A bit off-topic, but.... many of us who followed Tom Petty past the Wilburys years had an especially strong affection for his incredible 1994 album Wildflowers. Now, Tom's family just released this great lyric video for the home demo of You Don't Know How It Feels with strong hints that a Wildflowers sessions set may finally not be far behind.
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Friday, June 26, 2020
NOW PLAYING: THE WORLD TONIGHT
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| pic from personal collection |
The second (fully unseen) video of The World Tonight premiered as well, only a few scenes were used in the original documentary In The World Tonight which is included in the Flaming Pie re-issue out 31 July 2020.
Sunday, June 21, 2020
NEW ROY WOOD REISSUES - MORE
Cherry Red:
• NEW REMASTERED RELEASE OF THE LEGENDARY SHELVED 1976 ALBUM BY ROY WOOD & WIZZARD
• WITH A RARE BONUS TRACK
• FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND NOTES
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a new re-mastered edition of the legendary, mysteriously shelved album MAIN STREET by ROY WOOD & WIZZARD.
After earning success as a performer and songwriter with THE MOVE, THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA and WIZZARD, the supremely talented Roy Wood recorded the material for what should have been his third solo album in the Spring of 1976.
The album was originally intended to have been released under the title WIZZO and was to have showcased a different musical side to Roy Wood and his band, with the material taking on a more jazz-rock influence. The resulting album was a magnificent work and showcased the multi-faceted talent of Wood.
A single, ‘Indiana Rainbow’ was released by Jet Records in 1976 but failed to gain airplay or commercial traction and so the release of the album was shelved. Roy Wood later reflected;
“The album was probably a last attempt to retain some sort of sanity, trying to grow up, and not carry on indefinitely being just another pop group”.
In 1999 the master tapes were re-discovered and MAIN STREET finally saw the light of day for the first time on CD. However, the title was deleted within a few years and has remained unavailable for nearly two decades.
This welcome Esoteric Recordings edition has been newly re-mastered and includes the bonus track ‘Human Cannonball’ which was recorded during the album sessions. The release also restores the original artwork and features a new essay.
TRACK LISTING
1. MAIN STREET
2. SAXMANIACS
3. THE FIRE IN HIS GUITAR
4. FRENCH PERFUME
5. TAKE MY HAND
6. DON’T YOU FEEL BETTER
7. INDIANA RAINBOW
8. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN
BONUS TRACK
9. HUMAN CANNONBALL
RECORDED AT THE MUSIC CENTRE, WEMBLEY –
25TH APRIL 1976 DURING SESSIONS FOR “MAIN STREET”
...and also Introducing Eddie & The Falcons. Again, from Cherry Red:
• NEW REMASTERED RELEASE OF THE 1974 ALBUM BY WIZZARD
• WITH FIVE BONUS TRACKS
• FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND NOTES
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a new expanded re-mastered edition of the 1974 album INTRODUCING EDDY AND THE FALCONS by WIZZARD.
After earning success as a performer and songwriter with THE MOVE and THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, Roy Wood formed Wizzard in 1972. The band stacked up a series of classic hit singles and released the album WIZZARD BREW for EMI’s Harvest label before departing for Warner Bros in 1974.
Wood and his band embarked on the recording of their second album, a loose concept base around a fictitious British Rock band of the early 1960s, Eddy and the Falcons. The resulting album was a triumphant pastiche and was a top twenty hit upon its release.
Unavailable on CD for many years, this welcome Esoteric Recordings reissue has been newly re-mastered and includes five bonus tracks drawn from singles all issued in 1974, including the top ten hit ‘Are You Ready to Rock’. The release also restores the original artwork and features a new essay and a replica poster included with the original 1974 LP release.
