Buddy Rich

Mercy, Mercy

Buddy Rich - Mercy, Mercy

07/10/1968 | Blue Note Records 

Submit Your Review

  • CD

    $8.99

    MERCY MERCY - LIVE AT CAESARS PALACE 1968 (REIS)

    Add to Cart
send Buddy Rich ringtones
Bookmark and Share

All Music Guide Review

This CD reissue brings back the finest all-round recording by Buddy Rich's big band. The original version of "Channel 1 Suite" is a classic and contains tenor saxophonist Don Menza's most memorable solo, plus a couple of brilliant improvisations from the explosive drummer/leader. Another highlight is an inventive Phil Wilson arrangement of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and even "Alfie" (a melodic feature for altoist Art Pepper) and "Ode to Billie Joe" come across well. In addition to the original LP program, three selections were released for the first time on this CD. "Chelsea Bridge" is particularly significant, for it showcases Pepper, who was making a brief (and unsuccessful) comeback seven years before he finally returned to the scene. This spirited and often-exciting set is a real gem and is essential. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Mercy, Mercy Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
  • 5:34
  • Sound Clip for Mercy, Mercy, Mercy from Mercy, Mercy


  • 2
  • Preach and Teach
  • 4:06
  • Sound Clip for Preach and Teach from Mercy, Mercy


  • 3
  • Channel One Suite
  • 12:50
  • Sound Clip for Channel One Suite from Mercy, Mercy


  • 4
  • Big Mama Cass
  • 3:22
  • Sound Clip for Big Mama Cass from Mercy, Mercy


  • 5
  • Goodbye Yesterday
  • 6:18
  • Sound Clip for Goodbye Yesterday from Mercy, Mercy


  • 6
  • Acid Truth
  • 5:50
  • Sound Clip for Acid Truth from Mercy, Mercy


  • 7
  • Alfie
  • 3:49
  • Sound Clip for Alfie from Mercy, Mercy


  • 8
  • Ode to Billie Joe
  • 3:39
  • Sound Clip for Ode to Billie Joe from Mercy, Mercy


  • 9
  • Chavala (#)(*)
  • 5:20
  • Sound Clip for Chavala (#)(*) from Mercy, Mercy


  • 10
  • Mr. Lucky (#)(*)
  • 5:47
  • Sound Clip for Mr. Lucky (#)(*) from Mercy, Mercy


  • 11
  • Chelsea Bridge (#)(*)
  • 5:09
  • Sound Clip for Chelsea Bridge (#)(*) from Mercy, Mercy


    • Credits of Mercy, Mercy

    Similar Albums to Mercy, Mercy



    MP3 Downloads

    What's Hot from ARTISTdirect