Gene Clark And John York – Folk City, New York 1984
Folk City, New York City, 6-22-1984, Late Show
This previously uncirculated soundboard recording surfaced recently on Dime.
Thanks to the original poster, to the “Albums That Should Exist” blog and to David who sent us the link to download it.
The artwork that came with the original download included a front cover with a picture of Gene Clark only, mentioning John York in smaller letters than those for Gene Clark. York shouldn’t be underestimated, so I made new artwork (including front cover, booklet, back insert and CD).
I also boosted the volume which was rather low and I corrected two song titles that were wrong.
1. talk (0:19)
2. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (4:38)
3. Long Black Veil (3:52)
4. talk (0:27)
5. You Just Love Cocaine (3:30)
6. talk (0:14)
7. She Don't Care About Time (3:33)
8. talk (0:28)
9. Why Did You Leave Me Today (4:24)
10. talk (0:11)
11. Mary Sue (4:03)
12. talk (1:30)
13. Chimes Of Freedom (4:48)
14. Mr. Tambourine Man (5:42)
15. talk (1:15)
16. So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star (2:29)
17. Full Circle Song (2:45)
18. talk (0:24)
19. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) (3:59)
20. Will The Circle Be Unbroken (4:06)
21. Eight Miles High (4:45)
22. talk (0:36)
23. Knockin' On Heaven's Door (4:58)
Artwork
Included (front, back, CD)
8 comments:
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It's amazing that previously unknown shows still surface. Always thankful to get a new gene Clark show. Thanks for posting, RB: good to have you back!
Thank you once again ! This is a terrific show and I agree that John York was a great addition to the Byrds line ups. Much as I love Skip's contibution, The harmonies were great with John York ! In my humble opinion.
Rockingbyrd, it is nice have you back and as always, thank you for sharing with us. I agree with David. It is amazing that previously unknown shows still surface and I am thankful to have a new Gene Clark show.
I tried to find more information about the June 22, 1984 Folk City concert. If it was recently on Dime, it is no longer listed. Other than the post on AIWE, I was not able to find anything.
While listening to the show, I noticed that John York states in the beginning of the first track:
"...well Gene and him are a part of this tour called the 20th Anniversary tribute to the Byrds and we have been playing all over and we are not done playing all over..."
Didn't the 20th Anniversary tribute to the Byrds tour start in 1985?
I think the date on this show be 1985, as the 20th Tour began in Jan 0f 1985. Gene and John did some shows together during this tour on off nights. Gene & Mike were playing with the Firebyrds in 1984.
After listening to this show, I'm convinced whoever originally posted this had the dates incorrect. Gene & Mike were still touring with the Firebyrds in 1984, and as the 20th Tour didn't happen until 1985 the year can't be right. John York also mentions between songs, that they have just finished up the 20th Anniversary Tour and laughs that he won't be getting hit by any of Mike's drumsticks for a while. Mike Clarke played so hard he was known for shattering sticks. The last show I have is Nov.15, 1985, and when the Tour resumed in late Jan 86, Mike was no longer in the band. Based on that, I assume that the Clark/ York show must fall in the interim, most likely late November, or Dec 85. Hopefully someone can come up with a more precise date. A fantastic show regardless, and thanks to RB for posting.
The last 1985 show that I have is November 17 (Uncle Sam's, Niagara Falls)
This concert shows that Gene Clark was not only a fine solo artist but also a good collaborator with other artists as a duo. We've heard him with Doug Dillard, Roger McGuinn and Carla Olsen and here with John York. Whatever he was like when his demons took over, Clark was not a selfish musician at all, and his duets are often quite memorable. John York is, in my opinion an underrated musican who never got the recognition he deserved. In fact, I lost track of him after he left the Byrds and have only been reacquainted with him after internet made his presence felt. He and Clark form a fine duo here, with York providing the electric 12-string without trying to imitate McGuinn and Gene on the acoustic guitar. York is a good singer, both with leads and, especially, with harmonies. The latter Byrds' harmonies would have been improved if he had continued to be the high harmony singer. A particular surprise in this concert is Eight Miles High. I expected a really watered-down version of the song, but it's actually quite a haunting version. York can't do Coltrane, but he doesn't try, and sticks within his limits, which is fine with me. All in all, a nice listen from two musicians who do a better Byrds tribute here than the musicians who made up the Byrds Celebration, in my humble opinion. Thanks for this nice show.
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