Like the first and second albums (Old & In the Way and That High Lonesome Sound), Breakdown was recorded at the Boarding House in San Francisco in October 1973. It was composed of Peter Rowan (guitar, vocals), Vassar Clements (fiddle), Jerry Garcia (banjo, vocals), David Grisman (mandolin, vocals), and John Kahn (string bass). And it's free. Some songs are just traditional bluegrass ballads done right like "Knockin' on Your Door." I’m on my way back to the old home The road winds on up the hill But there’s no light in the window That shined long ago where I live. Don't post randomness/off-topic comments. Old & In the Way was a bluegrass group formed in 1973. They miss their dear daddy Who's gone so far away They still have his picture It's hung on the wall Now he's just an old hobo Asleep out in the hall * Refrain He used to be a gambling man just like you Until he sank so low that there was The playing here is outstanding. I Wonder How The Old Folks Are At Home - Mac Wiseman & The Country Boys 24. Fantastic playing from all involved in this relaxed live session. Likewise, don't respond to trollish comments; just report them and ignore them. The fiddle, mandolin and Garcia's banjo along with some good harmonizing from all other players just sounds so great. Be respectful! ACD-19; CD). acoustic, pastoral, passionate, energetic, warm. Don't get in arguments with people here, or start long discussions. ACD-28; HDCD). They all sound quite similar as a matter of fact, but that's okay because they sound good. All in all, I would still give them five stars. Just an overall great, soulful, live bluegrass performance. 20.6k members in the Bluegrass community. They can expect much less amplification than all of that, but like the much later Garcia/Grisman, this will remain vital and interesting even to casual listeners. Keep your comments focused on the release. When the group was forming, it was intended that John Hartford would be the fiddle player. Old & in the Way was a one-shot bluegrass band whose legacy lasted far longer than the band. Wild Horses, Midnight Moonlight, Panama Red and Land of the Navajo are lively and bouncy songs. Uncle Pen - Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys (1950) // Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder (1983) 26. The caricature album cover was illustrated by Greg Irons. Jokes are fine, but don't post tactless/inappropriate ones. This is excellent stuff, get it if you like anything like americana or country rock. That's more versions of each song to choose from than any other site. 3:37. Led by Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia (banjo, vocals), the band also featured David Nelson (guitar, vocals), David Grisman (mandolin, vocals), Vassar Clements (fiddle), … All the community rules apply here. Old and In the Way do not really exceed any solid bluegrass ensemble- by that I do not mean to imply that they are not worth hearing. Love the songs and musicianship; also I never knew Jerry Garcia was such a good and unique banjo player. Soon my childhood days were over I had to leave my old home For dad and mother were called to heaven I’s left in this world all alone. Anyone familiar with bluegrass or Old and in the way would love this CD. To rate, slide your finger across the stars from left to right. The lyrics aren't all that common but good when present, the band will use extended musical sections like on "Midnight Moonlight" where lyrics might usually be. Particular favorites include the title track with some of the best vocals on the album and the cover of "Wild Horses," which just like the Dillards' version of the Beatles "I've Just Seen a Face," this cover is done so great and better than the original in some ways. Please RECOMMEND. violinist Vassar Clements), but there is absolutely no showboating for forsaking mood and song. None had achieved the legendary status to which they would ascend over the next 20 years, though all were well-known artists, Clements and Garcia most particularly. Old and in the Way’s debut album Old and in the Way which was released in 1975 went on to become one of the best selling bluegrass albums of all time. Genres: Progressive Bluegrass, Bluegrass. Light on the percussion, heavy on the finger picking, this stuff is just great. It was recorded 8 October 1973 at the Boarding House in San Francisco by Owsley Stanley and Vickie Babcock utilizing eight microphones mixed live onto a stereo Nagra tape recorder. This album is one of those rare, well recorded live experiences with a breezy air about it that makes it an easy sell. This album is listenable all the way through and for me no song really stands out. Let the bluegrass odyssey begin. Old & in the Way, an Album by Old and in the Way. Listening