Saw him back in the late '60s as the warm-up act for Linda Ronstadt! Immediately went out and bought 6, yes six, of his 8-track tapes. Showing my age. I had never heard a 12-string guitar, and this was mind-blowing!
Kottke seemed to inject energy into his playing which was missing from previous sedate folk treatments of the same material. Going to see Leo Kottke play was exciting, a real event.
1. 0:30 Taxco Steps 2. 3:33 My Aunt Francis 3. 8:18 What The Arm Said 4. 13:12 Jack Gets Up 5. 18:11 Egg Tooth 6. 23:16 I Yell At Traffic 7. 26:55 Ojo 8. 33:08 Everybody Lies 9. 41:15 Louise 10. 47:04 Room Service (at the Tahiti Motel) 11. 1:05:25 Airproofing 12. 1:09:51 Jesu Maria 13. 1:14:29 Czech Bounce 14. 1:16:56 The Last Steam Engine Train/Stealing (medley) 15. 1:21:11 Rings 16. 1:27:33 Pamela Brown 17. 1:30:59 June Bug/The Train and the Gate/Vaseline Machine Gun (medley) 18. 1:42:28 Jack Fig 19. 1:48:01 William Powell
This really was one of the great periods in his career; My Father's Face, one of his best, was released and he was playing as much 12 as 6 string. His playing was just flawless, his voice was at its peak, his guitars and amplification sounded great, and his set including great tunes new and old. Is this the same set filmed for 'Home & Away'?
Can't be sure, but Home & Away was initially released in 1988, and this show was from 1989. Side note here ... this is one of, if not the longest show I'm aware of at nearly 2 hours in length.
Excellent. This is probably the best Kottke live recording. He's at the height of his powers here. Absolute dream set list for the guitar players. Never skip the annual November Kottke show in Minneapolis. This show was 14 years before my first but I haven't missed one since.
A great Leo Kottke audio. Followed him since ‘73. Have just about everything he’s ever recorded. Just saw him in an April concert in Austin, Tx. No one plays like him. Extraordinary
Loretta - you've been a fan even longer than me! I wish that I had seen him in the early '70's. Yes, this is one of the best shows I have of Leo. Thanks for commenting.
Since 1971, this man has taken my breath away with his journeys with an acoustic, and thoroughly entertained with his stories. No one matches the combination of skill and unique travels his music can take.
I never hand out likes. Virtually never. But your videos are awesome, and this particular video has a performance of "What The Arm Said", which I have never heard live before. This gets a like.
I'm half way through this, the sound quality is extraordinary, the playing is exemplary, but the mood is dark. Never thought of Leo as being a depressive but this concert will really bring you down. Hoping the second hour is his usual uplifting show. By the way, as sad as it is, this version of 'Louise' will about kill you - it's the best I've ever heard Leo sing, the playing is heartwrenchingly brilliant, but too sad...
Guess Mr. Kottke is a regular human being who isn't necessarily eternally optimistic. "Usual uplifting show...." don't you just with you were a public performer laboring under the expectations of each individual who make up the audience.
That's my photo, taken at a concert in the Netherlands. Great music by the way.
WOW Ron ... nice to know that!
I've posted quite a few photos that I took of him at different shows on the Leo Kottke groups / sites on facebook.
By the way Ron, this show is one of my top favorites as far as sound quality and his playing expertise.
@@andrewjurman3256 Hi Andrew, nice of you to respond. The disigns are from my brother Theo, perhaps you know him.
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@@rjcjacobs Yes ... I know of Theo. Small world, I guess.
Saw him back in the late '60s as the warm-up act for Linda Ronstadt! Immediately went out and bought 6, yes six, of his 8-track tapes. Showing my age. I had never heard a 12-string guitar, and this was mind-blowing!
Right On! MeToo! Opened for Mahavishnu, who opened for The Mothers with Ponty '72
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Kottke seemed to inject energy into his playing which was missing from
previous sedate folk treatments of the same material. Going to see Leo
Kottke play was exciting, a real event.
Sure can make me smile and grin with pleasure.
