Jesse Colin Young
Allen Theatre
Cleveland, Ohio
May 17th, 1975
(JoeRay Master Series Volume 42)
16/44 Edition

Recording: AKG D1000E microphone > Sony cassette recorder

Transfer: Master Tape > Nakamichi DR-1 > Sound Device USB Pre2c> Adobe Audition CS6 > iZotope RX / ozone 9 (mastered) > xACT 2.50 > FLAC

01 Sugar Babe
02 Songbird
03 Slick City
04 Motorhome
05 Song for Juli
06 Miss Hesitation
07 Introduction of the Band
08 Morning Sun
09 Before You Came
10 Ridgetop
11 Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
12 T-Bone Shuffle
13 Six Days on the Road
14 Let Your Light Shine
15 Get Together

Known Faults:
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BAND:
JESSE COLIN YOUNG-Vocals, Guitar
SCOTT LAWRENCE-Piano
JIM ROTHERMEL-Horns, Reeds, Flute
JEFF MYER-Drums
KELLY BRYANT-Bass
SUZI YOUNG-Vocals

Welcome to Volume 42 of the JoeRay Master Series�a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Jesse Colin Young. In this edition, we celebrate a musical visionary whose soulful artistry and relentless spirit have left an indelible mark on the world.

JoeRay gives us details and thoughts around taping this excellent show:

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During the summer of 1974, I was first introduced to Jesse Colin Young while he was opening for CSNY on their mega tour. I was excited from the moment I heard he was headlining at the Allen Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. I secured center seats in the fifth row for my family and my girlfriend, Patty.

From the very start of the concert, we were captivated by his mesmerizing performance�his soulful songs and compelling storytelling instantly drawing us in. That evening turned out to be one of his longest headline shows, featuring an impressive array of new songs from his album Songbird.

While I had always admired his work on Youngblood Songs, that night Jesse surpassed all expectations. Tracks like "SONGBIRD," "SONG FOR JULI," "MORNING SUN," "BEFORE YOU CAME," and "RIDGETOP" left both the audience and me in awe. His ability to evoke the spirit of wild places and untamed emotions was a testament to his exceptional talent.

A few years later, I had the pleasure of seeing him again at the MUSE concerts in New York City and Washington, D.C. Soon after, he returned to his solo roots, continuing to deliver performances marked by his outstanding tenor vocals and masterful guitar work.

Jesse passed away March 16th, 2025 at age 83. Thank you Jesse for so many years of wonderful songs and performances. Peace My Friend...

I recorded the concert using an AKG D1000E microphone, a Sony cassette recorder and Memorex 120 tape.

mjk5510 & JoeRay

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