Whitesnake/Europe Tour Collection 1978

A vintage compilation packaged with WHITESNAKE’s very early sound board live performance in 1978, when they debuted, is now available as a 2-CD set! After the release of his second solo album, “NORTHWINDS,” David Coverdale planned a band and tour and selected members, including Mickey Moody, who collaborated on his solo album, as the mainstay, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, and Dave. We have gathered the members who supported WHITESNAKE in the early days, such as Doul. However, it was difficult to find a suitable keyboard player to support the band’s sound, so Coverdale temporarily hired Brian Johnston, who was introduced by Dave Dole, and began live activities. However, Johnston left after performing only about 10 concerts (March 1978), and from April, Pete Solly joined the group through Mickey’s introduction, and in addition to performing live, he released the E.P. “SNAKEBITE”. In addition to promoting the band, they also began working on the band’s first full-length album, “TROUBLE.” Disc 1 of this work includes two broadcast sound sources with a team including Pete Solly. Tracks 1 to 8 are recordings of WHITESNAKE’s first performance outside the UK, the “ALKMAR POP FESTIVAL” held at Alkamar in the Netherlands on June 17, 1978, and an interview with Coverdale conducted at that time. Masu. This Alkamar performance is known for its already released boot called “NORTHWINDS IN ALKMAR”, but it appeared about 15 years ago. Although it is a nostalgic title for veteran fans, the sound quality is so sad that it is full of hiss, and the sound and contours are blurred due to repeated dubbing to the air check sound source, so it is no longer at a level that can be enjoyed satisfactorily. I can’t say. “SILVER TONGUE”, which has completed the role of “NORTHWINDS IN ALKMAR”, is a sound source from a master tape provided directly by band personnel, and has a triple time signature of freshness, brightness, transparency, and incomparable to past sound sources. The official quality sound astounded all WHITESNAKE fans. This work has been positioned as the most important sound source of early WHITESNAKE since it was released as a CD-R nearly five years ago, and its reputation has not faded even now. This time, in order to leave this sound source as a true definitive version for future generations of fans, we have re-created the sound from the master tape recording. As a result of careful treatment work such as adjusting the left-right balance that was a concern in many places in the previous work and thoroughly removing small noises, these elements that interfere with the musical sound have been beautifully cleaned up, and the sound is clear, with clear outlines and sounds. It has achieved a higher rank in terms of listening response and everything, and has been revived as a superb take commensurate with the formality of the press CD title and the quality of the performance. Coverdale’s songs are filled with determination to lead a new band, and his lively vocals on “Come On” and “Steal Away” are wonderful. Since the band’s material is still scarce, it is unique to the early days that they compensate for the lack of repertoire with numbers from the DEEP PURPLE era. Aside from “Mistreated,” which will be played until later, the WHITESNAKE version of PURPLE includes “Lady Luck,” which was brought in by Tommy Bolin in the fourth PURPLE song, and “Lady Double Dealer,” in which Coverdale also sings Glenn Hughes’ part. There are lots of numbers. In terms of performance, Pete Solly’s easy-going keyboard is a big highlight. I’m also happy that Neil Murray’s bass lines are memorable, as exemplified by songs such as “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City,” and his playing is the core of the band’s sense of groove, which is the best part of the band. He is showing his true potential. Next, Tracks 9 to 15 are the London Paris Theater performance on July 5 of the same year, which was broadcast on “BBC In Concert”. There was a compilation boot of this day’s version in the past, but the sound source you can listen to there had an unusually fast tape speed, and it was a take that was far from the WHITESNAKE style at the time, such as high-pitched singing and out-of-tune guitars. This version is recorded with the same normal pitch and clear outline of the performance as with Alkamar, and has been mastered to several levels to make use of the rich bass that the master originally had, while improving the omission of the treble. Achieved high sound quality. You can now enjoy the same day’s performance with the best and best take ever. When you are faced with the high-quality performance that you can hear here, all previous performances will definitely be wiped away. The funky and deep performance of “Lady Luck” and “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” where Pete’s piano (!) gives off a unique personality unlike any other era, I feel a sense of unity as the band’s material. Plays such as “Mistreated”, which has become even more advanced than Alkamar, feel even more fulfilling than Alkamar. In this way, DISC 1 records the band’s rapid evolution, and the energy that overflows from the performances, both at the Arkamar performance in the first half and the London performance in the second half, is burnt with the ambition unique to the band’s early days. It gives off a kind of heat. The richness of the performance is indescribable, and the simmering performance is so addictive that it is sure to leave all listeners intoxicated. Disc 1, which is a collection of the Pete Solly era, is the true essence of “Vintage Snake”! As you can see on Disc 1, Pete, who supported the band in its early days, will also leave the band at the end of July. Pete himself only cooperated as a “session man” and was not a “band member” who shared the joys and sorrows of the band. And Coverdale succeeded in acquiring