[2020-02-07] Bryan Ferry "Live At The Royal Albert Hall 1974" (BMG)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:48 am

Description
At the birth of his solo career Ferry released two records, ‘These Foolish Things’ and ‘Another Time, Another Place’ in 1973 and 1974 respectively – but had never performed them live. The setlist from ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1974’ is built from these two albums and is a marked departure from the music he was performing with Roxy Music in the years previous. The track list consists of fan favourites including the likes of ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall’, ‘The ‘In’ Crowd’, ‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’, and ‘I Love How You Love Me’ and spans his influences from the 30s, 40s and 50s, including the records that shaped him growing up and throughout his formative years.

Tracklist
1. Sympathy For The Devil
2. I Love How You Love Me
3. Baby I Don’t Care
4. It’s My Party
5. Don’t Worry Baby
6. Another Time, Another Place
7. Fingerpoppin’
8. The Tracks Of My Tears
9. You Won’t See Me
10. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
11. A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
12. A Really Good Time
13. The ‘In’ Crowd
14. These Foolish Things

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZW98NMC/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Didn't realize he was doing solo tours so young in the Roxy Music career?

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:53 pm

This was the final date of Ferry's first solo tour, and the cover art is adapted from the concert programme:

banzaibid · 05 Aug 2007

Linda wrote:

This was the final date of Ferry's first solo tour, and the cover art is adapted from the concert programme:

This is the tracklist for the final date of his first solo tour, which was only 3 days in1974. Would be enjoyable if it's also the tracklist for this CD.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

i often speak here about 'the muse being gone' and the re-releasing of old albums being re-worked, i think this observation about the muse might also apply to the release of live material from the past.

i don't dislike live albums, but in lieu of new material releasing a live record is a quick way to make a few bucks off of the really true fans of an artist.

i know that some of you, maybe most of you, will disagree, but i just felt that i needed to convey my feelings on the subject as it seems to be happening more and more lately.

sorry for taking up bandwidth on this.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Renny wrote:

i often speak here about 'the muse being gone' and the re-releasing of old albums being re-worked, i think this observation about the muse might also apply to the release of live material from the past.

i don't dislike live albums, but in lieu of new material releasing a live record is a quick way to make a few bucks off of the really true fans of an artist.

i know that some of you, maybe most of you, will disagree, but i just felt that i needed to convey my feelings on the subject as it seems to be happening more and more lately.

sorry for taking up bandwidth on this.

I understand what you are saying, because you are right in that most of these guys from are probably out of inspiration. But I don't understand how you can begrudge them, the record company, or the fans for issuing and supporting this. In this specific instance, I have a close friend who has loved Roxy/ Ferry since the release of their first album. He doesn't frequent this forum, so I sent him the link here. He didn't know about the release, and was ecstatic it is finally coming out. He said that he had heard rumours that this show was recorded and even in the mid-70s people thought it would be released. So he's been waiting 45 years to have an official copy in his hands. This news made his day.
Now, I am not buying it. I assume you are not buying it. But how does it hurt to have it available for those that do want it?

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Jason Michael wrote:

Renny wrote:

i often speak here about 'the muse being gone' and the re-releasing of old albums being re-worked, i think this observation about the muse might also apply to the release of live material from the past.

i don't dislike live albums, but in lieu of new material releasing a live record is a quick way to make a few bucks off of the really true fans of an artist.

i know that some of you, maybe most of you, will disagree, but i just felt that i needed to convey my feelings on the subject as it seems to be happening more and more lately.

sorry for taking up bandwidth on this.

I understand what you are saying, because you are right in that most of these guys from are probably out of inspiration. But I don't understand how you can begrudge them the rec0ord company, or the fans for issuing and supporting this. In this specific instance, I have a close friend who has loved Roxy/ Ferry since the release of their first album. He doesn't frequent this forum, so I sent him the link here. He didn't know about the release, and was ecstatic it is finally coming out. He said that he had heard rumours that this show was recorded and even in the mid-70s people thought it would be released. So he's been waiting 45 years to have an official copy in his hands. This news made his day.
Now, I am not buying it. I assume you are not buying it. But how does it hurt to have it available for those that do want it?

i knew what i said would be taken the wrong way, damn.

i don't have a problem with it at all, and i'm sure if any band i really liked did this i would buy it too. (bought ronstadt's on the first day)

i guess, deep down, i wish these guys would find a way to release some new material, even and EP of new material, every few years would be fine by me, and i am not expecting anything near the classic stuff.

example: crosby has been amazing the last few years as opposed to young being so bad, yet i relish each and every new release.

i am being selfish, i know.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Renny wrote:

Jason Michael wrote:

Renny wrote:

i often speak here about 'the muse being gone' and the re-releasing of old albums being re-worked, i think this observation about the muse might also apply to the release of live material from the past.

i don't dislike live albums, but in lieu of new material releasing a live record is a quick way to make a few bucks off of the really true fans of an artist.

i know that some of you, maybe most of you, will disagree, but i just felt that i needed to convey my feelings on the subject as it seems to be happening more and more lately.

sorry for taking up bandwidth on this.

