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Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco November 2nd 1968 (CD)

This remarkable set was taped for radio broadcast very soon after the band’s new line-up of Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, Gene Parsons and John York had coalesced. Despite the turmoil in their recent history, they turn in a superb series of performances on a fascinating selection of songs (several of which they rarely played), featuring especially noteworthy guitar work from the great Clarence White. It’s presented here with excellent sound, complete with background notes and rare photographs, making it a vital document for all connoisseurs of 60s rock.

1. Old Blue

2. My Back Pages / Baby What You Want Me To Do?

3. Mr. Spaceman

4. Time Between

5. Goin' Back

6. Blue Suede Shoes

7. He Was a Friend of Mine

8. So You Want To Be a Rock'n'Roll Star

9. Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man

10. This Wheel's On Fire

11. Stanley's Song

12. Pretty Boy Floyd

13. Eight Miles High

14. You Don't Miss Your Water

15. So You Want To Be a Rock'n'Roll Star

16. Hickory Wind

17. King Apathy III

18. Bad Night At The Whiskey

19. Nashville West

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