My Wishlist (Should I or shouldn't I) - Music

Johnnyo

Gender: Male

Age: 67

Location: London Town

Norman Bates wrote:

Johnnyo wrote:

Toussaint (1970) by Allen Toussaint

Any thoughts?

Indispensable.

Thanks Norman B. I don't know much about him but what I've heard I've really liked. Bumping this up my Wishlist and thanks for commenting. Really appreciate it

Johnnyo

Gender: Male

Age: 67

Location: London Town

El Mocambo 1977 (2022) by The Rolling Stones

I'm a big Rolling Stones fan but do I really need another live album?

I'm really trying to find out if it's worth buying. It really needs to be top draw for me to buy it considering the array of RS albums that I already own

Thoughts?

DaveP

My go to period for live Stones tends to be 69-73. Mick Taylor brought so much to the band, and I also love the way the music is always on the edge of falling over, but inspired at the same time. (Tight but Loose as they say of Led Zep)

I remember when Love You Live was released, and much was made of side 3 (The El Mocambo side) But I was never a great fan of the album, so the El Mocambo stuff did pass me by.

Which brings me to “El Mocanbo”. On the plus side the band have not yet slipped into the sterile performances from the mid 80’s onwards. And it does have an interesting set list, with several songs from “Black and Blue” an album I do have a soft spot for. With the songs being new enough for the band to sound like they are enjoying themselves. And the addition of some old RnB standards is good to hear.

There is enough inspiration to make it a nice show to listen to, and yet…truth be told it’s not a recording I go to very often, When I want to listen to some live Stones its always “Get Your Ya Ya’s out” or some boots from the early 70s I go for.

Johnnyo

Gender: Male

Age: 67

Location: London Town

DaveP wrote:

My go to period for live Stones tends to be 69-73. Mick Taylor brought so much to the band, and I also love the way the music is always on the edge of falling over, but inspired at the same time. (Tight but Loose as they say of Led Zep)

I remember when Love You Live was released, and much was made of side 3 (The El Mocambo side) But I was never a great fan of the album, so the El Mocambo stuff did pass me by.

Which brings me to “El Mocanbo”. On the plus side the band have not yet slipped into the sterile performances from the mid 80’s onwards. And it does have an interesting set list, with several songs from “Black and Blue” an album I do have a soft spot for. With the songs being new enough for the band to sound like they are enjoying themselves. And the addition of some old RnB standards is good to hear.

There is enough inspiration to make it a nice show to listen to, and yet…truth be told it’s not a recording I go to very often, When I want to listen to some live Stones its always “Get Your Ya Ya’s out” or some boots from the early 70s I go for.

Thanks DaveP. always good to get others perspective and your comments have been very useful.

I think that El Mocanbo comes off the list. It was always borderline and I have enough RS live to listen to. Thanks for the feedback

Johnnyo

Gender: Male

Age: 67

Location: London Town

This is possible a little niche to get feedback on but I'm going to give it a go

Swiss Movement: Montreux (1969) by Les McCann & Eddie Harris

I've heard a track or two from it and it sounds really interesting.

Anyone have any thoughts?