Ronnie Wood Ron Wood/CA,USA 1992 Mike Millard Master Tapes

This is the last of the long series of mirrored masters by JEMS. The 255th excavation is surprisingly Ron Wood’s 1992 “SLIDE ON THIS” tour. Many people may feel that this is a modest finale for JEMS, who has unearthed such outstanding vintage recordings up to now. Perhaps JEMS is also aware of this, as there are 50 performances where the masters are still missing even though the fact of Millard’s recordings is known, and they even hint at the possibility of unknown recordings from his later years. Therefore, although this is the last time, the mirrored masters have not yet been resolved… This finale shows that the intention is that. Moreover, this is one of Millard’s rare recordings using DAT. Yes, just like his friend Keith’s “LOS ANGELES 1993: MIKE MILLARD MASTER DAT,” it is an interesting new fact that the performances that Millard recorded using DAT in his later years were also Stones solo. Therefore, you can’t feel the sound pressure unique to the mirrored version like the usual Nakamichi deck and cassette recording, but instead the clarity unique to DAT shines. Furthermore, the quality is enjoyable even if you take into account that the recording starts from the second half of “Show Me” on “SLIDE ON THIS”. In fact, it is understandable that JEMS described it as “a sound quality that is enjoyable enough despite the unfamiliar DAT recording of the mirrored version”. Above all, the “SLIDE ON THIS” tour is full of nostalgia now. The fact that it was Ronnie’s first solo album in a long time caused a big stir, and the fact that he came to Japan early the following year made it even more nostalgic for us. It was a long time ago that several items were released at that time because of the buzz. Not only is it a long-awaited excavation source from the same tour, but if it is a high-quality mirrored recording, it is even a tear-jerking excavation for enthusiasts. I’m nostalgic now for the structure where Stones supporter Bernard Fowler sang lead vocals for 60% of the live performance, and the hot excitement of “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll” where he takes the lead is a fresh one when I listen to it again. “Pretty Beat Up,” which has yet to be performed live by the Stones, was a big topic at the time, but even listening to it again, the live arrangement where Bernard and Ronnie sing in dialogue is cool enough. And what’s more, Millard’s voice can be heard at the end of the recording (!). In the past, his voice was heard a little at the start of the recording of Floyd’s 1975 LA Sports Arena, but this time, he finishes the recording and has a friendly conversation with his friends, and even leaves the venue to test the microphone at the recorder and stop the recording. I see, it’s no wonder that JEMS chose this as the last one for the release of Millard’s masters. This is not just a newly discovered audience, but an amazing documentary that recalls Millard in his later years. The Palace, Los Angeles, CA, USA 18th November 1992 PERFECT SOUND Disc:1 (60:49) 1. Show Me 2. Flying 3. Breathe On Me 4. (I Know) I’m Losing You 5. Josephine 6. Black Limousine 7. Pretty Beat Up 8. Seven Days 9. Band Introductions 10. Silicone Grown 11. Little Red Rooster Disc:2 (24:40) 1. I Can Feel The Fire 2. It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll 3. Guitar Medley includes That’s All You Need Gasoline Alley Prodigal Son Amazing Grace 4. Stay With Me 5. Millard Outro Ron Wood – Guitar, Vocals Bernard Fowler – Vocals Ian McLagan – keyboards Johnnie Lee Schell – Guitar Shaun Solomon – Bass Wayne P. Sheehy – Drums