Audio CD review:
Joan Baez - From Every Stage

Joan Baez - From Every Stage

Band: Joan Baez Title: From Every Stage Rating: Release Date: 19 October, 1993 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: (Ain't Gonna Let Nobody) Turn Me around 2: Blessed Are 3: Suzanne 4: Love Song To A Stranger/Part II 5: I Shall Be Released 6: Blowin'In The Wind 7: Stewball 8: Natalia 9: the Ballad Of Sacco & Vanzetti 10: Joe Hill 11: Love Is Just A Four - Letter Word 12: Forever Young 13: diamonds And Rust 14: Boulder To Birmingham 15: Swing Low, Sweet chariot 16: Oh, Happy Day 17: Please Come to Boston 18: Lily, Rosemary And the Jack Of Hearts 19: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 20: Amazing Grace

Customer Reviews From Every Stage If you're going to buy only one Joan Baez, it should be this one. I love From Every Stage. It's got all the best of her music, including a few Dylan tunes and Cohen's Suzanne. Baez is so amazing live, and this cd really shows it. I grew up with Joan Baez. She was one of my parents' favorite singers, so you can bet I heard her a lot, even before I even knew the words "really amazing music" or "Joan Baez. " I'd list all my favorites on this cd, but that would be pointless--I love them all. Basically, even if you don't have any other of Joan Baez's, this cd is a must. Not that I'm a great judge, but I think even a non-fan would fall in love with From Every Stage. This music truly heals the soul. I've loved this album for 30 years A few of the songs are too religious for me, or polically dated now, but her voice is still amazing and the words still speak to me. Got this from the library when I was in high school in the 70s, got my own vinyl record in the 80s, got the CD in the 90s; I love this album. . Quite simply, a classic Several (ahem!) years later I now find that nothing has changed. This was one of my favorite albums when I was a teenager. Ms. Baez is at her best when she entertains and at her worst when she preaches. Thankfully there is far more of the former than the latter here (though the latter that IS here can be annoying). What I could not appreciate back "then" was that her touring band was a "who's who" of music industry legends: Jim Gordon, Drums; David Briggs, Keyboards; Dan Ferguson, Guitar; Larry Carlton, Guitar; and last, but certainly NOT least, legendary Motown Bass Player James Jamerson. If you are a musician these names will require no introduction or biography! In an age of over production and techno-wizardry it may be hard to understand how just one little lady with just a soaring voice and well plucked guitar can hold an entire auditorium in the grip of beauty and charm. Here is proof that it is not only possible but it happened frequently lo those many years ago. This album is a classic. . . You can see a complete list of all Joan Baez discography, or go back to the Joan Baez tabs