David Bowie/WI,USA 10.11.1974

1974’s “DIAMOND DOGS TOUR” started with the groundbreaking but problematic initial stage set being discarded in September. It suddenly changes to “SOUL/PHILLY DOGS TOUR”. From the subsequent tour, the masterpiece “PHILADELPHIA 1974” was released in November. This was also outstanding in terms of being an Odins album with a strong sound image. However, when it comes to the October leg, it is difficult to find an audience in a recording state that approaches that. Although the Detroit and Radio City Music Hall releases that have been released so far are excellent sound sources, they are not even close in terms of sound image. The October 11th Madison performance to be released this time has a wonderfully powerful sound image, and is an audience recording that has produced items called 1974 in the past. However, this time, we received the best version from an overseas enthusiast who is an authority on Bowie research, and will release it in the best condition ever with accurate pitch. Originally, the Madison sound source is a close sound image, but it is a bit lacking in freshness and muffled, but the vintage feeling is really good, as if you were listening to the sound board of “THE SOUL/PHILLY DOGS TOUR” from an AM radio. What’s more, this was the time when the band really shifted to the Zubuzubu soul route, so this texture is not bad at all. On the other hand, Bowie’s voice, which had been withering since the beginning of the tour in June, had been suffering from an unhealthy lifestyle full of cocaine since October, and for example in the Detroit area, his voice had completely withered away, but at this point. It is also attractive that she can still sing well. Moreover, the situation is clearly transmitted by the close sound image. It is true that Bowie’s voice becomes more severe around “Diamond Dogs”. However, the band made a comeback with the new soul song corner, starting with “Young Americans.” The biggest attraction of “THE SOUL/PHILLY DOGS TOUR” that started in October was that they introduced a large amount of new songs for the album “YOUNG AMERICANS”, which had not yet been released but was still in the midst of production. However, it was an ironic development that there was no opportunity to perform on stage after the year after the album was released, so it is fascinating to be able to enjoy the soul corner of “THE SOUL/PHILLY DOGS TOUR” with such a close sound image. There’s nothing like it. As before, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide”, which is sung at the finale, has completely transformed into an R&B ballad, and this is another exquisite arrangement. “It’s Gonna Be Me”, which had been sung on stage since September, was dropped from the album, and once it reached Radio City Music Hall, the series of new soul songs would have ended. What’s more, it’s attractive to be able to listen to the part that Bowie sings with all these new songs together with a live sound image. The best version of a hidden masterpiece from the most soulful period, mediating between LA in September and Philadelphia and Boston in November. I can assure you that this is an irresistible gem for enthusiasts. Live at Dane County Coliseum. Madison, Wisconsin, USA 11th October 1974 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND (78:49) 1. Memory Of A Free Festival 2. Rebel Rebel 3. John I’m Only Dancing (Again) 4. Sorrow 5 Changes 6. 1984 7. Moonage Daydream 8. Rock’n’Roll With Me 9. The Jean Genie 10. Diamond Dogs 11. Young Americans 12. Can You Hear Me? 13. It’s Gonna Be Me 14. Somebody Up There Likes Me 15. Suffragette City 16. Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide David Bowie: Vocals Earl Slick: Lead Guitar Carlos Alomar: Rhythm Guitar Mike Garson: Piano, Mellotron David Sanborn: Alto Saxophone, Flute Emir Kasan: Bass Dennis Davis: Drums Pablo Rosario : Percussion Warren Peace: Backing Vocals Ava Cherry: Backing Vocals Robin Clark: Backing Vocals Anthony Hinton: Backing Vocals Diane Sumler: Backing Vocals Luther Vandross: Backing Vocals