1. 0:30 Taxco Steps
2. 3:33 My Aunt Francis
3. 8:18 What The Arm Said
4. 13:12 Jack Gets Up
5. 18:11 Egg Tooth
6. 23:16 I Yell At Traffic
7. 26:55 Ojo
8. 33:08 Everybody Lies
9. 41:15 Louise
10. 47:04 Room Service (at the Tahiti Motel)
11. 1:05:25 Airproofing
12. 1:09:51 Jesu Maria
13. 1:14:29 Czech Bounce
14. 1:16:56 The Last Steam Engine Train/Stealing (medley)
15. 1:21:11 Rings
16. 1:27:33 Pamela Brown
17. 1:30:59 June Bug/The Train and the Gate/Vaseline Machine Gun (medley)
18. 1:42:28 Jack Fig
19. 1:48:01 William Powell
... "ojo" always seems to remind me of an old wooden ship tacking and ploughing it's way accros a rather rough and stormy sea...
srj34 Thank you for the song breakdown & timeline. With instrumentals it's hard for me to remember names. CHEERS!
Thanks for the set list srj! 😊
A number of these performances are the finest outings of these tunes that I know of. "Louise" is sublime.
Expofookinential
This really was one of the great periods in his career; My Father's Face, one of his best, was released and he was playing as much 12 as 6 string. His playing was just flawless, his voice was at its peak, his guitars and amplification sounded great, and his set including great tunes new and old.
Is this the same set filmed for 'Home & Away'?
Can't be sure, but Home & Away was initially released in 1988, and this show was from 1989.
Side note here ... this is one of, if not the longest show I'm aware of at nearly 2 hours in length.
Excellent. This is probably the best Kottke live recording. He's at the height of his powers here. Absolute dream set list for the guitar players. Never skip the annual November Kottke show in Minneapolis. This show was 14 years before my first but I haven't missed one since.
A great Leo Kottke audio. Followed him since ‘73. Have just about everything he’s ever recorded. Just saw him in an April concert in Austin, Tx. No one plays like him. Extraordinary
Loretta - you've been a fan even longer than me! I wish that I had seen him in the early '70's.
Yes, this is one of the best shows I have of Leo. Thanks for commenting.
The very best concert on TH-cam! Thanks for posting!
Wow. This is my first time hearing this particular song. Everything he does turns to magic.
Genius..
i used that pic (uncle Fester) on facebook for a while🤣......
His version of “airproofing” here is probably my favorite live version of this song.
Fantastic audio quality!
Since 1971, this man has taken my breath away with his journeys with an acoustic, and thoroughly entertained with his stories.
No one matches the combination of skill and unique travels his music can take.
Your perspective is pure and honest - and mine. I'm with you 100%
Which 12 is playing him in this opening? Unusual jazzy style timbre playing out at times. Not a Bozo..
whats the name of the song..at..1 hr 48 min
William Powell
Wow thanks for posting, great concert
So glad the chicken story is here
This recording is also tremendously valuable just for the intros - to "Tell Me Why" for instance.
Good recording, no mike overloading....
Thanks Andrew
I played the trombone, but my principle instrument was the euphonium, which is just a small tuba. What was I thinking?
I liked the tuba best of all, but those things were expensive. The price of brass. I bought a euphonium. Again, what was I thinking.
In my case I was given the tuba because of cultural stereotyping. "Give the tuba to the fat kid."
Thanks so much for your uploads.
Incredible post. Thank you so much. 🔥🔥🔥🐐
Oh . this is so good. Thanks.
Thanks for all of these Leo gems!
You're welcome. Glad that I have them to share with everyone!
Yes, thanks Andrew! I am loving this
Uno dei migliori chitarristi Country americani!!!!!
I never hand out likes. Virtually never. But your videos are awesome, and this particular video has a performance of "What The Arm Said", which I have never heard live before. This gets a like.
I used to be obsessed with Leo’s music playing every song he did.
Alas, I discovered Stevie Ray Vaughn and sold the acoustic to go electric …
Nothing like it.....Cant say he aint original .... All we need is nurture , Ps. he looks like Jack Nicolson 😊😊
I'm half way through this, the sound quality is extraordinary, the playing is exemplary, but the mood is dark. Never thought of Leo as being a depressive but this concert will really bring you down. Hoping the second hour is his usual uplifting show. By the way, as sad as it is, this version of 'Louise' will about kill you - it's the best I've ever heard Leo sing, the playing is heartwrenchingly brilliant, but too sad...
Guess Mr. Kottke is a regular human being who isn't necessarily eternally optimistic. "Usual uplifting show...." don't you just with you were a public performer laboring under the expectations of each individual who make up the audience.
Video ? Where's the video ?
His video is in his ears..
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