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Worcester, MA, 4/4/73

New Riders of the Purple Sage · 2003

193 min · 39 tracks · country rock

A vibrant tapestry of country rock that captures the spontaneity and spirit of a live performance.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • vibrant spontaneity of live performance
  • for long road trips
  • evocative storytelling through song
  • wave-like pacing for relaxed listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks instant gratification
  • prefers concise single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2003, New Riders of the Purple Sage had seen a resurgence in interest, partly due to the revival of classic rock sounds. 'Worcester, MA, 4/4/73' serves as a nostalgic capture of their earlier performances while celebrating their legacy as pioneers in the country rock genre. This album follows their earlier works and showcases their ability to connect with audiences through live recordings.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 I Don't Know You 3:48
  • 2 Lochinvar 5:06
  • 3 Rainbow 3:11
  • 4 It's Alright With Me 3:51
  • 5 Sailin' 3:01
  • 6 Whatcha Gonna Do 3:04
  • 7 California Day 2:53
  • 8 Linda 3:33
  • 9 Groupie 2:32
  • 10 One Too Many Stories 6:07
  • 11 Contract 3:59
  • 12 Teardrops in My Eyes 2:58
  • 13 Long Black Veil 4:29
  • 14 You Ain't Woman Enough 3:24
  • 15 Whiskey 3:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Dirty Business 10:08
  • 2 Down in the Boondocks 3:36
  • 3 Hello Mary Lou 2:56
  • 4 You Should Have Seen Me Runnin 4:42
  • 5 Portland Woman 6:57
  • 6 Henry 4:37
  • 7 Glendale Train 5:24
  • 8 Last Lonely Eagle 6:19
  • 9 Louisiana Lady 3:50
  • 10 Willie and the Hand Jive 11:29

Disc 3

  • 1 Sr. Judas 6:43
  • 2 Old George 5:17
  • 3 4 on 6 6:03
  • 4 Come to Me 3:49
  • 5 Critters Theme 6:22
  • 6 I Don't Need No Doctor 6:27
  • 7 THRUSTER! 6:05
  • 8 Wig 3:29
  • 9 Brain Liaters 6:44
  • 10 Perfect 3:46
  • 11 The Tingler 6:33
  • 12 Sick & Tired 2:39
  • 13 Twilight 5:26
  • 14 Rain Revolution - Come in out of the Rain 8:18

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