October will mark an incredible treat for fans of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young as their legendary 1969 Live at the Fillmore East performances are being released as a double live album. Captured during an iconic early show from the band’s first tour, this album offers a unique blend of acoustic and electric sessions, revealing the diverse musical prowess of the band at one of their peak moments.
Recorded just a month after their historic Woodstock appearance, this album encapsulates an intense sequence of shows – four in two days – at the historic Fillmore East in New York City. The setlist includes memorable tracks from CSN’s debut and Young’s ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere,’ featuring hits like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Helplessly Hoping,” and “Down by the River.”
The craftsmanship involved in creating this album is palpable, with band members Stills and Young themselves taking charge of compiling and mixing the original eight-track recordings at Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles. Their involvement ensures that the essence and energy of the live performances are preserved, bringing listeners an authentic slice of rock history.
Highlights of the album include Stills’s stirring solo of “4 + 20” and Nash’s poignant rendition of “Our House,” an emotional serenade to Joni Mitchell, who was present in the audience. The album doesn’t shy away from powerful electric sets either, featuring expansive versions of “Wooden Ships,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Sea of Madness,” and closes with the haunting “Find the Cost of Freedom,” which would later accompany the protest anthem “Ohio.”
Graham Nash’s reflections on the performances resonate deeply, “Hearing the music again after all these years, I can tell how much we loved each other and loved the music that we were creating.”
This double live album not only promises to be a nostalgic journey through poignant melodies and dynamic compositions but also a testament to the timeless allure and influence of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s music.
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