Things Are Better In The East

by **cstang57** on Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:44 pm

has anyone heard this song, its on the JA Loves you box set, seems like its rignt off Crown of Creation

by **freakmeout** on Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:19 pm

Because it was originally recorded to be on "Crown", but didn't make it.

by **The Other Side** on Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:19 am

Incredible tune.

"Things are better in the east, they say, for a poet and his fevers..."

It would have fit nicely with "In Time". DID NOT LIKE "Startracks". Could've replaced it with this, and been a better album for it.

by **psychhead** on Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:37 am

I missed that song.....thanx!!!

by **psychhead** on Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:38 am

I missed that song.....thanx!!!

by **DonRico1967** on Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:50 pm

Marty at his Romantic poet best...

Who was the GENIUS who left this gem on the cutting-room floor?

by **Junior** on Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:49 pm

Hi
I always wondered who the She is in that song. Someone told Marty, "Things are better in the East." I wish I was old enough to go to the East. It cloesd in 1971.

by **Mekstat1** on Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:04 pm

Arghhh i really need that box set....!!!!

by **Morninggloryseed** on Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:54 am

DItto. I didn't quite realize how many goodies there were on it. ALways paid attention to the albums they released.

by **Indian Summer** on Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:22 am

Since this box set is out of print; is there another compilation filled with b-sides and other songs that has not been released on studioalbums?

Many great albums are out of print these days:

Neil Young - Time Fades Away
Crosby/Nash - Whistling Down The Wire

To name a few...
It's a total shame!

by **Indian Summer** on Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:06 am

Well, I'm 25 yrs young since last friday!
Thanks.... :wink:

And what did people give me???
CD-bonnen, you know, those things with value that can be used in cd shops all over the country.
I'm expecting to have around 125 dollar to spend on cd's this monday.
So, any recommendations?
I hope I can find something like the JA BOX set, filled with goodies (nice booklet) and other rare stuff.

There are some JA albums left that I still haven't bought; BIPLH, Takes Off
Or I go for some Neil Young and Beatles albums...

by **skywise** on Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:09 pm

If you cant get hold of the box set then "Things are better in the east" is available as a bonus track on the reissue of "After bathing at baxter's"
RCA/BMG HERITAGE Cat No. 82876532252

by JA on Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:06 pm

The version in the JA Loves You boxset is one of my top 10 songs and I like the demo version in the Baxter's reissue

by **pandalove** on Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:57 pm

have heard the song but i havent got the boxset. i havent been able to find it B&N be damned(same people who wouldnt order grace's book for me! but i got it cheaper on ebay.. hehe.)