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Audience 8.9 - It’s amazing how tapes still pop up after so many years and sound like they were recorded yesterday. This is one such tape. The music also holds up, and since I never saw Elton John live I am still impressed with how much the guitar factors in to this show. I enjoyed this performance and I felt the excitement of the crowd and felt totally transported which is the hallmark of a well-done recording. Elton John Convention Center Anaheim, CA November 2, 1980 01 -Funeral For A Friend - Love Lies Bleeding 02 -Tiny Dancer 03 -Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 04 -All The Young Girls Love Alice 05 -Rocket Man 06 -Philadelphia Freedom 07 -Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 08 -Saturday Night 09 -All I Want Is You Disc 2 10 -Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting 11 -Harmony 12 -Little Jeannie 13 -Bennie And The Jets 14 -Imagine 15 -Ego 16 -Have Mercy On The Criminal 17 -Someone Saved My Life Tonight 18 -Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance) 19 -Great Balls Of Fire 20 -Good Golly Miss Molly 21 -I Saw Her Standing There -
Audience 9.0 - Warm, spacious, clear, and complete. Elton John playing Baton Rouge at the pinnacle of his career, in marvelous quality, how could you not? Just sayin’, this is worth your time. ELTON JOHN LSU Assembly Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana September 29, 1974 Disc 1 1 Funeral for a Friend - Love Lies Bleeding 2 Candle in the Wind 3 Grimsby 4 Rocket Man 5 Take Me to the Pilot 6 Bennie and the Jets 7 Daniel 8 Grey Seal 9 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 10 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me Disc 2 1 Burn Down the Mission 2 Band Intros 3 You're So Static 4 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 5 Honky Cat 6 All the Girls Love Alice 7 Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) 8 Crocodile Rock 9 The Bitch Is Back -
Audience 9.1 - A lovely, intimate recording that belies the size of the venue. Of course, this was a different approach Elton John undertook on this tour. I think it works well, the bombast has been toned down and what you get instead is an examination of his music presented to you by the man…I think you will appreciate these songs in this way. ELTON JOHN October 16, 1979 Tuesday Boston Music Hall, Boston, Ma. USA Back In The USSA Tour Disc One 01. -Your Song 02. -Sixty Years On 03. -Daniel 04. -Skyline Pigeon 05. -Take Me To The Pilot 06. -Rocket Man 07. -Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 08. -Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 09. -Roy Rogers 10. -Candle In The Wind Disc Two 11. -Ego 12. -Where To Now St.Peter 13. -He'll Have To Go 14. -Elton's Song 15. -I Heard It Through The Grapevine 16. -Funeral For A Friend 17. -Tonight 18. -Better Off Dead 19. -Idol 20. -I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself 21. -I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) Disc Three 07. -Bennie & The Jets 08. -Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 09. -Mama Can't Buy You Love 10. -Crazy Water 11. -ovation & talk 12. -Song For Guy 13. -Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - Pinball Wizard 14. -Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On - I Saw Her Standing There - Twist & Shout - Crocodile Rock - Back In The USSA Elton John - piano, vocals Ray Cooper - percussion, vibraphone -
Audience 9.1 - Capturing the unbridled excitement of the flamboyant maestro in his prime in Los Angeles during perhaps his biggest tour. What more can you ask for? The sound is great (especially the drums!) and the appreciative audience never intrudes onto the recording. Elton John The Forum Inglewood, CA October 5, 1974 Disc 1 01 Funeral For A Friend - Love Lies Bleeding 02 Candle In The Wind 03 Grimsby 04 Rocket Man 05 Take Me To The Pilot 06 Bennie And The Jets 07 Daniel 08 Grey Seal 09 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 10 Burn Down The Mission Disc 2 11 Band Introduction 12 You're So Static 13 Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 14 Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 15 Honky Cat 16 All The Girls Love Alice 17 Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting 18 Crocodile Rock 19 The Bitch Is Back 20 Your Song -