Jon Lord, who had been approached for some time, and finally saw the “formation of WHITESNAKE in the true sense”. Coverdale immediately dubbed John’s play to “TROUBLE”, and the tour with the whole new work became even larger than before, and the band finally entered into full-fledged activities. On Disc 2, from the live performance after Jon Lord joined, the Brighton Dome performance in England on November 1, 1978, which was the fourth performance of the “TROUBLE” tour, is also recorded as a full-length soundboard sound source. The pattern of this day, which once appeared under the title “THE DEVIL IN ME”, is the highest quality sound source that directly uses the recording tapes of those involved. The previous release’s mild and easy-to-listen sound had been highly praised since its release, but from today’s perspective, the vibrations caused by the tape condition were a little noticeable, and the muffled sound was somewhat unsatisfactory. I have to say. Therefore, in this remaster, we have removed the tape-derived noise and at the same time added brightness to the sound by narrowing down the excessive bass, resulting in a refreshing sound with a clean high-pitched sound. The musical tones that have a clear outlook have a very different image than before, giving the impression that a woman with an uncouth impression has awakened to her original elegant beauty simply by changing her clothes and hairstyle. I think you can understand this difference in an instant if you compare it with “THE DEVIL IN ME”. Even those who know her well will be surprised at the transformation of “her”. “Maestro” Jon Lord is a huge presence, and his organ gives every song the ultimate richness. I can’t imagine anyone other than him playing the new songs “Trouble” and “Lie Down.” The PURPLE numbers represented by “Might Just Take Your Life” have regained their original charm. The medley of “Rock Me Baby” that makes you fall into the depths and “Breakdown / Whitesnake Mama” that allows the entire stage to play will also make the listener feel comfortable rocking. Six days after this Brighton performance, on November 7th, Stafford Share performance, there is a sound source known as the soundboard masterpiece “STEAL THE NIGHT” (and “Must Be Gypsy In Me”). Although it boasts clear and overwhelmingly high sound quality, unfortunately there was a partial cut in the guitar solo in the middle of “Mistreated”. Therefore, for fans who want to enjoy the live performance to its fullest, there is nothing more appealing than this work, which contains a full-length live uncut recording.Also, considering the unprecedented improvement in sound, the original sound source and “STEAL THE NIGHT” is already equal, and it can be said that both have equal charm that cannot be ignored! And the last of Disc 2 includes the full version of “We Wish You Well” as an amazing bonus track! This is one of the most famous songs that has been used as the closing BGM of live shows for many years, but it is a short version of about 1 and a half minutes on the 2nd album “LOVEHUNTER”. In comparison, this one takes about 3 and a half minutes. It is a full-scale ballad number with a well-arranged familiar melody. Moreover, this take was recorded immediately after the production of the 2nd album “LOVEHUNTER” (but before its release), and it was released as a 7-inch single under the name “COMPANY” around the same time as “LOVEHUNTER”. “COMPANY” is a “masked WHITESNAKE” band that includes Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice, and was produced by Bernie. Although Coverdale is not participating, it is “real” in terms of timing and content. “We Wish You Well” is a full arrangement that brings Bernie’s soft singing and refreshing emotion. What’s more, it’s not an unfinished demo, but a fully officially released complete version. If you’re a fan, the dream of “let me hear more!” has finally become a reality. Is there any WHITESNAKE fan who can hold back tears in front of this extremely precious one take? ? The original sound source, which captures the process of WHITESNAKE changing from a small snake to a giant snake through various changes, has immeasurable significance as a documentary. Although it is a newly born snake, it will numb fans with its strong and fast-acting poison. The ultimate collection of early live performances that everyone has been waiting for! This is a truly amazing live collection! Live at Alkmaar Pop 78 Festival, Holland 17th June 1978 STEREO SBD(from Original Masters) Live at Paris Theatre, London, England 5th July 1978 STEREO SBD Live at Brighton Dome, Brighton, England 1st November 1978 STEREO SBD(from Original Masters) Disc 1 Live at Alkmaar Pop 78 Festival, Alkmaar AZ 67 Stadion, Holland 17th June 1978 1. Lady Luck 2. Come On 3. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 4. Steal Away 5. Mistreated 6. Belgian Tom’s Hat Trick 7. Lady Double Dealer 8. David Coverdale Interview Live at Paris Theatre, London, England 5th July 1978 9. Intro. 10. Come On 11. Lady Luck 12. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 13. Steal Away 14. Belgian Tom’s Hat Trick 15. Mistreated David Coverdale – Vocals Bernie Marsden – Guitar Micky Moody – Guitar Pete Solley – Keyboards Neil Murray – Bass David Dowle – Drums Disc 2 Live at Brighton Dome, Brighton, England 1st November 1978 1. Intro 2. Come On 3. Might Just Take Your Life 4. Lie Down (A Modern Love Song) 5. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 6. Trouble 7. Micky Moody Solo 8. Steal Away 9. Mistreated 10. Belgian Tom’s Hat Trick 11. J. Lord Solo 12. Take Me with You 13. Rock Me Baby 14. Breakdown/Whitesnake Mama David Coverdale – Vocals Bernie Marsden – Guitar and Vocals Micky Moody – Guitar and Vocals Jon Lord – Keyboards Neil Murray – Bass David Dowle – Drums Bonus Track 15. We Wish You Well(Company, 1979) Taken from UK 7″ single (BP326) STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING