Bob Marley - The Final Concert

I did not realise just how long ago Bob Marley passed away, until preparing this piece.

Probably because some of his music is still often heard playing, either on the radio or TV, and the fact that time does indeed seem to fly by ever faster, whatever the case, sadly aged just 36, he passed on in 1981.

Bob Marley played his final concert at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, on September 23rd, 1980. The live version of 'Redemption Song' on 'Songs of Freedom' was recorded at this show.

Afterwards he sought medical help from Munich specialist Josef Issels however sadly his illness was beyond cure at this stage.

Songs performed are as follows:

01. Natural Mystic
02. Positive Vibration
03. Burnin' & Lootin'
04. Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)
05. The Heathen
06. Running Away
07. Crazy Baldhead
08. War No More Trouble
09. Zimbabwe
10. Zion Train
11. No Woman No Cry
12. Jammin'
13. Exodus
14. Redemption Song
15. Coming In From the Cold
16. Could You Be Loved
17. Is This Love

This is a tremendous concert full of the vibrant sound I associate with Bob Marley. The sound quality is very good stereo soundboard (there is some level and tone adjustment during the first song - after that it is really good).

So enjoy this!

link in comments (23/02/2016).

Kate and Anna McGarrigle - Rochester, NY, USA - 1984

Kate and Anna McGarrigle were singers, musicians and songwriters with a well earned international reputation.

They have performed to critical and popular acclaim throughout North America, Europe and the Far East.

Their albums have earned 'record of the year status and awards' from the likes of Melody Maker, Stereo Review, the New York Times along with many others.

And songs they have composed have been widely recorded by other artists, including Maria Muldaur, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Collins, Emmylou Harris, Billy Bragg, and Nana Mouskouri.

Ever since I first heard them some thirty two years ago, I have been an unashamed fan, and I guess I can blame them in part, for my love of music sung in French.

This is a concert recorded live at Red Creek Cabaret, Rochester, NY, USA, in June 1984.

Both Linda Ronstadt, and Maria Muldaur guested on some of the songs.

Set List:

As Fast As My Little Feet Can Carry Me
Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine
Nacl
The Work Song *
Heart Like A Wheel *^
Travelling On For Jesus *^
Dig My Grave
The Lying Song *
Talk To Me Of Mendocino ^
Go Leave
Happy Birthday, Gilles!
Tu Vas M'accompagner
Going Out Looking
Love Over And Over
You Tell Me That I'm Falling Down *^
A French Song

* With Maria Muldaur
^ With Linda Ronstadt

This recording comes from a KCRW simulcast PBS special. There is a little 'tape hiss' however this is minor, and overall this is a very good quality recording.

Reloaded 09/June/2015 - Link in comments.

Eric Clapton - Hartford, Connecticut - Live 1985

This is Eric Clapton during the first leg of his 1985 Behind the Sun - North American Tour.

During the mid 1980's, Eric Clapton recorded two albums produced by Phil Collins, and spent much of that period touring.

Having overcome his addictions, his performances were fresh and energised, as this concert demonstrates.

The concert was recorded at the Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut (United States) on the 1st May 1985.

Set List:

Tulsa time
Motherless children
I shot the sheriff
Same old blues
Blues power
Tangled in love
She's Waiting
Wonderful tonight
Lay down Sally
Badge
Let it rain
Cocaine
Forever Man
Layla

Band line up:

Eric Clapton - Guitar, Vocals
Donald 'Duck' Dunn - Bass
Tim Renwick - Guitar
Chris Stainton - Keyboards
Jamie Oldaker - Drums
Marcy Levy - Backing Vocals
Shaun Murphy - Backing Vocals

This is a good quality stereo recording - not sure of the source, some editing suggests FM radio.

Reloaded - 09/June/2015 - Link in comments.

Hole - Live In New Orleans - 1994

Courtney Love may be the stuff of celebrity and show business gossip these days, she certainly seems to have found her own personal 'self destruct' switch, and flicked it a few times.

All of which can easily overshadow the fact that with the band Hole, she recorded some good alternative rock songs along the way, some even Grammy award nominated.

Live Hole were more than capable of being the 'grunge' act, however their 'rough' and sometimes 'edgy' sound, was more than complemented by some tight and professional musicianship.

In June 1994 just four months before this recording, Hole appeared at the Reading Festival in England. Legendary British DJ John Peel wrote the following about that particular day:

"Courtney's first appearance backstage certainly caught the attention. Swaying wildly and with lipstick smeared on her face, hands and, I think, her back, as well as on the collar of her dress, the singer would have drawn whistles of astonishment in Bedlam. After a brief word with supporters at the foot of the stage, she reeled away, knocking over a wastebin, and disappeared. Minutes later she was onstage giving a performance which verged on the heroic...Love steered her band through a set which dared you to pity either her recent history or that of the band...the band teetered on the edge of chaos, generating a tension which I cannot remember having felt before from any stage."