Audience 9.2 - A very interesting tour that featured just two individuals on stage working in coordination to bring audiences a new perspective on Elton’s music…and it works marvelously. Audio quality here is great, and that is a huge benefit to the listener as they get to enjoy the subtleties of what is happening on stage, including the witty banter between songs. Elton John Universal Amphitheatre Los Angeles, CA September 29, 1979 Disc 1 01 Your Song 02 Sixty Years On 03 Daniel 04 Skyline Pigeon 05 Take Me To The Pilot 06 Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) 07 Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 08 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 09 Roy Rogers 10 Candle In The Wind 11 Ego 12 Where To Now St. Peter 13 I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Singing In The Rain Disc 2 14 Funeral For A Friend 15 Tonight 16 Better Off Dead 17 Island 18 I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself 19 I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) 20 Scott Joplin Intro > Bennie And The Jets 21 Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 22 Mama Can't Buy You Love 23 Part-Time Love 24 Crazy Wate 25 Song For Guy 26 Saturday Night 's Alright For Fighting 27 Pinball Wizard 28 Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 29 I Saw Her Standing There 30 Twist And Shout 31 Crocodile Rock 32 Back In The U.S.S.R. -
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Audience 9.3 - As good as it could be for a large stadium concert. Despite the soundmen fighting mic feedback issues during the first few songs, it certainly gets dialed in and becomes quite nice with the feeling of this being an event, the atmosphere, the way the sound sort of envelopes your ears and you get a sense of size and space. Really sweet!Elton John Sports Arena San Diego, CA September 29, 1975 Disc 1 First Set 01 Your Song 02 I Need You To Turn To 03 Border Song 04 Take Me To The Pilot 05 Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future) 06 Country Comfort 07 Levon 08 Rocket Man 09 Hercules 10 Have Mercy On The Criminal 11 Empty Sky Disc 2 First Set Cont'd 12 Street Kids 13 Intermission Second Set and Encore 14 Funeral For A Friend - Love Lies Bleeding 15 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 16 Bennie And The Jets 17 Harmony 18 Dixie Lily 19 Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy 20 Bitter Fingers 21 Someone Saved My Life Tonight 22 The Bitch is Back Disc 3 23 Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me 24 (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket 25 Better Off Dead 26 Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 27 I Saw Her Standing There 28 Island Girl 29 Philadelphia Freedom 30 We All Fall In Love Sometimes 31 Curtains 32 Pinball Wizard -
Audience 9.2 - Amazing atmosphere that the band completely catches and performs up to. The crowd is very responsive but does not intrude on the recording – even during clap-alongs which I normally hate but here is actually enhances the song! Fantastic all the way around, and there’s plenty of headroom left in the recording so if you increase frequency (if you have an EQ) or volume you won’t destroy the integrity of the sound. So blast away! Elton John Seattle Center Coliseum Seattle, WA October 12, 1974 Disc 1 01 Funeral For A Friend - Love Lies Bleeding 02 Candle In The Wind 03 Grimsby 04 Rocket Man 05 Take Me To The Pilot 06 Bennie And The Jets 07 Daniel 08 Grey Seal 09 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 10 Burn Down The Mission Disc 2 11 You're So Static 12 Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 13 Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 14 Honky Cat 15 All The Girls Love Alice 16 Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting 17 Crocodile Rock 18 The Bitch Is Back 19 Your Song Band Members: Elton John - vocals, piano Dee Murray - bass Davey Johnstone - guitar, mandolin, banjo Nigel Olsson - drums Muscle Schoals Horns: Harvey Thompson - saxophone Ronnie Eades - baritone saxophone Harrison Calloway - trumpet Charlie Rose - trombone -
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The set features outstanding quality audience recordings made between 1972 and 1975 at the Seattle Coliseum. The quality encompasses not just the audio fidelity but the completeness and smoothness. All in all this is surely one of the best collections of live Elton John I've ever heard. The price has risen slightly to accommodate the upgrades that have been applied to not only this but the entire line of canisters. I think you will totally be blown away when you see the difference, and the previous ones were pretty impressive so this is going to really be something special. Elton John "The Seattle Tapes" Disc 1 Seattle Center Coliseum Seattle, WA 1972-10-20 01. Tiny Dancer 02. Daniel 03. Band Introduction 04. Susie (Dramas) 05. Your Song 06. