Stage Fright

Stage Fright

by The Band
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Stage Fright is the third studio album by Canadian–American group the Band, released in 1970.

It featured two of the group's best known songs, "The Shape I'm In" and "Stage Fright", both of which showcased inspired lead vocal performances (by Richard Manuel and Rick Danko, respectively) and became staples in the group's live shows.

Stage Fright peaked at #5 on Billboard, surpassing the group's first two albums, which reached #30 and #9, respectively.

It was one of three albums by the group, including The Band and Rock of Ages, to be certified gold (more than 500,000 sales).

Year
1970
Type
LP· Album
Country
Denmark
Genre
Rock
Style
Blues Rock·Folk Rock
Label
Capitol Records

  • #1 Strawberry Wine2:34
  • #2 Sleeping3:10
  • #3 Time To Kill3:24
  • #4 Just Another Whistle Stop3:48
  • #5 All La Glory3:31
  • #6 The Shape I'm In3:58
  • #7 The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show2:58
  • #8 Daniel And The Sacred Harp4:06
  • #9 Stage Fright3:40
  • #10 The Rumor4:13
The Band

About The Band

Canadian-American roots rock group. Gradually coming together from 1960 to 1964 as [a=Ronnie Hawkins]' backing band [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/1152610-Hawks-The-2]The Hawks (2)[/url]. Upon leaving Hawkins in 1964, they were briefly known as [a=Levon And the Hawks]. In 1965, they released a single under the name [a=Canadian Squires]. In late summer 1965, [a=Bob Dylan] was looking for a backup band for his first U.S. "electric" tour, & Levon and the Hawks were recommended by blues singer [a=John Paul Hammond]. Sessions with Dylan ended in October 1967. Stories vary as to the manner in which they ultimately adopted the name "The Band.", but by 1968 with the release of their first album, [m=14468], they were performing officially as The Band. From 1968 to 1975 The Band was one of the most popular and influential rock groups in the world, with the magazine Rolling Stone lavishing praise on them, giving them more attention than perhaps any other group in the magazine's history. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 (Performer) Original line-up: Rick Danko: bass guitar, double bass, fiddle, trombone, vocals Levon Helm: drums, mandolin, guitar, vocals Garth Hudson: keyboard instruments, saxophones, trumpet Richard Manuel: piano, drums, baritone saxophone, vocals Robbie Robertson: guitar, vocals...

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Billy DJ
Billy DJOctober 1970
Christopher Kendrex
Christopher KendrexDanko is the best not was.... is
Cindy VanderPutten
Cindy VanderPuttenMy First Concert !! Still as Great as it used to be !!!! Wow !
Els Jansen-Verweij
Els Jansen-VerweijGood old memories!
gorkem kirkegaard
gorkem kirkegaardFirewater on my breath - just a Covid-19 defense , people ....?
Joshua Arthur
Joshua ArthurI have pretty bad social anxiety. Two years ago I started dating this girl and whenever I was driving to meet her for a date I would listen to this song. We are getting married in October, this song is in our wedding playlist, along with The Weight.
Kit Hutchinson
Kit HutchinsonThe song is based on when Robbie Robertson experienced stage fright before a tour by the Band.
Michael Bobrik
Michael BobrikOne of the most musically complicated songs they did.
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NO Paper2020?
RadoGamers
RadoGamersThank you, this song was one of my anthems in my youth. I had the record when it was new!!
Rudy Wilson
Rudy WilsonABOUT dYLAN MAYBE??????
Sam Bramley
Sam Bramleythanks. I love this song.
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Scott Dixon
Scott DixonI was like 12 when this song came out and it became my instant favorite as I bought the little 45 and wore that sucker out!
Sheridan
SheridanJust one more nightmare you can stand..... (Life).
William Quintero
William QuinteroThey were so good they were literally "The Band" absolute chads