Four months later, this is Hole live on the 29th October 1994 at 'Rendon Inn' New Orleans, USA. The tension clearly remained, this is after all rock'n'roll.

Set list from the gig:

01 Plump
02 Beautiful Son
03 Miss World
04 Jennifer´s Body
05 Asking For It
06 Gutless
07 Softer, Softest
08 I Think That I Would Die
09 Credit In The Strange World
10 Teenage Whore
11 Doll Parts
12 Violet
13 Never Go Away

Music source is probably FM stereo (cannot confirm - can you help?) it is very good audio none the less.

NEW DOWNLOAD LINKS ARE IN COMMENTS BELOW (4TH MARCH 2009).

Some Courtney Love material option HERE.

Courtney Love official web site HERE.

Rod Stewart - Live In Glasgow - 1983

This is Rod Stewart live at The Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland recorded on June 18th 1983.

Ibrox Stadium is home to Rangers Football Club (FC), Rod is a supporter of their bitter rivals Celtic FC, however his popularity in Scotland ensured he was well received at this venue.

Rod has been an ambassador of the Scottish (national) Football Team down the years, and not surprisingly has played the game regularly himself, and is known to kick footballs into the audience at concerts.

This is from his Body Wishes tour, and is limited to an FM broadcast of the show, featuring the opening two numbers, and the latter part of the concert.

Set List:

1. Tonight I'm Yours
2. Sweet Little Rock n Roller
3. Dancin' Alone
4. Tonight's The Night
5. Passion
6. She Won't Dance With Me/Little Queenie
7. Sweet Surrender
8. I Don't Want To Talk About It
9. You're In My Heart
10. Maggie May
11. Sailing

Sound Quality: Very good FM stereo.

Some Rod Stewart and The Faces comprehensive offers HERE.

New file link in comments below - Re-uploaded 2012 (Stealth project).

Bootleg Originals Part Six - Janis Joplin - Honolulu 1970

This is Janis Joplin live in Honolulu, USA, on the 6th July 1970.

Sadly she would only perform nine further concerts after this, and died aged 27 on the 4th October 1970.

She was with out doubt, one of the most popular and influential singers of the sixties and is considered to be one of the greatest female rockers of all time.

This is a complete & unedited concert by Janis Joplin with Full Tilt Boogie, recorded through the soundboard (stereo quality @ 160kbs).

Janis is in incredible form, her interaction with the audience and the whole concert is just wonderful.

This is in my opinion an absolute must for any fan, and even those of you, with just a passing interest.

Set List:

1-Tell Mama.
2-Half Moon.
3-Move Over.
4-Stage Problems.
5-Maybe.
6-Summertime.
7-Janis Banter.
8-Get It While You Can.
9-Kozmic Blues.
10-Encore Break.
11-Piece of My Heart.

Much has been written about Janis Joplin since her passing, however her music remains as vibrant and timeless today, as way back when for a while, she was the foremost female in rock. This recording does her justice, I hope you also enjoy a real classic boot, with very good sound quality.

Also check out the official Janis Joplin website HERE.

Reloaded 09/June/2015 - Link in comments.

Public Image Limited - Live in Finland 1992

This is from the tour promoting the band's last album to date, 1992's That What Is Not.

John Lydon disbanded the group a year later after Virgin records refused to pay for the tour supporting the album and Lydon had to pay for it out of his own pocket. As far as I know John Lydon still considers the band to be on hiatus.

This boot often goes under the name 'Rotten To The Core' whatever the name, this is one stonking performance.

Performing in Finland at the Provinnssi Rock Festival on the 6th June 1992, - this is a full stereo soundboard recording (@192kbs).

The gig consists of:

01. This Is Not A Love Song

02. Criminal

03. Love Hope

04. Think Tank

05. Rules & Regulations

06. Acid Drops

07. Cruel

08. Don't Ask Me

09. Body

10. Disappointed

Band Line up:

Vox - John Lydon

Guitar - John McGeoch

Bass - Allan Dias

Guitar/Keyboards - Ted Chau

Drums - Mike Joyce

NEW DOWNLOAD LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW

One day John Lydon and his PIL colleagues will receive the recognition they deserve - one day.

For some PIL musical choice click HERE. If you are really clever you might guess another artists boot that's in the Candy pipeline...

The Clash - Live in Los Angeles 1982

This is The Clash Live at the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, on the 29th October 1982.

They were the main support act for The Who on this occasion, whilst supporting them across the USA predominately in large arena's and stadiums.

