Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor
Taped: Friday 10 December 1971
Later this evening, John and Yoko are among a line-up of musicians performing at a benefit concert in the Chrysler Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the radical activist John Sinclair, who had been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for attempting to sell two marijuana joints. Their acoustic performance includes: 'Attica State' (which suffers badly from feedback), 'The Luck Of The Irish', 'Sisters O Sisters' and 'John Sinclair' and is featured in the film of the event entitled Ten For Two, which is premiered in Ann Arbor during December 1972. A full American release will not take place until April 1, 1989, more than 17 years after the event. The John and Yoko produced film also features contributions from Bobby Seale, Alien Ginsberg, Jerry Rubin and David Dellinger. (Incidentally, Sinclair is released on December 13, three days after the concert.) The Detroit television station WTVS also covers John and Yoko's performance. Their uncut videotape footage runs to almost 19 minutes, four minutes longer than the official Ten For Two film version. Scenes where John's guitar string breaks prior to the start of 'Luck Of The Irish' are consigned by the Lennons to the cutting room floor. Following the performance, the Lennons are approached to appear as co-hosts on the Emmy Award-winning afternoon talk show, The Mike Douglas Show.
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
The Beatles - Back-Track Part Three
Label: Vigotone, BT6368-3
Total Time: 73:32
1. Do You Want To Know A Secret (2:38)
2. A Taste Of Honey (2:09)
3. Seventeen (2:58)
4. There's A Place (2:03)
5. You're Gonna Lose That Girl (2:23)
6. I Need You (2:30)
7. Yes It Is (2:43)
8. Twelve Bar Original (6:44)
9. Strawberry Fields Forever (home demo) (1:02)
10. Strawberry Fields Forever (home demo) (2:00)
11. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:02)
12. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (2:05)
13. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (1:16)
14. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:45)
15. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:58)
16. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:13)
17. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:37)
18. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:25)
19. Across The Universe (3:49)
20. Lady Madonna (2:10)
21. Not Guilty (4:16)
22. What's The New Mary Jane? (6:36)
23. A Case Of The Blues (2:55)
24. Because (2:15)
Do You Want To Know A Secret Recorded Feb. 11, 1963, Take 8, Track 2 opens with John and Paul asking George Martin for instructions on where to place the "Do-Dahs" during the chorus. A complete run-through follows, with George Harrison's lead vocal still single-tracked at this stage.
A Taste Of Honey Recorded Feb. 11, 1963, this version features an unreleased mono mix completed 2/25/63. Take 7, Track 2 has Paul's vocal double-tracked, slightly out of synchronization, to provide a fuller sound.
Seventeen Take 10, as presented here, is a complete run-through performed live at EMI studios Feb. 11, 1963. George Martin took portions of takes 9 and 11 to produce the final incarnation, "I Saw Her Standing There."
There's A Place Recorded live in the studio Feb. 11, 1963, Take 11 has no overdubs and is much faster paced than the more familiar take 13 (judged best by George Martin).
You're Gonna Lose That Girl Beginning with a count from George, Take 3, recorded Feb. 19, 1965, at the start of the "Help!" sessions, contains no reverb or electronic effects, and the bongo track runs throughout.
I Need You Started on Feb. 15, 1965, and completed the next day, Take 5 presented here, is a previously unreleased stereo mix. The absence of all reverb and other studio effects allows George to bring his tone pedal "wah-wah" guitar far forward to the right channel on this mix.
Yes It Is Take 14, recorded on Feb. 16, 1965. This recording, presented here, prior to the final overdubs of "Live" harmony, again features George Harrison's newly acquired tone pedal for guitar.
Twelve-Bar Original Never released, this was the Beatles' first attempt at recording an entire instrumental after reaching world-wide fame. Take 2, recorded live without overdubs Nov. 4, 1965, was mixed down and transferred to reference disc Nov. 30, 1965 (hence the surface noise present). This is the only known surviving recording of the Beatles' attempt at the blues a la Rolling Stones.
