- Audio CD (Nov 18 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Live
- Label: Acoustic Disc
- ASIN: B00000391Q
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#40,436 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #13 in Music > Rock > Jam Bands > Bluegrass Jam Bands
- #13 in Music > Country > Bluegrass > Bluegrass Jam Bands
- #29 in Music > Rock > Live Albums > Jam Bands
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Track Listings
| 1. Introduction-Peter Rowan |
| 2. Home Is Where The Heart Is |
| 3. Down Where The River Bends |
| 4. On And On |
| 5. The Hobo Song |
| 6. Old & In The Way Breakdown |
| 7. 'Til The End Of The World Rolls 'Round |
| 8. Panama Red |
| 9. You'll Find Her Name Written There |
| 10. Kissimee Kid |
| 11. Goin' To The Races |
| 12. Midnight Moonlight |
| 13. Working On a Building |
| 14. Muleskinner Blues |
| 15. Pig In A Pen |
| 16. Drifting Too Far From Shore |
| 17. Jerry's Breakdown |
| 18. Wild Horses |
| 19. Blue Mule |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Short-lived and with only a limited output, this five-piece bluegrass band nevertheless helped spread the gospel of this extraordinary genre via the famous coattails of its most notorious member: Jerry Garcia. However, they were no novelty act. Breakdown is the second posthumous release culled from a series of 1973 concerts in San Francisco. At a robust 70 minutes, the album flows like a complete live set, featuring scrumptious musicianship and harmonious camaraderie. Much better than the eponymous debut from 1975--and a perfect second volume companion to 1996's equally worthy That High Lonesome Sound--Breakdown features covers of greats Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, originals by the band's guitarist Peter Rowan, fiddler Vassar Clements and banjoist Garcia. A must own for any fan of acoustic music and a great primer for bluegrass neophytes. --Greg Emmanuel
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The circle is not unbroken (thanks again Dawg!),
By David J. Roche (Abingdon,, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Breakdown - Featuring Jerry Ga (Audio CD)
Back when I was in college OLD&IN the WAY were a novelty that let city boys like me sniff the country air I had no idea just how pure & sincere the band is/was.There are different configurations of this band still playing,but this is the original band caught live in 1973. It's pure grass (not the Panama Red kind.)The band exhibits a depth & respect for the originals that takes this listener's breath away ( none of the Flying Burritos hipster sneer here).The song choice is great:jigs, hymns,blues & covers. It clocks in at 70 mins, not counting the bonus track. It has the the Dawg/Acoustic Discs quality.The grass is bluer on these sides & I'm buying more Dawg/Garcia. Thanks DAWG for making it available...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
My eyes were opened,
By secoulte (Lake Tahoe, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Breakdown - Featuring Jerry Ga (Audio CD)
I guess I was always aware of Bluegrass growing up, as my grandparents would always gather round the TV to watch Bill Monroe wail away on his mandolin but it wasn't until I started to explore Jerry Garcia's side projects that I realized how intricate and complex this music is, not to mention how talented the musicians are. From the opening introduction by Pete Rowan through old classics like the signature Panama Red, Working On A Building, and Pig in a Pen to an amazing rendition of the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses this album is a winner. As you listen to it you can't help but think that these guys are sitting on your portch in rocking chairs. It is an excellent recording that captures the essence of the work of this excursion in the mid seventies. If I could urge every Deadhead out there to learn one more thing about Jerry Garcia, it would be to appreciate his love for Bluegrass and Folk music. He has certainly done me a favour by introducing it to me. Also, check out Old & In The Way as well as That High Lonesome Sound, as both are equally superb. Thanks again Jerry, fare thee well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Dad's Finally Hooked on Jerry!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Breakdown - Featuring Jerry Ga (Audio CD)
After 20 years of trying to convince my father that the Dead weren't an Acid Metal band of hoodlums, I struck gold w/ this album! Loved the look on his face when the CD was over & I told him "that was Jerry Garcia and David Grisman from the Grateful Dead!". A must own for your CD Jukebox.
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