![]() ![]() Curiously, he chose not to play his longstanding, crowd pleasing, encore (the Load Out and Stay), possibly because none of the singers could reach David Lindley’s notes. Many standards of that time, that the crowd would have enjoyed, were unfortunately left off of the playlist, which was disappointing. Hearing him sing the titles from those albums, remind me of the time he was a songwriting force, beyond many. His songs from his original album through Running on Empty remain for me, his defining works. He still sounds terrific with backup vocalists who handle some of the tougher lyrics that his 71 year old vocal chords may no longer be able to reach. It was personally fulfilling to hear him play live again. He is so good, all he needs is a guitar, a bass, and drums, not all that noise from 7-10 people. I don't know whether it was the acoustics, the mixing, whatever, he sounds clearer and better in my living room on CD. Loud talking while the opening act was singing, yelling and interrupting Mr. I've gone to free concerts where I live in Sierra Vista where the audience showed more respect for the performer and each other. ![]() I was in the 6th row of the lower balcony and I didn't feel too far away at all. ![]() He sang more recent songs than old standards, but it didn't matter. It's as rich and strong as ever, and his songwriting is still there too. First of all his voice is still 100% there, unlike many of his contemporaries.
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