[Slowhand] My updated review of Chicago

[James Vlahakis]

I have just listened to a recording of last night's show.  Starting with 
Had to Cry Today, I must say that the recording provided me with better 
sound than what was at the show. It was a little muddy on the first few 
songs. My first updated thought is that EC had a nice aggressive solo. 
That said, I don't really like Low Down and I haven't heard anyone rave 
about it. What's behind EC's desire to perform this song? 

Wow, a pretty aggressive solo on Presence of the Lord, he used some unique 
licks on this one for sure.

Nice touch with EC singing the second half of Sleeping in the Ground!

Glad!!!!  I'm walking across a bridge across the Chicago river as I type 
this and I let out a shudder as I was listening to the middle part of his 
solo on Glad, someone gave me a funny look. 

Very cool how Glad goes right into Well Alright! 

One more shout out to Abe. I really notice how he plays things with a 
different, driving beat with some added flourish. While I thought he rode 
the cymbals too much at the Hyde Park show, he's a great addition. 

As for Willie, the recording gives me a better appreciation for his solid, 
soulful (?) groove. Something I always thought Nathan lacked in being too 
precise and studio-ready for the lack of a better word. 

Lastly, I'd like to see more vocal sharing - for example Winwood duetting 
on After Midnight. 

After re-listening to the first half of the songs I'm upping my initial 
review of an 8 to 8.5 out of 10. Maybe closer to a 9? 
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