Written about a troubadour’s fanciful trip to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, home of C. F. Martin Guitars, “The Weight” has passed the tests of time and distance. And here’s “La Bamba,” just for good measure. “All Along the Watchtower” “Gimme Shelter”
Released in 1967 on Atlantic Records, this tune features John Hammond on vocals & harmonica with Robbie Robertson on lead guitar and Bill Wyman on bass, laying down a pretty decent groove… – Pat Thomas is the author of the recently released work, Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975. The companion …