Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band
Pacific Amphitheatre
Costa Mesa, CA
September 2, 1989
Mike Millard First-Generation Tapes via JEMS
The Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone Tapes Volume 202
Recording Gear: AKG 451E Microphones (CK-1 cardioid capsules) > Nakamichi 550 Cassette Recorder
JEMS 2023 Transfer: Mike Millard First-Generation Cassettes > Nakamichi CR-7A azimuth-adjusted playback > Sound Devices USBPre2 > Audacity 3.1 capture > iZotope RX > iZotope RX9 Advanced and Ozone 9 > MBIT+ resample to 16/44.1 > Audacity > xACT 2.50 > FLAC
01 It Don't Come Easy (Ringo)
02 The No No Song (Ringo)
03 Yellow Submarine (Ringo)
04 Iko Iko (Dr. John)
05 The Weight (Levon Helm)
06 Shine Silently (Nils Lofgren)
07 Will It Go Round In Circles (Billy Preston)
08 Act Naturally (Ringo)
09 Honey Don't (Ringo)
10 You're A Friend Of Mine (Clarance Clemons)
11 The Shape I'm In (Rick Danko)
12 I Wanna Be Your Man (Ringo)
13 Life In The Fast Lane (Joe Walsh)
14 Desperado (Joe Walsh)
15 Raining In My Heart (Rick Danko)
16 Up On Cripple Creek (Levon Helm)
17 Boys (Ringo)
18 Bein' Angry (Nils Lofgren)
19 Candy (Dr. John)
20 Right Place Wrong Time (Dr. John)
21 Quarter To Three (Clarence Clemons)
22 Amazing Grace (Joe Walsh)
23 Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh)
24 Nothing From Nothing (Billy Preston)
25 Happy Birthday to Billy Preston
26 Photograph (Ringo)
27 You're Sixteen (Ringo)
28 With A Little Help From My Friends (Ringo/All)
Known Faults: "The Shape I'm In" and "You're A Friend Of Mine" severely muted due to tape alignment issues
Introduction to the Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone Series
Welcome back to JEMS’ Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone series presenting recordings made by legendary taper Mike Millard, AKA Mike The Mike, best known for his masters of Led Zeppelin done in and around Los Angeles circa 1975-77.
Until 2020, the Lost and Found series presented fresh transfers of previously unavailable first-generation copies made by Mike himself for friends like Stan Gutoski of JEMS, Jim R, Bill C and Barry G. These sources were upgrades to circulating copies and in most instances marked the only time verified first generation Millard sources had been directly digitized in the torrent era.
That all changed with the discovery of many of Mike Millard’s original master tapes.
Yes, you read that correctly, Mike Millard’s master cassettes, long rumored to be destroyed or lost, have been found. Not all of them but many, and with them a much more complete picture has emerged of what Millard recorded between his first show in late 1973 and his last in early 1993.
The reason the rediscovery of his master tapes is such a revelation is that we’ve been told for decades they were gone. Internet myths suggest Millard destroyed his master tapes before taking his own life, an imprudent detail likely concocted based on the assumption that because his master tapes never surfaced and Mike’s mental state was troubled he would do something rash WITH HIS LIFE’S WORK. There’s also a version of the story where Mike’s family dumps the tapes after he dies. Why would they do that?
The truth is Mike’s masters remained in his bedroom for many years after his death in 1994. We know at least a few of Millard’s friends and acquaintances contacted his mother Lia inquiring about the tapes at the time to no avail. But in the early 2000s, longtime Millard friend Rob S was the one she knew and trusted enough to preserve Mike’s work.
Ringo Starr, Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA, September 2, 1989
The new season of the Lost and Found series continues and you can't go wrong with a Beatle, right?
Ringo Starr's first All Starr band tour was arguably his best, featuring an impressive and eclectic line-up of rock legends: Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Clarence Clemons and drummer Jim Keltner.
Some, like Preston, had legit-Beatles connections, others like Dr. John are practically their own genre. The rest were sort of looking for a home: Walsh had yet to reform The Eagles; Lofgren and Clemons were laid off from the E Street Band; and Danko and Helm were carrying on the legacy of The Band.
