There's a certain urgency that comes from the records of the early 60s before overdubbing and multitracking came into play.
“Stand-up came out of three things. Frustration, necessity and arrogance. I didn't have a great career ahead of me in anything. Someone literally said to me, 'You should try stand-up,' and took me to a venue.”
“I like big, secure companies. I know what they do for a living. When I see their names on my monthly statement I know how they make their money.”