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) 07. I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself 08. Can I Put You On 09. Mona Lisas And The Mad Hatters 10. Honky Cat Disc 2 11. Singing In The Rain 12. Have Mercy On The Criminal 13. Crocodile Rock 14. Madman Across The Water 15. Take Me To The Pilot 16. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 17. Hercules Band Members: Elton John - vocals, piano Dee Murray - bass Davey Johnstone - guitar, mandolin, banjo Nigel Olsson - drums Disc 3 Seattle Center Coliseum 1973-08-31 01. Intro 02. Elderberry Wine 03. Your Song 04. High Flying Bird 05. Honky Cat 06. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 07. Hercules 08. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) 09. Madman Across The Water Disc 4 10. Teacher I Need You 11. Have Mercy On The Criminal 12. All The Young Girls Love Alice 13. Daniel 14. Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) 15. Band Introduction 16. Crocodile Rock 17. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting 18. Honkey Tonk Women Band Members: Elton John - vocals, piano Dee Murray - bass Davey Johnstone - guitar, mandolin, banjo Nigel Olsson - drums Clive Franks - organ (Crocodile Rock) Disc 5 Seattle Center Coliseum 1975-10-16 (First Set) 01. Set I Intro 02. Your Song 03. I Need You To Turn To 04. Border Song 05. Take Me To The Pilot 06. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future) 07. Country Comfort 08. Levon 09. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) 10. Hercules 11. Empty Sky Disc 6 (Second Set) 12. Set II Intro 13. Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) 14. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 15. Bennie And The Jets 16. Harmony 17. Dixie Lily 18. Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy 19. Bitter Fingers 20. Someone Saved My Life Tonight Disc 7 21. The Bitch Is Back 22. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 23. (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket 24. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 25. I saw Her Standing There 26. Island Girl 27. Philadelphia Freedom 28. We All Fall In Love Sometimes Band Members: Elton John - vocals, piano Davey Johnstone - guitar Caleb Quaye - guitar James Newton-Howard - keyboards Kenny Passerelli - bass Roger Pope - drums Ray Cooper - percussion Cindy Bullens - backing vocals Jon Joyce - backing vocals Jim Haas - backing vocals Disc 8 Seattle Center Coliseum 10-17-1975 (First Set) 01. Your Song 02. I Need You To Turn To 03. Border Song 04. Take Me To The Pilot 05. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future) 06. Country Comfort 07. Levon 08. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) 09. Hercules 10. Empty Sky Disc 9 (Second Set) 11. Set II Intro 12. Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) 13. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 14. Bennie And The Jets 15. Harmony 16. Dixie Lily 17. Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy 18. Bitter Fingers 19. Someone Saved My Life Tonight 20. The Bitch Is Back Disc 10 21. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 22. (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket 23. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 24. I Saw Her Standing There 25. Island Girl 26. Philadelphia Freedom 27. We All Fall In Love Sometimes 28. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting -
Soundboard 9.6 - Very very clean and quiet, a pure board feed and not a lot of atmosphere but I don’t think anyone is going to mind. It’s a good time period for Elton, with major focus on ballads but still plenty of rock and roll to keep you satisfied. -
Soundboard 9.8 - Sonically this sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Musically it sounds like it was recorded in 1971…which is a very good thing. The guitar tone is infectiously boogie blasted if that makes any sense. The whole thing is like an overamplified revival meeting…in a cool way. Elvin Bishop Group Fillmore West Closing Week July 1, 1971 Disc 1 1. -Stomp 2. -So Fine 3. -Get It 4. -Old Time Feeling 5. -Easy To Find 6. -Higher And Higher Disc 2 1. -The Sky Is Crying 2. -Crazy 'Bout You Baby 3. -Part 'Til The Cows Come Home 4. -Part 'Til The Cows Come Home (reprise) 5. -KSAN DJ's 6. -I'm Going Fishin' 7. -Let It Flow 8. -KSAN DJ -
FM Broadcast 9.3 - Powerful, exciting, this is the way in which to listen to ELP! In a funny way it is sad, because I can clearly hear what I missed out on. EMERSON LAKE and PALMER Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA February 2nd 1974 WBCN Broadcast Aired March 7th 1976 THE BAND Keith Emerson keyboards Greg Lake bass guitar acoustic and electric guitar harmonica vocals Carl Palmer drums percussion SETLIST 1 -K.B.F.H. Intro 2 -Hoedown 3 -Still You Turn Me On 4 -Lucky Man 5 -Piano Improvisations 6 -Karn Evil #9 First Impression 7 -Drum Solo 8 -Karn Evil # 9 First Impression (reprise) 9 -Karn Evil # 9 Second Impression 10 -Karn Evil # 9 Third Impression -
