Cozy Powell/1981’s Selection

The Maxell UD XL1 tape “MSG/The 81 Selection” contained three demo songs by the Michael Schenker Group that were included as bonus tracks for “MSG: TAPE ONE STUDIOS CASSETTE TAPE.” At that time, Cozy probably thought that the blank space on the cassette that recorded the MSG demo takes was a waste, so he wanted to make and listen to his own favorite tapes. Titled “THE ’81 SELECTION” (written in Cozy’s handwriting on the cassette index), it’s rare to have the opportunity to listen to a musician’s best selection tape, but in a sense, this edition is In 1981, this is a must-have for fans who can get a real sense of Cozy’s musical tastes and tastes, as well as the bands and music he was interested in at the time. Like fans at the time, Cozy seems to have selected his favorite songs from records and listened to them on tape (often you can hear the needle crackle at the beginning of the song). Was Koji enjoying a drive in his favorite car while playing this tape? Cozy likes melodic, beat-driven, and powerful numbers, so it’s only natural that this is a record that reflects his tastes. I’m happy to hear that Alan Parsons Project, Sad Café, and even surprisingly techno pop New Musik are included, but the focus is on Whitesnake, which he will be joining in the future. and Gary Moore (though it’s a long way off…). It is surprising that his friends Graham Bonnet and Jack Bruce are included, as well as Rainbow’s I Surrender after they left the band. Did you start liking “MONSTERS OF ROCK” in 1980? You can enjoy a variety of music selections, including touches that make you think of “British” and Cliff Richard’s hit songs of the time. The first song was by Uriah Heep, who was already in a slump, but when you listen to it, it’s a song full of humid melodies that makes you think it’s Phenomena-like, or maybe you like this kind of music. follows. However, as I wrote at the beginning, he ended up making his own favorite tape using the blank space of MSG’s demo tape…This is a record that conveys Koji’s lovable personality from these episodes. Please enjoy this piece chosen by Koji himself that will let you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of 1980-1981. 1. Uriah Heep – That’s The Way That It Is 2. The Alan Parsons Project – May Be A Price To Pay 3. The Alan Parsons Project – Games People Play 4. Whitesnake – Don’t Break My Heart Again 5. AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long 6. Whitesnake – Fool For Your Loving 7. Judas Priest – Livin’ After Midnight 8. Sad Cafe – My Oh My 9. Boz Scaggs – Middle Man 10. Gary Moore – Rockin’ And Rollin’ 11. Touch – Don’t You Know What Love Is 12. Cliff Richard – Carrie 13. Cliff Richard – Everyman 14. Genesis – Turn It On Again 15. New Musik – This World Of Water 16. Rainbow – I Surrender 17. Graham Bonnet – Night Games 18. Jack Bruce – In This Way 19. Unknown – Holy Wars 20. Molly Hatchet – The Rambler