Whats playing on your system today?

@bdp24 - I did not know you held The Band in that high regard.  I think we are on the same page as far as what makes them "special"...e.g., 
"technical execution that illuminates the composition" = "playing in a manner so as to benefit the song itself".  Exactly.

Not taking anything away from their individual talents but as with a certain other highly regarded group from England, I think a lot must be credited to the producer of their first two albums, John Simon. Based on the Wikipedia entry for him, he is very impressive.  If you happen to know of a good read about the recording sessions for "Pink"and "Brown", do please advise - I'd be very interested.  

By the way, it is post-Robertson but still great music (sound quality is a little uneven):  The Band - Live in Tokyo 1983.  Talk about three great singers, check out Rick Danko's performance of "It Makes No Difference".  One of my favorites.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSHzODm-Ik8

In addition to Richard Manuel's talent as a vocalist, he was capable of writing magical songs that were precious (in a good way) and ephemeral.  Whispering Pines and In A Station are two fine examples of this.  I wish he had lived longer and written more.

The Band deserves its own thread, I suppose.



  

michael jackson
number ones ,for a cd is sounds seriously good 

Robin Trower, Someday Blues.
I remember driving in my first car, some 40 years ago, and rocking out to Bridge of Sighs.   Friday night's concert will seem like stepping into a time capsule.  I am glad some of these guys are still at it 40 years later.

Hi Mitch...I saw Robin a couple weeks back.  Wrote about it 4/22 in this thread.  Did seem like he still enjoyed playing.  His sound was spot on to the records.  He did quite a few songs from Bridge of Sighs.  Hope you enjoy the show.  

I agree ,    RT   Guitar Sound Jumps Right Out at You , live and in his recording.  Unique to him.  Very enjoyable.
Hope you enjoy the show

R