Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/NY, USA 1981

Joan Jett in 1981, who was about to create the masterpiece “I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.” A masterpiece soundboard album containing the shows held during its production is now available. This work includes “August 15, 1981 Hempstead Performance”. This is an FM soundboard album that records the WLIR-FM radio program “Party In the Park” that broadcast the show. In fact, the show was previously known as the Concert on Another Day. It is “May 1, 1981 Malibu Nightclub Performance”. If you trace the circumstances, you will arrive at the legendary LP bootleg “JETT LAGG”. This legendary edition has a credit of “May 1st,” and that has become a widely accepted theory. However, the facts were different. In “JETT LAGG”, the comment of program DJ Dennis Manamara was cut, but in that cut part it was clearly stated that it was a “concert at FIREMAN’S MEMORIAL PARK in Hempstead”. Yes, this work is not a copy of the many “JETT LAGG”. It was created from the 1st Gene Cassette, which also includes the DJ cut on the traditional edition. It is a master that is being talked about as the highest quality in history among enthusiasts. Its quality is excellent. As expected, it was a really powerful broadcast with high sound pressure at the time, and Joan’s youthful singing voice played freshly. Although it is a somewhat rough mix to be called “official grade” by modern standards, it further enhances the momentum at the time. It is a live album that strongly appeals to her hard and catchy charm. Moreover, the enthusiasm on the scene is amazing. Of course, since it’s a radio broadcast, it won’t be as annoying as the audience recording, and the volume of the audience will be lowered considerably when the performance begins. However, as each song finishes, the enthusiasm that rises up is tremendous, and cries like screams erupt from every corner. At the time, they were in the process of producing “I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL,” and you can feel their popularity as a premonition of that big break. The show in front of such enthusiasm was also amazing. The set is almost a live version of “I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.” Although it was released three months ago, it was already a big hit, and all of the album’s 10 songs were performed except for “(I’m Gonna) Run Away” and “Little Drummer Boy.” It includes five songs from his solo debut, “BAD REPUTATION,” and interspersed with songs from his THE RUNAWAYS days, such as “Wait for Me,” “Black Leather,” and “I Love Playin’ with Fire.” Even more delicious is the cover. He powerfully sings classics such as Eddie Cochran’s “Summertime Blues,” the Stones’ “Star Star,” and David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel.” In the first place, “I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL” was a work that was a mixture of originals and famous song covers, but this work is a live album that expands that world view. And the performance itself is a more passionate version of “I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.” The masterpiece was completed in September 1981, and this work was completed one month before that. It is at a very advanced stage of production, and the enthusiasm for the work is soaring. The band’s potential to create masterpieces was transformed into sky-high tension on stage. Both the explosive rock’n’roll and the passionate mid-tones are as powerful as if they were on fire. It was the night before “I LOVE ROCK ‘N ROLL”. The power of an artist to create a masterpiece and achieve a big break is so amazing…This is a live album that even makes you feel in awe. Joan in her prime is played on a sound board directly connected to an FM broadcast, and it’s an intense piece that shines in your head. Its highest peak version. Live at Fireman’s Memorial Park, Hempstead, NY, USA 15th August 1981 SBD WLIR-FM’s “Party In the Park” 1. WLIR-FM intro by Denis McNamara & John DeBella 2. Bad Reputation 3. Be Straight 4. You Don’t Know What You’ve Got 5. Bits and Pieces 6. Wait for Me 7. Summertime Blues 8. Victim of Circumstance 9. I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll 10. Nag 11. Crimson & Clover 12. You’re Too Possessive 13. Love Is Pain 14. Black Leather 15. Do You Wanna Touch Me 16. Star Star 17. Shout 18 Band Introductions 19. I Love Playin’ with Fire 20. Wooly Bully 21. Rebel Rebel SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Joan Jett – vocals, guitar Gary Ryan – bass, vocals Lee Crystal – drums Eric Ambel – guitar, vocals