Basil MacDougal | The Corner of My Room | 04/15/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bite My Foot--This was John's sense of humor, was it not? Where did this title come from? For the answer to this you will have to listen to Intro to July You're A Woman.
This album is John in top form. Phoenix, 1973. He was a Super-Star (in Phoenix) my home. I am proud to know this because John, became one of my best friends over the years. Oh, we never met. But, what do you ask of a best friend? Someone who is there with you through thick and thin? Someone who understands your pains? Makes you laugh? Makes you cry? That was John. Through his music I found a constant companion. I found inspiration and such sweet beautiful music.
Thank you John.
As I mentioned, this album was recorded in 1973, several months before his famous recording, The Phoenix Concerts. I suggest buying the CD rather than MP3 downloads (if they are available). Why? Because the liner notes included are quite interesting with several quotes from John.
As for the songs, each are John in his prime. Strong voice. Also included, is an early rendition of Runaway Fool of Love, which was later included on Bombs Away Dream Babies.
Buy this CD, sit back, and enjoy. Cheers!"
A walk in memory's garden
john robertson | wick, caithness Scotland | 09/08/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wonderful precursor to the Phoenix concerts,among my favourites with 'Cannons in the Rain' and 'Airdream Believer'. Less polished than his subsequent 'Phoenix Concerts' but wonderfully entertaining and makes us realise what a tragedy his loss was especially as here in the UK he did not achieve the recognition he so richly deserved.
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Bite My Foot - John Stewart
George Byrd | sacramento | 08/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"How can you go work with any John Stewart album. If you never got the chance to see John in concert, this is a wonderful album to purchase. It was recorded during the 70's and is a rare treat. Great song selection and great band. John's conversation between songs is also a plus. He was truly a great talent."
Go Elsewhere for Great 'Live' Stewart
T. J. DeLisle | 03/30/2010
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This CD should never have been released; in fact John himself refused three separate efforts to have it released during his lifetime; he disliked it intensely. Only after his death was it rushed out, using his widow's permission, to make a quick buck off his name. It is of inferior sound and recording quality, and should only be of interest to thorough-going completists. If you're looking for great John Stewart, choose just about any other of his releases ... and I stress HIS releases, because he would be furious to know that this was issued after he had repeatedly refused to do so over the years. The man himself, and his extensive work -- numbering well over 40 memorable albums -- comprised the essence of greatness. That an inferior product should risk his reputation at all is quite unfair to his wonderful memory and raises questions about those who sought a profit off this bogus production. I give it 'one' star because though shoddy it at least contains the great songs of a great artist. Could John register his opinion here, he would give it 'none.'"