Strawberry Fields Forever (Home Demos) By the mid-60's, all the Beatles owned home tape machines which allowed them to put down ideas that would later prove invaluable back at EMI. In early November 1966, John began work on what would later evolve into arguably his most ambitious recording to date. Presented here are John's four original home demos.
Strawberry Fields Forever (Studio Takes) The evolution of a masterpiece of studio work traced through eight separate takes in the order they were recorded. Take 1 was recorded on Nov. 24, 1966. Takes 2, 3 and 4 were recorded on Nov. 28. At this point John had a very different song. One day later, Takes 5 and 7 were recorded. John, still not happy with the sound, asked George Martin to score a brass and string section. Take 25, recorded on Dec. 15, 1966, is the original trumpet and cello backing track later used on the finished recording. Take 26, recorded the same day, adds vocals and brings us close to the finished song, although George Martin eventually edited two versions together for the final incarnation.
Across The Universe Take 7, recorded on Feb. 4, 1968, was originally planned for single release. This early mix has backward guitar sounds and differs from both the "Wildlife" and "Let It Be" versions.
Lady Madonna An early raw version (Take 3) recorded Feb. 3, 1968, live in the studio with an attempted vocal overdub, aborted seconds into the take.
Not Guilty Take 99, recorded Aug. 8, 1968, during the "White Album" sessions. This is the complete unedited stereo mix, running several minutes longer than all other known versions. George sings lead.
What's The New Mary Jane? Take 4, recorded Aug. 14, 1968. This recording is unique in that John's vocals are single-tracked, without the "echo" effect predominant on other known versions. At the end you will hear John exclaim, "Let's hear it back before they come to take us away."
A Case Of The Blues Another Lennon home demo recorded during December of 1968. Written between the "White Album" and "Get Back" sessions, no known studio take exists.
Because Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C Sharp Minor, Opus 27 No. 2, provided the inspiration for this track (when played back to front!). Take 23 spotlights the beautiful three-part harmonies of John, Paul and George in this outtake vocal track, recorded Aug. 1, 1969.
Total Time: 73:32
1. Do You Want To Know A Secret (2:38)
2. A Taste Of Honey (2:09)
3. Seventeen (2:58)
4. There's A Place (2:03)
5. You're Gonna Lose That Girl (2:23)
6. I Need You (2:30)
7. Yes It Is (2:43)
8. Twelve Bar Original (6:44)
9. Strawberry Fields Forever (home demo) (1:02)
10. Strawberry Fields Forever (home demo) (2:00)
11. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:02)
12. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (2:05)
13. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (1:16)
14. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:45)
15. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:58)
16. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:13)
17. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:37)
18. Strawberry Fields Forever (studio take) (3:25)
19. Across The Universe (3:49)
20. Lady Madonna (2:10)
21. Not Guilty (4:16)
22. What's The New Mary Jane? (6:36)
23. A Case Of The Blues (2:55)
24. Because (2:15)
Do You Want To Know A Secret Recorded Feb. 11, 1963, Take 8, Track 2 opens with John and Paul asking George Martin for instructions on where to place the "Do-Dahs" during the chorus. A complete run-through follows, with George Harrison's lead vocal still single-tracked at this stage.
A Taste Of Honey Recorded Feb. 11, 1963, this version features an unreleased mono mix completed 2/25/63. Take 7, Track 2 has Paul's vocal double-tracked, slightly out of synchronization, to provide a fuller sound.
Seventeen Take 10, as presented here, is a complete run-through performed live at EMI studios Feb. 11, 1963. George Martin took portions of takes 9 and 11 to produce the final incarnation, "I Saw Her Standing There."
There's A Place Recorded live in the studio Feb. 11, 1963, Take 11 has no overdubs and is much faster paced than the more familiar take 13 (judged best by George Martin).
You're Gonna Lose That Girl Beginning with a count from George, Take 3, recorded Feb. 19, 1965, at the start of the "Help!" sessions, contains no reverb or electronic effects, and the bongo track runs throughout.
I Need You Started on Feb. 15, 1965, and completed the next day, Take 5 presented here, is a previously unreleased stereo mix. The absence of all reverb and other studio effects allows George to bring his tone pedal "wah-wah" guitar far forward to the right channel on this mix.