The Starr format is pretty hard to beat: Ringo sings his key Beatles and solo work, and in between his bandmates get a song or two or three to perform something of their own, usually their best-known hits in a generous 27-song set.
Millard's capture of the Costa Mesa show makes for a very enjoyable listen, with Starr in good voice and his bandmates in fine form. We've noted in the setlist which performer takes lead on which song, but given so many of these tracks are classics, it was probably unnecessary.
As we've noted on many occasions, at this point in Millard's taping career, the Pac Amp, as he called it, was a home court of sorts and he was always able to get the seats he wanted. His recording is up close and clear. Samples provided.
The only issue with the recording is what sounds like a tape loading/alignment problem that affects the first two songs on Mike's second side of tape. We've attempted to make Danko's "The Shape I'm In" and "Act Naturally" sound as good as they can regardless. The sound clears up right at the end of Ringo's Help hit.
Our source tapes this week are another first-generation copy made by Millard himself for his pal Barry G.
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JEMS is immensely proud to partner with Rob, Jim R, Ed F, Barry G, Jim Ri and many others to release Millard's historic recordings and to help set the record straight about the man himself.
We can’t thank Rob enough for reconnecting with Jim and putting his trust in our Millard reissue campaign. He kept Mike’s precious tapes under wraps for two decades, but once Rob learned of our methods and stewardship, he agreed to contribute the Millard DATs and cassettes to the program. Our releases would not be nearly as compelling without Jim’s memories, photos and other background contributions. As many of you have noted, the stories offer an entertaining complement to Mike’s incredible audio documents.
Thanks to everyone who has kept the Lost and Found series going, including Barry G for supplying his first-generation cassettes, Jim R, Rob S, Professor Goody for helping out with pitch adjustments and mjk5510 for continuing his post-production support and cover design.
Finally, cheers to the late, great Mike the MICrophone. His work never ceases to impress. May he rest in peace.
BK for JEMS
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Mike Millard First-Generation Tapes via JEMS
The Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone Tapes Volume 202
Recording Gear: AKG 451E Microphones (CK-1 cardioid capsules) > Nakamichi 550 Cassette Recorder
JEMS 2023 Transfer: Mike Millard First-Generation Cassettes > Nakamichi CR-7A azimuth-adjusted playback > Sound Devices USBPre2 > Audacity 3.1 capture > iZotope RX > iZotope RX9 Advanced and Ozone 9 > MBIT+ resample to 16/44.1 > Audacity > xACT 2.50 > FLAC
01 It Don't Come Easy (Ringo)
02 The No No Song (Ringo)
03 Yellow Submarine (Ringo)
04 Iko Iko (Dr. John)
05 The Weight (Levon Helm)
06 Shine Silently (Nils Lofgren)
07 Will It Go Round In Circles (Billy Preston)
08 Act Naturally (Ringo)
09 Honey Don't (Ringo)
10 You're A Friend Of Mine (Clarance Clemons)
11 The Shape I'm In (Rick Danko)
12 I Wanna Be Your Man (Ringo)
13 Life In The Fast Lane (Joe Walsh)
14 Desperado (Joe Walsh)
15 Raining In My Heart (Rick Danko)
16 Up On Cripple Creek (Levon Helm)
17 Boys (Ringo)
18 Bein' Angry (Nils Lofgren)
19 Candy (Dr. John)
20 Right Place Wrong Time (Dr. John)
21 Quarter To Three (Clarence Clemons)
22 Amazing Grace (Joe Walsh)
23 Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh)
24 Nothing From Nothing (Billy Preston)
25 Happy Birthday to Billy Preston
26 Photograph (Ringo)
27 You're Sixteen (Ringo)
28 With A Little Help From My Friends (Ringo/All)
Known Faults: "The Shape I'm In" and "You're A Friend Of Mine" severely muted due to tape alignment issues
Introduction to the Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone Series
Welcome back to JEMS’ Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone series presenting recordings made by legendary taper Mike Millard, AKA Mike The Mike, best known for his masters of Led Zeppelin done in and around Los Angeles circa 1975-77.
