Beatles/CA,USA 1964・1965 Dr. Ebbetts US Stereo

Considering how popular the Beatles were, it seems surprising that EMI’s official live recording only included two years’ worth of Hollywood Bowl performances. Because of that, the historical value of broadcast live recordings like “IT’S THE BEATLES” is immeasurable. Conversely, if EMI were to release a Beatles live album, they could only think of the Hollywood Bowl. However, the recordings made in 1964 and 1965 for the purpose of album release were initially shelved. That was “THE BEATLES AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL” which was released later. This album was released in 1977 after the Beatles disbanded, but in the end it seems like they were lucky. By 1966, when Beatlemania was in full swing and the group was touring, if these recordings were ever released, they were bound to be overdubbed in some way. If you listen to the live albums released by bands such as the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones from the same era, this becomes clear. Unlike today, where a large amount of live sound sources for broadcasting have been unearthed, “AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL” in 1977 was truly worthy of the word long-awaited. When released, two years of recordings were mixed together, and “Help!” was edited by mixing two days of recordings from 1965, but the overall cohesion was excellent, and above all, the sound quality was outstanding. Unique to EMI recording. For example, songs such as “She’s A Woman” are compared to recordings from Shea Stadium (recently, the pronunciation is returning from “shay” to “shea”), where the audio of the video was previously recorded on the boot LP. I remember being shocked by the clear sound of Ringo’s drumming. The Japanese title is “Super Live!”, which is appropriate for the Beatles’ only official live album. At the time of its release in Japan, thanks in part to this easy-to-understand Japanese title, the name “Super Live” was more popular among fans than “Hollywood Bowl.” Along with the “red edition” and “blue edition,” it became a symbol of the Beatles’ releases after their disbandment. However, as is well known, when Beatles albums began to be released on CD, there was no sign of this album ever being released. Even after “Red Blue” was released on CD, the Hollywood Bowl remained in a hopeless situation. This situation was finally overcome with the new Hollywood Bowl, with its blue jacket, the year before last. Nearly 40 years have passed since the release of the original LP, and it has finally been released on CD (and distribution). It is still fresh in my memory that I was overjoyed by the mixing, which respected the image of the original LP but was suitable for a new era. However, ironically, with the release of the blue jacket version, the release of the 1977 version mix, also known as “Super Live!”, on CD and distribution was buried. In the era when this album was not released on CD, countless CD items pirated from this album were released, but their value suddenly decreased with the appearance of the blue jacket version. Although the situation is unavoidable, I still feel a little sad that I can’t listen to the old 1977 mix. Therefore, this time, we have prepared a CD containing the 1977 edition LP, which is now being looked down upon even among enthusiasts (?). The original version is also Dr. Ebbetts’ version. Therefore, you can easily play back the nostalgic “Super Live!” mix in the clearest condition. In the past, Dr.Ebbetts’ title, which was a CD version of the acetated version, was also in circulation, but this edition is a straight recording of the 1977 official release LP. When I listened to it this way, I realized that it ended up with a strong echo. In live albums at the time, it was common practice to add echoes to create a sense of presence. This is different from the current blue jacket version, and the finish gives a sense of the times, which makes me smile now. On the other hand, in “Ticket To Ride” you can enjoy the wild finish where John’s rhythm guitar is pushed out more than the blue jacket version. THE BEATLES – LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL [Dr. Ebbetts US Stereo SMAS-11638] (33:42) 1. Twist and Shout [30th August 1965] 2. She’s a Woman [30th August 1965] 3. Dizzy Miss Lizzy [30th August 1965] 4. Ticket to Ride [30th August 1965] 5. Can’t Buy Me Love [30th August 1965] 6. Things We Said Today [23rd August 1964] 7. Roll Over Beethoven [23rd August 1964] 8. Boys [23rd August 1964] 9. A Hard Day’s Night [30th August 1965] 10. Help! [30th August 1965] 11. All My Loving [23rd August 1964] 12. She Loves You [23rd August 1964] 13. Long Tall Sally [23rd August 1964]