quinta-feira, 26 de novembro de 2015

The Who - Live In Toronto

The Who - Live In Toronto - 2006

Live from Toronto is a double live album by The Who recorded during the last concert of the It's Hard Tour at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, 17 December 1982.[2] These performances were originally broadcast live on cable TV and FM radio across the U.S. and Canada. It was later released in the early 1980s on VHS video tape.

This 2006 edition of the concert was also released as a DVD. The video on the DVD is essentially the same version broadcast live with some editing and video effects added in post production.

Three songs performed at this concert are not included on the album or the DVD: Behind Blue Eyes, Dr. Jimmy and Cry If You Want. However, the performances of the two former were released on Who's Last and the performance of Cry If You Want from this show was included on the 1997 remastered version of the It's Hard CD.

Disc 1

01. My Generation
02. I Can't Explain
03. Dangerous
04. Sister Disco
05. The Quiet One
06. It's Hard
07. Eminence Front
08. Baba O'Riley
09. Boris the Spider
10. Drowned
11. Love Ain't for Keeping

Disc 2

01. Pinball Wizard
02. See Me, Feel Me
03. Who Are You
04. 5:15
05. Love, Reign O'er Me
06. Long Live Rock
07. Won't Get Fooled Again
08. Naked Eye
09. Squeeze Box
10. Young Man Blues
11. Twist and Shout

Pete Townshend - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Roger Daltrey - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica
John Entwistle - Bass guitars, Vocals
Kenney Jones - Drums
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Tim Gorman - Piano, Keyboards, Synthesiser, Backing vocals

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domingo, 22 de novembro de 2015

Pete Townshend - Sadler´s Wells (re-re-post)


















Pete Townshend - Sadler´s Wells - 2002

from wikipedia
Sadler's Wells 2000 is a live album released by Pete Townshend in 2000. Townshend presented the music from Lifehouse at two concerts at Sadler's Wells in London on February 25 and 26, 2000, supported by a number of musicians and vocalists and The London Chamber Orchestra.Musicians included Pete Townshend, Chucho Merchan, Phil Palmer, John "Rabbit" Bundrick, Peter Hope-Evans and Jody Linscott. Vocalists included Chyna, Cleveland Watkiss and Billy Nicholls. Violinist and orchestra leader Gaby Lester performed the violin solo on "Baba O'Riley".  The live recording was issued on a CD album titled Pete Townshend Live: Sadler's Wells 2000 and a video/DVD titled Pete Townshend - Music from Lifehouse in 2002.


Disc 1

01. One Note
02. Purcell (Quick Movement)
03. Teenage Wasteland
04. Time Is Passing
05. Love Ain't For Keeping
06. Goin' Mobile
07. Greyhound Girl
08. Tragedy
09. Mary
10. I Don't Even Know Myself
11. Bargain
12. Gettin' In Tune
13. Pure And Easy
14. Baba O'Riley - Orchestral

Disc 2

01. Baba O'Riley
02. Hinterland Rag
04. Behind Blue Eyes
05. Let's See Action
06. Sister Disco
07. Relay
08. Who Are You
09. Join Together
10. Won't Get Fooled Again
11. Tragedy Explained
12. The Song Is Over
13. Can You Help The One You Really Love?

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sábado, 21 de novembro de 2015

Magic Kramer - American


















Magic Kramer - American - 2014

Magic Kramer " Grammy" winning guitar player for Ray Charles is a gifted and self taught singer/songwriter/producer/engineer & electrifying guitarist. A native of Hollywood, CA, he has proven himself as a legendary musician with a wide range of styles - Blues, R&B, Country, Rock, Jazz.

