Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list


I've been listening to some of my favorite recordings this weekend and was wondering what others on Audiogon felt were there favorites. We have all seen the Stereophile "Records to Die For", The Absolute Sounds recommended list, Music Directs' list, The Golden Ear, etc. now I'm hoping to assemble the Audiogon "Recordings To Die For". Please list your five favorite recordings, the ones you listen to over and over or play for friends. I would assume the sonic quality is excellent in that this is an audiophile site. The performance and enjoy ability should also be excellent. Please leave your top five, even if they are already chosen so we can discover the very top for the Audiogon listeners. ALSO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CRITICIZING OTHERS OPINIONS AND JUST LEAVE YOUR FAVORITES!

August 2002: I have compiled a summary and a full printer-friendly list of all of the recommendations below.
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Showing 1 response by wildoats

Even though the following may not be my 5 favorites (Beatles, Stones, Who, Led etc) I am attempting to list a few that aren't here already.
1. The Butts Band - "The Complete Recordings." Two former Doors make two albums as the Butts Band, the cd i got from Amazon has both on one disc. Simply great rock, r&b, and soul. Two different lead singers on each album, and the sound is good, but a little compressed.
2. Norman Blake/Tut Taylor/Sam Bush/Butch Robins/Vassar Clements/David Holland/Jethro Burns. Distributed by Flying Fish records (1975). It was recorded at Hound's Ear studio in Nashville, TN on June 22, 1974. No name, this LP simply has those names on the cover with each of their pictures. This is a blugrass/jazz album. They got these guys together to jam and recorded it. Wonderful music! Side 1 - Sweet Georgia Brown, Sauerkraut 'N solar energy, The old brown case (unbelievable solo acoustic guitar instrumental from Norman), 'A' Train. Side 2 - Going home, Mckinley's blues, Oconee, Vassar & Dave. My vinyl copy is getting old, it somehow survived the crazy years, but not unscathed. If you find this on any medium get it. If it's on cd, please let me know.
3. Waylon Jennings - "Dreaming my dreams." Possibly the best country album ever recorded.
4. The Flatlanders - "Now and again." Not a country dog in the bunch.
5. Eric Clapton - "Live in the Seventies." (Crossroads 2) This is a 4 cd box set that has only gotten mixed reviews. However, some of Eric's best blues guitar playing is on it. Since it's live he stretches out on some "old familiars" and more obscure blues. Even some of his mellow crooner tunes sound better than the studio versions.