Comments on: Boz Scaggs (1969): Loan Me a Dime

By: Monument John

Monument John — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:28:18 +0000

First time I heard this song it was during a recorded interview with Boz. He related that Duane could not or would not turn it down, so the producer or sound engineer put Duane and his amp behind the closed doors of a bathroom. Assuming the story is true, Allman's guitar stands out above all other instruments on this recording date. I have purchased this album 3 times then finally found a CD. Thanks BB for bringing this song new life.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:39:59 +0000

Boz Scaggs version of Loan Me A Dime is one of the few songs that absolutely puts me in the clouds. The arrangement of the song is superb. It starts sooo slow and smooth then builds and builds, all the while you can't imagine how it could get any better, yet it does. At the end, just like great sex, I'm exhausted with contentment and bliss. What talent these guys have. I'm very grateful to Fenton and Boz for creating one of the finer things in life.

By: Steve Wood

Steve Wood — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:28:34 +0000

As someone who grew up in Atlanta during the time the Almond Brothers would come from Macon to play in Piedmont Park for free I really appreciate not only the guitar playing but the arrangement Boz put together on this song. Absolutely one of my favorites.

By: jane jerome

jane jerome — Mon, 30 May 2011 23:09:31 +0000

Hi BB, great post. Yesterday Boz wrapped up his set at the Santa Cruz blues festival with LMAD. It was magical. For some wacky reason the song is not listed as one of his hits on Wikipedia. Go figure! WP does indicate you can get the song on Duane Allman Anthology, Dr. Mojo...available at Amazon today.

By: Mojo Doctor

Mojo Doctor — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:35:35 +0000

Excellent posting here! I am also one of the faithful followers of LMAD having 'discovered' it in the 70's. I heard a live version on the local public radio station and called to find out if I could get a recording of this tune. I was told that it was on a DJ only release and it was not ever offered for sale. It is not the live version on the recent recordings from Boz Scaggs, but a much earlier version. Can anyone shed some light on where I can get a copy?