Ronnie Spector
Bottom Line
New York City, NY
December 26, 1997
Early Show
(Two Of Us Master Series Volume 333)

"Ronnie Spector's Holiday Party"

Recording: Shure Mic > Sony WM-D6C

Transfer: Master Tapes > Nakamichi DR-01 (azimuth adjusted) > Audacity > iZotope RX 10 / ozone 9 (mastered) > MVSep (audience noise removed) > xACT 2.59 > FLAC

1 Sleigh Ride
02 Don't Worry Baby
03 Do I Love You
04 Say Goodbye To Hollywood
05 So Young
06 She Talks to Rainbows
07 Frosty The Snowman
08 It's A Heartache
09 Baby, I Love You
10 Walking In The Rain
11 Why Don't They Let Us Fall In Love
12 (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up
13 You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory
14 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
15 It's Christmas Once Again
16 Be My Baby
17 Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
18 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Known Faults:
-I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus: start cut

Between 1983 and 2002, few tapers were as active as the "Two Of Us." Not only did they capture live performances in their local area, but they also traveled the world to record their favorite artists. Over nearly two decades, they taped over 250 artists, many of whom were recorded multiple times.

Springsteen collectors will already be familiar with some of their work�thanks to "fmcleanboots," who shared a half dozen or so shows from the "Tunnel Of Love" tour before passing the baton. Yet, what may be lesser-known is the depth of their passion�not just for Springsteen, but for music itself. Their dedication resulted in an astonishing catalog of artists and performances.

The "Two Of Us" followed tours relentlessly, recording club shows, theater performances, arena concerts, and everything in between�capturing the sounds of big-name acts, mid-level artists, and local talents alike. On nights when a tour had a break, they sought out other artists performing nearby, ensuring no opportunity to tape went to waste. While their priority was always to enjoy the show, they often acquired tickets outside venues, working tirelessly to secure the best possible seats�sometimes trading up until they achieved the perfect vantage point.

Their recordings are uniformly excellent, though occasionally the start of a show was sacrificed in exchange for securing prime seating. Before adopting DAT technology in later years, they relied on the Sony WM-D6C paired with an external Shure microphone for much of their work. Remarkably, their master tapes�kept in pristine condition within a climate-controlled environment�remain uncirculated, preserving their captures in perfect condition.

This series promises to be an exhilarating journey. While releases won�t always follow chronological order due to the sheer volume of material, mini-series featuring consecutive dates within a tour may be shared. Along the way, we aim to upgrade existing circulating audio and introduce recordings of performances that lack any circulating source. Enjoy the ride�this is not a dark ride.

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Ronnie Spector @ The Bottom Line - New York City, NY December 26, 1997

I had this one ready to go but overlooked it during the holidays, not wanting to wait another year we extend the holiday spirit with a rousing yuletide show at the Bottom Line.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the "Two Of Us" for their dedication to capturing these legendary performers and preserving shows that many are hearing for the first time. The countless hours spent waiting in line, traveling, purchasing tickets, and trusting me to safeguard their life's work do not go unnoticed. Our community owes you both an immense debt of thanks.

A big thank you to my friend "fmcleanboots" for making the connection to Two Of Us and laying the foundation for what has become an extraordinary series of releases.

As always, thanks to Goody our pitch master ensuring everything is at the right speed.

The sheer number of uncirculated shows "Two Of Us" taped and continue to provide for release is truly staggering.

Artwork is included.

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