1.8 It Takes a Lot to Laugh It Takes a Train to Cry
Description:
Jerry Garcia, Merl Saunders and Tom Fogerty live in San Francisco in 1972. The group's performance was characterized by a blend of soul, blues and rock. This CD contains the concert from June 30, 1972, broadcast on various radio stations.
"San Francisco 1972" is a CD capturing the rare and electrifying collaboration between Jerry Garcia, Merl Saunders and Tom Fogerty in the vibrant Bay Area club scene of the early 1970s. Recorded during a formative live period outside of the Grateful Dead, this release documents Garcia's exploratory guitar work, Saunders' soulful organ textures and Fogerty's earthy rhythm guitar and vocals in an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Expect long, flowing jams that fuse psychedelic rock, rootsy rhythm & blues, jazz-inflected improvisation and a relaxed, late-night West Coast groove typical of the era's underground live tapes. The track selection (not detailed here) centers on extended versions and reinterpretations that highlight interplay, spontaneity and musical risk-taking rather than radio-friendly concision, making this CD especially appealing to collectors and fans of deep live recordings.
Jerry Garcia was the iconic guitarist, singer and primary musical architect of the Grateful Dead, one of the most influential American rock bands of all time, famed for marathon concerts, genre-crossing improvisation and a devoted worldwide following. Beyond stadium tours and a vast live legacy, Garcia's side projects, like his work with Merl Saunders, helped define the improvisational jam tradition that later inspired countless bands and festivals. Merl Saunders was a versatile keyboardist and organist who moved fluidly between jazz, soul, rock and R&B, known for his warm Hammond sound and his long-running collaboration with Garcia that yielded several beloved live recordings. Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist and founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, contributed to one of rock's most distinctive catalogues, with CCR classics dominating late-60s/early-70s radio and leaving a lasting imprint on roots rock. His later work in more relaxed, jam-oriented contexts like this San Francisco ensemble underscores his instinct for groove and songcraft.
The manufacturer ROCKIN BOX specializes in high-quality archival and catalog titles with a clear focus on classic rock, roots and historically interesting live material. Releases from ROCKIN BOX typically emphasize collector-friendly packaging, informative liner notes where available and carefully sourced audio, aiming to present rare or under-circulated recordings in a more accessible, durable format. With "San Francisco 1972," ROCKIN BOX positions a sought-after chapter of early-70s Bay Area club history as a coherent, listenable document, addressing the needs of both dedicated Garcia/Saunders/Fogerty enthusiasts and curious listeners interested in the broader San Francisco sound of the period.
Rock&Pop
107.647
- Beat 219- Bombast Rock 125- Classic Rock 15.386- Glamrock 103- Latin Rock 213- Mainstream Rock 72.544- Rockpop 17.891- Soft Rock/Pop Rock 540- Westcoast 523Songwriter 3.440
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