Besides keeping busy with his own projects, he’s been fortunate and grateful to have recorded and/or played with many legendary musicians. Ray Charles was impressed by Magic’s talent and commitment and hired him to play on and Associate Produce the all-star studded “Ray Charles - Sings for America” and contributed his musical talents on the soundtrack of the musical biographical drama “Ray.” His work with Ray culminated with his being the "core guitar player' on Ray Charles’ triple-platinum album and multi Grammy award winning “Genius Loves Company.” This was Ray Charles final studio recording and featured several world renowned guest musicians. It took home eight awards at the 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards (2004), including Best Album of the Year and Best Record of the Year ("Here We Go Again" with Norah Jones).

Partial list of who he has played/toured/recorded with: Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Ritchie Havens, Albert Lee, Natalie Cole, Elton John, Norah Jones, B.B. King, Diana Krall, Michael MacDonald, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Bramlet, Skip Batten (The New Riders of the Purple Sage), Alan Rich (son of Charlie Rich), Mark Tanner, Dave Stewart (Eurhythmics), Howie Epstein (Tom Petty), Ralph Carter (Eddy Money), James Ralston (Tina Turner), Phillip Bayley (EWF), Paladin’s, Jeff Laine, Rubinoos and the Knack.

While writing, playing and singing are his passions, he’s lucky he has the skills that have enabled his day job to be engineering, producing and teching to the highest levels.Partial of people he’s Engineered/Produced/Tech for: Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Phillip Bailey (EWF), Carlene Carter, Paladins, and BTM

01. Sweet Angel
02. Misery Man
03. Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
04. 'xept Fo' da Money
05. Had It to Here
06. Teardrops to Diamonds
07. Better Safe Than Sorry (feat. Albert Lee)
08. I Have Fallen
09. Lucky in Love
10. The Man in the Bottle
11. One Step Up
12. Sweet Angel (Video Version)





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quarta-feira, 18 de novembro de 2015

John Phillips - Pay, Pack and Follow (re-re-post)


















John Phillips - Pay, Pack and Follow - 2001

Pay, Pack and Follow é um álbum de John Phillips realizado em abril de 2001, um mês após a morte do músico. Ele foi gravado nos anos 1970 e seria lançado pelo selo "Rolling Stones Records". Mick Jagger dá uma canja nos backing vocals e assina a co-produção junto com o parceiro Keith Richards que toca sua guitarra. Mick Taylor - à época também nos Stones - e Ron Wood aparecem respectivamente nas guitarras e baixo.

01. Mr Blue
02. She's Just 14
03. Wilderness Of Love
04. Oh Virginia
05. Sunset Boulevard
06. Pussycat
07. Zulu Warrior
08. Very Dread
09. 2001

John Phillips - Vocals, Keyboards
Keith Richards - Electric, Acoustic & Electric Slide Guitars
Mick Taylor - Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Ron Wood - Bass Guitar
Mick Jagger - Backing Vocals
Rebop Kwaku Baah - Percussion
Chris Spedding -  Electric Guitar
Sid McGinnis - Acoustic Guitar
David Wooford - Bass Guitar
Yogi Horton - Drums
Paul Shaffer, Jean Rousell - Keyboards
John Kito - Keyboards, Piano
Debra Dobkin, Jeb Guthrie - Percussion
Michelle Phillips, Laura MacKenzie Phillips - Backing Vocals



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domingo, 15 de novembro de 2015

Ian Hunter And The Rant Band - Live In The UK 2010


















Ian Hunter And The Rant Band - Live In The UK 2010 - 2014

In 2010 Ian Hunter and The Rant Band embarked upon an UK tour, accompanied by a string quartet.

The shows were recorded professionally using a 32 track mobile, and the songs are completely live with no overdubs or fixes. The finished CD was mixed and mastered by Peter Moshay (Shrunken Heads, Man Overboard and When I’m President). The track listing mixes fan favourites from the Mott era – Seadiver, Waterlow, All The Young Dudes – with songs from throughout Ian’s solo career – Irene Wilde, Michael Picasso, Wash Us Away, Flowers.

Ian has decided to release these recordings himself, eschewing the traditional record company process. Both he and Trudi have been involved in every aspect of putting this CD together, from track and running order selection, through to artwork and mixing / mastering.