Yes It Is Take 14, recorded on Feb. 16, 1965. This recording, presented here, prior to the final overdubs of "Live" harmony, again features George Harrison's newly acquired tone pedal for guitar.
Twelve-Bar Original Never released, this was the Beatles' first attempt at recording an entire instrumental after reaching world-wide fame. Take 2, recorded live without overdubs Nov. 4, 1965, was mixed down and transferred to reference disc Nov. 30, 1965 (hence the surface noise present). This is the only known surviving recording of the Beatles' attempt at the blues a la Rolling Stones.
Strawberry Fields Forever (Home Demos) By the mid-60's, all the Beatles owned home tape machines which allowed them to put down ideas that would later prove invaluable back at EMI. In early November 1966, John began work on what would later evolve into arguably his most ambitious recording to date. Presented here are John's four original home demos.
Strawberry Fields Forever (Studio Takes) The evolution of a masterpiece of studio work traced through eight separate takes in the order they were recorded. Take 1 was recorded on Nov. 24, 1966. Takes 2, 3 and 4 were recorded on Nov. 28. At this point John had a very different song. One day later, Takes 5 and 7 were recorded. John, still not happy with the sound, asked George Martin to score a brass and string section. Take 25, recorded on Dec. 15, 1966, is the original trumpet and cello backing track later used on the finished recording. Take 26, recorded the same day, adds vocals and brings us close to the finished song, although George Martin eventually edited two versions together for the final incarnation.
Across The Universe Take 7, recorded on Feb. 4, 1968, was originally planned for single release. This early mix has backward guitar sounds and differs from both the "Wildlife" and "Let It Be" versions.
Lady Madonna An early raw version (Take 3) recorded Feb. 3, 1968, live in the studio with an attempted vocal overdub, aborted seconds into the take.
Not Guilty Take 99, recorded Aug. 8, 1968, during the "White Album" sessions. This is the complete unedited stereo mix, running several minutes longer than all other known versions. George sings lead.
What's The New Mary Jane? Take 4, recorded Aug. 14, 1968. This recording is unique in that John's vocals are single-tracked, without the "echo" effect predominant on other known versions. At the end you will hear John exclaim, "Let's hear it back before they come to take us away."
A Case Of The Blues Another Lennon home demo recorded during December of 1968. Written between the "White Album" and "Get Back" sessions, no known studio take exists.
Because Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C Sharp Minor, Opus 27 No. 2, provided the inspiration for this track (when played back to front!). Take 23 spotlights the beautiful three-part harmonies of John, Paul and George in this outtake vocal track, recorded Aug. 1, 1969.
Paul McCartney - The Knebworth Concert
Label: Vigotone, VT-CD 15
Total Time: 48:12
1. Coming Up (5:29)
2. Back In The USSR (3:10)
3. I Saw Her Standing There (3:12)
4. We Got Married (6:33)
5. Crowd Participation Time (0:38)
6. Birthday (2:32)
7. Paul's Speech + Cheer (0:59)
8. Let It Be (3:47)
9. Live And Let Die (3:33)
10. Interlude (0:55)
11. Hey Jude (7:02)
12. Tribute Intro (0:25)
13. Strawberry Fields Forever
Help!
Give Peace A Chance (4:10)
14. Applause (0:52)
15. Yesterday (2:04)
16. Applause (0:27)
17. Can't Buy Me Love (2:25)
Total Time: 48:12
1. Coming Up (5:29)
2. Back In The USSR (3:10)
3. I Saw Her Standing There (3:12)
4. We Got Married (6:33)
5. Crowd Participation Time (0:38)
6. Birthday (2:32)
7. Paul's Speech + Cheer (0:59)
8. Let It Be (3:47)
9. Live And Let Die (3:33)
10. Interlude (0:55)
11. Hey Jude (7:02)
12. Tribute Intro (0:25)
13. Strawberry Fields Forever
Help!
Give Peace A Chance (4:10)
14. Applause (0:52)
15. Yesterday (2:04)
16. Applause (0:27)
17. Can't Buy Me Love (2:25)
John Lennon - Imagine - The Sessions
Label: Vigotone, VT-CD 08
Total Time: 71:05
1. Imagine (Alternate Take) (3:09)
2. Crippled Inside (Alternate Take) (3:50)
3. Jealous Guy (Alternate Take) (4:07)
4. It's So Hard (Alternate Take) (2:25)
5. I Don't Want To Be A Soldier, I Don't Want To Die (Alternate Take) (5:48)
6. Give Me Some Truth (Alternate Take) (3:42)
7. Oh My Love (Alternate Take) (2:26)
8. How Do You Sleep (Alternate Take) (8:09)
9. How (Alternate Take) (3:45)
10. Oh! Yoko (Alternate Take) (5:53)
11. Jam (Session Outtake) (0:40)
12. How Do You Sleep (Rehearsal) (4:33)
13. Oh, My Love (Version 2) (2:42)
14. I'm The Greatest (Demo) (2:38)
15. Well (Baby Please Don't Go) (Session Outtake) (5:52)
16. How Do You Sleep? (Low Vocal) (7:37)
17. Imagine (Solo Piano) (3:02)
18. San Francisco Bay Blues (Solo Acoustic) (0:47)
Total Time: 71:05
1. Imagine (Alternate Take) (3:09)
2. Crippled Inside (Alternate Take) (3:50)
3. Jealous Guy (Alternate Take) (4:07)
4. It's So Hard (Alternate Take) (2:25)
5. I Don't Want To Be A Soldier, I Don't Want To Die (Alternate Take) (5:48)
6. Give Me Some Truth (Alternate Take) (3:42)
7. Oh My Love (Alternate Take) (2:26)
8. How Do You Sleep (Alternate Take) (8:09)
9. How (Alternate Take) (3:45)
10. Oh! Yoko (Alternate Take) (5:53)
11. Jam (Session Outtake) (0:40)
12. How Do You Sleep (Rehearsal) (4:33)
13. Oh, My Love (Version 2) (2:42)
14. I'm The Greatest (Demo) (2:38)
15. Well (Baby Please Don't Go) (Session Outtake) (5:52)
16. How Do You Sleep? (Low Vocal) (7:37)
17. Imagine (Solo Piano) (3:02)
18. San Francisco Bay Blues (Solo Acoustic) (0:47)
John Lennon - Something Precious & Rare
Label: Vigotone, VT-CD 07
Total Time: 60:54
Tracks 1 - 10 From sessions for the "Ringo" album - 1973
1. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:49)
2. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:31)
3. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:23)
4. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 1) (3:38)
5. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:51)
6. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:19)
7. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 2) (4:26)
8. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:45)
9. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 3) (2:20)
10. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 4) (4:01)
Tracks 11 - 19 Rehearsal session for "Wall And Bridges" album, Saturday, 13 July 1974.
11. Steel And Glass (5:20)
12. Going Down On Love (4:04)
13. Move Over Ms. L. (Includes "Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox) which is not listed on the cover.) (6:40)
14. Beef Jerky (3:24)
15. Scared (4:57)
16. Old Dirt Road (4:43)
17. Bless You (6:36)
18. Whatever Gets You Through The Night (1:51)
19. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out) (5:16)
Total Time: 60:54
Tracks 1 - 10 From sessions for the "Ringo" album - 1973
1. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:49)
2. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:31)
3. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:23)
4. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 1) (3:38)
5. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:51)
6. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:19)
7. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 2) (4:26)
8. I'm The Greatest (False Start) (0:45)
9. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 3) (2:20)
10. I'm The Greatest (Complete Take 4) (4:01)
Tracks 11 - 19 Rehearsal session for "Wall And Bridges" album, Saturday, 13 July 1974.
