Van Halen/UK 6.26.1979

“WORLD VACATION TOUR 1979” was carried out immediately after its shocking debut and shook the world even more. A masterpiece live album that conveys the British scene that was in the middle of that time is now available. What is infused into this work is “Newcastle performance on June 26, 1979”. This is an exquisite audience recording. VAN HALEN has had a strange history in which the more successful they become, the more they neglect Europe, but in the early days they also carpet-bombed Europe. First of all, let’s look back at the schedule at that time and check the show’s position. [“Legendary Bomber” released on March 23rd]・March 25th – June 10th: North America #1 (51 performances) ・June 14th – 29th: Europe (14 performances) ←★Here★・July 5th – August 26th: North America #2 (31 performances), September 3rd – 13th: Japan (7 performances), September 18th – October 7th: North America #3 (12 performances) Production on “Dark Law” begins in December》 This is VAN HALEN in 1979. It is a flow of expeditions to Europe and Japan between the three US tours, and the Newcastle performance of this work is of course the overseas edition. This was the 11th concert of the “Europe” leg. This work recorded at such a show is a treasure released by the prestigious “Krw_Co”. In fact, although the existence of the recordings itself was known among a small number of core collectors, they were masters of the generation. What was discovered this time is the Low Gene (2nd Gene) master, which is breaking the all-time high. In fact, the sound is really fresh. Although it is an audience recording that honestly inhales the heat of the venue, the master freshness is wonderful, so the atmosphere is transparent, and the core that runs through the middle is also strong. The sense of stability is excellent, the details are clear at the vibe level, and you can enjoy the minute parts without distortion or crushing. Although the sense of distance is not zero, it is a famous recording that makes the British atmosphere blow out from the speakers. What is drawn with that fresh sound is a show unique to 1979, which expanded to full scale while maintaining the momentum of the shocking debut. In fact, their European tour immediately after their debut (1978) was mostly short sets, including the opening act for BLACK SABBATH. Japan, which had a single full set from the beginning, was exceptional. However, in 1979, when the impact spread, a full headliner show was realized in Europe. And the contents are enrichment reduction of two great albums “Flame no Fuse” and “Legendary Bomber”. The concept was the same in 1978, but the distribution and selection were different. In order to understand the changes, let’s organize the set while comparing it with the iconic soundboard album “DEFINITIVE HAMMERSMITH 1978” from the previous year’s UK tour. Flame Fuse (8 songs + α)・Runnin’ With The Devil／On Fire／Jamies Cryin’ (★)／Feel Your Love Tonight／Ice Cream Man (★)／Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love／You Really Got Me /Atomic Punk Legendary Bomber (7 songs)・Light Up The Sky (★) /Somebody Get Me A Doctor (★) /Dance The Night Away (★) /Beautiful Girls (★) /You’re No Good (★ ) / Outta Love Again (★) / Bottoms Up! *Note: Songs marked with “★” are songs that could not be heard on the iconic album “DEFINITIVE HAMMERSMITH 1978”. …and it looks like this. The “Legendary Bomber” number, which had only two songs last year, expanded to half of the show, and “Jamies Cryin’” and “Ice Cream Man” from “Flame Fuse” were also introduced. Both albums are centered on songs that they have been playing since before their debut, and even though the colors are different when you listen to the albums individually, when you mix the songs live, they have a great affinity. It is a full show that is even more colorful and scaled up. In the case of VAN HALEN, the 1978 tour immediately after their debut is talked about as a legend, but in fact, the number of songs and the scale are greater in 1979. This work is a live album that allows you to experience the British scene where people are enthusiastic about such shows with real sound. Unlike in 1978 when they tried it out on the undercard of BLACK SABBATH, this was a night in the UK where they faced the VAN HALEN shock head-on in full force. Live at City Hall, Newcastle, UK 26th June 1979 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 (43:26) 1. Intro 2. Light Up The Sky 3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 4. Drum Solo 5. Running With The Devil 6. Dance The Night Away 7. Beautiful Girls 8. On Fire 9. Bass Solo 10. Your No Good 11. Jamie’s Cryin’ 12. Feel Your Love Tonight Disc 2 (45:42) 1 Outta Love Again 2 Ice Cream Man 3 Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love 4 Guitar Solo/Jam 5 You Really Got Me 6 Bottoms Up! 7 Atomic Punk David Lee Roth – Lead Vocals Eddie Van Halen – Guitars, Vocals Michael Anthony – Bass, Vocals Alex Van Halen – Drums