Stevie Ray Vaughan - Stilleto Rain
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stilleto Rain
Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, CO
June 19, 1985
discs: 1
recording type: SBD?
shn: yes; book/page: 2/41
quality rating: A+
[disc 1] (73:30)
1. Ain't Gone N Give Up (7:39)
2. Pride and Joy (5:09)
3. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) (12:40)
4. Tin Pan Alley (12:01)
5. Look At Little Sister (4:08)
6. Texas Flood (9:20)
7. Come On (6:28)
8. Little Wing (7:44)
9. Third Stone From The Sun (8:21)
(Primadonna, PD109) (73:46, 9 tracks) this recording sounds like an offhand board mix, good quality the CD incorrectly lists the show as 17jun85
The 6/19/85 Red Rocks show is definately a good one to start with. This show was recorded when Stevie was in his heaviest drug-using days. In "Little Wing" it sounds like he is in so much pain and is calling out for help through his guitar. Very emotional. That track makes the CD worth buying alone. Voodoo is strong also. I love this version of Texas Flood with the keyboards of Reese & the slower tempo. It is my favorite of the week. -ANON
Another excellent live CD from SRV & DT. This one was recorded at the Red Rocks Amphitheater and contains some of the clearest and vibrant music that I have heard on a live CD. There are a couple of minor problems on this CD. There are at least three very distinct microphone squeals, one occassion when you can't hear Stevie Ray Vaughan's vocals and the occassion when Stevie breaks a string while playing Tin Pan Alley. All of these problems add a nice live flavor to the CD. - jcdisciples.org review
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