Graham Parker
Ritz
New York City, NY
October 13, 1983
(Two Of Us Master Volume 335)

Recording: Shure Mic > Sony WM - D6C

Transfer: Cassette Masters > Nakamichi DR-01 (azimuth adjusted) > USBPre2 Sound Devices > Audacity > iZotope RX 10 / ozone 9 (mastered) > xACT 2.59 > FLAC

01 Just Like A Man
02 Thunder And Rain
03 Fools Gold
04 Discovering Japan
05 Sounds Like Chains
06 Love Gets You Twisted
07 Passive Resistance
08 You Can't Take Love for Granted
09 Glass Jaw
10 Life Gets Better
11 You Can't Be Too Strong
12 Soul On Ice
13 Local Girls
14 No Protection
15 Saturday Night Is Dead
16 I Want You Back
17 Temporary Beauty
18 (Too Late) The Smart Bomb
19 New York Shuffle
20 Last Couple On The Dance Floor

Known Faults:
-None

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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Graham Parker @ The Ritz - New York City, NY October 13, 1983

This documents the last night of 4 back to back nights Graham Parker played the Ritz in support of the July released "The Real Macaw". This is the first release of any nights from this 4 night stand. It's an excellent full band show focused on classic Rumour era songs and material from 1982's Another Grey Area and The Real Macaw.

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.

Goody masterfully dialed the pitch in as he does day in and day out with all our releases.

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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