Review: Following their 15 part BBC radio series Pop Go The Beatles, the legendary Liverpool group returned for a set of two-hour holiday specials titled From Us To You. The first was recorded on December 18 at the BBC Paris Studio and aired on Boxing Day, December 26, 1963. Somewhat randomly hosted by Australian television personality - turned national pariah - Rolf Harris, the show included a special performance where the Beatles joined him for his 1960 hit 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down.' Also featured was the group's favourite British rocker, Joe Brown, accompanied by his band, the Bruvvers, who brought an extra dose of British rock 'n' roll to the event.
Review: On March 31, 1964, The Beatles recorded seven songs for the BBC's Saturday Club. Three of them were covers of American rock 'n' roll and country songs. The final segment aired on the BBC's General Overseas Service and earlier that day, the band filmed a live performance at the Scala Theatre in Kings Cross for their upcoming film, A Hard Day's Night. This EP includes 'The Hippy Hippy Shake', recorded for Saturday Club and originally broadcast on February 15, as well as the catchy 'Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby' and 'Long Tall Sally'. The band's tight musicianship can be heard throughout this record, which serves as a great example of The Beatles' dynamic early sound during their rise to global fame.
I Saw Her Standing There (8:45pm June 17th) (2:22)
You Can't Do That (2:35)
All My Loving (2:35)
She Loves You (2:35)
Till There Was You (2:35)
Roll Over Beethoven (2:35)
Can't Buy Me Love (2:35)
This Boy (2:35)
Twist & Shout (2:35)
Long Tall Sally (2:29)
Review: The Beatles were quite possibly at their peak already by the time 1964 came around, certainly in terms of the adoration of their fans and the wild energy they brought to live shows. This set from that year captures that in mono and despite it only being one record it is packed with more than 20 early tunes from the Liverpudlian outfit. Plenty you will know like 'She Loves You' and 'I Saw her Standing There' but many you may not. Either way it is a fine reminder of the greatness of this band back from their earliest era.
(I Don't Want To Discuss It) You're My Girl (12:13)
Bad 'n' Ruin (5:45)
It's All Over Now (6:46)
Had Me A Real Good Time (6:56)
(I Know) I'm Losing You (6:51)
Richmond (2:59)
Bad 'n' Ruin (5:23)
Review: John Peel remains the most legendary broadcaster of his generation, and the very many special live shows he was part of with some of the era's most acclaimed artists are widely heralded by fans and critics alike. One of them came in 1971 when the Faces played five songs for a live radio concert that are, on this first section of broadcast material, combined with music from a couple of appearances on Top Of The Pops on the BBC. The set shows real variety with a big and hard cover of '(I Know) I'm Losing You' next to Ronnie Lane's solo acoustic version of 'Richmond'. This LP includes full sleeve notes and recording details.
Review: While reappraisal and retrospect have given The Kinks' 1968 LP, The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society, a well-deserved boost in the court of public opinion, which now rates the record among the finest of its decade, from any band, anywhere, this wasn't always the case. Originally released to a rather subdued reception, sales started poorly and went downhill from there. Some blame has been levelled at Ray Davies, who refused to allow any singles to be released in the UK or US and steered his band away from publicity events to promote the long player. They did, however, perform live on folk singer Julie Felix's Saturday night BBC TV programme, to rapturous applause. Both the songs they sang, and the audience response, are featured on this rare EP.
Review: The band often described as the British MC5, The Pink Fairies wore the clothes of the hippy era but their garage rock also paved the way for space rockers like Hawkwind, metalheads Motorhead - Larry Willis of the Fairies featured in their original line up - and the punk movement. This neat collection compiles ten tracks recorded for different BBC sessions, with versions of PF classics like 'Uncle Harry's Last Freak-Out' and 'Portobello Shuffle' - paying tribute to the then West London squatland and alternative lifestyle HQ - rubbing shoulders with uniquely executed covers of well worn rock standard like Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B Goode' and the early Lennon/McCartney classic 'I Saw Her Standing There'. A sumptuous slice of anarcho rock history.
Review: It is fair to say that this Nina Simone live album really captures the legendary singer at her raw and most powerful best. Recorded during her 1969 European tour, this live recording showcases Simone's incredible ability to blend genres-jazz, blues, folk, and soul-while delivering deeply emotional performances. Songs like 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' and 'Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead)' reflect her lyrical prowess and elsewhere her activism and social consciousness shine through. Her haunting renditions of classics, combined with virtuosic piano playing, make for a magnetic listen that all these years on is a great record of Simone's enduring brilliance, charisma, and her role as a vital cultural and musical innovator.
Review: This special album allows you to experience sixteen pristine tracks by the Spencer Davis Group, captured in 1966 during BBC recordings. This collection includes rare songs not found on any studio album alongside smash hits like 'Keep On Running,' 'Somebody Help Me,' and 'Gimme Some Lovin'.' Witness a young Stevie Winwood's vocal and instrumental brilliance, foreshadowing his achievements with Traffic, Blind Faith, and his illustrious solo career. Enhanced sound quality eliminates DJ interruption and makes for a seamless listening experience that showcases the band's dynamic performances and Winwood's burgeoning talent.
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