Yes, this has to be the ultimate live version of Wild Dogs! Compared to the TBB live versions, which are ruined by the cheesy keyboard sounds of Mark Stein, this one truly shines. Soulful, melancholic vocals by Tommy and superb backing vocals by Glenn. And THAT guitar solo is beyond words, still gives me goosebumps.

Wheter inferior smack or bad shot, his left arm was numb after that event in Indonesia, badly affecting his playing on the following Japan shows. His claim of falling asleep on his arm was just a lame excuse.

Song: Bron-Yr-Aur Album: Physical Graffiti Artist: Led Zeppelin Get yourself a copy, you might like it

Maybe the same clowns who are responsible for the 2017 vinyl release of the Northern Lights recordings from Sept. 1976. This uneven, uninspired performance clearly shows the limited capacity of Johnny Bolin. I know it was a hard time for Tommy Bolin, the ugly breakup with longtime-love Karen, his increasing problems with booze and hard drugs, Narada Michael Walden had left and Bobby Berge wasn´t available either. But to put Johnny on the same stage with Haslip, Stein & Bell was truly a bad decision. Sorry to say that, but imho every high school band should have a far better drummer than J

Funny, when it´s about official releases I prefer vinyl, have collected a lot of first/early pressings and Mofi or Analogue Prod. releases- CDs for the car and boots. I had some LZ LP-boots in the early 90ies, sold them when I discovered better sounding CDs over the years. The recent "Going to Cal"- 9/14 LP on Casino Records is a really good sounding release, but I do prefer the excellent Graf Zeppelin CD. Anyway, enjoy your Final Option, that´s all that matters. And yes, it´s a pity......

Are you sure that the white splash vinyl indicates that there is a Swingin´Pig release? Is it confirmed that the LPs of the original RSR release are black? I think I haven´t seen pictures of black LPs yet. Also, I haven´t seen a photo of a box with the Swingin`Pig logo either.

Never heard of a Swingin`Pig release. [] IMO the soundquality of the Final Option Box is outdated for a long time.

Summer`s Almost Gone - The Doors

Way To Blue - Nick Drake

The Wind Blows Your Hair - The Seeds

Thank you so much for the information! Can´t wait to buy the vinyl. Btw, if you love the Private Eyes album on vinyl, I really have to recommend the Speakers Corner Records release of the year 2017. Speakers Corner used the master tapes, remastered them in a gentle, brilliant way and kept the whole manufacturing process pure analogue. I have first pressings and a promo copy in NM, but the Speakers Corner version sounds second to none.

Never had a girl (like you before) - The Misunderstood

Adorable, no wonder Mr. Sinatra was completely under her spell.

Well, if St.Peter provides some class A acid I´ll give it a try. But I think I am better off with the house band a few floors south, with Bonzo on the drums.....

Jimmy with Cromwell guitar at Pangbourne Boathouse