NRBQ - At Yankee Stadium (1978) {Mercury} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip plus Redbook CD Version

is the sixth studio album from NRBQ, released in 1978 on Mercury Records. In keeping with the band's well-known sense of humor, the album's title is itself a bit of a joke. While it would appear the album is a live concert recording performed at the stadium, it is not; the album credits read "Recorded at Bearsville Studios, November 1977 (not at Yankee Stadium)". The packaging includes photographs of the band members in a Yankee Stadium devoid of any other visible human beings; these were taken when, as a special birthday treat for bass player and founding band member Joey Spampinato, his bandmates arranged a private visit to the ballpark. Spampinato, a Bronx native, is a lifelong Yankee fan. The album was released in two versions. Early copies included the song "Ridin' In My Car" (recorded in 1975 and released in 1977 as part of the LP ), which was subsequently omitted from the later version. allmusic 4.5/5 stars

LP track listing

Side One

1. "Green Lights" (Terry Adams, Joseph Spampinato) – 3:01
2. "Just Ain't Fair" (Joseph Spampinato) – 3:01
3. "I Love Her, She Loves Me" (Joseph Spampinato) – 2:28
4. "Get Rhythm" (Johnny Cash) – 2:57
5. "That's Neat, That's Nice" (Terry Adams) – 3:11
6. "Ain't No Free" (Terry Adams) – 3:24

Side Two

7. "I Want You Bad" (Terry Adams, Phil Crandon) – 2:31
8. "The Same Old Thing" (Sherlie Matthews) – 3:01
9. "Yes, Yes, Yes" (Terry Adams) – 2:53
10. "It Comes to Me Naturally" (Al Anderson) – 3:01
11. "Talk to Me" (Terry Adams) – 2:41
12. "Shake, Rattle and Roll" (Charles E. Calhoun) – 3:39
13. "Ridin' In My Car (Al Anderson) - 2:52


Released: 1978
Recorded: November 1977
Genre: Rock
Length: 38:40
Label: Mercury
Producer: Unknown

Personnel

* Joseph Spampinato - vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
* Tom Ardolino - drums
* Terry Adams - vocals, piano, organ, Hohner clavinet
* Al Anderson - vocals, guitar

The Wheatland Horns

* Donn Adams - trombone
* Keith Spring - tenor saxophone