11. Steel And Glass (5:20)
12. Going Down On Love (4:04)
13. Move Over Ms. L. (Includes "Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox) which is not listed on the cover.) (6:40)
14. Beef Jerky (3:24)
15. Scared (4:57)
16. Old Dirt Road (4:43)
17. Bless You (6:36)
18. Whatever Gets You Through The Night (1:51)
19. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out) (5:16)
Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Outtakes
Label: Vigotone, VT-115
Total Time: 72:36
1. Baby, Please Don't Go (1:58)
2. Corrina, Corrina (3:08)
3. The Death Of Emmett Till (4:17)
4. Mixed Up Confusion (2:23)
5. (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle (2:05)
6. Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues (3:45)
7. Milkcow's Calf Blues (2:32)
8. That's All Right (3:22)
9. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) (2:51)
10. Going To New Orleans (3:08)
11. Let Me Die In My Footsteps (4:03)
12. The Ballad Of Hollis Brown (5:04)
13. Wichita (2:56)
14. Sally Girl (3:16)
15. Whatcha Gonna Do (2:09)
16. Mixed Up Confusion (2:32)
17. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) (2:15)
18. That's All Right (2:09)
19. Mixed Up Confusion (2:19)
20. Corrina, Corrina (2:31)
21. Milkcow's Calf Blues (2:46)
22. Wichita (3:04)
23. Whatcha Gonna Do (2:58)
24. Baby I'm In The Mood For You (2:45)
25. Sally Girl (2:20)
HOW MANY ROADS MUST A MAN WALK DOWN...
Bob Dylan has walked down many roads. For most of his 22 years he "road freight trains for kicks and got beat up for laughs, cut grass for quarters and sang for dimes." And his songs today are the sounds he sopped up all those years on the road - "the coyote's call and the train whistle's moan, the ol' time pals an' first run gals, the faces you can't find again."
Bob does what a true folk singer is supposed to do - sing about the important ideas and events of the times. And he does it better than anybody else.
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Outtakes features seven of Bob's own compositions, including both sides of his rare debut single. Also classic interpretations of songs by icons Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley. Including four songs in stereo and additional bonus tracks featuring noteworthy alternate takes.
Hear it and you'll know why Bob Dylan is the voice of the times.
Track Notes:
1. Baby, Please Don't Go - studio outtake - 4/62
2. Corrina, Corrina - alternate solo version - 7/62
3. The Death Of Emmett Till - studio outtake - 4/62
4. Mixed Up Confusion - rare single version - 11/62
5. (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle - studio outtake - 10/62
6. Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues - from withdrawn lp - 10/62
7. Milkcow's Calf Blues - Take 3 - studio outtake - 4/62
8. That's All Right - Take 1 - studio outtake - 11/62
9. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) - alternate solo version - 7/62
10. Going To New Orleans - studio outtake - 10/62
11. Let Me Die In My Footsteps - unedited w/extra verse - 4/62
12. The Ballad Of Hollis Brown - studio outtake - 11/62
13. Wichita - Take 2 - studio outtake - 4/62
14. Sally Girl - Take 4 - studio outtake - 10/62
15. Whatcha Gonna Do - studio outtake - 11/62
16. Mixed Up Confusion - alternate version (a) - 11/62
17. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) - from withdrawn lp - 10/62
18. That's All Right - Take 2 - studio outtake - 11/62
19. Mixed Up Confusion - alternate version (b) - 11/62
20. Corrina, Corrina - rare single version - 11/62
21. Milkcow's Calf Blues - Take 4 - studio outtake - 4/62
22. Wichita - Take 1 - studio outtake - 4/62
23. Whatcha Gonna Do - studio outtake - 11/62
24. Baby I'm In The Mood For You - alternate version - 7/62
25. Sally Girl - studio outtake - 10/62
All tracks mono (except stereo). Tracks 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24 are from acetate sources.
Total Time: 72:36
1. Baby, Please Don't Go (1:58)
2. Corrina, Corrina (3:08)
3. The Death Of Emmett Till (4:17)
4. Mixed Up Confusion (2:23)
5. (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle (2:05)
6. Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues (3:45)
7. Milkcow's Calf Blues (2:32)
8. That's All Right (3:22)
9. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) (2:51)
10. Going To New Orleans (3:08)
11. Let Me Die In My Footsteps (4:03)
12. The Ballad Of Hollis Brown (5:04)
13. Wichita (2:56)
14. Sally Girl (3:16)
15. Whatcha Gonna Do (2:09)
16. Mixed Up Confusion (2:32)
17. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) (2:15)
18. That's All Right (2:09)
19. Mixed Up Confusion (2:19)
20. Corrina, Corrina (2:31)
21. Milkcow's Calf Blues (2:46)
22. Wichita (3:04)
23. Whatcha Gonna Do (2:58)
24. Baby I'm In The Mood For You (2:45)
25. Sally Girl (2:20)
HOW MANY ROADS MUST A MAN WALK DOWN...
