Eardrum Flows Hot

[seamonster]

Thanks, bh, I'm listening as I type! From the Survey:

"Because each recording was a "live one-shot-recording" and could not be edited, the skills required by each member of any musical act had to be very high, along with an immense level of focus required to complete a record. For this reason, SP records from this era contain a sense of fiery passion compared to more modern formats."

It's what I find most interesting about those old recordings.

[bhjazz]

Pat Metheny with Anna Maria Jopek.  Likely the only female singer that captures Pat's songs correctly.  

[bhjazz]

I'll post this in 3 parts since MyBB software only seems to allow a single video per post.  

Wikipedia: "Mystery Train" is a song written and recorded by American blues musician Junior Parker in 1953. Originally performed in the style of a Memphis blues or rhythm and blues tune, it was inspired by earlier songs and later became a popular rockabilly song, as first covered by Elvis Presley, then numerous others.

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The original by Junior Parker

[bhjazz]

The Elvis Presley version, 1955.

[bhjazz]

And, for better or worse, my favorite version which was the first version I had ever been exposed to.  Strange how you learn the history of songs well after they were written.  This is UFO from 1980. 

[bhjazz]

Great album, although my copy refuses to be cleaned.  What a pain it is to get great tunes only to have to listen to a recording of Cal Tjader backed by the Mold Release Compound Allstars.  

[seamonster]

"...refuses to be cleaned."

Have you considered a cleaning service? I've never tried one -

https://www.perfectvinylforever.com/services

"Mystery Train" is such a great tune!

[bhjazz]

Good idea.  Thanks!

Outside of the different frequencies that company uses for ultrasonic, I have it covered.  Personally, I think my copy would put them out of business...