01. Sea Diver
02. Arms & Legs
03. Big Mouth (Words)
04. The Great Escape
05. Ships
06. Irene Wilde
07. Flowers
08. Soul of America
09. Man Over Board
10. Waterflow
11. Michael Picasso
12. Wash Us Away
13. 23A Swan Hill
14. Sweet Jane
15. All the Young Dudes




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sábado, 14 de novembro de 2015

Lobby Loyde Obsecration - 1976 - (Remastered 2006)


















Lobby Loyde Obsecration - 1976 - (Remastered 2006)

Lobby Loyde (May 18, 1941 ? April 21, 2007) was an Australian rock music guitarist, songwriter and producer. He was a leading figure in the 1970s Australian pub rock scene, particularly as a member of the bands Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs and the Coloured Balls. Known for his plectrum guitar technique, Loyde inspired a legion of Australian musicians, and was also cited as an influence by international musicians such as Kurt Cobain and Henry Rollins.

He was a leading figure in the 1970s Australian pub rock scene, particularly as a member of the bands Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs and the Coloured Balls. Known for his plectrum guitar technique, Loyde inspired a legion of Australian musicians, and was also cited as an influence by international musicians such as Kurt Cobain and Henry Rollins.

Born in Longreach, Queensland as John Baslington Lyde, he first came to prominence under the name Barry Lyde in the Brisbane rhythm and blues band Purple Hearts in 1965. In January 1967, he left to join the second incarnation of the Melbourne band Wild Cherries, and he wrote most of the songs that made up the band's four singles for the Festival label.

The Coloured Balls can be best described as skinheads playing punk rock, about four years before punk emerged. Dances and concerts around Melbourne became battlegrounds between rival skinhead gangs, fuelled by the music of the Coloured Balls. The band released their debut album, Ball Power in 1973. Loyde released the critically acclaimed album Obsecration which was instrumentally based.

Loyde lived in the United Kingdom for several years, apparently unhappy with the Australian media's linking of his music to violent skinhead brawls. Before moving to the UK, he wrote a science-fiction novel and recorded an accompanying concept "soundtrack" album: Beyond Morgia: The Labyrinths of Klimster over the course of one weekend. The manuscript was destroyed, and no film made of the story, but the master tapes of the album were found and released in Australia in 2007.

In 2005 he was diagnosed with lung cancer, and a benefit concert in Melbourne (at which Loyde himself played) raised $90,000 for his medical costs. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006. A fellow inductee, Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo said of Loyde:

More than anyone else, Lobby helped create the Australian guitar sound. Long before Angus (Young) or Billy Thorpe or the Angels or Rose Tattoo. Lobby inspired Australian bands to step forward and play as loud and aggressively as they could. People are still trying to copy it today.

In August 2006, Loyde joined Rose Tattoo to replace slide guitarist Peter Wells, who had died of cancer. Loyde, himself gravely ill from cancer, had previously played bass for the band in the 1970s upon his return from the UK, replacing Geordie Leach. Loyde recorded an as-yet-unreleased album with the band.

Loyde also worked on as a record producer, producing albums for such bands as Machinations, The Sunnyboys, The Red Crayons, Kevin Borich, X and Painters and Dockers.

Lobby Loyde died in Box Hill, Melbourne, after a long battle with lung cancer, aged 65.