to this highly entertaining and lively set, I'm puzzled by the fact that some of the previously un-issued takes not used on the original 1975 release Old and In The Way are clearly better than the ones chosen for that album (in particular, the disc one- track 12 "Wild Horses" here which is a vastly superior rendering to the originally released take found here on disc three - track 10). Genres: Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass. Crowe, and Laurie Lewis run the gauntlet of old-time and bluegrass styles. On AllMusic, Peter J. Eventually, however, the soundtrack album for O Brother, Where Art Thou surpassed its sales. Old and in the Way steals "Wild Horses" from The Stones and doesn't give it back. Breakdown, an Album by Old & in the Way. Old & In The Way formed in 1973, with Jerry Garcia on banjo, David Grisman on mandolin, Vassar Clements on fiddle, Peter Rowan on guitar and vocals, and John Kahn on bass. Recommended! Lead by none other than Grateful Dead member and an excellent solo artist in his own right, Jerry Garcia helps lead an exemplary casts of bluegrass characters. Led by Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia (banjo, vocals), the band also featured David Nelson (guitar, vocals), David Grisman (mandolin, vocals), Vassar Clements (fiddle), … Don't comment just to troll/provoke. RX 103; Vinyl LP). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Breakdown (Old and in the Way album)) Breakdown is the third live release of bluegrass music by Old & In the Way. … Great stuff. This album has some passing similarities to the above bands, particularly the Dillards but without the heavenly harmonies. Old & in the Way was a one-shot bluegrass band whose legacy lasted far longer than the band. Old & in the Way was a one-shot bluegrass band whose legacy lasted far longer than the band. The Nashville Bluegrass Band's version of A.P. Old and in the way is still one of my favorite bands. "[6], Live at the Boarding House: The Complete Shows, Pure Jerry: Keystone Berkeley, September 1, 1974, Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings, Legion of Mary: The Jerry Garcia Collection, Vol. The caricature album cover was illustrated by Greg Irons. Old Time Songs There’s a lot of discussion about what “old time” music is, and how it’s differentiated from bluegrass. It has Jerry Garcia exemplifying his superb banjo playing bluegrass. Few things surpass the importance of home in traditional folk and country music. Superior playing throughout, with great harmonies. Excellent riffing from everyone involved (esp. Reply Notify me 2 Helpful During the winter of 1973, Jerry Garcia plunged into a new side-project—a bluegrass group called Old and in the Way, featuring Garcia on banjo and vocals, John Kahn on string bass, David Grisman on mandolin and vocals, and guitarist/singer Peter Rowan. Old and in the Way discography and songs: Music profile for Old and in the Way, formed 1973. Barb Diederich's Bluegrass Lyric Index is the number one resource for bluegrass lyrics on the Internet, with over 13,500 lyrics links, including dozens of songs available nowhere else. Old & In the Way is the self-titled first album by the bluegrass band Old & In the Way. Based on Hartford's engagements, and Clements' reputational stature in the bluegrass community, Clements became the group's fiddler. It was, for many years, the top selling bluegrass album of all time. This album makes up for it with better playing and a more overtly back country feel. Genres: Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass. The Boys Are Back In Town - Patty Loveless 27. Like most people, I was drawn to this album by the presence of Jerry Garcia who plays banjo and sings. David Grisman Bluegrass Experience -"Old and in the Way" - Duration: 3:37. mike abb 23,272 views. Breakdown: Live Recordings 1973 collects 18 unreleased tracks from Old & in the Way 's legendary 1973 concerts, including two Jerry Garcia banjo songs that aren't available on any other disc, and six alternate takes of songs like "Panama Red," "Pig in a Pen," ""Wild Horses" and "Midnight Moonlight." Led by Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia (banjo, vocals), the band also featured David Grisman (mandolin,… Read Full Biography. Listen to Old And In The Way by The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, 89 Shazams. When it comes to instrumentation, there are several things to point to (clawhammer style on an open back banjo, versus 3-finger on a resonater banjo, fiddle bowing styles, guitar backup style, structure of the songs, etc). Release view [combined information for all issues], 25 vergessene & verkannte Meisterwerke, zusammengestellt von Wolfgang Doebeling (IV), 'Roots' - Aug 29, 2010 [#1141 - Theme: A Mixed Bag], My Top 10 (or so...) CBGB's hillbilly albums, 3,500 Albums you gotta listen to ere pushing up daisies (6th edition), Recommend me some good bluegrass/bluegrassish music, what are some bands/artists whose best album is a live album, Looking for RAW/driving and fast country music. Released in February 1975 on Round (catalog no. Old & In the Way is the self-titled first album by the bluegrass band Old & In the Way. "Land of the Navajo" is one of my very favorite songs. Of course, it will be a particular delight for Deadheads who love their country era. