NEIL YOUNG - MIAMI 1977
March 3, 2013 – 4:47 am
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NEIL YOUNG & THE GONE WITH THE WIND ORCHESTRA
Miami 1977 [Pink Robert, 1CD]
Live at the Miami Music Festival Of Arts, Bicentennial Park, Miami, FL; November 12, 1977. Good to fairly good audience (?) recording; assembled from three sources and remastered. Some hiss.
The only performance with The Gone With The Wind Orchestra - thanks to Pink Robert for all the efforts sharing this show.
Here are some notes by 1chucho posted at Dime:
“Everyone played and it was the country wall of sound, the Gone With the Wind Orchestra. What a sound! Soon after I was so high on that orchestra that I did a free concert in Miami and took the whole group down there and played. But we didn’t record it - I can’t believe it. It must be the only thing I’ve ever done that I didn’t record. I did “Sweet Home Alabama” at that show, and the folks loved it. (My own song “Alabama” richly deserved the shot Lynyrd Skynyrd gave me with their great record. I don’t like my words when I listen to it today…)”
- Neil Young 2012 (”Waging Heavy Peace”)
This was a benefit in Miami shortly after Lynyrd Skynyrd’s plane went down on October 20, 1977 killing bandmembers Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines. In tribute, Neil followed “Alabama” with “Sweet Home Alabama.” And then, in classic Neil Young style, he followed that with “Are You Ready for the Country,” to my ears a song about the finality of death. “You gotta tell your story, boy, before it’s time to go.”
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Track 01. Are You Ready For The Country (9.7MB)
Track 02. Dance Dance Dance (8.2MB)
Track 03. Old Man (7.2MB)
Track 04. The Losing End (9.4MB)
Track 05. Heart Of Gold (6.7MB)
Track 06. The Needle And The Damage Done (4.5MB)
Track 07. Sugar Mountain (17.8MB)
Track 08. Already One (9.6MB)
Track 09. Lady Wingshot (5.1MB)
Track 10. Four Strong Winds - cut (3.1MB)
Track 11. Down By The River (14.6MB)
Track 12. Alabama/Sweet Home Alabama (10.8MB)
Track 13. Are You Ready For The Country (8.1MB)
Vietnam Veterans Benefit, The Forum, Inglewood, Los Angeles; February 24, 1986
Track 14. Believe - with Nils Lofgren (4.8MB)
Track 15. Powderfinger (9.0MB)
Track 16. Ohio - with Graham Nash (5.5MB)
Neil Young - vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica
Nicolette Larson - background vocals
Ben Keith - steel guitar
Spooner Oldham - piano
Tim Drummond - bass
Rufus Thibodeaux - fiddle
Karl T. Himmel - drums
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49 Responses to “NEIL YOUNG - MIAMI 1977”
Great post, Big O
I have had this for many years, but mine is a multi-gen tape copy - nice to get this fresher remaster, so thank you very much, much appreciated
By Bernard Shaykee on Mar 3, 2013
LET`S HEAR IT FOR CANADA AND ALL THEIR GREAT MUSICIANS!
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 3, 2013
I never even knew of this gig by Neil in Nov 77. Is there more of this Vietnam Veterans benefit?
By Nick on Mar 3, 2013
I was at this show, the first of many times I have seen Neil in concert. Thanks for reminding me to pull my copy off the shelf and give it another listen!
By James on Mar 3, 2013
the real bootleg history, not the made up Darth story.
http://www.mapleson.com/The%20Mapleson%20Cylinders.htm
By truth will set you free on Mar 3, 2013
THE BELLS,TERRY JACKS & EDWARD BEAR!
By stump johnson on Mar 3, 2013
THE BELLS,TERRY JACKS & EDWARD BEAR!
Robbie Robertson , Garth Hudson,Richard Manuel ,Rick Danko,Chilliwack , The Collectors, Guess Who, BTO ,Stampeders,Joni mitchell,Amos Garrett,Iand and Sylvia, Ian Tyson,Crowbar,King Biscuit Boy, McKenna Mendelson Mainline, Whiskety Howl,Michael Pickett,Downchild Blues Band, the Mandala,the Ugly Ducklings, Luke and the Apostles, Kensington Market, the Mynah Byrds,Mashmakan,Rush,Moxy,Colin James, the Paupers, Lighthouse,5 Man Electrical Band,Goddo,Teenage Head,Martha and the Muffins,
that`s enough for now.
By sluggo on Mar 3, 2013
Alexander “Skip” Spence, Rush, Saga and of course Helen Reddy & Celine Dion. Justin Bieber !?!
By sking on Mar 4, 2013
Triumph and Red Rider also…
By Paul on Mar 4, 2013
don`t get silly sking, helen reddy is australian, and as for bieber, well you yanks are responsible for a lot of crapstars as well nikki minaj, for starters ..and I never mentioned Gord Lightfoot, Buffy St.Marie, Prakash john and Whitey Glann[ both worked wonders on live lou reed and alice cooper discs], dave clayton thomas,blue rodeo, tragically hip..et al…
By sluggo on Mar 4, 2013
We’ll forgive the aussies the unforgivable sin of rick springfield….
