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Condition: New
When it comes to Mike Millard’s recordings of Bonnie Raitt, the release of *The Christic Institute Benefit Concert 1990 Day 2: Mike Millard Master Tapes* is still fresh in our memories; however, that was an unconventional performance—a short set for a charity concert, and an unplugged one at that. In contrast, this newly released Millard master is a stunning, previously unheard recording that captures her full concert performance. What makes this so exciting is that it captures her on stage at the absolute peak of her career—having released back-to-back smash-hit albums in *Nick of Time* and *Luck of the Draw*—with the superb sound quality that is Millard’s trademark. Both albums swept the Grammys, and with her marriage to actor Michael O'Keefe, Raitt was riding high in both her professional and personal life in 1991; yet, surprisingly, no live album from this period ever materialized. In fact, she didn't even do the radio broadcast concerts that were standard practice for American artists at the time. A live album wouldn't be released until 1995, meaning that for a long time, there was no definitive live recording from what was arguably her long-awaited major breakthrough era. The recording presented here is from an October show in Irvine. By this time, *Luck of the Draw* was a massive hit that had permeated American culture, and she was in the midst of a tour performed at the very height of her success. Millard captured her performance—delivered while she was in such peak form—with exquisite sound quality. As always, the soundstage is immediate and up-close; Raitt’s vocals and slide guitar work feel incredibly close to the listener. The recording quality is magnificent. While *The Christic Institute Benefit Concert 1990 Day 2* featured a stripped-down acoustic setup, this recording captures the powerful sound of her full band with a superb balance. Another point that will appeal to rock enthusiasts is that her band at the time featured Ricky Fataar—formerly of the Beach Boys and The Rutles (haha)—on drums. This recording captures a commanding performance—featuring the smash hit "Thing Called Love" (which feels so nostalgic now) and the Elvis cover "A Big Hunk O' Love" (a staple of her live shows)—all delivered with the flawless sound quality unique to a Millard recording. The highlight is the appearance of Raitt's close friend John Prine—who passed away from COVID-19 in 2020—during the finale; they perform a spirited duet, captured in superb audio. The entire concert finds Raitt at her absolute peak, backed by a rock-solid band as she delivers confident vocals and wailing slide guitar work. This is the ultimate audience recording—a release that fills a long-standing gap in the catalog by capturing her live performances from the *Nick of Time* to *Luck of the Draw* era, courtesy of the legendary Mike Millard. Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, USA – October 20, 1991 – TRULY PERFECT SOUND. Disc 1 (48:55) 1. Intro 2. Sugar Mama 3. Love Letter 4. Something To Talk About 5. Tangled And Dark 6. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) 7. Come To Me 8. Band Introduction 9. I Can't Make You Love Me 10. All At Once 11. Nick Of Time Disc 2 (47:01) 1. Not The Only One 2. Papa Come Quick (Jody And Chico) 3. Senorita 4. Thing Called Love 5. Good Man, Good Woman 6. Three Time Loser 7. Have A Heart 8. A Big Hunk O' Love 9. MC 10. Your Sweet And Shiny Eyes (with Dan Cook) 11. Angel From Montgomery (with John Prine) Bonnie Raitt - Guitar, Vocal Stephen Bruton - Guitar James "Hutch" Hutchinson - Bass Ricky Fataar - Drums Daniel Timms - Keyboards
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