Word: nelsons
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...most outstanding of that group. However, even as lightweight champion, he could get bouts only by accepting the short end of the purse or by agreeing to take a dive or both. His last major bout was in 1906 in Goldfield, Nevada, against a young white hope named "Battlin'" Nelson. The bout was the first promotion of the notorious Tex Rickard, at that time a local saloon owner. Rickard, who was to become the most successful promoter of the era, put up a purse of $34,000 in gold coins and displayed it in his saloon. Gans, well past...
THOMAS E. NELSON Indianapolis...
...main thing," Nelson said, "is that co-residency has affected different people differently...
...songs, all but two of which are originals, remain interesting and pleasurable, despite being built on very conventional forms, in both music and lyrics. There are country ballads, like "Waiting for a Train," the Jimmie Rodgers classic, and "Now You're Gone," which Tracy Nelson previously recorded on her country album; a waltz, "Finding Her": and a couple of imitation gospel numbers. "I'll Be Long Gone" and "Sweet Release," the latter probably the best cut on the record. With one or two exceptions, all the material is in a down and out, lovelorn vein, and will be especially appealing...
...Band at their best contemplative moments. And like the Band, they have worked out most of the songs carefully with little virtuoso soloing to interfere with the mood. Both of the women sing and play well, though neither of them vocally can really compare to someone like Tracy Nelson...