The Marshall Tucker Band has dug into the vaults for a number of well-received live CDs and DVDs in recent years, but this rare concert from their 1973 tour with the Allman Brothers might be the most sought-after of all. T... more »aped at legendary venue Winterland, and featuring a killer mix of songs from the band's first two albums (the second of which was yet to be recorded), this release captures MTB at a career peak, stretching out on stage and letting the music flow. Fans will find it an essential addition to their collection.« less
The Marshall Tucker Band has dug into the vaults for a number of well-received live CDs and DVDs in recent years, but this rare concert from their 1973 tour with the Allman Brothers might be the most sought-after of all. Taped at legendary venue Winterland, and featuring a killer mix of songs from the band's first two albums (the second of which was yet to be recorded), this release captures MTB at a career peak, stretching out on stage and letting the music flow. Fans will find it an essential addition to their collection.
CD Reviews
A somewhat solid look back at a great road band!
Archie Mercer | Yorba Linda, CA | 02/26/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Marshall Tucker Band came out of the same era that brought us the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. All three were great southern rock bands, although Tucker had more of a country flavor than the other two, and all three were great road bands. "Way Out West" was a live concert aired on FM radio back in 1973, just as the Tucker band was beginning to build it's cult following. Recorded between the release of their first album (The Marshall Tucker Band) and their second (A New Life) the set included 8 classic Tucker songs.
What makes this a good addition to any Marshall Tucker collection is you can hear the raw energy that was always present at a MTB concert. Probably more than any other group, this band loved to get up on stage and rock your socks off. Toy Caldwell's thumb-strumming guitar riffs are amazing, especially in the 14 minute jam piece "Everyday I have the Blues".
There are some issues with this release though. The sound quality is average at best having been recorded for 1973 radio. The vocal harmonies of Toy Caldwell and Doug Grey never really blend and at times even contrast. Add to that there is an occasional bad note, or two or three. Jerry Eubanks' flute solo on "Take the Highway is rather painful to listen to as well. This set is far from the polished live tracks included on the later releases of Where We All Belong and Searchin' for a Rainbow. But in a way that makes this almost a must have, to hear the band from the very early years.
Overall I would recommend this to any MTB fan as well as anyone into 1970's southern rock. Plain & simple, it's a good recording of a great Southern Rock Band!
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I had gone the night before....
Thomas Clark | Makawao, Hi. USA | 02/28/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We had gone the night before at the Oakland Coliseum Arena...Bill Graham added this show the next day and put it on KSAN radio....my bro taped this and the Allmans...always remember Gregg's classic line from this show..."one good thing about this place is it doesn't close down like those coliseums...."
I remember how Marshall Tucker just knocked our socks off.....raw...live...warts and all...The Marshall Tucker Band was MEANT to be heard live and this CD proves it....to me it's worth the money for the Bill Graham intro alone...man those were some good days...buy this and crank it loud..."
Great Live Document Of Early Marshall Tucker
The Footpath Cowboy | Kingston, NY United States | 04/01/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"WAY OUT WEST: LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO 1973 is a great live recording of the Marshall Tucker Band on their first tour, having been recorded in San Francisco in 1973. This CD includes the first live recording I know of of the classic "24 Hours At A Time", as well as the only live recording I'm aware of of "See You Later, I'm Gone." This CD is a must-own for anyone even remotely interested in Southern rock or country-rock."
Tucker "Tearin it Up"
Thomas W. Earl | New York | 03/17/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first time I saw Marshall Tucker was on this tour in 1973 and they opened for the Allman Brothers Band in New York. I had no idea who Marshall Tucker was at the time and I was sorry I didn't pay more attention. Well now I can hear them all over again. This CD is full of the fire the Marshall Tucker band brought to the stage. What I like about Toy Caldwell is how he always did his lead slightly different each time so no performance is the same. The band is tight and this performance is outstanding. A must have for any Tucker fan and a lot of fun for those of you just tuning in."
Track Listings (8) - Disc #1