Just a few days before performing at the just-fallen Berlin Wall, Crosby, Stills & Nash gave a benefit concert at an equally unlikely venue, the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City. Sticking exclusively to pared-down arrangements, the trio presented highlights from their albums alongside more obscure selections from their outside projects and solo work, as well as a cover of the Beatles Blackbird. Broadcast on WXRK Radio NYC, it s presented here as a double Cd with comprehensive liner notes and rare images. As a trio in the late eighties and early nineties, Crosby,Stills and Nash were on sparkling form performing as an acoustic trio.They toured america,asia and europe to rave reviews bringing new life to a wide catalogue of songs.The audience were literally mesmerized by the skill of threesome and their harmonies and Stephen Stills virtuoso guitar playing.The only official evidence we have had of these performances is the “Acoustic” concert.
This is a quasi-legit recording now legal in Europe.I wish it had been released officially,so that CSN and/or the charity they were playing for could have benefited from the sales.The songs,both old and new,sound fresh, relevant,vital and full of life.The harmonies are astounding,as is the playing by all members.This recording is an essential document of a group on a performing high.For CSN fans it is an absolute must have. Now available from Amazon on a 2cd set.
Setlist
Wasted On The Way , Change Partners, Blackbird , The Lee Shore, Just A Song Before I Go, Helplessly Hoping,4:20 ,
Wind On The Water, House Of Broken Dreams, Tracks In The Dust , Almost Cut My Hair, Guinnevere, Midnight Rider ,
Got It Made, Southern Cross, Wooden Ships, Our House, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Teach Your Children, Daylight Again / Find The Cost Of Freedom.
The Fat Angel Sings 