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Date d'inscription : 20/05/2012
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| Head East 'Live!'
CANDY164 / Hailing from Illinois, Head East were one of a number of
hard rock bands that enjoyed great success in the Midwest of America
whilst barely registering a blip on the East and West coasts. During the
1970s however, it wasn't uncommon to whisper their name in the same
hallowed company as heavy hitters such as Kansas, Styx, Cheap Trick and
REO Speedwagon. Indeed, being big in the Midwest meant you didn't really
need to secure the approval of hipster critics or rack up a string of
hit singles. So long as you could sell out sports halls and coliseums
that was all the acclaim needed. It's a tribute to the band that their
label, A&M records, recognised their rabid fan following in the
heartland, and decreed that they should be anointed with the golden
prize of a double live album. All the rage at the time, double live
records helped to boost the careers of acts teetering on the edge of
greatness and placated the insatiable appetite of devoted fans for a
live document of their stage show. 'Head East Live!', originally
released in 1979, featured tracks taken from their four previous studio
albums and breathed new life into their sound, whilst reminding us of
their uncompromising approach to performance. Check out the Deep purple
influenced 'Jefftown Creek', the startling rendition of 'Never Been Any
Reason' and the epic 'Elijah'. Simply an incredible record.
24-bit remastering from source tapes, 3,500 word essay about the making
of the album, new interview with John Schlitt, enhanced artwork and
photos spread out over a 12 page full colour booklet.
1. Take A Hand 2. Man I Wanna Be 3. Gettin' Lucky
4. City Of Gold 5. Fly By Night Lady 6. Monkey Shine 7. When I Get
Ready 8. Every Little Bit Of My Heart 9. Get Up & Enjoy Yourself 10.
Since You Been Gone 11. It's For You 12. Never Been Any Reason (Save My
Life)13. Elijah 14. Prelude To 'Creek 15. Jefftown Creek 16. Love Me
Tonight 17. I'm Feelin' Fine.
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