JOHNNY WINTER - MERRY CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO

JOHNNY WINTER - MERRY CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCOThe late, great Million Dollar Guitarist Johnny Winter, who passed away in 2014 and has since become a legend, is now featured on a newly uncovered soundboard live recording from 1978! Captured live on December 23, 1978 at The Old Waldorf in San Francisco, this rare gem presents Johnny Winter in his prime, with the entire show sourced from a high quality soundboard recording. A true highlight of the night is the encore performance of Merry Christmas

The late, great “Million Dollar Guitarist” Johnny Winter, who passed away in 2014 and has since become a legend, is now featured on a newly uncovered soundboard live recording from 1978!

Captured live on December 23, 1978 at The Old Waldorf in San Francisco, this rare gem presents Johnny Winter in his prime, with the entire show sourced from a high-quality soundboard recording.

A true highlight of the night is the encore performance of “Merry Christmas Baby,” featuring a unique twist — bassist Jon Paris steps up on vocals and guitar, while Johnny switches to bass, offering a rare and exciting change-up for fans.

This recording is packed with the raw energy, blues mastery, and fiery guitar work that only Johnny Winter could deliver. A must-hear live document for fans and collectors alike!

DISC 1
01. Hideaway (fade in) /02. Messing With The Kid /03. One Step At A Time /04. Mississippi Blues (cut in) /05. Black Cat Bone /06. Bony Moronie /07. Last Night

DISC 2
01. Wipe Out /02. Drum Solo (part 1) /03. Drum Solo (part 2) /04. Wipe Out (reprise) /05. Merry Chistmas Baby (Jon Paris on guitar, vocal / Johnny Winter on bass)

Soundboard Live At Old Waldorf, San Francisco, California, USA December 23, 1978