The band did not think that Midnight rider was good enough to go on the record. That is what I am thinking. There were some other songs that did not make it either. They are on on tape somewhere..

Was listening to Sirius radio today and heard Midnight Rider. It said it was from the Fillmore but the 2 commercial Fillmore releases I have don't have Midnight Rider. It was a version I had never heard before but it sure sounded like Dickey and Duane so I wondered if any one here knows anything about this version?

It's a very happy day 'round here , when first and foremost.. I am called * sugar * by our loved Joseph :inlove: You called me *sugar*.. 😀 and it's good to hear from Nic, Blackley, Pinto, and Brent spdb.... we are still missing some of our loved DB supporters, one being Jim King... calling out to you.. Where are you ???? Hope all is ok...

Since RedDog seemed to like it, here's the next verse of "Dogs on the Run" and I've got a feeling there are quite a few perople around here who can relate...... "I fell overboard and washed up on the beach. Felt the waves and the sand roll over me. Yes I was helped to the home of a young bleached blonde Who said "Honey, I discovered early in life there's ways of getting anything I want. Yeah some of us are different. It's just something in our blood. There's no need for explanation - We're just dogs on the run."

Red Dog. I've been working out of town and its been a few weeks since I've been here. I'm so happy you are home and posting again. I've been worried about you. I was born in 1947 and saw the ABB first as a 22 year old and the band really clicked with me. And the brotherhood between the band and it's roadies and its fans was real speical. Berry Oakely in particular seemed to have a fondness for the band's fans that one could feel. At several shows, if one was hanging around the right placeses before or after the show, Oakely would come check in with the fans and let us know we were as much as part of what the band was doing as the six guys on stage. I've seen and even spoken to you over the years but there is no way you could remember. But being a big ABB fan back then, I can remember some of them. One in particular was when the band played at High Point University in North Carolina in 1971. Oakely looked very tired and told us fans before the show that the guys were tired but the show will still be hot. I remember you telling us that you'all had more or less been on the road since the spring of 1969 and you'all did something like 300 shows the last year(1970) and close to that this year (1971). Also they band had several horn players on stage with them at this show. I think Duane, during the show, mentioned one as being something like Juicey Carter. It's hard to believe that has now been 39 years ago. We used to be young didn't we brother Red Dog. I will be 63 on December 5th. May God bless you and I hope you have many happy days, months and years ahead!!!!

Everyone stand tall I will be in the area off and on today. I got that one eye open. Nic hope you all doing great. morning right back at you sugar.

Hey Now!! I wish we could have hooked up on your way through Capn. Maybe next time?? Good morning RedDog. I hope this morning finds you doing well and feeling better. One day at a time Brother!!! It is really windy here today. The leaves are blowing in the wind. Cold weather is just around the corner. I hope you all have a Safe & Goodtime week. Peach.

"It is called a TEXAS Catheter because everything is BIGGER in Texas... therefore Augie has been designated at requiring the exceptional provisons." Otherwise it would be called a "Rhode Island Catherter". Hope Red Dog is feeling better every day! Good luck at the doctor's office> Mitch

I forgot how kittens can be a pain in the ass. I hope he mellows down some and stops attacking the other cats. They're standing their own but I can see it in their eyes, "Mommy, why did you bring this little monster to live here?". Love to everyone today. It's Monday...just get through it. Love coming through to RD every day in every way.

Kimberly, how was the Troc? That is my old stomping ground - fun, fun, fun venue! Wish I could have made it...darned prior commitments!