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Old 01-31-2020, 06:02 AM
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Amazing is the word that comes to mind..I just received and listened to the 5 original America cd's from the Original Album Series which includes the first five releases from the band in one package. This is an acoustic guitar players dream. I have heard of the "greatest hits" from the band but wow, so many hidden acoustic songs that I had never heard. Too many to list!! It is quite possible that I will be spending the next few years learning to play these amazing tunes. Play On....
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They are one of my favorite groups. I have several of their songs in my playlist, including the very first song I ever learned - Horse with No Name.
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We're actually going to see them tonight!
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Did they remaster those albums for digital? Or remix? (I hate when classic stuff is remixed - all of a sudden you hear an instrument you never heard before, and its a 'WTF?' moment).
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Did they remaster those albums for digital? Or remix? (I hate when classic stuff is remixed - all of a sudden you hear an instrument you never heard before, and its a 'WTF?' moment).
I love the Steven Wilson re-mixes.
His re-mix of 'Aqualung' by Jethro Tull is outstanding.

He's also done Yes, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, ELP, XTC and Chicago.
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I love the Steven Wilson re-mixes.
His re-mix of 'Aqualung' by Jethro Tull is outstanding.

He's also done Yes, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, ELP, XTC and Chicago.
Hey Bruce,

Did he do anything by Betty Crocker?

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Don't get me started on why they're not in the Hall of Fame yet.
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We're actually going to see them tonight!
Looks like a good set from the earlier part of the tour. Have a great time!

SPOILER ALERT...here's the setlist....









Tin Man
You Can Do Magic
Don't Cross the River
Daisy Jane
Riverside
I Need You
Here
Ventura Highway
Driving
Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover)
Cornwall Blank
Hollywood
Survival
The Border
Greenhouse
Woman Tonight
Only in Your Heart
California Dreamin' (The Mamas & the Papas cover)
Lonely People
Sandman
Sister Golden Hair

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Yep, I'm a big fan. (Ventura Highway is a big favourite).
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Sister Golden Hair is one of my all time favorite songs.
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Longtime fan. Seen twice - once when my brothers’ band opened for them, so that was cool. The second time in a Small local Casino lounge on a 15 below Iowa night. Could reach out and touch them almost. I really liked the “Here and Now” newer release from ‘07. Taylor and Martin players as I recall.
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Agreed. Great band. I have tickets for March Also agree they should be in HOF
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I’d like to know how they were recorded. The acoustic sound on those albums is spectacular.
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Amazing is the word that comes to mind..I just received and listened to the 5 original America cd's from the Original Album Series which includes the first five releases from the band in one package. This is an acoustic guitar players dream. I have heard of the "greatest hits" from the band but wow, so many hidden acoustic songs that I had never heard. Too many to list!! It is quite possible that I will be spending the next few years learning to play these amazing tunes. Play On....
They are a great band & this budget priced collection of their albums is a great introduction.
The first 2 albums in particular are superb.

Was lucky enough to see them locally in 2009 & got to talk with Gerry & Dewey. They were really happy to talk about their guitars & it is clear they love their Taylors.

Strumming some of their chord progressions on my guitars is one of my simple but happy pleasures in life. Wonderful.

Pick on

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So many great tunes. Holiday is probably the record I've played the most.

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Don't get me started on why they're not in the Hall of Fame yet.
Because there ain't no one for to give them no fame.
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