BOC: D&S

[Ted O. Jackson]

> I disagree with AB about "D&S", his saying that they should
> never play it again. First of all, Al stopped singing the song
> live somewhere around '74-'76 anyway (why I don't know, I asked
> Al once, but he never answered). I always liked the way Eyes
> did it anyway. Not as good, no, but he adds his own style to
> it.
> And, I don't think you'd say that, AB, if you'd heard the
> 6/24/86 at the Troc version - masterful! The riff is bent out
> of original shape, and Buck goes off into a solo like he never
> played before...which builds back into the "In Times Square
> now..." part. It's gotta be 2OC at their best!
>
> Chuck

I'm with you Chuck.  I actually prefer Eric on D&S.  I think his
voice and vocal style suit the song better than Al.  I do agree that
Albert is much better on 'Cites on Flame.'  Best D&S performance I
ever heard was in Utica NY (of all places) ca. '77.  Unfortunately, a
member of our party chose that moment to pass out, and we had to go
out in the hall and walk it off him!  Incredibly crescendo w/ Allen
on keys dueling with Buck during the Dominance and Submission call
and response.  unforgettable.
theo