Loading...
Bill H's Collection

James Taylor   05/26/1974

Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
Source KBFH master reels > dat > cdr > EAC > Sound Forge 6.0 > CD Wave > 1shn/1cdr
Media SHN   1 disc
Notes James Taylor
The Complete Carnegie Hall Concert
Carnegie Hall, New York City
May 26-27, 1974

Source: KBFH master reels > dat > cdr > EAC > Sound Forge 6.0 > CD Wave > 1shn/1cdr
Remastered by ALS, March 2003


Comments:

James Taylor performed at Carnegie Hall on May 26th and May 27th in 1974.
These two shows were probably the final two shows of JT's four-week U.S. tour to promote
"Walking Man." The DIR Concert Network had permission to tape both shows and it is not
clear whether this version represents one of the shows or a combination of both shows.
My gut feeling is that it is probably a combination of both shows. KBFH broadcasted this
version of the show on June 30, 1974. This version is superior in every way to the hugely
popular and widely circulated "Carnegie Hall" KTS bootleg. The overall sound quality is
stunning, crystal clear stereo. The soft songs are perfect, although the loud songs are
so full the sound nearly distorts. The KTS bootleg was probably sourced from a second or
third generation cassette. The addition of the six songs not included on the KTS bootleg
dramatically changes the flow of the show. KTS would have you believe that JT jumped from
"Fire and Rain" to "Mockingbird." Not so. JT beautifully built the show to a peak
culminating with Carly's arrival just after the start of "Mockingbird." For JT fans this
version is essential. Some minor editing was necessary to best represent the original
concert experience from the perspective of the audience. I edited out the KBFH
announcements. I edited in several "soft endings" where the audience applause would have
otherwise abruptly ended (due to harsh KBFH edits or announcements). No edits were made
to the music or stage banter.
Trades Allowed Yes
Owned by Bill H · Last Updated May 23, 2023