BBC in Concert 1972 [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
Limited edition double CD release of the legendary 1972 concert for the BBC. Featuring the stereo & mono versions of eight tracks, 'Mocking Bird', 'Medicine Man', 'Moonwater', 'Summer Soldier', 'The Poet', 'After The Day', 'Galadriel' & 'Dark Now My Sky'. Featuring BJH & Orchestra, conducted by Martyn Ford. Radio 1 In Concert, recorded 16.11.72 at the Paris Theatre, London. 2002. Slipcase.

Tracks:

Better Days
Only You Know And I Know
We're For The Dark
Sweet Tuesday Morning
Feelin' Alright
Take It All
Suitcase
Love Is Easy
Blind Owl
Constitution
Icicles
Matted Spam
Suitcase
I Can't Take It
Come And Get It

Customer Reviews:

Pack your suitcase for a great trip to England!.......2007-06-19

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

Badfinger's BBC In Concert 72-73 is a true testament to a band that deserved better fate. In the studio, they created well-crafted tunes and albums that flowed from the opening to closing notes. For those that had not seized the opportunity to experience them in a live or radio setting it may come as a surprise how powerful of a band they were on stage.

When presented to display their skills on the BBC the band flexed their collective muscles. The arrangements were stretched out and the set list did not have to revolve around the hits of the day.

On this release, the one recognizable tune to the passive fan would be the fine rendition of "Come And Get It." To the Badfinger aficionado their taste buds salivated with the inclusions of two Dave Mason (Traffic) compositions "Only You Know And I Know" and "Feelin' Alright." There versions are not only a tremendous tribute to him but offer full throttle impact.

"We're For The Dark" is in the neighborhood of Bob Lind's masterpiece of 1968 "Elusive Butterfly."

"Sweet Tuesday Morning" is a thing of beauty. The sincerity of the lyrics put you in the BBC studio with the band.

Those searching for a dose or two of rock and roll will be mesmerized by "Blind Owl" and "Constitution" for their sheer energy and grit.

No matter what you should give this CD a few serious listens.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Badfinger - Best Band of 70's.............2007-05-27

It's true. Fantastic band and fantasic vocals. The voice of Pete Ham is superb!!!
This live CD recorded in BBC Radio Program in London is POWERFUL.
All the best,
José Renato

What a wonderfull suprise!!.......2006-08-13

I have to tell the truth, all I really knew of Badfinger were their radio hits, "Come and Get It", "No Matter What You Want",and "Day After Day". I also knew George, and Paul helped them out on the Apple label. I loved all of those songs way back then, and still do now.

I did not follow the band that closely though, never saw them in concert, and did not know their very tragic history. And its all those things combined ----that make this BBC In Concert so wonderful a find. Its a terrific revelation of a great band.

You will find only one of their "Hits" on this cd,"Come and Get it". IMHO that is the weakest song on the disk!!!!

This is a straight ahead rock album from a bygone era that holds its own decades later. It is live and so being the vocals are good but not always great, what is great is the music. The Badfinger I heard on the radio was a great vocal band with good licks and melodies. But this Badfinger:In Concert is totally another, even more wonderful band!

It starts off with a Beatles sounding riff on "Better Days" but the song ends up sounding like something from a Rory Gallagher concert!!! And that's just the beginning!!

Its on to a Dave Mason/Traffic cut "Only You and I Know" again the vocal is not that strong but the straight ahead jam is sure worth the price of admission. "We're for the Dark" is one of the strongest vocals with a very Spirit sounding groove. "Sweet Tuesday Morning " hints of the Beatles Revolver period.

Then comes a Funky version of another Dave Mason/Traffic song "Feelin' Alright? " with some sweet guitar licks and an ever improving vocal, and music that in a very Traffic like way jams on and on to our great delight!! (This jam aspect of the band is very similar to Traffic during the same period `72-'73) Just as Joe Cocker/Leon Russell made this song with their own flavor, Badfinger creates their own very unique take it.

"Take it All" is another sweet track. The piano and guitar play off one another in a sweet sound, then it tracks into the first version of Suitcase, which starts out good and ends in a great guitar jam out!!
I'll not describe the other tracks, but just let you taste and see that they are good.

I know I mention a lot of other bands in my description but I want those looking for Badfinger to know that there was so much great music coming out of this band, other than just those hits, and that those of us who never saw them in concert have been deprived of the real HEART of this underrated JAM band!!

May the lost members of this band Rest In Peace, as they left behind for us the peace that good music brings to all of our souls!

I am so glad to have added this to my collection. It is a great CD to play while flying down the highway!!

The Real Badfinger Live Album.......2004-02-07

Badfinger did 3 live permances for The BBC, this CD contains the first two, the third unfortunately seems to have disappeared (erased?). The first 7 tracks are from a 1972 concert at Paris Theatre, London; the next 7 are from a 1973 performance also at The Paris Theatre and the last Come and Get It is from Top of The Pops 1970. The sound quality is good and the performances are mostly very good; a few wrong chords can be noticed some of last tracks. It's interesting to hear their versions of two Dave Mason songs. Both tracks feature long guitarsolos and are good examples of the difference between their records and their liveact. This album should be a positive surprise to those who thought Badfinger was only a pop-act. The band really rocks here!

Power pop? Nope, just power..........2002-01-16

Badfinger was so well known during their short time in music history for their wonderful pop confections in the style of their mentors, the Beatles. So well known for this, and so long forgotten for their own true love, hard and driving rock and roll.

