Live at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, April 30 1974 WBCN-FM captures Steely Dan at a pivotal moment in their career, performing live before the band famously retreated from the road to focus exclusively on studio work. Recorded from an FM broadcast, this concert document preserves a rare glimpse of the group playing to an audience during their early touring years, making it a fascinating piece of rock history for devoted fans.
The performance showcases Steely Dan's signature blend of jazz-inflected rock, sardonic lyricism, and sophisticated musicianship in an unpolished, in-the-moment setting that stands in sharp contrast to their meticulously crafted studio recordings. Highlights include seldom-heard live renditions of fan favorites alongside rarities like "This All Too Mobile Home," offering a candid, warts-and-all portrait of a band whose studio perfectionism would soon define their legacy.
- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 12/27/2024
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TRACKS
1. Listings:
2. Disc 1
3. 1Bodhisattva
4. 2The Boston Rag
5. 3Do It Again
6. 4Funky Scare Tactic Orchestra Blues
7. 5Brooklyn (Owes the Charmer Under Me)
8. 6Your Gold Teeth II
9. 7Rikki Don't Lose That Number
10. 8Pretzel Logic
11. 9Dirty Work
12. 10Reelin' in the Years
13. 11Show Biz Kids (Encore)
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