Linda Ronstadt/MA,USA 1976 Upgrade

Among the masterpieces she has released, Linda Ronstadt’s “LAY DOWN BESIDE ME” is one with an interesting fate. One of the earliest releases from the same label, released in 2006. What’s even more noteworthy is the incredible sound quality. Far from being an “on sound image”, it is a superb sound source that can be completely called a sound board, and yet the freshness of the recording is at an unusually high level. In 2006, it received rave reviews in specialized magazines, and above all, it received high praise from Linda enthusiasts. However, it was not a classic rock artist or band, so even though the sound quality was outstanding, it was still a so-called “hidden best seller” item. However, the situation regarding this title changed completely last year. A year ago, “LOS ANGELES 1977 MIKE MILLARD 1ST GEN” was released, which could be called a trailer for the rush to excavate Mike Millard sound sources that continues to this day. Of course, since it was a mirrored recording, it continues to be a bestseller to this day, but when it was released, “LAY DOWN BESIDE ME” was pushed again as an “amazing audience that even surpassed the mirrored sound source”, and rumors arose. The “hidden bestseller” quickly became a “big bestseller,” and in the end, it was sold out. Among all the items he has released, this is the first time that an item like this has suddenly sold out, more than 10 years after its release. Ironically, with the appearance of a “comparison target” using a major taper called the mirrored sound source, the greatness of the original sound source was re-evaluated. In fact, “LOS ANGELES 1977 MIKE MILLARD 1ST GEN” also has excellent sound quality, but the sound image is even closer to that, and the level of freshness and clearness is so clear that it seems like it was recorded today. A miraculous recording that easily surpassed the sound source. In other words, there is no “vintage feel” that is common in 70’s sound sources. A perfect balance that perfectly combines the advantages of both the closeness of soundboard recording and the realism of audience recording. I’m really impressed that the ultimate audience recording was left in 1976. In this way, “LAY DOWN BESIDE ME” has exploded in popularity compared to when it was released in 2006, but due to the previous situation, it was suddenly sold out, and now it has become a very popular item that can’t stop asking for a reissue. It has also become. With such an outstanding recording, it is natural that it should be reissued and become a standard item that is always available. Therefore, in response to everyone’s requests, the popular edition from last year has been re-released. At the time of its release in 2006, the sound source was recorded as is without any equalization due to its high sound quality and stability, but nearly 15 years have passed since then, and technology has improved. evolution. For this re-release, we have made a few adjustments to this perfect recording. This was to soften the bass drum sound, which had a hard texture on stage that day. The hard ringing was especially noticeable in the songs at the beginning of the live performance, so suppressing this made the listening experience more comfortable. This is especially noticeable on songs like “That’ll Be The Day” and “Willin’,” and you can hear the difference even more when listening with headphones. Even so, this recording is really amazing. Linda’s singing voice is completely at the soundboard level, so you can even hear her breathing in songs with a small number of sounds by the band, such as the immortal masterpiece “Desperado”. Still, the outline of the performance is perfect, and you can clearly hear Wadi Wachtel’s guitar making a mistone at the beginning of the live performance. What’s more, the atmosphere in Boston that day is vividly conveyed. Isn’t it impossible to reproduce it even officially? This is the ultimate record of Linda’s live performance at her peak. The long-awaited reissue of Ultra Recording, which can be recommended with confidence as an introduction to audience recording for not only enthusiasts but also all music fans! Live at Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, USA 6th December 1976 ULTIMATE SOUND*UPGRADE(76:42) 1. Lose Again 2. That’ll Be The Day 3. Love Has No Pride 4. Silver Threads And Golden Needles 5. Willin’ 6. It Doesn’t Matter Anymore 7. When Will I Be Loved 8. Crazy 9. Tattler 10. Lo Siento Mi Vida 11. Love Is A Rose 12. Hasten Down The Wind 13. Tracks Of My Tears 14. Down So Low 15. Someone To Lay Down Beside Me 16. Introductions 17. You’re No Good 18. Heart Like A Wheel 19. Desperado 20. Tumbling Dice Linda Ronstadt – Vocals Dan Dugmore – Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Violin, Banjo Waddy Wachtel – Guitar, Vocals Kenny Edwards – Bass, Vocals, Harp Andrew Gold – Guitar, Vocals Brock Walsh – Keyboards Michael Botts – Drums