2024 Reprise
gatefold sleeve
with insert
shrinkwrap gone, but unplayed
Ein völlig einzigartiges Dreifach-Live-Album aus dem Sommer 1977, aufgenommen von einer geschichteten Nordkalifornien-Aggregation namens The Ducks. Es war eine Band, die oft unangekündigte Auftritte in ihren eigenen Hinterhöfen in Clubs wie dem Back Room, The Crossroads Club, The Catalyst und anderen machte, mit Neil Young (Gitarre, Mundharmonika und Gesang), Bob Mosley (Bass und Gesang), Jeff Blackburn (Gitarre und Gesang) und Johnny Craviotto (Schlagzeug und Gesang).
This is the first official release by The Ducks - a short lived group that Neil played with in 1977. The Ducks featured Neil (guitar, harmonica and vocals), Bob Mosley (bass and vocals), Jeff Blackburn (guitar and vocals) and Johnny Craviotto (drums). Mosley was an original member of Bay Area band Moby Grape; Blackburn had previously fronted his own band and co-wrote with Neil the classic track “My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)”. The band played several shows in Santa Cruz, CA and other California venues during two months in 1977, and this 3-LP, 2 CD, 25-track live album features highlights from those shows. The set lists were very democratic, with each member of the band taking the lead in turn. 5 Neil Young songs are showcased, including a rocking version of “Mr. Soul”, plus beautiful renditions of “Are You Ready For The Country”, “Little Wing”, “Sail Away” and “Human Highway”.
