Release Date: 26 July 2024
Label: Homespun
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 3805571205130
Genres: Rock Classic Rock
Description
Chicago, live from Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY 20th May 1977
Performed at the Nassau Coliseum on 20th May 1977, for broadcast on WLIR-FM, as part of the ongoing One-to-One benefit program begun by Lennon and Ono in 1972, this set features the seminal Chicago line-up prior to the death of Terry Kath and including percussionist Laudir de Olivera. The band fire through versions of fan favourites from the 9 studio albums recorded to date with the entire band on kicking form. Anyone coming from "If You Leave Me Now" and working backwards would be surprised at the level of political commentary that the band tackled on their earlier releases. Here such tracks as "25 or 6 to 4" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" sit comfortably with the ballads like the aforementioned "Leave" and "Just You 'N Me." The level of musicianship that Chicago were always renowned for-the brilliant guitar playing of Kath in particular-is here for all to hear on this tour-de-force recording with the audience playing their part in creating what would have been a night to remember.
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2CD format
Tracklisting
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks
Joni Mitchell
Rory Gallagher
Bob Dylan and The Band
Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt
Chuck Berry
Janis Joplin and The Kozmic Blues Band
Soft Machine
The Darkness
Hawkwind
Jefferson Starship
Wishbone Ash
Rush
Frank Zappa
The Darkness
Bob Seger
