He’s often overshadowed by Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince but I think he blows them out of the water (respectfully). I believe it has something to do with them having Grammy’s and #1 hits. Despite SP not having either, he’s generally considered the greatest of all-time. For me, it’s the voice and his ability to write such timeless lyrics!
1978 brought a spectacular series of Day On The Green concerts at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Stadium in May, July and September of that year. Bill Graham was known for creating massive backdrop sets featuring custom artwork by the legendary scenic shop FM Productions.
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Day On The Green #1: The Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, Elvin Bishop, Dolly Parton, Norton Buffalo (May 28, 1978)
Day On The Green #2: Steve Miller, Bob Seger, Outlaws, Ronnie Montrose, Toby Beau Band (June 17, 1978) (This show was cancelled when Steve Miller backed out. Bob Seger and Toby Beau instead played in the arena on June 18)
Day On The Green #3: Aerosmith, Foreigner, Pat Travers, Van Halen, AC/DC(July 23, 1978) This was Van Halen’s first Stadium gig as far as I am aware.
Day On The Green #4: The Rolling Stones, Santana, Eddie Money, Peter Tosh, Toots and the Maytals (July 26, 1978) Billed as the "Very Special Day On The Green," as The Rolling Stones did not initially have a tour date in the area.
Day On The Green #5: Ted Nugent, Blue Öyster Cult, Journey, AC/DC, Cheap Trick (September 2, 1978)
My favorite has to be “Of a Lifetime”. Great vocals, AMAZING guitar work by Neal. One of my favorite deep cuts by them.
I often see comments like he’s “spoiled” or “cocky” but what proof backs this? All interviews I’ve ever seen or clips of him with the band, he doesn’t come off as those in the slightest.
Since it's their last tour, I wondered what it would be like if they include songs from every single album. A little more variety in the setlist and of course, the band members would still share vocal duties like usual. They'd play more songs than the ones listed here, but only rarely.
***Some updates on the setlist, so ignore the picture for now. Sorry!:
What do you think?
Mines a toss up between Who’s Crying Now right before “One love feeds the fire” and After the Fall towards the end when Steve is holding the note in “fall”
Lay It Down and Back Talk. Not because they’re bad but because they don’t resonate with me as much as the rest.
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I hope they'll keep bringing back more old and new stuff on the setlist (anything but the Infinity through Raised on Radio songs)
My wish: Mystery Mountain, Nickel & Dime, Remember Me, Message of Love or One More, Higher Place, Change for the Better, City of Hope, Kohoutek, Faith in the Heartland, On a Saturday Nite
Where did they come up with this fan like-circular pattern that become a signature look for classic rock album art?