Bob Dylan has walked down many roads. For most of his 22 years he "road freight trains for kicks and got beat up for laughs, cut grass for quarters and sang for dimes." And his songs today are the sounds he sopped up all those years on the road - "the coyote's call and the train whistle's moan, the ol' time pals an' first run gals, the faces you can't find again."
Bob does what a true folk singer is supposed to do - sing about the important ideas and events of the times. And he does it better than anybody else.
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Outtakes features seven of Bob's own compositions, including both sides of his rare debut single. Also classic interpretations of songs by icons Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley. Including four songs in stereo and additional bonus tracks featuring noteworthy alternate takes.
Hear it and you'll know why Bob Dylan is the voice of the times.
Track Notes:
1. Baby, Please Don't Go - studio outtake - 4/62
2. Corrina, Corrina - alternate solo version - 7/62
3. The Death Of Emmett Till - studio outtake - 4/62
4. Mixed Up Confusion - rare single version - 11/62
5. (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle - studio outtake - 10/62
6. Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues - from withdrawn lp - 10/62
7. Milkcow's Calf Blues - Take 3 - studio outtake - 4/62
8. That's All Right - Take 1 - studio outtake - 11/62
9. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) - alternate solo version - 7/62
10. Going To New Orleans - studio outtake - 10/62
11. Let Me Die In My Footsteps - unedited w/extra verse - 4/62
12. The Ballad Of Hollis Brown - studio outtake - 11/62
13. Wichita - Take 2 - studio outtake - 4/62
14. Sally Girl - Take 4 - studio outtake - 10/62
15. Whatcha Gonna Do - studio outtake - 11/62
16. Mixed Up Confusion - alternate version (a) - 11/62
17. Solid Road (Rocks And Gravel) - from withdrawn lp - 10/62
18. That's All Right - Take 2 - studio outtake - 11/62
19. Mixed Up Confusion - alternate version (b) - 11/62
20. Corrina, Corrina - rare single version - 11/62
21. Milkcow's Calf Blues - Take 4 - studio outtake - 4/62
22. Wichita - Take 1 - studio outtake - 4/62
23. Whatcha Gonna Do - studio outtake - 11/62
24. Baby I'm In The Mood For You - alternate version - 7/62
25. Sally Girl - studio outtake - 10/62
All tracks mono (except stereo). Tracks 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24 are from acetate sources.
The Beach Boys - Heroes And Vibrations
Label: Vigotone, VT-163
Total Time: 39:55
Good Vibrations (B. Wilson / M. Love)
1. Instrumental track (1) (3:42)
2. Toy piano (1:48)
3. Fuzz bass (1:45)
4. Rehearsals / instrumental track (2) (1:09)
5. Tack piano / piccolo (0:50)
6. "She's Already Workin' On My Brain" (mono) (3:01)
7. "Hum-Be-Dum" (mono) (1:08)
8. Rarities mix (mono) (3:35)
Heroes And Villains (B. Wilson / V.D. Parks)
9. "Fire" intro (0:51)
10. "I've Been In This Town..." (instrumental) (0:57)
11. "I've Been In This Town..." (w/ vocals) (1:00)
12. "In The Cantina..." (piano rehearsal / final version w/ vocals) (1:51)
13. "My Children Were Raised..." (vocal rehearsals) (3:22)
14. "My Children Were Raised..." (w/ final vocals) (0:34)
15. "Sunny Down Snuff..." (final vocals) (0:28)
16. "Dum, Dum, Dum" (end of "H&V Part One") (1:28)
17. "Tag To Part One" (2nd version) (1:18)
18. "Bicycle Rider" (main H&V theme) (5:13)
19. "H&V Part Two" (revised version take one) (4:17)
20. "Just See What You've Done" (final vocals) (0:52)
21. Mike F**ks with the Formula(s) (0:46)
"Heroes And Villains" and "Good Vibrations", the two greatest works of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys' career, are examined on "Heroes And Vibrations", the taster for Vigotone's forthcoming multi-disc "Smile" box set. Alternate instrumental and vocal takes for both songs, most in full stereo, are featured in breathtaking quality, along with studio chatter and other interesting items.