And here on this generous disc, you'll find the "other" Badfinger. The tough group of kids, wailing on guitars, singing their lungs out. You'll hear Pete Ham's sweeping and lusty lead guitar (taking his place along side more notable axe men like Dave Mason and Mick Taylor), Joey and Tommy's driving vocals, Mike Gibbins' powerful drums. They're just blasting away here, on songs familiar to their repertoire and some from other writers.

Tracks:

Intro (Live) (Mono)
Mocking Bird (Live) (Mono)
Medicine Man (Live) (Mono)
Galadriel (Live) (Mono)
Summer Soldier (Live) (Mono)
The Poet (Live) (Mono)
After The Day (Live) (Mono)
Moonwater (Live) (Mono)
Dark Now My Sky (Live) (Mono)

Tracks:

Intro (Live) (Stereo)
Mocking Bird (Live) (Stereo)
Medicine Man (Live) (Stereo)
Moonwater (Live) (Stereo)
Summer Soldier (Live) (Stereo)
The Poet (Live) (Stereo)
After The Day (Live) (Stereo)
Galadriel (Live) (Stereo)
Dark Now My Sky (Live) (Stereo)

Album Description

Limited edition double CD release of the legendary 1972 concert for the BBC. Featuring the stereo & mono versions of eight tracks, 'Mocking Bird', 'Medicine Man', 'Moonwater', 'Summer Soldier', 'The Poet', 'After The Day', 'Galadriel' & 'Dark Now My Sky'. Featuring BJH & Orchestra, conducted by Martyn Ford. Radio 1 In Concert, recorded 16.11.72 at the Paris Theatre, London. 2002. Slipcase.

Album Details

The First Time on CD for These Recordings from the BBC Archives from 1972. Digitally Remastered from Original Tapes, They were in the Vaults Until Now. The Songs were Recorded with the Bjh Symphony Orchestra in November 1972. The First Disc Has the Monaural Mixes and the Second Has the Stereo Mixes. Although the Songs Are the Same on Both, Each is Different, with Different Verses Being Sung and Different Patter Spoken Between the Tracks. They Are in Actuality Two Different Albums.

Customer Reviews:

Tune those Trumpets!.......2007-06-24

Born and raised on the wrong side of the Atlantic for this sort of music, I cherished my imported copies of BJH albums in the mid-late 70s. Over the years I'd read that BJH had toured with orchestra, I was thrilled when I found out that this rough gem was being polished for release where it could join my other "Rock vs. Orchestra" albums.

The disapointment came in listening to the opening track "Mocking Bird". Someone had forgotten, apparently, to allow the orchestra some time to tune, particularly the brass section, and, very specifically, the trumpets. Trumpets blatting out of tune does nothing but mar the wonderful notion that this band could perform as well live with an orchestra as they had on their studio recordings.

This is the reason I've only given this recording a 3.

With that out of the way, I must say that "The Poet" and "After the Day" are hauntingly beautiful. Woolly Wolstenholme's mellotron adds density to the orchestra. Mel Pritchard is all over his drum kit when appropriate. And the guitar cuts through it all when necessary.

Overall a gret job by the band.

BTW, the mono versions of the songs were for the BBC Radio One, while the Stereo recording was intended for licensint to radio stations in the rest of the world, according to the booklet which is very informative.BBC in Concert 1972

Average customer rating:

A Little Stiff

BBC in Concert 1972
Soft Machine
Manufacturer: Hux Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A8SXU6
Release Date: 2005-08-01

Tracks:

Fanfare
All White
Slightly All The Time
MC
Drop
Stumble
One Across
As If
Riff
Gesolreut

Product Description

1. Fanfare
2. All White
3. Slightly All The Time
4. MC
5. Drop
6. Stumble
7. One Across
8. As If
9. Riff
10. Gesolreut
11. [Total Time: 54:18]

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

A Little Stiff.......2006-11-19

I finally saw this album sitting on a shelf and said 'oh what the hell, it'll take it. On this live preformance the group is starting to gel with each other. Some of the songs in the beginning are a little weak and there are some noticiable screw-ups mostly by the newly added Jenkins who even forgets parts on his own compositions. But Hopper and Marshall really shine through with driving rhythms. Ratalege also does a fine job covering tasteful solos. Highlights include:'Slightly All The Time', 'Drop','Stumble' and 'Gesolreut'.

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BBC in Concert 1972
Barclay James Harvest
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008Q016
Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

Mocking Bird
Medicine Man
Galadriel
Summer Soldier
Poet
After the Day
Moonwater
Dark Now My Sky

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BBC in Concert 1972
Barclay James Harvest
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008NV58
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

Introduction
Mocking Bird
Medicine Man
Galadriel
Summer Soldier
The Poet
After The Day
Moonwater
Dark Now My Sky

Album Description

These BBC recordings from 1972 were originally released as a double CD, now the same tracks have been streamlined into this single disc, featuring all eight of the original mono recordings. EMI. 2003.

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BBC in Concert 1972-3
Badfinger
Manufacturer: Strange Fruit Records/Ka
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ASIN: B0002B7IKC
Release Date: 1997-07-21

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BBC in Concert 1972-1973
Badfinger
Manufacturer: Strange Fruit UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006ZTF
Release Date: 1997-07-21

Tracks:

Better Days
Only You Know and I Know
We're for the Dark
Sweet Tuesday Morning
Feelin' Alright
Take It All
Suitcase
Love Is Easy
Blind Owl
Constitution
Icicles
Matted Spam
Suitcase
I Can't Take It
Come and Get It

Album Description

1997 release from the Strange Fruit label featuring 15 standout performances from the band's happiest & most successful period of 1972-73, including the top 10 hit 'Come And Get It'. 15 tracks total.

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