BBC In Concert 1972-1973
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BBC in Concert 1972–1973 is a CD
of live recordings by the group Badfinger
released in 1997 by Strange Fruit Records and then re-released in 2000 by Fuel 2000
Records. The recordings were made for the BBC
in 1972 and 1973, in two separate concerts at the Paris Theatre in London
. The album also includes a 1970 BBC recording of Badfinger's first Top 10 hit, "Come and Get It
".
Although these concerts were recorded at the height of Badfinger's fame, they do not feature any of the band's hits from this time such as "No Matter What", "Day After Day
", "Without You" or "Baby Blue
". Instead, the first concert includes covers of two Dave Mason
songs, plus two songs from No Dice
and three songs from Straight Up
. The second concert also features songs from each of these albums plus others from Ass
and Badfinger
. The Joey Molland
song "Suitcase" from Straight Up
is played in both concerts.
The songs illustrate Badfinger's rock side, which was never really captured on any of the band's studio albums. Molland and Pete Ham dominate the recordings on lead guitars.
The last track on the CD is a live recording of the hit "Come and Get It
", recorded by Badfinger in 1970 for the BBC show "Top of the Pops
".
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
of live recordings by the group Badfinger
Badfinger
Badfinger were a British rock band consisting originally of Pete Ham, Ron Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and Tom Evans, active from 1968 to 1983, and evolving from The Iveys, formed by Ham, Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales, in the early 1960s. Joey Molland joined the group in 1969,...
released in 1997 by Strange Fruit Records and then re-released in 2000 by Fuel 2000
Fuel 2000
Formed in 1994, Fuel 2000 Records, part of the Fuel Label Group, has amassed an amazing catalog over 20,000 master recordings making it one of the biggest independent labels specializing in current music and deep catalog...
Records. The recordings were made for the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
in 1972 and 1973, in two separate concerts at the Paris Theatre in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The album also includes a 1970 BBC recording of Badfinger's first Top 10 hit, "Come and Get It
Come and Get It (song)
"Come and Get It" is the name of a song composed by Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian, and made popular by the group Badfinger.-Beatles version:...
".
History
Badfinger recorded two seven-song shows approximately 14 months apart, the first on June 8, 1972 and the second on August 10, 1973, for broadcast on the BBC.Although these concerts were recorded at the height of Badfinger's fame, they do not feature any of the band's hits from this time such as "No Matter What", "Day After Day
Day After Day (song)
"Day After Day" is a song recorded by the rock/pop band Badfinger for inclusion on their 1971 album, Straight Up.The song was written and sung by Pete Ham and produced by George Harrison, who plays some of the slide guitar parts of the song along with Ham. The record also features Leon Russell on...
", "Without You" or "Baby Blue
Baby Blue (Badfinger song)
"Baby Blue" is a song recorded by the rock/pop band Badfinger for inclusion on their 1971 album, "Straight Up." The song was written by Pete Ham, produced by Todd Rundgren, and released on Apple Records....
". Instead, the first concert includes covers of two Dave Mason
Dave Mason
David Thomas "Dave" Mason is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Worcester, who first found fame with the rock band Traffic...
songs, plus two songs from No Dice
No Dice
No Dice is a pop album by Badfinger, issued by Apple Records and released on 9 November 1970. Their second album under the Badfinger name and third album overall, No Dice significantly expanded the British group's popularity, especially abroad...
and three songs from Straight Up
Straight Up
Straight Up may refer to:* Straight Up , by author, blogger, physicist and climate expert Joseph J. Romm* Straight Up , a 1971 album by United Kingdom rock music group Badfinger...
. The second concert also features songs from each of these albums plus others from Ass
Ass (album)
Ass is the fourth and last album released on Apple Records by power pop band Badfinger. The opening track, "Apple of My Eye", refers to the band leaving the label to begin its new contract with Warner Brothers Records. The cover artwork alludes to Badfinger's feelings that they had been misled by...
and Badfinger
Badfinger (album)
Badfinger is the fifth album by rock band Badfinger. The album was recorded in autumn 1973 and released in 1974 on Warner Bros. Records. It was the first of two albums released by the band on the Warner label...
. The Joey Molland
Joey Molland
Joseph "Joey" Charles Molland is an English composer and rock guitarist whose recording career spans four decades...
song "Suitcase" from Straight Up
Straight Up
Straight Up may refer to:* Straight Up , by author, blogger, physicist and climate expert Joseph J. Romm* Straight Up , a 1971 album by United Kingdom rock music group Badfinger...
is played in both concerts.
The songs illustrate Badfinger's rock side, which was never really captured on any of the band's studio albums. Molland and Pete Ham dominate the recordings on lead guitars.
The last track on the CD is a live recording of the hit "Come and Get It
Come and Get It (song)
"Come and Get It" is the name of a song composed by Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian, and made popular by the group Badfinger.-Beatles version:...
", recorded by Badfinger in 1970 for the BBC show "Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
".
Track listing
- "Better Days" (Evans/Molland) – 3:54
- "Only You Know and I Know" (Mason) – 6:16
- "We're for the Dark" (Ham) – 4:55
- "Sweet Tuesday Morning" (Molland) – 2:48
- "Feelin' AlrightFeelin' Alright"Feelin' Alright" also known as "Feeling Alright" is a song written by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic from their eponymous 1968 album, Traffic...
" (Mason) – 9:11 - "Take It All" (Ham) – 4:18
- "Suitcase" (Molland) – 7:35
- "Love Is Easy" (Molland) – 3:12
- "Blind Owl" (Evans) – 4:40
- "Constitution" (Molland) – 4:05
- "Icicles" (Molland) – 2:34
- "Matted Spam" (Ham) – 3:45
- "Suitcase" (Molland) – 6:18
- "I Can't Take It" (Ham) – 4:31
- "Come and Get ItCome and Get It (song)"Come and Get It" is the name of a song composed by Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian, and made popular by the group Badfinger.-Beatles version:...
" (McCartney) – 2:35
Personnel
- Pete Ham: guitars, piano, vocals
- Tom EvansTom Evans (musician)Thomas Evans Jr was a musician who was most notable for his work with the band Badfinger.- Badfinger :In 1969, The Iveys changed their name to Badfinger and Paul McCartney of The Beatles gave the group a boost by offering them his song "Come and Get It" which he produced for the band...
: bass, vocals - Joey MollandJoey MollandJoseph "Joey" Charles Molland is an English composer and rock guitarist whose recording career spans four decades...
: guitars, vocals - Mike Gibbins: drums, vocals