The Electric Lounge
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Set 1When Wine Was Cheap
Trampled by the Sun
Black Shiny Head
Money Honey
In the Pines
Magnolia
Ringing Dark & True
Trampled by the Sun
Black Shiny Head
Money Honey
In the Pines
Magnolia
Ringing Dark & True
CommentBroadcast on Austin Access TV. Currently the earliest known live recording of the Gourds. It's a stark sound when compared to later day sounds of the Gourds, the 4 piece band consisting of Kevin Russell, Jimmy Smith, Claude Bernard & Charlie Llewellin. The accordion has a reed-ier sound than today's Gourds fan might expect as Claude was playing an earlier squeezebox than he currently features.
Kevin indicates that they have played another show this day, "on campus, at a coffeehouse".
When Wine Was Cheap has slightly different lyrics than the eventual version, specifically where the "words were like bargains"instead of "words were like bullshit." However, it's amazing how little this song has changed over the years.
Trampled By The Sun is arranged slightly differently than its eventual form. Claude's accordion sounds almost like a farfisa organ on this tune.
Black Shiny Head has Claude singing lead vocals and Jimmy singing background on this Jimmy penned tune. This is the only time this song is known to have been recorded (by the Gourds).
Money Honey hasn't changed much over the years, but I clearly hear a Jew's harp on this.
In The Pines shows off the harmonies 'twixt Kevin & Jimmy, already locked in.
Magnolia lacks the drive and intensity of the oncoming years seasoned versions, but still has plenty of true gourd-sound goodness to love.
Ringing Dark & True may not have been broadcast
Kevin indicates that they have played another show this day, "on campus, at a coffeehouse".
When Wine Was Cheap has slightly different lyrics than the eventual version, specifically where the "words were like bargains"instead of "words were like bullshit." However, it's amazing how little this song has changed over the years.
Trampled By The Sun is arranged slightly differently than its eventual form. Claude's accordion sounds almost like a farfisa organ on this tune.
Black Shiny Head has Claude singing lead vocals and Jimmy singing background on this Jimmy penned tune. This is the only time this song is known to have been recorded (by the Gourds).
Money Honey hasn't changed much over the years, but I clearly hear a Jew's harp on this.
In The Pines shows off the harmonies 'twixt Kevin & Jimmy, already locked in.
Magnolia lacks the drive and intensity of the oncoming years seasoned versions, but still has plenty of true gourd-sound goodness to love.
Ringing Dark & True may not have been broadcast
Set 1The Devil Is My Friend
Way Down In The Hole
Funny Cigarette
Sugar In My Bowl
Starting To Hate Country
The DR's Gunna Cut Ya
Banks Of The Ohio
Lullaby Of The Leaves
Down By The Riverside
Washboard Rag
Way Down In The Hole
Funny Cigarette
Sugar In My Bowl
Starting To Hate Country
The DR's Gunna Cut Ya
Banks Of The Ohio
Lullaby Of The Leaves
Down By The Riverside
Washboard Rag
Set 2Shadrack,Meshack And Abednego
God's Going To Hunt You Down
Jerry The Junker
Deep Elem Blues
Ain't Nobody's Business
Superchief
The Drunkard's Wave
The Song Without Words
Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw
I Just Don't Feel Good About It
Birthday Spankings
Swing In F
Ya Oughta Been There
God's Going To Hunt You Down
Jerry The Junker
Deep Elem Blues
Ain't Nobody's Business
Superchief
The Drunkard's Wave
The Song Without Words
Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw
I Just Don't Feel Good About It
Birthday Spankings
Swing In F
Ya Oughta Been There
Set 1(intro)
Sergeant Politeness
Segue 1
Saturday Saviour
Pillowhead
Muffled Snaps
(banter)
Frogs
Another Space Song
(banter)
Stuck On You
Leo
The Nurse Who Loved Me
Sergeant Politeness
Segue 1
Saturday Saviour
Pillowhead
Muffled Snaps
(banter)
Frogs
Another Space Song
(banter)
Stuck On You
Leo
The Nurse Who Loved Me
Set 1Think About Me
Highway 145
16 Days
Too Drunk To Dream
Drank Like A River
Midway Park
Yesterday's News
Everything I Do
The Rain Won't Help You *
Breathe
Avenues
Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart
Inn Town
Today
Highway 145
16 Days
Too Drunk To Dream
Drank Like A River
Midway Park
Yesterday's News
Everything I Do
The Rain Won't Help You *
Breathe
Avenues
Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart
Inn Town
Today
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