Lynyrd Skynyrd/Tokyo,Japan 1.21.1977

Ronnie Van Zandt’s miraculous first visit to Japan occurred in 1977 in his later years. The original master of the legendary recording that has been passed down from generation to generation is a new discovery. The legendary recording was recorded on “January 21, 1977: Nakano Sun Plaza Performance”. This is an audience recording that vacuum-packs the whole story. Speaking of 1977, it was a fateful year in which heaven and hell were brought together at once, with the hit of the final album “STREET SURVIVORS” and the tragic crash. First, let’s take a look back at his legendary first visit to Japan.・January 1st-5th: North America #1 (3 performances) ・January 14th-21st: First visit to Japan (5 performances)←★Here★ ・January 27th-March 1st: North America #2 (23 performances) [Production of “STREET SURVIVORS” started in April]・April 22nd – July 13th: North America #3 (32 performances) ““STREET SURVIVORS” completed in August》・August 24th – 29th: North America #4 (3 performances)《“STREET SURVIVORS” released on October 17th》・October 13th-19th: North America #5 (5 performances)《October 20th: Ronnie, Steve, Cathy and others are killed in a crash Death》 This was the fateful year of 1977. The “STREET SURVIVORS” and crashes occurred in quick succession in October, but the first visit to Japan was six months before that. There were 5 performances in the order of “Nakano (3 performances) → Osaka (1 performance) → Nakano (1 performance)”, and this work is a love album vacuum-packed from the last day. This work is also a classic recording. It appeared over 20 years ago as “ONE MORE FROM THE LAST NIGHT (PM057)” and has continued to tell the story of its first visit to Japan. However, this work is not a copy of such a traditional edition, nor is it a remastered reissue. This time, we have discovered a new master. It is a two-disc set that completely includes the parts that were cut in the traditional version. And the sound is also exquisite. “ONE MORE FROM THE LAST NIGHT” was also a highly accurate transfer 20 years ago, but this work goes even further. You can feel the warmth and luster that is typical of a vintage audience, and yet the core that reaches directly is also strong. Above all, the freshness and delicate subtlety that can only be expected from an Omoto cassette is wonderful, and it is as realistic as the atmosphere that was vibrating 43 years ago coming out of the speakers. What is depicted with such real sound is a full show that is truly legendary. Speaking of the late 70’s, the official masterpiece “ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD” is of course a symbol, so let’s organize the sets while comparing them.・LYNYRD SKYNYRD (3 songs): I Ain’t the One/Gimme Three Steps/Free Bird・SECOND HELPING (3 songs): Workin’ for MCA/Call Me the Breeze/Sweet Home Alabama・NUTHIN’ FANCY (2 songs) : Saturday Night Special/Whiskey Rock-a-Roller ・STREET SURVIVORS (2 songs): That Smell (★)/Ain’t No Good Life (★) ・Others (2 songs): Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas )／Cross Road Blues *Note: Songs marked with “★” cannot be heard even in “ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD”. …and it looks like this. While basically following the same theme as “ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD,” they also performed a new song from “STREET SURVIVORS,” which had not yet begun production. It is a show that is full of the feeling of summarizing the golden age more than the official famous record. And the performance that spells out the set is amazing. It was a hot topic at the time, but the last day of the four performances in Tokyo was said to be the best show, and the performance that was familiar to the Japanese rhythm was super heavyweight. Gibson-style guitars such as Les Paul, Firebird, and Explorer are played in all directions, and Ronnie Van Zand’s vocals are overwhelming as he howls to follow them. The highlight “Free Bird” is a passionate performance of over 13 minutes that exceeds “ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD”, and the three guitars rise dramatically while interacting. Truly a legend. Truly a miracle. Asia is a different world for Western bands, and their first visit to Japan is an encounter with the unknown. That’s why so many fresh masterpieces remain, and this work can be said to be the culmination of that. A great Japanese performance that was fortunately preserved before the unfortunate accident. This work is a historical masterpiece of a live album that allows you to realistically experience the scene. A definitive edition that evolves the traditional storyteller recording into a full-scale version. Live at Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan 21st January 1977 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (60:18) 1. Intro. 2. Workin’ for MCA 3. I Ain’t the One 4. Saturday Night Special 5. Whiskey Rock-a-Roller 6. That Smell 7. Ain’t No Good Life 8. Gimme Three Steps 9. Call Me the Breeze 10. Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas) 11. Sweet Home Alabama Disc 2 (20:30) 1. Audience & Tunings 2. Cross Road Blues 3. Free Bird Ronnie Van Zant – Vocals Allen Collins – Guitar Gary Rossington – Guitar Steve Gaines – Guitar Billy Powell – Keyboards Leon Wilkeson – Bass Artimus Pyle – Drums Leslie Hawkins – Backing Vocals JoJo Billingsley – Backing Vocals Cassie Gaines – Backing Vocals