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bjlevine
07-03-2008, 04:16 PM
Wow! The live version of America (with Tony Kaye on organ) is simply amazing. I'd never heard this version until recently, but it blew me away. And I love the little precursor to Roundabout at the end.
Yesguitarman
07-03-2008, 04:34 PM
Wow! The live version of America (with Tony Kaye on organ) is simply amazing. I'd never heard this version until recently, but it blew me away. And I love the little precursor to Roundabout at the end.

BJ,

I agree the version on The Word Is Live, recorded in London, in 1971 is awesome. Steve's guitar play is monster and Tony's Hammond really growls! He's pushing that Leslie to the point of distortion. I really like the middle, slowed down, "pass me a cigarette..." section. It's a shame that was omitted during later live performances.