Definitely raw versions. Not as good as the polished studio versions. Judy Collin’s had a lot to do with getting the band heard on the radio. I was listening one Saturday night in 1967 to WOR FM and Judy was Murray the K’s guest and started raving about this band she saw in LA. Murray never heard of them but put the album on, which she brought. He was floored and the album became a mainstay on NY radio. Also saw them the first time they hit town in a Cavalcade of bands sampler at the Village theatre. Only played twenty minutes as did the other performers, Janis Ian, Richie Havens and Ars Nova. After that saw the band approximately seven times. Another great piece of writing Robert.
Another fine post Robert. I saw them in NYC at a small venue called The Scene in the spiring of 1967. I remember asking Robby Krieger if they were going to be in San Francisco during the summer. I was taking a summer course at Stanford University. It was on RPI's dime so I went only to see what was happening then in San Francisco. I saw them again at RPI during the fall of 1968 at the field house.
Yes, The Scene was quite small as I recall. I sat less than 25 feet from the stage. It would be unheard of today for someone to approach a band member without getting arrested.
You can in jazz clubs, for sure. I was in New York earlier this month and talked to several musicians for a moment or two but outside of jazz clubs, yeah, it's probably no dice.
Jay Leno used to do stand up at Lennie's On The Turnpike in Peabody MA. He said that the audience was there to listen so he had their attention right from the get go. A late cousin of mine used to drive from New London CT to this club to hear jazz.
This is wonderful, your readings of the recordings, and the recordings themselves. Thank you.
Thank you for the very kind comment. This means a lot.
Definitely raw versions. Not as good as the polished studio versions. Judy Collin’s had a lot to do with getting the band heard on the radio. I was listening one Saturday night in 1967 to WOR FM and Judy was Murray the K’s guest and started raving about this band she saw in LA. Murray never heard of them but put the album on, which she brought. He was floored and the album became a mainstay on NY radio. Also saw them the first time they hit town in a Cavalcade of bands sampler at the Village theatre. Only played twenty minutes as did the other performers, Janis Ian, Richie Havens and Ars Nova. After that saw the band approximately seven times. Another great piece of writing Robert.
Thank you, Harvey. Great memories here of the Doors and what a bill you saw them on: four very unique artists, all with something interesting to say.
I wasn’t aware of this set but now I will celebrate it on vinyl.
Nice - enjoy the listen!
Another fine post Robert. I saw them in NYC at a small venue called The Scene in the spiring of 1967. I remember asking Robby Krieger if they were going to be in San Francisco during the summer. I was taking a summer course at Stanford University. It was on RPI's dime so I went only to see what was happening then in San Francisco. I saw them again at RPI during the fall of 1968 at the field house.
Wow - very cool. I recall seeing some vintage clips from the Scene feautring Moby Grape and the Blues Project.
Yes, The Scene was quite small as I recall. I sat less than 25 feet from the stage. It would be unheard of today for someone to approach a band member without getting arrested.
You can in jazz clubs, for sure. I was in New York earlier this month and talked to several musicians for a moment or two but outside of jazz clubs, yeah, it's probably no dice.
Jazz audiences and clubs are a bit different than arena rock and other large venues.
Absolutely!
Jay Leno used to do stand up at Lennie's On The Turnpike in Peabody MA. He said that the audience was there to listen so he had their attention right from the get go. A late cousin of mine used to drive from New London CT to this club to hear jazz.
Cool write-up! Just added the CD set to my holiday list - a bargain at $23.
The price is great. Well worth it and then some.
Thanks as well for the kind words.