Mountain

I might be mistaken, but I believe Nantucket Sleighride was an album by a band called Seatrain. Mississippi Queen is on Mountain's Mountain Climbing album.

I believe that there is currently a listing on Ebay for a Japanese pressing of Mountain "Climbing." This may be the closest one gets to an "audiophile" copy. "Mississippi Queen" sure was a standard with the group I used to hang out with in high school, along with Skynyrd etc -- but then we were in Kentucky.....

It was a standard right here in NYC, Leslie West is from the New York area. Nantucket Sleigh Ride was a song on one of Mountain's albums. I was fortunate to have seen them play more than a few times. West's tone was incredible, reminding me of Sonny Rollins. They were able to use West's size as a gimmick, but I suspect that poor health was in large part at the root of their departure, not any lack of chops or talent.

Indeed, Nantucket Sleighride is the name of the album (1971 release). I have it on BGO records; have never seen an audiophile version.
Cheers!

Can't answer the question, but I have one of my own. Does anybody remember the short-lived late night talk show where Leslie West lead the house band? It was one of the challengers to Letterman (late 80s or early 90s) and it died a quick death. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the host.

Leslie West is a bona fide guitar god. He has tone and a vibrato to die for.

BTW, the current issue of Mix has a feature article on the "Mississippi Queen" recording session.