By stump johnson on Mar 4, 2013
Thanks, BigO.
I’ve wanted to hear Neil sing that “hope Neil Young will remember…” verse ever since reading that bit in his autobiography.
Alas, he doesn’t sing it. In fact, while he sings the WORDS “sweet home Alabama” a few times at the end of “Alabama,” he doesn’t do the SONG called “Sweet Home Alabama,” at all. Then, considering how much drug use he describes in the book, it’s not surprising his memory’s a bit foggy…
By YogaforCynics on Mar 4, 2013
Don’t forget the complex, multi-dimensional songwriter-musician of Bruce Cockburn! and I’m wonderin where the lions are….
By 4yrsnojob on Mar 4, 2013
4yrs you are right about bruce cockburn, anyway,all i meant to show was that we have something to offer musically from canada as well…someone took the liberty of deliberately posting a few sugar pop artists decrying Canuck creativity.
Musical creativity and prowess is not unique to any one country or region it is diverse and that is the beauty of it all as we get to experience sound from places the world over.there is no best there is no worst but there is plainly world music for all.
By sluggo on Mar 4, 2013
You are so right on, sluggo. I have learned and heard so many artists and performances at BigO. And the BigO articles on national and world finances many times alert me to issues that are not being covered by the mainstream media in the U.S. Here the “journalists” are always asking, “but where is the KARDASHIAN connection? UNLESS we have the K FACTOR, there’s no NEWS value.”!!!
By 4yrsnojob on Mar 4, 2013
To Yogaforcynics: Neil does indeed slip into the 3 chord progression that is Sweet Home, but does not do any other lyrics. Nor would I.
By fortwaldron on Mar 4, 2013
I actually did think Helen Reddy was from Canada but I should have checked my facts first before putting them in print. Thank god she’s not. I even asked my wife and she thought Helen was Canadian too and around here she’s never wrong. Thanks for clearing that up Sluggo.
By sking on Mar 5, 2013
Sking , every country has `em.
I`d trade Celien Dionne and Anne Murray for Helen Reddy and a vegemite sandwich!
By sluggo on Mar 5, 2013
And as for Skippy, I’ve been a longtime Grape fan and just recently learned he was Canadian. And as for Bieber, it is Americas fault he was released upon the public but I don’t want to get into the whole discussion of the sad shape of the music industry. I didn’t know about Whitey Glann. I saw him backing John Kay when he was touring to support his first solo album in ‘72 and opening for The Guess Who. That was my first concert. So I was out giving my money to Canadian musicians before supporting the Americans in the years that followed. And BTW in 1975 I was in Canada and got into a little trouble and was told to get out of their country and never return but that is a long story and I don’t hold it against them.
By sking on Mar 5, 2013
on 3-2-13 neil w/ch did his opening show of the new tour in perth australia and in his set included a song called ‘hole in the sky’. the only song i found from the show on youtube so far is -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD9__Ajkaso&feature=player_embedded#!
its just over 8mins. enjoy.
otherwise the set list is essentially the same as the american set with one other alteration. he inserted heart of gold for needle and the damage done. there are 3 acoustic songs in the set. if anyone finds a copy of hole in the sky.. please post a link. thanks.
By darth on Mar 5, 2013
now I didn`t know about Skip spence being Canadian. As for Penti [real name] Gla, aka Whitey he is an incredibly able drummer. There used to be this band around toronto back in the mid 60`s called the Mandala that just used to bglow people`s minds with their rock and soul revue..
They had a few huge hits here, Opportunity, Loveitis, and Give a Little Take a Little. Whitey and guitarist Dominic troiano left Mandala and started Bush[the real bush not the one from a few years back] and they also released a terrific self title record the had
Prakash John on bass.Prakash and whitey later toured with John Kay, Lou Reed , and Alice.
I used to see Whitey and the Mandala and The Hawks when I was kid going to teen dances..good days..
By sluggo on Mar 5, 2013
ok i found the song. its 3′53 and a little over 5meg. if my friends want it.. u know where to get it. woohoo!!
By darth on Mar 5, 2013
if my friends want it.. u know where to get it. woohoo!!
WHY DO YOU BOTHER WASTING PEOPLES TIME WITH THESE IDIOTIC POSTS. WHY NOT JUST EMAIL YOUR SO CALLED FRIENDS AND ASK THEM , NO ONE ELSE HERE GIVES A SHIT.
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 5, 2013
Great post darth
By joe psycho on Mar 5, 2013
PSYCHO + DARTH SAME PERSON.
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 5, 2013
true dat x 2, sarge
By barth on Mar 5, 2013
i dont post on any other names. ever.
By darth on Mar 6, 2013
HIS NAME IS NOT “EVER” ITS BARTH.
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 6, 2013
and barth is DROPKICK SARGE, using a different keyboard that has the caps lock stuck.