This was around the time that the band begun to suffer from a lot of 'internal wrangling' partly as Topper Headon had been replaced by Terry Chimes on drums, and probably due to the toll of constant touring and album recording.

This remains however a very cohesive and solid performance, and the audio quality is spot on (stereo soundboard).

Set List:

01. London Calling
02. Police On My Back
03. The Guns of Brixton
04. This Is Radio Clash
05. Spanish Bombs
06. Rock the Casbah
07. The Magnificent Seven/Armagideon Time/The Magnificent Seven
08. Janie Jones
09. Train In Vain
10. Tommy Gun
11. Clampdown
12. Brand New Cadillac
13. Should I Stay Or Should I Go
14. I Fought the Law

Reloaded - 09/June/2015 Link in comments.

Brian Wilson - Live In Denmark - 2005

Brian Wilson is one of a very few number of artists, that I feel comfortable about being referred to as, a musical legend or the like.

It's not just the fact that he overcame his personal health difficulties, that kept him out of the music scene for so long, that gives him the right to such accolades. For me it is the music. Pure and simple, just that - the music.

His contribution to the Beach Boys legacy in recent years, and the stunning recreation of so many classics live, along with some newer material, has been the proverbial 'breath of fresh air' popular music so often begs for.

This is Brian Wilson at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark in 2005. The annual Roskilde festival has a number of synergies with the UK's Glastonbury festival amongst others, their web site is well worth a visit, I wonder if getting tickets is just as difficult?

Therefore it is no suprise that he played Glastonbury just a few days earlier, as part of the Smile tour from that year.

Recorded from an FM stereo broadcast of the show, this is a high quality production of Brian Wilson at the Roskilde Festival on the 3rd July 2005, performing on the Orange Stage to an audience of around 60,000 concert goers.

Set list:

1.Do it again.
2.Don't worry baby.
3.Then I kissed her.
4.In My room.
5.Surfer girl.
6.Do you wanna dance.
7.Sloop John B.
8.God only knows.
9.Sail on Sailor.
10.California girls.
11.Our Prayer / Heroes and Villains.
12.Good vibrations.
13.I get around.
14.Help me Rhonda.
15.Barbara Ann.
16.Surfin U.S.A.

Reloaded 11/June/2015 - link in comments.

Bootleg Originals Part Five - Led Zeppelin - Blueberry Hill

When I was a mere young lad in my teens, this Led Zeppelin bootleg was often talked of, in 'hushed undertones', however neither my friends or I ever owned a copy.

For a while it became something of a status symbol to have heard it, or even know of someone, that had a copy.

In reality as far as bootlegs go this really is something special.

Cutting and pasting shamelessly from Wikipedia, (where this boot has it's own entry!) here is a rough history of the bootleg.

Live On Blueberry Hill (also known as Blueberry Hill) is an audience recording.

It is well known for being one of the first ever Led Zeppelin bootlegs, and indeed one of the first ever rock and roll bootlegs ever released.

It was initially released on the Blimp label. The sleeve notes described it as "One hundred and six minutes and fifty three seconds of pure alive rock." The album was subsequently pressed on the Trade Mark of Quality label and shipped to England.

Live On Blueberry Hill derived its name from the fact that at this concert Led Zeppelin performed Fats Domino's "Blueberry Hill" as a final encore.

The bootleg also features one of the few known live performances of "Out on the Tiles", a track from the group's third album.

From the 1980s the bootleg became available on CD as a 2-disc set, often under the alternative titles Blueberry Hill and The Final Statements.

I have to say as audience recordings from the early 1970's go the quality is very good. However what makes this so special apart from the historical element, is the whole upbeat mood of the show. You can just tell the band are enjoying the concert along with the audience.

Recorded Live at Los Angeles Forum, Los Angeles, California, USA, on the 4th September 1970.

Setlist:

CD1

1. Immigrant Song
2. Heartbreaker
3. Dazed and Confused
4. Bring It On Home
5. That's The Way
6. Bron Yr Aur
7. Since Ive Been Loving You
8. Organ Solo
9. Thankyou

CD2

1. What Is and What Should Never Be
2. Moby Dick
3. Whole Lotta Love (Medley - Boogie Woogie - Some Other Guy - I've Gotta Girl - I'm Moving On - Think It Over - The Lemon Song)
4. Communication Breakdown ( including: Good Times Bad Times, For What It's Worth, I Saw Her Standing There)
5. Out On The Tiles
6. Blueberry Hill

Comments:

This is the best quality version of the recording I have ever heard (hence larger files), highly listenable, all you have to do is ''Rock and Roll" ! The above picture is close to the original vinyl album bootleg cover, I hope to have more of the original artwork to post at some point soon.