Until 2020, the Lost and Found series presented fresh transfers of previously unavailable first-generation copies made by Mike himself for friends like Stan Gutoski of JEMS, Jim R, Bill C and Barry G. These sources were upgrades to circulating copies and in most instances marked the only time verified first generation Millard sources had been directly digitized in the torrent era.
That all changed with the discovery of many of Mike Millard’s original master tapes.
Yes, you read that correctly, Mike Millard’s master cassettes, long rumored to be destroyed or lost, have been found. Not all of them but many, and with them a much more complete picture has emerged of what Millard recorded between his first show in late 1973 and his last in early 1993.
The reason the rediscovery of his master tapes is such a revelation is that we’ve been told for decades they were gone. Internet myths suggest Millard destroyed his master tapes before taking his own life, an imprudent detail likely concocted based on the assumption that because his master tapes never surfaced and Mike’s mental state was troubled he would do something rash WITH HIS LIFE’S WORK. There’s also a version of the story where Mike’s family dumps the tapes after he dies. Why would they do that?
The truth is Mike’s masters remained in his bedroom for many years after his death in 1994. We know at least a few of Millard’s friends and acquaintances contacted his mother Lia inquiring about the tapes at the time to no avail. But in the early 2000s, longtime Millard friend Rob S was the one she knew and trusted enough to preserve Mike’s work.
Ringo Starr, Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA, September 2, 1989
The new season of the Lost and Found series continues and you can't go wrong with a Beatle, right?
Ringo Starr's first All Starr band tour was arguably his best, featuring an impressive and eclectic line-up of rock legends: Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Clarence Clemons and drummer Jim Keltner.
Some, like Preston, had legit-Beatles connections, others like Dr. John are practically their own genre. The rest were sort of looking for a home: Walsh had yet to reform The Eagles; Lofgren and Clemons were laid off from the E Street Band; and Danko and Helm were carrying on the legacy of The Band.
The Starr format is pretty hard to beat: Ringo sings his key Beatles and solo work, and in between his bandmates get a song or two or three to perform something of their own, usually their best-known hits in a generous 27-song set.
Millard's capture of the Costa Mesa show makes for a very enjoyable listen, with Starr in good voice and his bandmates in fine form. We've noted in the setlist which performer takes lead on which song, but given so many of these tracks are classics, it was probably unnecessary.
As we've noted on many occasions, at this point in Millard's taping career, the Pac Amp, as he called it, was a home court of sorts and he was always able to get the seats he wanted. His recording is up close and clear. Samples provided.
The only issue with the recording is what sounds like a tape loading/alignment problem that affects the first two songs on Mike's second side of tape. We've attempted to make Danko's "The Shape I'm In" and "Act Naturally" sound as good as they can regardless. The sound clears up right at the end of Ringo's Help hit.
Our source tapes this week are another first-generation copy made by Millard himself for his pal Barry G.
###
JEMS is immensely proud to partner with Rob, Jim R, Ed F, Barry G, Jim Ri and many others to release Millard's historic recordings and to help set the record straight about the man himself.
We can’t thank Rob enough for reconnecting with Jim and putting his trust in our Millard reissue campaign. He kept Mike’s precious tapes under wraps for two decades, but once Rob learned of our methods and stewardship, he agreed to contribute the Millard DATs and cassettes to the program. Our releases would not be nearly as compelling without Jim’s memories, photos and other background contributions. As many of you have noted, the stories offer an entertaining complement to Mike’s incredible audio documents.
Thanks to everyone who has kept the Lost and Found series going, including Barry G for supplying his first-generation cassettes, Jim R, Rob S, Professor Goody for helping out with pitch adjustments and mjk5510 for continuing his post-production support and cover design.
Finally, cheers to the late, great Mike the MICrophone. His work never ceases to impress. May he rest in peace.
BK for JEMS
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