Live At The Bbc Vol 2 CD

MUSIC

POP

Song Listing

Disc 1

Song Title

1. Hangman and the Papist [In Concert 05/08/1971], The ~ The Strawbs

2. Martin Luther King's Dream ~ The Strawbs

3. A Glimpse Of Heaven, A ~ The Strawbs

4. Witchwood ~ The Strawbs

5. In Amongst The Roses ~ The Strawbs

6. R.M.W. ~ The Strawbs

7. Flower And The Young Man, The ~ The Strawbs

8. Fingertips ~ The Strawbs

9. Shepherd's Song, The ~ The Strawbs

10. When You Wore A Tulip ~ The Strawbs

11. Sheep ~ The Strawbs

12. New World ~ The Strawbs

13. Tears/Pavan ~ The Strawbs

14. Stormy Down ~ The Strawbs

15. Hangman And The Papist, The ~ The Strawbs

16. Benedictus ~ The Strawbs

Disc 2

Song Title

1. Heavy Disguise ~ The Strawbs

2. Bovver Blues ~ The Strawbs

3. River/Down By The Sea, The ~ The Strawbs

4. Winter And The Summer, The ~ The Strawbs

5. Part Of The Union ~ The Strawbs

6. Lay Down ~ The Strawbs

7. New World ~ The Strawbs

8. Lay Down ~ The Strawbs

9. Autumn ~ The Strawbs

10. Tears/Pavan ~ The Strawbs

11. Just Love ~ The Strawbs

12. Out In The Cold/Round And Round ~ The Strawbs

13. Hero And Heroine ~ The Strawbs

14. River/Down By The Sea, The ~ The Strawbs

15. Lay A Little Light On Me ~ The Strawbs

Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
	Liner Note Author: Dave Cousins.
	Recording information: Golders Green Hippodrome (03/25/1973); Paris Theatre, London (03/25/1973); Golders Green Hippodrome (04/11/1974); Paris Theatre, London (04/11/1974); Golders Green Hippodrome (08/05/1971); Paris Theatre, London (08/05/1971).
	The Strawbs were reaching the peak of their U.K. popularity when the 31 tracks on this two-CD set were recorded for three separate BBC broadcasts on August 5, 1971; March 25, 1973, and April 11, 1974. Several key factors distinguish this from the run-of-the-mill BBC compilation, starting with its length, as there's over two-and-a-half hours' worth of material. Also, these aren't exactly sessions; they're performances from live concerts, and as there's quite a bit of material from each one, it's almost like getting three live albums. In addition, there's not much repetition of songs, though there are two versions apiece of "The Hangman and the Papist," "Tears/Pavan," "New World," "The River/Down By the Sea," and "Lay Down." Finally, there's not much duplication of songs on the (also recommended) Live at the BBC, Vol. 1: In Session single-disc compilation of 1968-1973 sessions; only a half-dozen tunes appear on both sets (in different versions). The sound is excellent, and the juxtaposition of three concerts essentially allows you to hear three different Strawbs with three different keyboardists: the lineup with Rick Wakeman on the 1971 concert, the one with Blue Weaver on the 1973 show, and the one with John Hawken on the 1974 gig. The constant is the somber, though not quite bombastic, folk-rock-progressive musical mood and storytelling flavor of the songs, usually written and sung by Dave Cousins. In a way, it's a document of their evolution from folk-rock to progressive rock, though the folk ingredients are considerably more muted here than they are on Live at the BBC, Vol. 1: In Session, owing to the absence of material from earlier years. Though most of the songs are taken from their early- to mid-'70s albums, a few obscure items that didn't appear on those show up as well, like Rick Wakeman's instrumental showcase "R.M.W.," "When You Were a Tulip," which spotlights Cousins' folk banjo, and the uncharacteristic, tossed-off, satirical, rather dispensable "Bovver Blues." Of course, Strawbs chestnuts like "Part of the Union," "Benedictus," "Hero and Heroine," and "Witchwood" are here too. Throughout, the playing and vocal harmonies are impressive, with the occasional exotic spice of synthesizer and Cousins' banjo and dulcimer. It may be a little pompous for staunch folk-rockers, or not heavy enough for serious prog rockers, but for those who appreciate the niche the Strawbs carved out between the styles, it's a very worthwhile addition to their extensive catalog of archive releases. ~ Richie Unterberger

Associated Artists and Works

Denny, Sandy

Technical Info

	Release Date : 11/16/2010
	Original Release Date : 2010
	Catalog ID : 050
	Label : Polydor
	Number of Discs : 2
	Studio/Live : Live
	Mono/Stereo : Stereo
	SPAR Code : n/a
	UPC : 00600753205082

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