Fleetwood Mac/NV,USA 1978 Japanese Broadcast Version

“Hitachi Music in Hyphonic. Today is the 7th Hyphonic Special on Stage. Last year, many artists came to Japan, but the one who showed us the most wonderful stage was It was Fleetwood Mac. Currently, Fleetwood Mac is number one in sales in the pop scene, but they have proven that they are not only number one on the stage but also on Nippon Broadcasting. It was also selected for the Best Stage Award, and its reputation is increasing. Today, I’m going to show you the style of Fleetwood Mac’s performance in Japan, so I went to their concert last year. You may have remembered what happened at that time…” (From the DJ outro) FLEETWOOD MAC made a new start in 1975, and their album “FLEETWOOD MAC” reached number one on the US Billboard. Earn. It was an unprecedented success. Although the interpersonal relationships within the band were complicated, 1977’s “RUMOURS”, which seemed to be inspired by this, became a bigger hit than its predecessor, recording unprecedented sales of 17 million copies. They had become unstoppable stars. They came to Japan in December 1977. It made Japanese fans very happy. The live sound source from this time was included in the official live work “LIVE” released in 1980, and the sound source of the ’77 tour can also be heard on the recently released deluxe edition of “RUMOURS”. was completed. However, for enthusiasts, the first live performance that comes to mind with them at that time is the live performance in Las Vegas on August 25, 1977. In this work, the standard sound source is made into a disc from the excellent air check master that was broadcast on the radio in Japan. This was broadcast on the popular music radio program at the time, “Hitachi Music in Hyphonic,” from 10 p.m. on May 30, 1978, about six months after his first visit to Japan. Maniacs who have listened to FLEETWOOD MAC in real time, such as the opening and ending DJ in Japanese, will enjoy the ultimate nostalgia. This radio program is an AM radio broadcast on Nippon Broadcasting System, and the reception itself is excellent and stable. The mood of 35 years ago filled with the opening narration is irresistible. The fans at the time probably sat in front of the radio and listened intently to the live sound source that was broadcast about half a year after their first visit to Japan. It can be said to be a very realistic sample of the era when radio was extremely important to Western music fans. The songs are dominated by “FLEETWOOD MAC” and “RUMOURS” and have a cohesive feel. Starting with Christine McVie’s 1975 hit song “Say You Love Me,” followed by Stevie Nicks’ “Dreams,” the performance by two female singers with different personalities is full of FLEETWOOD MAC’s characteristics at the time. . At the time, the band had a pop feel, but on the profound “I’m So Afraid” you can enjoy a rich performance typical of a British blues band. With the catchy “Go Your Own Way” and the soothing warm acoustic sound of “Songbird,” you’ll have fun listening to it until the end. At the end, the announcer explains the live performance in connection with the ’77 performance in Japan. This outro (the commercials are also nostalgic!) is also very flavorful. Although it is a standard live source from the past, the broadcast in Japan at that time is a pleasure for fans in real time. Fans who followed him will also be able to enjoy the real mood of the time. Live at Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas. Nevada, USA 25th August 1977 SBD Broadcast : 22:00 – 22:30 on 30th May 1978 (Hitachi Music In Highphonic) Highphonic Special On Stage #7 (28:29) 1. Intro. 2 . Say You Love Me 3. Dreams 4. I’m So Afraid 5. Go Your Own Way 6. Songbird 7. Outro. Stevie Nicks – Vocal Christine McVie – Keyboards & Vocal Mick Fleetwood – Drums John Mcvie – Bass Lindsey Buckingham – Guitar & Vocal RADIO BROADCAST RECORDING