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The Band: Live at the Academy of Music 1971

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Album cover for The Band's 'Live at the Academy of Music 1971'

We kick off 2014 with some legendary rock ‘n roll, as Bill Shapiro brings you selections from the famous 1971 New Year’s Eve concert by The Band.   This performance footage also features horn arrangements by Allen Toussaint, who returns to The Folly Theater January 11th for a Cyprus Avenue Live concert.

Track List:

  • “The Shape I’m In”
  • “Up On Cripple Creek”
  • “This Wheel’s On Fire”
  • “Stage Fright”
  • “Smoke Signal”
  • “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
  • “The Weight”
  • “(I Don’t Want To) Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes”
  • “When I Paint My Masterpiece” – with Bob Dylan
  • “Like a Rolling Stone” – with Bob Dylan
Laurie Arbore is the afternoon announcer for KCUR 89.3.
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