Neil Young With The Santa Monica Flyers – “Somewhere Under The Rainbow” (Released 14th April 2023)

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//Warner Records//

£22.99 – 2xLP

Somewhere Under The Rainbow features Neil Young with the Santa Monica Flyers, recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre in London on Nov 5th 1973.

It is a long-cherished show that has been celebrated for its completely spontaneous and high-revved performance featuring Neil Young (vocals, guitar) with the stellar band featuring Nils Lofgren (lead and rhythm guitar, piano, accordion, vocals), Ben Keith (pedal steel guitar, vocals), Billy Talbot (bass, vocals) and Ralph Molina (drums, vocals).

In a night of high-wire performances and semi-unhinged sonics, the concert has taken on a mythic legend in the past 50 years. All the musicians were in a free-form state of mind and swung for the fences on every track. The double-disc album captures a sound and soul that still resonates loudly for its daring, and among Neil Young fans is an achievement that is as unconventional as it is unforgettable. Recording engineer Pete Long’s liner notes dive right into the thick of the controversial concert, and help listeners relive a place and time that won’t be repeated.

Tracklisting:

Tonight’s the night
Mellow my mind
World on a string
Speakin’ out
Albuquerque
New mama
Roll another number (for the road)
Tired eyes
Tonight’s the night – part ii
Flying on the ground is wrong
Human highway
Helpless
Don’t be denied
Cowgirl in the sand