01. Obsecration Parts A To D: A)Play My Guitar, B)Obligato, C)Continuation, D)Legato
02. Rumble With Seven Parts & Lap Dissolve
03. Rock & Roll Sunset
04. Dreamtide A)Statement, B) Refrain
05. Going To Lousianna
06. Congratulateonies
Bonus Tracks
07. Do You Believe In Magic (A-Side)
08. Love Lost On Dream-Tides (B-Side) (Previously Unreleased)09. Gypsy In My Soul (Previously Unreleased)
10. Too Poor To Die (Previously Unreleaded)
11. Desperate For A Quid (Previously Unreleased)
12. Fist Of Is: A)At The Colosseum, B)Fist Falls (Previously Unreleased)





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sexta-feira, 13 de novembro de 2015

Van Morrison - Duets Re-Working The Catalog


















Van Morrison - Duets Re-Working The Catalog - 2015

from Rolling Stones
The duets album is often a stroke session that involves a minimum of thought — but not for Van Morrison. Duets is as cantankerous and eccentric as any of the man's other projects. Rather than just bring in a few glossy names to decorate his greatest hits, he digs up deep cuts from mostly overlooked albums. (You won't find anything from Moondance or Astral Weeks here.) And his partners range from grizzled vets — Steve Winwood, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal — to surprise guests like Natalie Cole, Mark Knopfler and Michael Bublé. Even if the artists probably figured they were signing on for "Into the Mystic" or "Tupelo Honey" karaoke, they rise to the Van challenge, helping him rescue songs that only die-hards know.

He opens Duets with the late Bobby Womack on a searing "Some Peace of Mind," from the 1991 album Hymns to the Silence, and Staples sounds raw and weathered on 1970's "Lord, If I Ever Needed Someone." Knopfler's voice and guitar seem right at home in "Irish Heartbeat," just as George Benson's smooth-jazz touch lifts "Higher Than the World." But the surreal highlight comes when Van teams up with Mick Hucknall — that's right, the dude from Simply Red. He torches up the poetic Celt ramble "Streets of Arklow," from the unjustly forgotten 1974 cult classic Veedon Fleece. It's a gem that only could have been imagined by a crank of Morrison's brilliance. That's what makes Duets more than a tribute to the obscure corners of his songbook or his undimmed growl — it's a tribute to his pugnacity.

The duets album is often a stroke session that involves a minimum of thought — but not for Van Morrison. Duets is as cantankerous and eccentric as any of the man's other projects. Rather than just bring in a few glossy names to decorate his greatest hits, he digs up deep cuts from mostly overlooked albums. (You won't find anything from Moondance or Astral Weeks here.) And his partners range from grizzled vets — Steve Winwood, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal — to surprise guests like Natalie Cole, Mark Knopfler and Michael Bublé. Even if the artists probably figured they were signing on for "Into the Mystic" or "Tupelo Honey" karaoke, they rise to the Van challenge, helping him rescue songs that only die-hards know.

He opens Duets with the late Bobby Womack on a searing "Some Peace of Mind," from the 1991 album Hymns to the Silence, and Staples sounds raw and weathered on 1970's "Lord, If I Ever Needed Someone." Knopfler's voice and guitar seem right at home in "Irish Heartbeat," just as George Benson's smooth-jazz touch lifts "Higher Than the World." But the surreal highlight comes when Van teams up with Mick Hucknall — that's right, the dude from Simply Red. He torches up the poetic Celt ramble "Streets of Arklow," from the unjustly forgotten 1974 cult classic Veedon Fleece. It's a gem that only could have been imagined by a crank of Morrison's brilliance. That's what makes Duets more than a tribute to the obscure corners of his songbook or his undimmed growl — it's a tribute to his pugnacity.

01. Some Peace Of Mind (Bobby Womack)
02. If I Ever Needed Someone (Mavis Staples)
03. Higher Than The World (George Benson)
04. Wild Honey (Joss Stone)
05. Whatever Happened To PJ Proby (PJ Proby)
06. Carrying A Torch (Clare Teal)
07. The Eternal Kansas City (Gregory Porter)
08. Streets Of Arklow (Mick Hucknall)
09. These Are The Days (Natalie Cole)
10. Get On With The Show (Georgie Fame)
11. Rough God Goes Riding (Shana Morrison)
12. Fire In The Belly (Steve Winwood)
13. Born To Sing (Chris Farlowe)
14. Irish Heartbeat (Mark Knopfler)
15. Real Real Gone (Michael Buble)
16. How Can A Poor Boy? (Taj Mahal)



