Bad Company/London,UK 1974

BAD COMPANY rocked the whole world with their shocking debut in 1974. Introducing an important historical work that allows you to enjoy the ultimate experience of the scene and even enjoy the extremely rare cover “Can I Get A Witness”. What is sealed in this work is “London performance on December 18, 1974”. This is a superb audience recording recorded at the famous venue “Rainbow Theater” that has created many legends. Speaking of 1974, not only did they make their debut work “BAD COMPANY” a huge hit, but they also produced “STRAIGHT SHOOTER” while on tour. First of all, let’s look back at the schedule at that time and check the show’s position.・February 23rd – March 9th: Europe (3 performances) ・April 7th – May 18th: UK #1 (11 performances) ・June 8th: Böblingen performance《June 26th “BAD” COMPANY” released》・June 26th: Landover performance・July 13th-September 13th: North America (29 performances)《September “STRAIGHT SHOOTER” production》・November 28th-December 19th: UK #2 (17 performances) ←★Here★ This is BAD COMPANY in 1974. Three months after their debut album was released, they were already working on “STRAIGHT SHOOTER,” but in the 1970s, it was common practice for BAD COMPANY to wait about six months after making an album before releasing it. Under such circumstances, the London performance of this work was the 16th performance of “UK #2”, which was held immediately after the completion of “STRAIGHT SHOOTER”. It was the two-day consecutive performance of “Rainbow Theater” that concluded the year of breakthrough, and this work was the first day. Such a final show is also known for its wonderful recording, and has been loved as one of the masterpieces representing 1974. This work is also a famous recording, and is currently being distributed as the best version. The most important point is length. Originally, this recording had 14 songs, but some of the previous editions had 13 songs with the last part deleted, probably in order to fit them onto one CD. Of course, this work is the longest with 14 songs. We have also delivered “LANCASTER UNIVERSITY 1974” from this “UK #2” leg, so let’s compare and organize. Bad Company (6 songs)・Rock Steady/Ready For Love/Seagull/Bad Company/Movin’ On/Can’t Get Enough Straight Shooter (4 songs)・Deal With The Preacher/Feel Like Makin’ Love/Shooting Star /Good Lovin’ Gone Bad Others (4 songs) ・Single B-side song: Little Miss Fortune/Easy On My Soul (★) ・Others: The Stealer/Can I Get A Witness (★) *Note: “★” mark indicates Songs that cannot be heard on “LANCASTER UNIVERSITY 1974”. …and it looks like this. The set is rich, condensing the essence of the two great albums “BAD COMPANY” and “STRAIGHT SHOOTER,” but it also includes FREE’s “The Stealer” and single B-sides “Little Miss Fortune” and “Easy On” that complement the lack of repertoire. “My Soul” is scattered throughout. Especially important is “Can I Get A Witness.” It’s a famous Marvin Gaye cover that wasn’t even included in the single, and it’s not just a play, it’s a full performance that lasts about 5 minutes. What’s more, it’s extremely rare, whether it’s happened once or twice… What’s even more unforgivable (?) is that this song was cut from the previous version, which had 13 songs. The entire history of BAD COMPANY… No, I can’t believe that even in the entire history of Paul Rodgers, the most important performance that was too special was cut down… I missed writing about the importance of the extremely rare “Can I Get A Witness”, but the sound that conveys such a show is also exquisite. It has a vintage feel, but that’s just a matter of tone caused by the PA and equipment. The core is extremely thick and there is no sense of distance at all, and the details that do not mix even when the four people’s sounds overlap are also wonderful. It’s a super direct sound that makes you remember, “Oh, now that I think about it, it was the audience” when you hear close (and modest) applause. BAD COMPANY achieved great success upon their debut. This is a live album that overflows with dazzling passionate performances and precious songs unique to the early days with the finest vintage sound. What’s more, it’s a masterpiece that even includes the “final blow” of the extremely rare historical cover “Can I Get A Witness.” The quality is safe for those who are experiencing BAD COMPANY titles for the first time, and it is a must-listen for enthusiasts who were fooled by the conventional shortened masters (?). A superb audience recording of the “December 18, 1974 London performance” where you can enjoy the extremely rare cover “Can I Get A Witness” that could not be heard in the previous release. The core is extremely thick and there is no sense of distance at all, and the detail that the four people’s sounds do not mix even when they overlap is also wonderful. It’s a great recording with super direct sound that makes you think, “Oh, now that I think about it, it was the audience” when you hear close (and modest) applause. A condensed set of two great albums “BAD COMPANY” and “STRAIGHT SHOOTER”, single B-sides “Little Miss Fortune” and “Easy On My Soul”, and “Can I Get A Witness”, which was only played once or twice, are also superb. This is a historically important work that you can experience. Rainbow Theatre, London, UK 18th December 1974 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1(45:13) 1. Intro 2. Deal With The Preacher 3. Rock Steady 4. Little Miss Fortune 5. Ready For Love 6. Feel Like Making Love 7. Shooting Star 8. Seagull 9. Bad Company Disc 2(36:41) 1. Easy On My Soul 2. Good lovin’ Gone Bad 3. Movin’ On 4. Can’t Get Enough 5. The Stealer 6. Can I Get A Witness Paul Rodgers – Vocal, Guitar, Piano Mick Ralphs – Guitar Boz Burrell – Bass Simon Kirke – Drums