"Heroes And Vibrations" is a taster for future "Smile" riches to come from the good folks at Vigotone. We're still in the process of assembling the best possible package one could hope for from these legendary sessions, but with public outcry for the release of this set at a fever pitch, we've decided to unleash a few goodies to give you an idea of what's to come...and we think you'll be quite pleased with what you hear!
The excerpts included here are obviously, given our title, from the myriad rehearsals and sessions that produced the best-known and representative tracks from the "Smile Era", "Good Vibrations" and "Heroes And Villains". As with most of the tapes from this period, many of the tracks featured here are fragmentary and have been difficult listening on previous, lesser quality releases. Here the material appears in stellar sound quality. Most items are in full stereo, both on tracks that have only been available before in mono, as well as on several things never before heard. In other words, you're in for a real treat.
So, with that in mind, savor a bit of the genius that was '66-'67-era Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and be on the lookout for the deluxe "Smile" box set - - - coming soon!
Total Time: 39:55
Good Vibrations (B. Wilson / M. Love)
1. Instrumental track (1) (3:42)
2. Toy piano (1:48)
3. Fuzz bass (1:45)
4. Rehearsals / instrumental track (2) (1:09)
5. Tack piano / piccolo (0:50)
6. "She's Already Workin' On My Brain" (mono) (3:01)
7. "Hum-Be-Dum" (mono) (1:08)
8. Rarities mix (mono) (3:35)
Heroes And Villains (B. Wilson / V.D. Parks)
9. "Fire" intro (0:51)
10. "I've Been In This Town..." (instrumental) (0:57)
11. "I've Been In This Town..." (w/ vocals) (1:00)
12. "In The Cantina..." (piano rehearsal / final version w/ vocals) (1:51)
13. "My Children Were Raised..." (vocal rehearsals) (3:22)
14. "My Children Were Raised..." (w/ final vocals) (0:34)
15. "Sunny Down Snuff..." (final vocals) (0:28)
16. "Dum, Dum, Dum" (end of "H&V Part One") (1:28)
17. "Tag To Part One" (2nd version) (1:18)
18. "Bicycle Rider" (main H&V theme) (5:13)
19. "H&V Part Two" (revised version take one) (4:17)
20. "Just See What You've Done" (final vocals) (0:52)
21. Mike F**ks with the Formula(s) (0:46)
"Heroes And Villains" and "Good Vibrations", the two greatest works of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys' career, are examined on "Heroes And Vibrations", the taster for Vigotone's forthcoming multi-disc "Smile" box set. Alternate instrumental and vocal takes for both songs, most in full stereo, are featured in breathtaking quality, along with studio chatter and other interesting items.
"Heroes And Vibrations" is a taster for future "Smile" riches to come from the good folks at Vigotone. We're still in the process of assembling the best possible package one could hope for from these legendary sessions, but with public outcry for the release of this set at a fever pitch, we've decided to unleash a few goodies to give you an idea of what's to come...and we think you'll be quite pleased with what you hear!
The excerpts included here are obviously, given our title, from the myriad rehearsals and sessions that produced the best-known and representative tracks from the "Smile Era", "Good Vibrations" and "Heroes And Villains". As with most of the tapes from this period, many of the tracks featured here are fragmentary and have been difficult listening on previous, lesser quality releases. Here the material appears in stellar sound quality. Most items are in full stereo, both on tracks that have only been available before in mono, as well as on several things never before heard. In other words, you're in for a real treat.
So, with that in mind, savor a bit of the genius that was '66-'67-era Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and be on the lookout for the deluxe "Smile" box set - - - coming soon!
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