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terça-feira, 10 de novembro de 2015

Archie Brown - A Weakness of Mine


















Archie Brown - A Weakness of Mine - 2014

from flyinshoes.ning
Those who know Archie Brown from post-punk skirmishing with The Upset, his days leading the belligerent, no-nonsense soul attack of The Bureau, or even the latter-day outings with GI Blythe, would be prepared to stand up in court and give witness statements evidencing his status as one of the UK's great larynx-lacerating soul voices. Yet even some of those would be surprised to learn that Brown is not only about soul passion, sax-shredding and Telecaster attack.

His sporadic appearances fronting The Young Bucks, whilst demonstrating that the old soul embers continue to glow and smoulder, see him embrace a mellower vibe amid some still-thrilling rock n roll tunes. On A Weakness Of Mine, it is the less-frantic side that predominates.

Occupying the territory somewhere amid the complementary genres of folk, country and, of course, soul, A Weakness Of Mine betrays the album title. It has none. Driven by Pat Rafferty’s almost ever-present swelling accordion, counterpointed by piercing Bradley Creswick violin and viola, this is a constantly-beguiling collection of fine tunes, thoughtful lyrics, passionate, meaningful delivery and outstanding musicianship.

A Celtic folk feel predominates, most notably on ‘This Town’, ‘Can't Get Used To It’ and Pat Cunningham's ‘Tara Shore’, remarkable songs in themselves but beautifully enhanced by Creswick’s strings and Brown’s ability to inhabit the song, adding credibility to powerful lyrics.

Although Rafferty provides sterling support across all twelve tracks, a particular highlight is the languid, pastoral accordion-bedded ‘English Rose’.

There’s a touching and gently humorous tribute to Robert Ward, a Young Buck taken before his time, and in ‘Bit of Paper’, Brown even leads a joyous banjo-driven hoedown.

But it wouldn’t be an Archie Brown collection without the passion. Whilst the sax stays firmly in its case, the title track, ‘Low Life’ and the country-tinged ‘Temporary Arrangement’ demonstrate that even in mellower mood, the fire still burns.

The affectionate sleevenotes, written by long-time friends and collaborators, Rafferty and Tony Wadsworth, pay respectful homage to Brown the writer and interpreter, and are a fitting illumination to the contents of a delightful album.

01. Just a Little Weakness
02. This Town
03. Can't Get Used to It
04. Tara Shore
05. Low Life
06. Temporary Arrangement
07. Bit of Paper
08. English Rose
09. Nothing Personal
10. Robert's Songs
11. Dixon Street
12. Time For Bed




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quarta-feira, 4 de novembro de 2015

Jackie Greene - The Dig Years 2001-2005
















 Jackie Greene - The Dig Years 2001-2005 - 2007

Jackie Greene was a tender 21 years old when he cut GONE WANDERIN', his debut for Dig Music. On that album, and on his subsequent two releases on Dig, Greene established himself as one of the more notable roots-oriented singer-songwriters on the scene, with a sensitivity and skill that belied his age. The Dylan comparisons came quickly, but Greene has his own voice, a light touch, and a particular blend of folk, country, roots rock, and blues. DIG YEARS 2001-2005 takes a thorough, satisfying look at Greene's Dig output, and provides a fine sampler of his promising early work.

01. Gone Wanderin'
02. Travelin' Song
03. Georgia
04. Tell Me Mama, Tell Me Right
05. Sweet Somewhere Bound (Live)
06. Gypsy Rose
07. Mexican Girl
08. Love Me Just A Little, I'm Down Here On My Knees
09. The Ballad Of Sleepy John
10. By The Side Of The Road, Dressed To Kill
11. Talkin' Midtown Women
12. The Red And The Rose
13. The Rusty Nail
14. Gettin' By
15. I've Come Undone
16. Falling Back
17. Down In The Valley Woe
18. Worn Out Welcome
 




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