Traditional - Call To The Post

First performance: 05/08/1978

Coverinfo

Bruce used the snippet 4 times:
 
1978-08-05 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, KY
To start the show Bruce announces "They're Off!" in recognition of the Kentucky Derby and after Clarence plays the brief "Call To The Post"/"Boots and Saddles" intro. 
 
during ROSALITA
 
1981-08-16 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
 
during DANCING IN THE DARK
 
2002-11-14 Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
Played by Roy
 
2012-08-29 Vernon Downs Raceway, Vernon, NY
Bruce and the band play Vernon Downs, the horse racing track located in the town of Vernon in central New York. Great set opens a trumpet "Call To The Post".
 
 
 

Songinfo

Traditional. Also known as "First Call". At a horse race, this brief bugle call is a signal that all mounts should be at the paddock exit in order to proceed to the track to begin the post parade. The tune is usually sounded by a bugler five to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the race. The call serves a similar purpose in dog racing. When used for this purpose, the bugle call is usually referred to as the "Call To The Post".
 

Other cover versions

Bruce on the artist

Lyrics

INSTRUMENTAL