Ian Dur & the Blockheads Ian Dury/Sweden 1980

A powerful item has been released that recorded a live performance in 1980 when Wilko Johnson was enrolled in a high-quality stereo soundboard recording from an FM broadcast sound source! From the tour that was held in conjunction with the release of the masterpiece 3rd album “Laughter”, a new item has been released that recorded a live performance in Stockholm, Sweden on December 13, 1980, about two weeks before the album release, with a high-quality stereo soundboard recording! This sound source was broadcast on TV and FM radio by a Swedish broadcasting station at the time, but in this work, it has been digitally transferred directly from the 1st Gene cassette that was air-checked from the FM radio broadcast. Johnny Turnbull and Wilko Johnson’s guitars are also completely separated to the left and right, and you can enjoy the clear, high-quality sound with impeccable mix and balance! The first and second halves of the opening number “Upminster Kid” are missing, and there is a slight cut in the intro of the song because it is a radio sound source, but it is recorded for about 56 minutes. The set list featured six songs from their new album “Laughter” at the time, as well as the unalbum single “I Wanna Be Straight.” This highly recommended album lets you experience a superb performance by the ultimate blockheads, including the legendary bassist Norman Watt Roy, who is also an indispensable member of Wilco’s band, and keyboardist Mickey Gallagher, who is also known for supporting The Clash, and Wilco’s machine gun guitar. Isstadion,Stockholm,Sweden December 13,1980 01.Upminster Kid(Incomplete) 02.Clevor Trevor 03.Sink My Boat 04.Superman’s Big Sister 05.Yes And No (Patricia) 06.Uncoolohol 07.Delusions Of Grandeur 08.What A Waist 09.I Wanna Be Straight 10.Manic Depression 11.Oh! Mr.Peanut 12.Plaistow Patricia 13.Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick 14.Sweet Gene Vincent 15.Sex Drugs And Rock And Roll Ian Dury – vocals Mick Gallagher – keyboards, synthesizers Norman Watt-Roy – bass John Turnbull – guitar, vocals Wilko Johnson – guitar, vocals Davey Payne – saxophone, flute, harmonica Charlie Charlies – drums