Boston Music Hall, 12/5/72
New Riders of the Purple Sage · 2003
97 min · 22 tracks · country rock
A vibrant tapestry of country rock infused with the spontaneity of a live performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- vibrant live performance energy
- for group sing-alongs
- late-night storytelling sessions
- wave-like pacing for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of this live album's release in 2003, New Riders of the Purple Sage were re-establishing their presence after years of fluctuating lineups and musical direction. This recording captures their earlier sound from a concert in 1972, which was pivotal as they were gaining traction within the burgeoning country rock scene, following their debut in 1969.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Gram Parsons· Little Feat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Truck Drivin' Man 3:24
- 2 Whatcha Gonna Do 3:24
- 3 Hello Mary Lou 3:18
- 4 Rainbow 3:08
- 5 Down in the Boondocks 3:26
- 6 Portland Woman 6:39
- 7 She's No Angel 3:08
- 8 School Days 4:19
- 9 Henry 4:22
- 10 Long Black Veil 4:20
- 11 Sailin' 3:05
- 12 Contract 3:27
- 13 Glendale Train 5:06
- 14 Louisiana Lady 3:55
Disc 2
- 1 I Don't Know You 4:39
- 2 Sutter's Mill 3:18
- 3 Groupie 3:44
- 4 Whiskey 3:14
- 5 Last Lonely Eagle 5:49
- 6 Willie and the Hand Jive 13:27
- 7 I Love to Sing My Ballad, Mama (But They Only Wanna Hear Me Rock n' Roll) 3:10
- 8 Honky Tonk Women 5:22
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