Audience 8.8 - This is a real surprise, for this early vintage you do not expect anything really good especially out of the Music Hall but I have news for you – this is a good, good tape. Of course it is going to have that almost cavernous kind of quality but regardless it’s a really clear sound and one that shows off each member of the band and offers at the same time a feeling of time and place. EMERSON LAKE & PALMER Boston Music Hall, Boston, Ma. November 12, 1971 Disc One 1. -Hoedown 2. -Tarkus 3. -Take A Pebble Disc Two 1. -Knife Edge 2. -Rondo 3. -drums 4. -Rondo -
Detroit 1973 Audience 8.4 - A somewhat average but clear enough tape that has some sort of wobbling effect during at least the beginning portion but evens out thereafter. I think this may not be complete when compared to any other performance during the tour – including the one that is paired in this set. San Bernadino 1974 - Audience 8.6 Keith Emerson and vocals clearly stand out in this recording, while drums and bass seem to not be as distinct. There is a small amount of tape hiss indicating the age of this tape, but I won’t slag this one off because it isn’t that bad at all. I think some top notch remastering work would really help this one out because the sounds are there – in fact they are pretty well and truly “in your face” as it Emerson, Lake & Palmer Live 1973/74 Disc 1 Cobo Hall Detroit, MI. 1973-12-04 01. Hoedown 02. Jerusalem 03. Toccata 04. Tarkus 05. Karn Evil 9 1st Impression Disc 2 Swing Auditorium San Bernadino, Ca. U.S.A. February 9, 1974 1. -Hoedown 2. -Jerusalem 3. -Toccatta 4. -Tarkus (incl. Epitaph) 5. -Benny The Bouncer 6. -Take A Pebble 7. -Still, You Turn Me On 8. -Lucky Man Disc 3 9. -Take A Pebble - Piano Improvisation 10. -Take A Pebble (reprise) 11. -Karn Evil #9 1st Impression 12. -Karn Evil #9 2nd Impression 13. -Pictures At An Exhibition Keith Emerson: piano and many keyboards and synthesizers (including Moog) Greg Lake: lead vocals, bass and acoustic guitar Carl Palmer: drums, tympani, percussion were. -
Audience 8.4 - This is a classic example of the modern benefits of collecting music in the 21st Century: A tape that a decade ago would have been considered for completists only is now, after careful re-mastering. a worthwhile listen. In comparing the original version, I find this one raises the rating a full half point at least. Behold, there is music here! ELP Palazzo Dello Sport Genova, Italy June 15, 1972 Disc 1 1. Tarkus 2. The Endless Enigma 3. Take A Pebble 4. Lucky Man Disc 2 5. Piano Improvisations - Take A Pebble 6. Pictures At An Exhibition 7. Rondo - America -
Audience 9.1 - This is a very cool old tape, first I have to issue a disclaimer: If you don’t like deep, round, brassy bass you won’t like this recording. Bass is the star of this show, and I don’t mean it’s a low end muddy mess either – it’s a beautiful bass sound that pretty much drowns out most of the keyboards (not entirely) and at least vocals area able to hold their own in the mix. That all being said – this ROCKS! I love it, I love hearing the tone and detail of the solid bass work of Greg Lake. Put this up there with your other favorite ELP boots because this surely will become one. Emerson, Lake & Palmer The Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA, USA July 19, 1971 01. Bill Graham Intro 02. The Barbarian 03. Take A Pebble - My Dog Blue 04. Tarkus - i. Eruption, ii. Stones of Years, iii. Iconoclast, iv. Mass, v. Manticore, vi. Battlefield, vii. Aquatarkus 05. Knife Edge 06. Rondo 07. Nutrocker Keith Emerson - piano, Hammond organs, Moog synthesizers, theremin Greg Lake - bass, guitars, vocals Carl Palmer - drums, percussion -
Audience 8.7 - Both tapes sound as if they were recorded by the same person they are very similar although the slight nod goes to London for being just a touch brighter. That being said, both tapes do an admirable job (for 1971 standards) of capturing the epic ferocity of this amazing rock band in their prime, or just before they got universal “commercial” success. It’s hard to imagine what it must have been like being there in person, the volume, the intensity, I would have been drained after the first song! Emerson, Lake & Palmer ABC Cinema Plymouth, UK March 12, 1971 Disc 1 101 The Barbarian 102 Tarkus 103 Knife Edge 104 Pictures At An Exhibition Disc 2 201 Take A Pebble 202 Rondo Disc 3 Royal Theatre, Drury Lane London, England June 20, 1971 01. -Pictures at an Exhibition 02. -Knife Edge Disc 4 01. -Take a Pebble 02. -Tarkus -
