Little Feat/Tokyo,Japan 7.8.1978

LITTLE FEAT’s legendary first visit to Japan in 1978. The highest peak version of the FM sound board that has become a symbol of this is now available. This work includes “July 8, 1978: Nakano Sun Plaza Performance”. This is a stereo soundboard recording born from that FM broadcast. The miraculous new excavation soundboard album “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD” will also be released at the same time, but this work is a completely different performance. In order to understand the situation, let’s first look at the schedule at the time.・July 1st: Nagoya City Public Hall ← *FM broadcast & “NAGOYA 1978″ ・July 4th: Tokyo Welfare Pension Hall ← *”SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD” ・July 5th: Nakano Sunplaza ・July 6th: Osaka Festival Hall / July 7th: Nakano Sunplaza / July 8th: Nakano Sunplaza ←★This work★ Total of 6 performances. The sound board remains from the first day’s performance in Nagoya, but this work, on the contrary, was Chiakiraku’s first visit to Japan. This show was broadcast on the radio at the time, and its FM soundboard has reigned as a classic among the classics symbolizing the miraculous arrival to Japan itself. This work is a master known as its highest peak. In fact, like the previous releases, it cannot be said to be completely flawless, as there is some reception noise in the second half of the last big song “Day At The Dog Races” (it seems that no master has overcome this shortcoming). ), it’s just that I can’t say for sure. The basic sound quality is also official grade, and noise has been reduced as much as possible through thorough remastering. The mix is ​​especially great. The new album “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD” released at the same time has no drawbacks, but it is a rough on-site mix that seems to be a leak, but this work is a well-honed FM broadcast. The balance has the elegance of a work of art, and it is full of quasi-official charm that is different from direct-to-the-table systems that prioritize rawness. It is a wonderful soundboard album that is “completely perfect with just a little more” and “the best even if it is not perfect.” And what is depicted with that sound is Live in Japan, which is different from the masterpiece “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD”. Here, let’s organize the set while comparing it with the new masterpiece. SAILIN’ SHOES・Tripe Face Boogie／Willin’ DIXIE CHICKEN・Fat Man In The Bathtub／Walkin’ All Night（★）／Dixie Chicken FEATS DON’T FAIL ME NOW・Skin It Back／Rock and Roll Doctor／Oh Atlanta／Feats Don’t Fail Me Now THE LAST RECORD ALBUM・Day Or Night／All That You Dream TIME LOVES A HERO・Time Loves a Hero／Day at the Dog Races／Old Folks Boogie／Rocket in My Pocket *Note: Marked with “★” is a song that cannot be heard on “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD”. …and it looks like this. Due to broadcast editing, “A Apolitical Blues” that was played that day was not included, there was a commercial cut in the middle of “Dixie Chicken”, and an interview was inserted before “Willin’”. It is not a full live album, but instead (?) “Walkin’ All Night”, which could not be heard on “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD”, is performed. And the performance that spells out such a set is wonderful. Although there is no collaboration with a certain Japanese singer-songwriter like “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD”, LITTLE FEAT itself is fulfilling. He was able to express himself after completing his first visit to Japan to great acclaim, and his relaxing yet dignified performance was truly wonderful. At the time, Lowell George was suffering from drug addiction, but the guitar that flows from this album is delicious, and the interaction with Paul Palea, who passed away in 2019, is also excellent, and the singing voice is very similar to Paul Rodgers. Deep in. Of course, the rhythm section of Kenny Gladney/Sam Clayton centered around the master Richie Hayward is colorful and impregnable, and Bill Payne, who continues to be the keystone, is also wonderful. You can fully enjoy each sound with a vivid and super direct stereo sound board. LITTLE FEAT’s first visit to Japan, worthy of its legendary name. Of course, the shocking new excavation album “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD” is a must-listen, but it is this work that has passed down the legend of 1978 for many years. Stereo soundboard recording of “July 8, 1978: Nakano Sun Plaza Performance”. It is a classic FM sound source that has symbolized the first visit to Japan, and the basic sound quality has been polished with thorough remastering. This is the highest level record that has reduced the noise that was bothersome in the previous releases as much as possible. Although it is not a full version as it is a broadcast edit, it is a traditional masterpiece that allows you to enjoy “Walkin’ All Night” which cannot be heard on the simultaneously released masterpiece “SHINJUKU 1978 SOUNDBOARD”. Live at Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan 8th July 1978 STEREO SBD Disc 1(45:38) 1. Skin It Back 2. Fat Man In The Bathtub 3. Walkin’ All Night 4. Rock and Roll Doctor 5. Time Loves A Hero 6. Day Or Night 7. Oh Atlanta 8. Day At The Dog Races Disc 2(44:53) 1. All That You Dream 2. Old Folks Boogie 3. Dixie Chicken Pt.1 4. Dixie Chicken Pt.2 5. Tripe Face Boogie 6. Interview 7. Willin’ 8. Feats Don’t Fail Me Now 9. Rocket In My Pocket STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Lowell George – Guitar & Vocal Paul Barrere- Guitar Kenny Gradney – Bass Sam Clayton – Percussion Bill Payne – Keyboards Ritchie Hayward – Drums