Gram Parsons And The Fallen Angels Last Roundup - Live From The Bijou Cafe In Philadelphia 3/16/73 (CD)

(Amoeba Records) 16 tracks, gatefold cover

Gram Parsons went on tour in early 1973 to promote his first solo album GP, which had just been released. He put together an experienced band, including the then unknown Emmylou Harris as his vocal partner. The performances were a little uneven at first, but by the middle of the tour the band began to find their rhythm. One show in particular stood out for pedal steel player Neil Flanz - the 3rd night at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia. Neil felt this was the best show of the tour and asked for a copy of the soundboard recording. He kept it for almost 40 years before it was acquired by Amoeba Music for later release. It then disappeared into the vault for another 10 years before being rediscovered when Amoeba moved to a new location in LA. A 50-year-old soundboard tape presents unique challenges, but thanks to the efforts of some of the world's best sound engineers to restore archival material, the beauty and energy of Gram, Emmy and the band emerge.