Re: New argument-BOR, CFNYC version or TKAA version?

["Scott Schrade" <schrade@akrobiz.com>]

> I may be blaspheming here, but I have listened to both versions several 
> times, and though the TKAA version is awesome and actually renewed my energy 
> for BOR after hearing it for the first time when i was sort of sick of it, 
> the CFNYC version is better.  

I'd have to say that the TKAA version is the better live version.  After that bullshit
'89 tour they seemed to have made a decision to keep the opening bass lines more
quiet, like the piano in the studio version.

I like the pre-'89 versions in which OX's opening bass lines are LOUD & BOOM-
ING.

Now if I had to choose my all-time favorite version I guess it would be the studio
version because the violin sends shivers down my back (not taking away anything
from Rog & his harmonica playing).

Many live versions of BOR seem sluggish & sometimes a bit awkward (Moon makes
a mistake in the TKAA version).  When Kenny Jones joined, things got a little better -
tighter, yet still powerful.  I especially like the little roll he does after the "Sally take my
hand..." line on everyone's favorite live Who album WHO'S LAST.

Oh and another thing:  Why does it always seem like Pete says "Don't *braise* your 
eye...?"  What's with the initial "b" sound before the word "raise?"  And he seems to
do it that way nearly *all* the time.  There are only a scant few versions I have where 
it sounds like he's actually saying "raise"  & not "braise."  Anyone else hear "braise"
instead of "raise?"  Or should I seek help?


- SCHRADE in Akron