It's the Burritos' last showdown...at sundown

Because, you know, dad jokes. Did you know that there's a show down at sundown (Sundown Club, Manhattan)? This 1982 show was presented on the Silver Eagle radio show and thus features excellent audio quality. This is the early and late show combined.Tracks 1 -10 are the early show, 11 - 20 the late one. Jerry Reid guests on fiddle for a couple of numbers.  

What's interesting here is that while the Burrito Brothers' albums and singles were very slick, commercial affairs, their live show puts more of an emphasis on classic country material and covers. They pay homage to Saint Gram, the founding father of the classic Burritos by covering "Hickory Wind" and playing "Christine's Tune", but also bring out ol' chestnuts like "Orange Blossom Special", "Six Days On The Road" and "Jole Blon". Hell, they even wheel out "Oh, Lonesome Me". Gib Guilbeau pays homage to his roots ("Louisiana Saturday Night", Louisiana"), even reviving the old Swampwater classic "Big Bayou". 

 

Overall, this is a fine, earthier version of the Burrito Brothers, bringing back a bit of the spirit of the classic era Burritos who would work their way through classic country (and soul) tunes. So, this is then a good way to leave them, and really do final call on Burrito week here at One Buck Records. Hope you enjoyed it, our regularly scheduled program will resume shortly...