Whitesnake/England,UK 1980 Japanese Broadcast Edition

For WHITESNAKE fans in the early 1980s, the unforgettable live shows were the first visit to Japan in April 1980 and the second Japan tour held the following year in June 1981. However, many people say that they were not only listening to these live shows, but also live recordings from overseas from the same period through radio broadcasts at the time. Some people may feel nostalgic and have strong feelings about it! The title that appears this time is a delightful book that vividly reminds us of the “atmosphere of the times”! Mainly the top air check source when a Japanese radio station broadcast the British “Reading Festival” on August 24, 1980, and additionally includes a radio interview from their second visit to Japan in 1981. , an item that will bring tears of joy to old fans! The main 1980 Redding has long been a collector’s item that uses air check sound sources. In many of these, there was not only hiss noise, but also deterioration of the material that had been copied from the master, and it was difficult to say that the sound quality was at a level suitable for performance. However, “BLOOD AND FLAG”, which used the latest version of the digital master broadcast on the BBC in recent years, was recorded live with master quality, from the reproducibility of the sound to the graininess, surprising all WHITESNAKE fans. I was allowed to. This time, the audio version was made from the source material from “BBC ENCORE HOUR”, which was originally broadcast on May 1, 1981. The reception is excellent, and even though it’s an air check, it has a great sound that rivals the above-mentioned “BLOOD AND FLAG.” It reproduces the band’s performance with the finest brightness and thick tone that can be called miraculous. Also, one of the advantages of domestic broadcast sources is that Japanese announcements and DJs are inserted. This DJ is very nostalgic for those of the generation who listened to recorded radio broadcasts on tape, and will give you a taste of irresistible nostalgia. As with the overseas broadcast version, “Come On”, which was the first song of the live performance, is cut and the live opening intro leads to “Sweet Talker”. The official mix remains the same in this recording, and each member’s play is put together into a song with the best sense of unity, allowing you to hear a splendid band ensemble. “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues” where Barney and Mickey’s guitars and John’s organ pop out from the left and right channels is the best word. Of course, Coverdale has a strong presence as the main character, and sings “Ain’t Gonna Cry No More” and “Lovehunter” with a soul worthy of the band’s peak. After the DJ talked again, the climax of the live performance, “Mistreated,” exploded! “Mistreated” on this day, along with the same PURPLE number “Soldier Of Fortune”, is famous as one of the best performances of the “CLASSIC SNAKE” era. If you’re a veteran fan who was listening to this broadcast in real time, you’ll probably feel a deep sense of emotion and nostalgia. Amidst the excitement of “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City,” where the audience’s loud chorus forms a stunning performance together with the band, and the dynamism of “Fool For Your Loving,” which colors the finale, the third DJ enters. The program ends. How wonderful that over 30 years ago there was a broadcast that made Western music fans so happy. When I look back on it like this, as a modern listener, I can’t help but feel a kind of envy towards the fans back then! As a bonus track at the end of this work, a 13-minute radio interview from June 1981, when WHITESNAKE came to Japan for the second time, is recorded. Following messages from Neil Murray, Mickey Moody, and Coverdale, you can hear the real voices of the band members (the interviewer and DJ are Japanese). In addition to the band’s aspirations for an American tour (“British Rock Tour”) with JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN, Mickey also talked about the solo work of Graham Bonnet, with whom he collaborated around the same time, and Bernie talked about his own solo album. He also talks about it, and it’s very interesting. Not just the content of the conversation. It is also interesting to listen to the responses that reveal the individuality of the members. This work, which has a volume of over 70 minutes in total, is a dense work in all respects, including its preciousness as a recording material, the splendor of the performance that you will not get tired of listening to, and the value of the rare interviews. This gorgeously realized work is definitely a must-listen for all WHITESNAKE fans, from veterans to beginners. Live at Reading Festival,UK 24th August 1980 STEREO SBD Radio Interview In Japan : June 1981 STEREO SBD “BBC Encore Hour” Live at Reading Festival, England 24th August 1980 1. DJ Talks 1 2. Richard Skinner Intro. 3. Opening 4. Sweet Talker 5. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues 6. Ain’t Gonna Cry No More 7. Lovehunter 8. Micky Moody Guitar Solo 9. Lovehunter (reprise) 10. DJ Talks 2 11. Mistreated 12. Soldier Of Fortune 13. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 14. Fool For Your Loving 15. DJ Talks 3 Bonus Tracks Radio Interview In Japan : June 1981 “British Top 20” 16. Opening Message by David, Micky, Bernie & Neil 17. Don’t Break My Heart Again 18. MC 19. Interview 20. MC David Coverdale – Vocals Bernie Marsden – Guitar Micky Moody – Guitar Neil Murray – Bass Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums FM BROADCAST RECORDING