In Concert: A Musical Biography

David Clayton-Thomas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Justin Time Records
• ASIN: B000FBHS3Q
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,747 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. And When I Die

2. Self-Centred Woman

3. Go Down Gamblin'

4. Me & Amaretto

5. Lucretia MacEvil

6. Wild Women & Po' Boys

7. God Bless the Child

8. Gimme That Wine

9. Don't Explain

10. Spinning Wheel

11. (You've Made Me) So Very Happy/Variations on a Theme

12. You're the One

Editorial Reviews

Recorded on October 26 and 27, 2005 at the Old Opera House Theatre in Toronto.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Legacy to David Clayton Thomas's Career, August 9, 2007

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J. Conrad Guest "J. Conrad Guest" (Northville, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Concert: A Musical Biography (Audio CD)

I remember the first time I heard David Clayton Thomas, in 1969, when Blood, Sweat and Tears' self-titled second album was released. That album boasted such classics as And When I Die, Spinning Wheel and You've Made Me So Very Happy. When I heard Thomas's bluesy voice on Spinning Wheel, I was hooked -- at age 12, Blood, Sweat and Tears was the first LP I ever purchased. A year or so later I saw BS&T perform Lucretia MacEvil on Ed Sullivan and subsequently bought their third album.

Now, nearly forty years later, when I heard Thomas had recorded this live CD without BS&T, assembling an 11-piece band behind him -- including Doug Riley on keyboards and Bruce Cassidy on trumpet --and saw the set list, I easily, if not eagerly, laid out my $18. With high expectations, I inserted the disc into my PC and waited for the show to start. I was not disappointed. Most of the essentials from his tenure with BS&T are here, and in extended format, but all of them receive new treatment, including one of my favorites, the Billy Holiday-penned God Bless the Child, Jon Hendricks' Gimme That Wine, and Thomas's own Go Down Gamblin'. New tunes that won't disappoint include Me & Amaretto, a fun tune with calypso roots, the blues-flavored Self-Centered Woman, the funked-up Wild Women & Po' Boys, and the melancholy Don't Explain. The set concludes with the hauntingly melodic You're the One.

The band is tight, D.C. is in great voice, and the mix is outstanding. If you enjoy Blood, Sweat and Tears, this is a must have for your collection; if you've never heard BS&T or David Clayton Thomas, you're in for a real treat -- Thomas has a real affinity for a live audience and his voice is made to sing the blues.

Highly Recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DCT is singin just fine!!, May 13, 2008

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Jeff "Popps" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Concert: A Musical Biography (Audio CD)

If you like any of Blood, Sweat & Tears and David Clayton Thomas then just buy it. You won't be disappointed. The only problem with the recording was when the alto player did a solo on Lucretia MacEvil, the sound guy didn't turn his mic on or he did not have a bug mic. Apart from that, it's a good concert and the gospel thing at the end is ok too.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've Always Enjoyed David Clayton Thomas, June 22, 2008

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K. DeSain (In The Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Concert: A Musical Biography (Audio CD)

I have enjoyed David Clayton Thomas since I first heard Blood Sweat and Tears. It is great to hear him on this live album performing familiar music and other material. I really enjoyed the blues tunes and the BS & T arrangements. Wish I could have been there in person.