TRACK LISTING
1. INTRO
2. EDDY’S ROCK
3. BRAND NEW 88
4. YOU GOT ME RUNNIN’
5. I DUN LOTSA CRYIN’ OVER YOU
6. THIS IS THE STORY OF MY LOVE (BABY)
7. EVERYDAY I WONDER
8. CRAZY JEANS
9. COME BACK KAREN
10. WE’RE GONNA ROCK N’ ROLL TONIGHT
BONUS TRACKS
11. ROCK N’ ROLL WINTER (LOONY’S TUNE)
12. DREAM OF UNWIN
A & B SIDES OF SINGLE – RELEASED IN APRIL 1974
13. NIXTURE
B-SIDE OF SINGLE – RELEASED IN JULY 1974
14. ARE YOU READY TO ROCK
15. MARATHON MAN
A & B SIDES OF SINGLE – RELEASED IN DECEMBER 1974
NEW ROY WOOD REISSUES
Roy Wood & Wizzard reissued @yesofficial return on picture disc vinyl, new albums from @mrjimBob & @TheResidents limited edition vinyl by Kevin Rowland & @mercuryrevvd plus new compilations packed full of Punk, Prog, Rock & Britpop! Latest newsletter here: https://t.co/9sGCFaRrM5 pic.twitter.com/NKeU5SMVTD
— Cherry Red Records (@CherryRedGroup) June 21, 2020
Friday, June 12, 2020
FLAMING PIE - ARCHIVE COLLECTION
Great news from Paul McCartney today. His Archive Collection of mega-releases is finally finding its way to 1997's Flaming Pie. Hope you saved your pennies, though.
The re-issues of Flaming Pie will include:
2 CD
2 LP
3 LP
a 5CD/2DVD Deluxe Edition box set
Deluxe Edition Digital:
iTunes
Amazon
and a whopping $600 5CD/2DVD/4LP Collector's Edition box set
For now, let's focus on the 5CD/2DVD deluxe set:
CD1 – Remastered Album
1. The Song We Were Singing
2. The World Tonight
3. If You Wanna
4. Somedays
5. Young Boy
6. Calico Skies
7. Flaming Pie
8. Heaven On A Sunday
9. Used To Be Bad
10. Souvenir
11. Little Willow
12. Really Love You
13. Beautiful Night
14. Great Day
CD2 – Home Recordings
1. The Song We Were Singing [Home Recording]
2. The World Tonight [Home Recording]
3. If You Wanna [Home Recording]
4. Somedays [Home Recording]
5. Young Boy [Home Recording]
6. Calico Skies [Home Recording]
7. Flaming Pie [Home Recording]
8. Souvenir [Home Recording]
9. Little Willow [Home Recording]
10. Beautiful Night [1995 Demo]
11. Great Day [Home Recording]
CD3 – In The Studio
1. Great Day [Acoustic]
2. Calico Skies [Acoustic]
3. C’mon Down C’mon Baby
4. If You Wanna [Demo]
5. Beautiful Night [Run Through]
6. The Song We Were Singing [Rough Mix]
7. The World Tonight [Rough Mix]
8. Little Willow [Rough Mix]
9. Whole Life [Rough Mix]
10. Heaven On A Sunday [Rude Cassette]
CD4 – Flaming Pies
1. The Ballad Of The Skeletons
2. Looking For You
3. Broomstick
4. Love Come Tumbling Down
5. Same Love
6. Oobu Joobu Part 1
7. Oobu Joobu Part 2
8. Oobu Joobu Part 3
9. Oobu Joobu Part 4
10. Oobu Joobu Part 5
11. Oobu Joobu Part 6
CD5 – Flaming Pie At The Mill
1. Intro – Paul chats about instruments from Abbey Road Studios
2. Paul Demos
3. Mellotron And Synthesizer / Mini Moog
4. Harpsichord
5. Celeste
6. Piano
7. Bill Black Bass
8. Drums
9. Höfner Bass
10. Guitar
11. Spinet
12. Bells
13. Control Room
DVD1 – In The World Tonight
DVD2 - Bonus Film
1. Beautiful Night
2. Making Of Beautiful Night
3. Little Willow
4. The World Tonight [Dir. Alistair Donald]
5. The World Tonight [Dir. Geoff Wonfor]
6. Young Boy [Dir. Alistair Donald]
7. Young Boy [Dir. Geoff Wonfor]
8. Flaming Pie EPK 1
9. Flaming Pie EPK 2
10. In The World Tonight EPK
11. Flaming Pie Album Artwork Meeting
12. TFI Friday Performances
13. David Frost Interview
The Deluxe Edition will also come with a download card for a 24bit/96kHz digital version.
It doesn't appear the $600 Collector's Edition will have any further Jeff Lynne-related content. But even if the Deluxe Edition is too expensive for you, iTunes will still offer the audio content for US$24.99.
Also from the press release, the Young Boy EP is now available to hear with the Jeff Lynne co-produced Looking For You. The World Tonight EP will be 'issued' on June 26 and Beautiful Night will follow July 17.
More on these sets at SuperDeluxeEdition.com
Official Press Release from PR News Wire
Release date: 31 July 2020
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