Sound Quality: B+
Performance: A+
Overall: 4
I have 3 other bootlegs from this night so I hope one of them will be better. This is another in the category of oh what could have been. Two main issues - 'Money' is missing, presumably for space reasons and there is a problem on all the transitions on the second disk (and the last song on the first disk). The later of these two problems could well have been the digital source I got it from (I also can't seem to find another one) but for my reviews sound quality covers everything from the recording to my ears.
Apart from these two facts the bootleg was splendid, the quality was amazing (aside from the aforementioned issues) and the performance was awesome. The whole first disk is the highlight for me, really great versions of all the tracks.
Track breakdown...
Raving And Drooling: Really great version of the early form of 'Sheep', lots of fantastic keyboard work from Rick here and the song in general was really tight and clean with great feel and seemingly lots of enthusiasm from the band. Lyrics were very clear, even the start which is often not the case, no scripture part here during the slow section. There is a about a minute and a half of tuning at the end which can be skipped by those folks who don't like that. (you know who you are!)
You Gotta Be Crazy: Roger says something right near the start which I can't exactly make out, sounds like "You either got it or you won't". I think it is fair say these tracks lost something on the album without Rick's keyboard which is really understated on the whole 'Animals' album. More tuning at the end and Roger introduces the next track, also noting the previous track was a 'cruel Song'. This version did indeed seem to have more harsh lyrics to it. I feel the album version was a little more restrained.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (parts 1-5): Rick is still on fine form, giving it some really nice freeform improvisation before the riff kicks in. Solid version, good.
Have A Cigar: Another winner, really nice bluesy feel. This tour and the 1977 one really show Dave's versatility.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9): Some nice funky improvisation here on another stellar track. Roger ends the track by saying they are taking a break and also yelling at the people in yellow shirts (I presume security), he is on fine form. LOL.
On The Run: Some improvisation here, I think with the VC3 synth (which means most likely Roger) but could be Rick on the keyboards.
Time: A little on the odd side, the metronome sounding part stops early then picks back up again.
Great Gig In The Sky: Some nice improv. towards the end.
Money: Missing, Grrrrrr!
Any Colour You Like: Great version, keyboard and guitar work with even a little backing vocal work.
Echoes: Saxophone - cool! A great version again.
I will take a rain check on this one, there could well be other nights that don't have the issues this one does but until then pick it up if you stumble across it.
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Original info...
Pink Floyd
Dogs And Sheeps
LA Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
April 26th 1975
Track Title (Disc 1)
01 Raving And Drooling
02 You've Gotta Be Crazy
03 Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part I-V)
04 Have A Cigar
05 Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part VI-IX)
Track Title (Disc 2)
01. Speak To Me
02. Breath In The Air
03. On The Run
04. Time
05. Breathe (Reprise)
06. The Great Gig In The Sky
07. Us And Them
08. Any Colour You Like
09. Brain Damage
10. Eclipse
11. Echoes
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