I understand what you are saying, because you are right in that most of these guys from are probably out of inspiration. But I don't understand how you can begrudge them, the record company, or the fans for issuing and supporting this. In this specific instance, I have a close friend who has loved Roxy/ Ferry since the release of their first album. He doesn't frequent this forum, so I sent him the link here. He didn't know about the release, and was ecstatic it is finally coming out. He said that he had heard rumours that this show was recorded and even in the mid-70s people thought it would be released. So he's been waiting 45 years to have an official copy in his hands. This news made his day.
Now, I am not buying it. I assume you are not buying it. But how does it hurt to have it available for those that do want it?

i knew what i said would be taken the wrong way, damn.

i don't have a problem with it at all, and i'm sure if any band i really liked did this i would buy it too. (bought ronstadt's on the first day)

i guess, deep down, i wish these guys would find a way to release some new material, even and EP of new material, every few years would be fine by me, and i am not expecting anything near the classic stuff.

example: crosby has been amazing the last few years as opposed to young being so bad, yet i relish each and every new release.

i am being selfish, i know.

Yeah, I think you are taking your own POV and assuming everyone sees the work of these artists the way you do. I know some people who actually enjoy the latest Neil Young albums. I know people who have never thought David Crosby was very good other than as a harmony singer in the Byrds and CSN(&Y). And Neil Young puts out new stuff and archival stuff. Bryan Ferry is releasing an old live performance next year, but last year he released a new studio album, so one doesn't supplant the other.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Jason Michael wrote:

Renny wrote:

Jason Michael wrote:

Renny wrote:

i often speak here about 'the muse being gone' and the re-releasing of old albums being re-worked, i think this observation about the muse might also apply to the release of live material from the past.

i don't dislike live albums, but in lieu of new material releasing a live record is a quick way to make a few bucks off of the really true fans of an artist.

i know that some of you, maybe most of you, will disagree, but i just felt that i needed to convey my feelings on the subject as it seems to be happening more and more lately.

sorry for taking up bandwidth on this.

I understand what you are saying, because you are right in that most of these guys from are probably out of inspiration. But I don't understand how you can begrudge them, the record company, or the fans for issuing and supporting this. In this specific instance, I have a close friend who has loved Roxy/ Ferry since the release of their first album. He doesn't frequent this forum, so I sent him the link here. He didn't know about the release, and was ecstatic it is finally coming out. He said that he had heard rumours that this show was recorded and even in the mid-70s people thought it would be released. So he's been waiting 45 years to have an official copy in his hands. This news made his day.
Now, I am not buying it. I assume you are not buying it. But how does it hurt to have it available for those that do want it?

i knew what i said would be taken the wrong way, damn.

i don't have a problem with it at all, and i'm sure if any band i really liked did this i would buy it too. (bought ronstadt's on the first day)

i guess, deep down, i wish these guys would find a way to release some new material, even and EP of new material, every few years would be fine by me, and i am not expecting anything near the classic stuff.

example: crosby has been amazing the last few years as opposed to young being so bad, yet i relish each and every new release.

i am being selfish, i know.

Yeah, I think you are taking your own POV and assuming everyone sees the work of these artists the way you do. I know some people who actually enjoy the latest Neil Young albums. I know people who have never thought David Crosby was very good other than as a harmony singer in the Byrds and CSN(&Y). And Neil Young puts out new stuff and archival stuff. Bryan Ferry is releasing an old live performance next year, but last year he released a new studio album, so one doesn't supplant the other.

believe me, i know that i am in the minority when it comes to these live releases. and probably in the minority when it comes to the re-working of those old albums too.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:53 pm

For IMWAN completists, the live orchestral versions of Renny's posts in this thread will be available early in the new year.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Linda wrote:

For IMWAN completists, the live orchestral versions of Renny's posts in this thread will be available early in the new year.

When the muse is gone...

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Jason Michael wrote:

Linda wrote:

For IMWAN completists, the live orchestral versions of Renny's posts in this thread will be available early in the new year.

When the muse is gone...

long gone....believe me.

actually i doubt i was ever visited by a muse, of any genre.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

I'm in on this one.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Wow, he at least does one Roxy Music song

. There must be a treasure trove of unreleased concerts in the archives of Roxy Music as well.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59407

Linda wrote:

For IMWAN completists, the live orchestral versions of Renny's posts in this thread will be available early in the new year.

I liked his old stuff better, admittedly...but I'll probably still get these.

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:07 am

Courtesy of our friends at BMG, we now have the packshot, description and tracklist in the first post, and here's an audio sample:

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:44 pm

The CD is now available for pre-order in the USA:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZW98NMC/?tag=imwan-20

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

There's also a 2016 live 2 cd set that at this time is only available on Ferry's site. Disc 2 is mostly live Roxy covers. It's pricey, but I ordered it. In fact it's probably the most expensive 2 cd set I've ever bought (sigh)

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

Geff R. wrote:

In fact it's probably the most expensive 2 cd set I've ever bought (sigh)

You mean Live 2015?

It's only $24.99 on the official site...

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Tricky Kid wrote:

Geff R. wrote:

In fact it's probably the most expensive 2 cd set I've ever bought (sigh)

You mean Live 2015?

It's only $24.99 on the official site...

Oops, yes. Over $30 with shipping. I have paid more for hi-res downloads, boxes, & SACD's, but not a standard 2 cd set. I guess I really wanted it.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:02 pm

Another sample from the Live At The Royal Albert Hall 1974 CD:

[2020-02-07] Bryan Ferry "Live At The Royal Albert Hall 1974" (BMG)

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