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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.

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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