Little River Band - Backstage Pass (2LP) (1980) - €14,99

Backstage Pass is a double live album by Little River Band. Originally released in Australia as two separate single albums, the first in January 1980 as Backstage Pass, and the second in April 1980 as Live in America, they were merged that same year with their release in the United States as simply Backstage Pass.

Excellent live performances from a woefully underrated rock band of the 70’s and early 80’s. 

Sure they had the great soft rock hits (Reminiscing, Lonesome Loser, Lady, Take it Easy On Me etc.) but they were also a super tight band that rocked pretty hard with the best of their peers during the time. Great songwriting collaborations between the members too. 

Sadly, no original members survive in the current lineup of the band that continues to tour under the LRB name.

This album is quite a gem and has some really fantastic songs such as "Paradise," "Light Of Day," "Too Lonely (Too Long) and "Sweet Old Fashioned Man." The album sounds fantastic and fresh, and the harmonies are trademark LRB. 

 The only thing that dates this album is the cheesy early 80's synth drums which fortunately are used sparingly in the set. If you are a fan of LRB, this should be in your collection. You'll really enjoy listening to it.  

Side A

A1. It's A Long Way There - 8:55  

A2. So Many Paths - 4:36  

A3. Statue Of Liberty - 3:24  

A4. Fall From Paradise - 6:13  

Side B

B1. Light Of Day - 9:43  

B2. Reminiscing ("Night And Day" Intro) - 4:16  

B3. The Man In Black - 4:37  

B4. Help Is On Its Way - 3:54  

Side C

C1. Hard Life - 4:22  

C2. The Rumor - 4:04  

C3. Mistress Of Mine - 5:36  

C4. Too Lonely Too Long - 3:04  

C5. Red Shoes - 4:29  

Side D

D1. I Don't Worry No More - 4:10  

D2. Let's Dance - 3:31  

D3. Man On The Run - 3:57  

D4. It's Not A Wonder - 4:24  

D5. Sweet Old Fashioned Man - 4:29  

Tracks on sides A and B were recorded at a concert given by the Australian Broadcasting Commission in the Adelaide Festival Theatre, 1979. 

(Originally released on the single disc LP "Backstage Pass" in Australia in January 1980)

Tracks on sides C and D were recorded at various venues in USA and Canada in October-November 1979.
(Originally released in Australia as a single disc LP titled "Live In America", April 1980) 

Companies, etc.

• Recorded At – Festival Theatre

Credits

• Bass – Barry Sullivan (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5), George McArdle (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4)
• Conductor – David Measham (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4)
• Drums – Derek Pellicci
• Engineer – Ern Rose (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5), Roger Savage (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4)
• Engineer [Assistant] – Jack Krymes (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5), Jim Barton (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4), Mark Boath (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4), Mark Eshelman (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5), Paul Boath (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4), Walter Borchers (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5)
• Guitar [Lead] – David Briggs
• Keyboards – Mal Logan (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5)
• Lead Vocals – Glenn Shorrock
• Mixed By – Ern Rose
• Orchestra – The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4)
• Producer – Ern Rose (tracks: C1 to C5, D1 to D5), Little River Band
• Vocals, Guitar – Beeb Birtles, Graham Goble

Notes

Release:  1980

Format:  2LP (Gatefold)

Genre:  Soft Rock

Label:  Capitol Records

Catalog#  1A 138 - 86120/1

Prijs:  €14,95

Vinyl:  Goed

Hoes:  Lichte Gebruikerssporen

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