Audience 8.2 - A tape that has only recently surfaced, and had some problems that would have relegated it to the dustbin of history if it were not for some diligent and careful re-mastering. The before and after is a testament to the modern renaissance in the music collecting world. Treasure troves of music is being restored and remastered and a lot of that stuff would have been considered unlistenable once upon a time. This tape suffered from a narrow bandwidth incapable of containing drums, and a lot of the bottom end was a mess. It was excruciating to listen to in that state. This tape has been given a new lease on life, and thankfully so! Emerson, Lake, Palmer Sports Arena, San Diego, CA August 10, 1977 Band line-up Keith Emerson - keyboards Greg Lake - bass, acoustic guitar, vocals Carl Palmer - drums Total Time = 01:56:52 Disc 1 01 Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt.2) 02 Hoedown 03 Tarkus 04 Take A Pebble (w/Piano Solo) 05 C'est La Vie 06 Knife-Edge* 07 Pictures At An Exhibition Disc 2 08 Still...You Turn Me On 09 Lucky Man 10 Tank (w/Drum Solo) 11 Nutrocker 12 Pirates* 13 Fanfare For The Common Man 14 Rondo -
Soundboard 9.3 - mAn excellent document by all accounts! What you get is a lot of superb musical skill wrapped up in a fine sounding, good looking presentation. This is one for the collector and casual fan alike. Emerson, Lake & Palmer Civic Center, Wheeling WV 1977-11-18 Disc 1 1 Peter Gunn Theme 04:05 2 Hoedown 03:59 3 Tarkus 16:47 4 Take a Pebble 12:46 5 C'est la Vie 04:12 6 Lucky Man 03:26 7 Pictures at an Exhibition 17:02 Disc 2 1 Karn Evil 9 05:01 2 Tiger in the Spotlight 04:07 3 Watching Over You 04:13 4 Medley: Tank / The Enemy God 13:45 5 Nut Rocker 04:07 6 Pirates (part 1) 08:59 7 Pirates (part 2) 06:31 8 Fanfare for the Common Man / Show Me the Way to go Home 21:18 Keith Emerson - keyboard and synth player, showman, the likes of which we will never see again Greg Lake - singer and bass player, acoustic & lead guitarist Carl Palmer - drummer and percussionist -
Audience 7.8 - What I really like about this show is the sound of the bass, a round, brassy sound and of course played with great power and finesse. The sound field gets a touch crowded at times, but this is really a totally exciting tape with that power of the band really palpable! -
Audience 8.8 - Great stereo sound field, wide, clear, and lots of atmosphere. Good show! -
Audience 9.1 - Warm, full sound and good stereo too! -
Audience 7.4 - History has shown that most recordings originating from the UK’s Brighton Dome are pretty bad, this one seems to be on the better side of bad. It’s quite listenable if not somewhat muddy and not the clearest ever, but once your ears adjust, and if you add some treble to it, it’s fine. -
Audience 8.8 - A historic concert showcasing the full orchestra, this was to be the final evening for them as it was all dismantled due to financial disaster. The recording is quite good though, vocals have marvelous presence, and the music comes through pretty well with some cluttering (we are talking about dozens of instruments here) in the center, but you will appreciate this in many ways. A real find for the collector,...pretty much indispensable. -
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Audience 8.4 - Pretty darn clean with a good, solid bass sound, and drums sound very real and loud. -
Audience 7.9 - A very clear recording, it can stand a little fattening up but for 1972 it’s quite decent. -
Audience 7.4 - Would be much better with just a little bit of remastering because there is plenty of low end to work with, and even though the high end is muffled you can add some brightness to this, remove some tape hiss, and this show could be a real keeper. As it is now, for collectors only. -
Audience 8.5 - A pretty clear and somewhat vibrant with the sound almost kind of travelling around over your head. Keys are the stars of this show as they are front and center in the mix and sound really good. The low end is not very present, it is an upper midrange recording of very good quality. -
Audience 8.9 - Super dynamic range! When the crowd kicks in after a song ends it is magical. Great! -
Audience 7.8 - A touch on the thin side and not especially dynamic, however it is nice and clear to the ears meaning you can hear everything they are doing on stage with good separation of instruments. Very decent just not super dynamic. -
Audience 8.8 - Very clear but a touch on the compressed side. One thing is, you can totally CRANK this and it performs flawlessly – no break up, and you’ll get that punch and richness. It needs volume , the louder the better.