Paul Rodgers/Shizuoka,Japan 2006

In 2006, Paul Rodgers suddenly attracted attention in the scene with his collaboration with QUEEN. The best professional shot recording his solo visit to Japan has been decided to be released. This work was filmed on July 23, 2006: Fuji Speedway Performance. Yes, this is a multi-camera professional shot taken when he appeared at “UDO MUSIC FESTIVAL”, which has carved a legend in the history of Japanese Western music. As mentioned earlier, Rogers at this time was also involved in a mix of QUEEN+ and solo activities. In order to understand the situation, let’s first look back at the schedule at that time and check the show’s position. ◆March 3rd – April 13th: North America (23 performances) ・May 20th: Mashantucket performance ◆May 25th: VH1 ROCK HONORS appearance ・July 4th: FIREWORKS FEST ・July 22nd + 23rd Sunday: Japan (2 performances) ←★Here★・October 1st-25th: UK (7 performances) ← *Official version *Note: “◆” indicates QUEEN + Rogers performance, “・” indicates Paul’s solo performance. This is Paul Rodgers in 2006. In fact, there is not enough data on his solo career, so it is difficult to say for sure if this is all there is to it, but I think you can understand the general flow. In 2005, they focused on QUEEN + Rogers, and in 2006 they toured in early spring. After that, several solo concerts were held in the off-season, and the final “UK” tour is also included in the official live album “LIVE IN GLASGOW”. The “UDO MUSIC FESTIVAL” of this work was a concert held about three months before that. This event was broadcast by a certain commercial broadcasting station, as it was a festival where the major sponsors staked their prestige. He has produced a number of previous releases, and his KISS and Jeff Beck DVDs are very popular. This work is the Paul Rodgers edition. That’s why the quality is perfect. In fact, since it is mastered by a different recorder than the KISS/Jeff Beck press DVD, the image quality is slightly inferior, but that is compared to the simultaneous playback. If you just watch this work, it is an official multi-camera professional shot without any questions. In terms of quality, it is comparable to official works, but the content is unlikely to be released officially. No, there’s nothing wrong with Rogers, and he’s still making his throat sound as wonderful as ever, but the situation was too bad. “UDO MUSIC FESTIVAL” had a record number of attendees due to a combination of adverse conditions, one of which was the weather. Unfortunately, the sky was drizzling with rain that day, but Rogers’ stage was at its peak. At the time he appeared, a thick fog had gathered and the sky was completely white. Even in close-ups, there is a white mist, and in the distant angles, you can faintly see that something is moving on the stage, even though it is a professional shot. The spotlight from behind the audience seats can even cause a whiteout. The fog finally thinned out during the last two or three songs (Rogers smiled wryly as if to say, “It’s finally sunny”), but by then the stage floor was soaked. It’s like doing a show in a sauna. It is a rare video that cannot be made official, but the show is rare and fresh in a good way. As mentioned earlier, since it was close to “LIVE IN GLASGOW”, I thought it was the video version of that official edition, but I can’t say that it is. Let’s sort it out here. ●FREE (2 songs)・All Right Now/Ride on a Pony ●BAD COMPANY (5 songs)・Bad Company/Feel Like Makin’ Love・Songs you couldn’t hear on LIVE IN GLASGOW: Rock Steady/Simple Man/Rock ‘n ‘ Roll Fantasy ●THE FIRM (3 songs)・Radioactive・Songs that could not be heard on LIVE IN GLASGOW: Closer/Satisfaction Guaranteed ●Solo (2 songs)・Louisiana Blues “MUDDY WATER BLUES”・Songs that could not be heard on LIVE IN GLASGOW: Saving Grace “NOW”… and it goes like this. In recent years, there are times when it is difficult to tell the difference between BAD COMPANY and BAD COMPANY on the solo stage, but on this day there was not only the classic FREE & BAD COMPANY, but also THE FIRM and solo work “NOW” number, which was really rich in variety. Although I could listen to “Louisiana Blues” and “Radioactive” on “LIVE IN GLASGOW,” the former was just a cover of Muddy Waters, and most of the show was the usual FREE & BAD COMPANY. It is rare to see such a large-scale performance that appeals to “solo, not bad music” as much as this work, and it is very refreshing. What makes these shows even more special are the guests. Guitarist Nils Lofgren, known for his collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, will participate. You can listen to plenty of hot guitar with plenty of action. Moreover, this is not just a face show. He appeared in the middle of the show with “Simple Man” and continued on. As a result, he is very active in 7 songs, which is more than half of the show. Even in the “UDO MUSIC FESTIVAL”, which has many anecdotes, this work is a legend among legends. “The best professional shot that you can’t see clearly.” What’s more, the contents are a great performance with a colorful set that is different from usual and gorgeous co-stars. A must-see and special piece in every sense of the word. Live in the legendary fog. You can see that the weather was bad on this day and it was a tough live. However, the content is the best, and the best set live with the 3 farm songs in the first half and the participation of Nils Lofgren, who appeared in the second half. Live at Fuji Speedway, Shizuoka, Japan 23rd June 2006 PRO-SHOT 1. Intro 2. Closer 3. Rock Steady 4. Ride on a Pony 5. Radioactive 6. Satisfaction Guaranteed 7. Simple Man 8. Saving Grace 9. Louisiana Blues 10 Bad Company 11. Feel Like Makin’ Love 12. Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy 13. All Right Now Paul Rodgers – Vocal, Guitar, Piano Howard Leese – Guitar Lynn Sorensen – Bass Jeff Kathan – Drums Special Guest Nils Lofgren – Guitar ★ Participate from Simple Man to the end PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.59min.