Live at the Fillmore 1968 [Live]

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Had this 2 CD set, recorded just prior to the band's Columbia debut in 1968, been released in the mid-'70s, it would have been a multi-platinum certainty. Today it's an object lesson in how time can turn white-hot acts into stone cold catalog filler. Pretty cool version of "Soul Sacrifice," though. --Jeff Bateman

Tracks:

Jingo
Persuasion
Treat
Chunk A Funk
Fried Neckbones
Conquistadore Rides Again

Tracks:

Soul Sacrifice
As The Years Go Passing By
Freeway

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Had this 2 CD set, recorded just prior to the band's Columbia debut in 1968, been released in the mid-'70s, it would have been a multi-platinum certainty. Today it's an object lesson in how time can turn white-hot acts into stone cold catalog filler. Pretty cool version of "Soul Sacrifice," though. --Jeff Bateman

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A Welcome and Worthy Addition to Santana's Catalogue.......2007-04-16

Recorded well before Santana's classic 1969 debut LP, this hometown concert set is notable for several reasons. It features a stripped-down, five-man version of the band, with conguero Marcus Malone and drummer Doc Livingstone, both of whom would be gone before SANTANA was recorded. The jams here are lengthier and hotter than their studio counterparts, from the blistering opener "Jingo" and the jaw-droppingly prefaced version of "Persuasion" to the inevitable - but still tasty - "Soul Sacrifice." Most of these pieces, however, would never appear on a Santana studio album, and I'm quite confused as to why. Gregg Rolie's evocative piano work on "Treat," the sliding ensemble performance of "Fried Neckbones" and the psychedelic fury of "Conquistadore" make for what seem like sure-fire cuts from a band celebrated for its onstage flights. Carlos Santana has seldom if ever played with more flash, and the entire band's level of musicianship is exceptional throughout - though "Freeway" does get a bit long. Fans of the early, grooving Santana will certainly want this set, and all live album enthusiasts are encouraged to give it a spin. Great stuff from a very young and talented band!

Truly Awesome.................Classic Santana!.......2007-01-30

Incredible album. My favorite. Santana you rock...............Treat will really have you going. Highly reccomended for all hardcore Santana fans!! Enjoy!

Rockin Early Santana.......2006-06-24

This is a great album for fans of Santana's early work, the Latin/blues/rock fusion sound that made them unique among the zillions of hippie bands of the era.
This album lacks Mike Shrieve's drumming and is shy a couple of Latin percussionists but Carlos's blazing guitar work carries the whole show along anyway.
Although raw and less polished than the 1st Santana album, this album ROCKS - even the extended 60's jams are fun.
The accompanying liner notes booklet is informative and the sound quality is first rate.

Great Early Santana........2006-03-25

Let's start with the obvious. Michael Shrieve isn't in the band yet, so the concert isn't anything close to future Santana standards. However, this live album shows you how it all got started. This is the bare bones, the raw Santana. Santana had just signed on with Columbia Records when they played this concert. Obviously, the formula hasn't been perfected yet, but this is the starting point, the beginning of what would be a future rock and roll phenomenon.
The first disc starts off strong with a long version of Jingo. Persuasion follows with a hard rock intro, pretty cool. Treat is beautifully played here, with Gregg Rolie pounding on the piano keys like there's no tomorrow. All the other songs on this disc are great as well.
Disc two has a 14 minute Soul Sacrifice. It's not anything close to the Woodstock version, but this one is good too, with a great organ solo by Gregg Rolie. As The Years Go By is a great blues song, and finishing things up is Freeway, a 30 minute jam that rocks hard all the way through.
You might be hesitant to get this album because it's a Santana that is young, barely starting out. But the truth is, there's no such thing as a bad Santana concert. Get Santana Live at the Fillmore 1968, it's a great slice of time, with great music to have you jammin' all night.

**If you want to hear THE Santana concert, pick up Santana III Legacy Edition. It contains the REAL band's whole concert on the closing night of the Fillmore West in 1971. Great music with great musicianship. You can't beat it.

Kind of weak...........2005-11-20

I bought this thinking I was going to get more of the electrifying performance at woodstock...well....its not. It was recorded before powerhouse drummer Michael Shrive joined the group...and it sounds it. Its nice and pleasant but overall pretty weak.

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Paris 1967 / San Francisco 1968 (Live)

Manufacturer: Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. under exclusive license to MCA Records.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000SKWHAI

Product Description

TRACKLIST: · Paris 1967 (October 9, 1967) Stone Free 3:40 Hey Joe 4:22 Fire 3:29 Rock Me Baby 5:03 Red House 7:49 Purple Haze 7:26 Wild Thing 5:56 Live At The Fillmore Auditorium -------(February 4, 1968) Killing Floor 4:05 Red House 5:42 Catfish Blues 11:43 Dear Mister Fantasy (part one) 5:10 Dear Mister Fantasy (part two) 7:34 Purple Haze 5:00 ------------------------------------------ Jimi Hendrix Experience: Paris 1967 / San Francisco 1968 This latest 13-track, 77 minute offering presents two impressive live performances from Paris, France (L'Olympia Theatre, October 9, 1967) and San Francisco, California (Winterland Ballroom, February 4, 1968). The 7 songs from Paris present The Experience at their fiery best with stellar workouts of some of the group's most popular songs including "Stone Free," "Hey Joe," "Red House," and "Purple Haze." Originally recorded for French radio, this direct to two-track live recording is a stellar historical document. The following 6 songs from the Winterland Ballroom were not professionally recorded, but represent The Experience nearing their musical heights as they make a return engagement to famed music promoter Bill Graham's San Francisco concert houses. The highlight of this performance is a rare and lively tribute to Traffic through that group's anthem "Dear Mr. Fantasy" featuring a special appearance by Buddy Miles on drums.

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