Finally a live CD that captures the essence of Fanny in concert! Recorded live April 11th, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. Features all new cover design.
Tracks:
- Borrowed Time
- Place In The Country
- Hey Bulldog
- Rock Bottom Blues
- Knock On My Door
- Wonderful Feeling
- Ain’t That Peculiar
- Think About The Children
- The First Time
- Blind Alley
- Charity Ball
- Cat Fever
Please note: This is a CD-R produced by permission from the copyright holder. The demand for this title has not warranted the expense of having the CD professionally pressed. All CDs are guaranteed to work. The tracks for this release were mastered from 44.1kHz 16bit WAV files, so you may be assured of the best audio quality.
Jay.Dee (verified owner) –
The new edition of an old Slick Music CD slays the murky sounding predecessor from the groove factor perspective. If you fell in love with the band watching Beat Club and French TV videos on YouTube (like me), this is their best live document in physical circulation, which brings forth their hair-raising live electricity and tight-as-hell chops through a proper balance of the voices and instruments (which Slick Music version sorely lacks). This is an old broadcast tape, so don’t expect stellar sound quality, but when it comes to raw, pure, jammy rock it’s hard to beat. Five stars only because I could not give more.
Bring on more live gems like this one!
Byron Wilkins –
Wow! Thank you for the great review!
David White (verified owner) –
There’s a belief in Fanny fandom that the studio albums never quite captured the verve that the band had when they performed live. Since I love all four albums, I’ve never known how much stock to put in that. Unfortunately, I never saw them live so I have nothing to compare it to. Having listened to this recording, I think I get it. Don’t get me wrong…the four studio albums are essential. But these outstanding live recordings give the listener a much better sense of just who Fanny were. Every performance is masterful in a way that can only happen when stellar musicians refuse to accept anything less than excellence. All four band members shine, both individually and as part of the collective. And most importantly, the album ROCKS. If aliens came to earth and wanted to know what rock and roll was, this is the album I’d give them. It’s precise and sharp, but also raw and free. I love it.
Byron Wilkins –
Thank you, David! Fanny truly kicked-butt live. I too never saw them live, but at least we have these recordings to remind us of their hard work and musicianship.
Byron
Peter Wilson (verified owner) –
This is, without doubt, one of the essential live albums of the 70s. Fanny’s live performance is bursting with an energy that is captivating, compelling and contagious. I just felt so excited to be alive when I listened to this album! The harmonies, the guitar solos, the lead vocals from all 4 members, the wonderful drum fills, the overdriven Hammond and funky piano, the beautiful bass runs – everything that makes Fanny a magnificent band – it’s all here, folks. This album is a must-have!
Byron Wilkins –
Thank you for the great review!
Bob Stumm –
I was a bit apprehensive about ordering this CD, but I said, “what the hey, I’ll Rock and Roll.” I’m ecstatic I took the plunge. This CD is tops, hardcore, Rock and Roll in the raw. I listened to it while working out; can’t listen to this sitting down. I was sore the next day. Its Fanny at their most awesome.
The recording is sincere to me personally being born, and growing up in Cleveland around the time the recording was made. It was a heady time, and Cleveland was out of hand (like rivers going ablaze, bomb city, and all that.) I’m not sure if the music drove the scene, or the scene drove the music. At any rate, the recording captures the essence of the the time and place. Thanks so much for making it available. Forever grateful. I’m wondering where in Cleveland the recording was actually made?