Rock Of Ages: The Band In Concert - The Band - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Few live albums capture a band at the height of its powers as honestly as 'Rock Of Ages: The Band In Concert.' Recorded over four legendary nights in 1971 at New York’s Academy of Music, this album distills the essence of The Band’s seamless interplay and their reverence for the roots of American music. The performances breathe with raw, communal energy—Levon Helm’s soulful drawl, Garth Hudson’s swirling organ, and the tight, organic arrangements make each track pulse with life. Augmented by a crack horn section arranged by the legendary Allen Toussaint, the songs swell with a sense of occasion, transforming familiar favorites like “The Weight” and “Up On Cripple Creek” into celebratory anthems. 'Rock Of Ages' is more than a concert; it’s a living document of a group whose chemistry and songwriting shaped the very fabric of rock and Americana. For vinyl collectors and music lovers alike, this album is a vital cornerstone—a window into an era when The Band turned every stage into a gathering place for storytelling and musical communion. Own it to relive the golden age of live rock, preserved in its most authentic, exhilarating form. Track List: A1 - Don't Do It - 4:20 A2 - King Harvest (Has Surely Come) - 3:38 A3 - Caledonia Mission - 3:11 A4 - Get Up Jake - 3:08 A5 - W.S. Walcott Medicine Show - 3:41 B1 - Stage Fright - 4:11 B2 - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - 4:44 B3 - Across The Great Divide - 3:19 B4 - Wheels On Fire - 3:40 B5 - Rag Mama Rag - 3:45 C1 - The Weight - 5:22 C2 - The Shape I'm In - 3:40 C3 - Unfaithful Servant - 4:19 C4 - Life Is A Carnival - 3:52 D1 - The Genetic Method - 7:29 D2 - Chest Fever - 4:38 D3 - (I Don't Want To) Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes - 4:14