1. Money Honey
J2. Someday Baby
K1. Merl's Tune
L1. Like A Road Leading Home
L2. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
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