Interesting what you write about him with his comedy routine…. The Chaplin similarities have been noted before, but I also see/hear a lot of similarity with Woody Allen’s 1960’s stand up routine… especially in their physical mannerisms. Woody is more exaggerated (because he really IS a comedian) … Of course this all changed when Bob “got serious” but his early onstage shtick has always reminded me of “the other Woody” 😊
What it means is that the recording must be great quality! 7.5 ips is the faster speed on old consumer-level reel to reel decks, which gives one shorter recording time (probably why the recording is not the whole show) but much less tape hiss and better fidelity than the slower, 3.75 ips speed.
Sound also depends on what microphone was used, but I would assume it was a good one.
Where's the "Release This Now" petition? I want to sign! Fantastic write up.
>>Amazing that historic tapes like this are still surfacing sixty years later.<<
Wonders never cease. . .
Great review!
Great stuff!!It Required reading. I wonder how much more of this stuff is out there.
Frantastic report. Essential reading.
Great write up as usual.
Interesting what you write about him with his comedy routine…. The Chaplin similarities have been noted before, but I also see/hear a lot of similarity with Woody Allen’s 1960’s stand up routine… especially in their physical mannerisms. Woody is more exaggerated (because he really IS a comedian) … Of course this all changed when Bob “got serious” but his early onstage shtick has always reminded me of “the other Woody” 😊
Thanks for that.
Do you have any technical information on the tapes ? Tape speed, mics used ?
Sure I don't know what any of this means but here's all the info that was with the tape:
Blue Scotch 140
1800 Feet - 7in reel
1/4" tape - Reel 1
half track mono
7.5ips
What it means is that the recording must be great quality! 7.5 ips is the faster speed on old consumer-level reel to reel decks, which gives one shorter recording time (probably why the recording is not the whole show) but much less tape hiss and better fidelity than the slower, 3.75 ips speed.
Sound also depends on what microphone was used, but I would assume it was a good one.
Sure hope to hear this recording someday!