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HIGHWAY 49 REVISITED
Top Cat 760501 [T-526]
Reid Green Coliseum (Hattiesburg, MS); May 1, 1976
Tracklist: Mr. Tambourine Man, Simple Twist Of Fate; Vincent Van Gogh [w/Bobby Neuwirth]; I'll Be Your Baby Tonight, Maggie's Farm, One Too Many Mornings, Isis; Railroad Boy, I Pity The Poor Immigrant [w/Joan Baez]; Shelter From The Storm [cut], I Threw It All Away, Memphis Blues Again, You're A Big Girl Now, You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Mozambique, Idiot Wind [cut], Knockin' On Heaven's Door [fragment]
DEEP: Who wouldn't welcome a fine quality document of a '76 show, there are so few, eh? Almost the entire Dylan set is presented here (3 tracks missing). The sound is a bit thin and lacking in the fullbodiedness we've come to expect, but that is more a function of the technology of the times than anything else. Still, the vocals are clear and distinct and the instruments are all there, though not as upfront as you'd like; but it won't detract from your enjoyment if the RTR turns you on. The show is a real treat and offers up some interesting performances. Dylan works through rock, folk, blues and country and the band handles all with equal aplomb and creates its own sound throughout. Anyway, an excellent show and a nice companion piece to the several excellent '76 soundboards that are circulating.
rmd: A very passable audience recording, with clear and audible sound. Performances are livelier than the official release; and the acoustic set is a treat. Dylan at his peak.
CDG: An higher quality audience recording of a nice show, capped by a great, very bitter, version of "Idiot Wind."