By joe psycho on Mar 6, 2013
joe your surname is quite befitting.
By barth on Mar 6, 2013
oh and thanks for the compliment.
By barth on Mar 6, 2013
I STANDS ACCUSED!
TODAY IS DAY ONE OF NO PSYCHO JOE /DARTH DAY.
BARTH,TO HELP CELEBRATE THIS EPIC VENTURE PLEASE THROW OUT ALL OF YOUR CELEBRITY SNAPSHOTS , YOU KNOW, THOSE GLORIOUS PIX OF YOU AND DURWOOD KIRBY, ZASU PITTS, ZSA ZSA GABOR, ALL THE BIGGIES…WE`LL FIGHT THIS CELEBRITY PHOTO-STALK MADNESS TO THE GROUND AND THEN SOME.
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 6, 2013
just trashed my john davidson, pinky lee, and corey haim photos. sigh.
By barth on Mar 7, 2013
GOOD SHOW BARTH OL` BOY GOOD SHOW. I`LL SEE THOSE PIX AND RAISE YOU A BLACK AND WHITE 8X11
COLORIZED 3D PHOTO OF SHEMP HOWARD AND ME PRACTICING NOGGIN` RUBS.
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 7, 2013
This is interesting for historical purposes. But the performances, while interesting, aren’t great. And the sound quality isn’t good at all, although some tracks are marginally better than others. Thanks to whoever put it together from the various sources tapes, though. I am sure that wasn’t easy.
By Jania on Mar 7, 2013
Thanks to whoever put it together from the various sources tapes, though. I am sure that wasn’t easy.
shucks thanks!
By darthyoung on Mar 7, 2013
I was there. Ozark Mountain Daredevils played, too. Possibly broadcast live by WSHE though no recordings have surfaced.
By rap on Mar 7, 2013
it wasnt brdcst. it wasnt recorded. only audience recordings exist.
By darth on Mar 7, 2013
With all the drivel and bulls**t posted on this site by the angry crowd, it’s hard to get an actual comment about the music noticed - but here goes:
This is an incredible musical document and a real piece of history. Neil himself seems to believe it was lost in the mists of time, but here it is! You need to open your ears and get past the crowd noise andf enjoy this for what it is - an INCREDIBLE ROIO of a moment in time! Neil sings and plays his heart out here as does the rest of the band. This is something that I never thought I’d hear and I want to thank Big O for posting and the tapers who recorded this for posterity.
By the way, Track 2 includes the song Love Is A Rose.
By Adam Dean on Mar 7, 2013
once again, darth’s memory tops everyone else’s. tell us all about bootlegs, lp’s, and 45s darth.
By darthknowitall on Mar 7, 2013
it wasnt brdcst. it wasnt recorded. only audience recordings exist.
WELL I CAN ONLY GUESS YOU WERE CHIEF IN CHARGE OF SECURITY THAT DAY DARTHY BOY BECAUSE YOU JUST SEEM TO KNOW IT ALL.
By DROPKICK SARGE on Mar 7, 2013
Also from Neil’s autobiography: “I even asked famed rock photographer darth if he could get me a copy, since he knows everything about bootlegs. He said nope, nobody recorded it, so that was that. I also asked him if he could introduce me to his friends the Ramones, since I knew he hung out with them so much he was practically a member of the band. He said he would but their phone number was in storage.”
By Innocent Bystander on Mar 8, 2013
it has nothing to do with security. as is obvious it was recorded in the audience. so security has nothing to do with this. my response was concerning whether or not it was brdcst on the radio or recorded thru the sbd. thats all. security wouldnt be involved with that. your comment makes no sense. the other comments are just ridiculous.
By darth on Mar 8, 2013
The 1986 tracks from Inglewood aren’t described but are very good - I enjoyed them more than the Miami tracks. Very good recording quality (not an audience recording) with some tape hiss.
= The first track is a Nils Lofgren vocal and perhaps his song? Maybe it is Neil on piano?
= “Powderfinger” is acoustic with Neil playing harmonica for the intro, then acoustic guitar and harmonica with the vocal. A decent version.
= “Ohio” is a strong acoustic version with Graham Nash. The best of the three tracks here.
By Jania on Mar 9, 2013
P.S. — I haven’t seen many 1980’s shows from Neil on Big O. Any chance we could get some more?
By Jania on Mar 9, 2013
i use to photograph neil back in the 80`ss and my girlfriend wood tell me how much she loved me becuz neil and i were picture friends.
By humphrey frohmann on Mar 9, 2013
Hi BigO !
Thanks very much for sharing this. As i red Neil’s book, i wondered what great this concert was to be… cheers !
By Raphaël on Mar 9, 2013
sorry to be a hog just saw neil on sat in hunter valley 14 songs one new, he and crazy horse where rockin any shows in oz yet
By the duke on Mar 11, 2013
Thanks for sharing. Neil Young is GOD!
Hope he is around for many more years.
By Chuck on Mar 20, 2013