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Old & In … A community for lovers of Bluegrass music. Released in 1996 on Acoustic Disc (catalog no. Service was excellent. Shipping was fast. I think that the packaging could be improved though, as the jewel case was cracked in several places. Overview ↓ Biography ↓ Discography ↓ Songs ↓ That High Lonesome Sound, an Album by Old and in the Way. How Mountain Girls Can Love - The Stanley Brothers & The Clinch Mountain Boys 25. Songs chosen from the catalogs of Jim & Jesse, J.D. It was recorded 8 October 1973 at the Boarding House in San Francisco by Owsley Stanley and Vickie Babcock utilizing eight microphones (four per channel) mixed live onto a stereo Nagra tape recorder. En el 75, año de su edicion, estas grabaciones en vivo de este Supergrupo le  abrieron el interes al Genero  . The group, without Jerry Garcia and John Kahn, released a reunion album in 2002, called Old and in the Gray. A worthy appropriation of a great song. Fantastico Album de Bluegrass . [1][2][3][4][5] It was, for many years, the top selling bluegrass album of all time[citation needed]. Now he's just an old hobo Asleep out in the hall * Refrain A wife and five children Who live in L.A. The very last song is somewhat gimmicky and silly with Indian sounds and such and goes on too long but that is the only mistake for the most part. What makes it different is Peter Rowan's songs which take the band to places most bluegrass bands wouldn't go. I came to it with high expectations, thinking a bluegrass project with these musicians, recorded in the early seventies, had to be a momentous musical event. Released 18 November 1997 on Acoustic Disc (catalog no. The title cut Old And In The Way is poignant but also seductive with its melody. Genres: Bluegrass. I am a big bluegrass music fan. 11-84 indicates lacquer cut at Trutone Mastering Labs by Phil Austin in November, 1984. ϑ possible signature (theta) in runouts could also be interpreted as a CP - with the C and P combined - or … High in the hills of old Kentucky But Garcia is only part of the story here. Albums include Old & in the Way… Don't use this space to complain about the average rating, chart position, genre voting, others' reviews or ratings, or errors on the page. Any spoilers should be placed in spoiler tags as such. It has taken me a little while to really enjoy this album. The Old Home Place gathers 17 songs taken from the past recordings of Rounder Records' illustrious cadre of artists. This is the record I would lend someone who says they don't really care for Bluegrass. Jerry Garcia, David Grisman and Peter Rown are stars on this jaunty album, produced in 1975. This is the sound of purists re-creating the music they grew up with and it's both enjoyable and inspiring to listen to. Wild Horses - Old And In The Way 28. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on RYM. Eventually, … Old and in the way That's what I heard him say They used to heed the words he said But that was yesterday Coal will turn to gray And youth will fade away They'll never care about you Cause you're old and in the way As I hear tell he was happy He had his share of friends and were kind Now those freinds have all passed on He don't have a place called home Old and in the Way is a laid-back affair that still goes down smoothly. Old & In The Way ‎– Old & In The Way Label: Round Records (3) ‎– RX 103, Round Records (3) ‎– RX-103 ... which has lead my to writing this. 1, Pure Jerry: Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael, California, February 28, 1986, All Good Things: Jerry Garcia Studio Sessions, Well-Matched: The Best of Merl Saunders & Jerry Garcia, Muleskinner Live: Original Television Soundtrack, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Old_%26_In_the_Way_(album)&oldid=1002210160, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2014, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 January 2021, at 10:14. I enjoy bluegrass music but am not particularly knowledgeable about it but this sounds as good as anything I've heard in the genre. Use the boards for extended discussion. 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