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When someone says “you had to be there”, never was a truer word spoken than in the case of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. As good as the studio albums were, they couldn’t possibly compete with seeing the band live. TSAHB had only released one album, Framed, when they went into the BBC’s Paris Theatre to record their first In Concert performance in 1972. This was the start of a series of recordings for the BBC radio and BBC television that captured the band at their very best. Live at the BBC features unreleased versions of tracks from the peak of the band’s success and includes an unreleased version of the hit single "Delilah" alongside a storming cover of Sly Stone’s "Dance to the Music".
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
At last one of the Holy Grails of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band is released by the good old BBC. I've treasured the memories of Alex and the lads on the Old Grey Whistle Test and, dare I say it Top of the Pops?? (Yes)
The CD is a double with the first concentrating on Alex at the Paris Theatre and it is a stonking performance, well recorded and 11 wonderful tracks long. Believe it or not the stand out track for me has to be Dance to the Music which really shows how the band could really Rock. Every musician comes to the fore and it's just wonderful. The second CD has all the performances on the Old Grey Whistle Test that we just loved. I believe I am right in saying that the band recorded their tracks before BUT Alex sang live! Wonderful. The CD itself comes with a great and informative booklet by Sid Smith (Dec 2008) he describes the pedigree of all the tracks and I really must compliment him doing such a great job. These notes really add to the enjoyment of both CDS
The Price is an absolute steal. 18 numbers on a double Cd with a great cover, fab notes. If you wondering whether to buy the live Alex Cds I suggest you buy this. I'm sure that like me you will come back for more.
5 great stonking Stars!! Brilliant.
The CD is a double with the first concentrating on Alex at the Paris Theatre and it is a stonking performance, well recorded and 11 wonderful tracks long. Believe it or not the stand out track for me has to be Dance to the Music which really shows how the band could really Rock. Every musician comes to the fore and it's just wonderful. The second CD has all the performances on the Old Grey Whistle Test that we just loved. I believe I am right in saying that the band recorded their tracks before BUT Alex sang live! Wonderful. The CD itself comes with a great and informative booklet by Sid Smith (Dec 2008) he describes the pedigree of all the tracks and I really must compliment him doing such a great job. These notes really add to the enjoyment of both CDS
The Price is an absolute steal. 18 numbers on a double Cd with a great cover, fab notes. If you wondering whether to buy the live Alex Cds I suggest you buy this. I'm sure that like me you will come back for more.
5 great stonking Stars!! Brilliant.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I am totally amazed how this gem has been allowed to gather dust in the vast vaults of the BBC.. But let me tell you this, thank god that the dust was blown away because this is a cracker.. The band are on form and Alexs voice is at his best.. The quality of this band excels and i wish i could turn back the clock and feel the atmosphere once again.. As the sleeve notes say "you had to be there".. Look at the price and buy it, its an absolute steal.. God Bless you Alex..
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Great album as it says on the album you had to be there to love them.The sound quality is brilliant the musicianship the best, great songs full of humour.Brings back when I saw them at Charlton football ground in 76. Saw them without Alex last year very good but something amiss.
Two CD's for under six quid buy two,one for some one you like ,
it will bring back great memories
The second CD is from the old grey whitle test and full of very good tracks that span the years if you like Alex you have to have this.
Two CD's for under six quid buy two,one for some one you like ,
it will bring back great memories
The second CD is from the old grey whitle test and full of very good tracks that span the years if you like Alex you have to have this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This stuff hasn't always been in the vault as previously mentioned, the In Concert from the Paris was previously released as part of the Windsong series of BBC In Concerts, and the OGWT stuff was out as well as a seperate CD, but it is most welcome to see them re-released and collectively priced so competitively.
And of course the music itself is outstanding as are the performances.
Buy it.
And of course the music itself is outstanding as are the performances.
Buy it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Derek Cullen
Format:Audio CD
if you like camp hard rock which doesn't take itself too seriously (check some of the covers on sahb 's other albums like the Impossible Dream for example) with a scottish accent and played by great musicians then this is for you! Recorded live for various Beeb radio programmes(and for the old grey whistle test)these cds capture sahb at their best.Well recorded and in some cases like faith healer ,early live renditions make for interesting listening.Zal Cleminson despite looking like a clown is certainly no clown on the guitar and his soloing is tremendous and riff making is pretty heavy too.All in all a very satisfying album capturing a much missed entertainer in Alex Harvey and his band at their best....have a listen...I would recommend it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
GREAT CD BUY IT FOR THE BEST VERSION OF FAITH HEALER EVER .... ITS SO HEAVY...YES OK.. LIVE ZAL GIVES IT ROCKS , BUT THIS IS RAW!!!
GREAT CD, LOOKING FOREWARD TO THE NEW [LOST] CD. VAMBO STILL RULE OK.
GREAT CD, LOOKING FOREWARD TO THE NEW [LOST] CD. VAMBO STILL RULE OK.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I remember watching them for the first time on OGWT in the 70's, I was young and impressionable, Marc Bolan was still the hero, David Bowie was trying, I was moving on to Free, then Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, and found this weird sound. I love the early tracks, Next, Framed, Delilah, Faith Healer, Compliments to the Chef, and Boston Tea Party, missing from the CD was Gambling Bar Room Blues, a classic.
However, overall if you like the SAHB, then buy it. I have the live album this compliments it.
Buy it, 2 CD's at a Budget price worth it
However, overall if you like the SAHB, then buy it. I have the live album this compliments it.
Buy it, 2 CD's at a Budget price worth it
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By JenJen
Format:Audio CD
I have just finished listening to the Live at the BBC album.Was not sure what to expect but I can sum it up on one word - WOW!! An absolutely stonking album.Upbeat , soulful, riveting;best album I've bought for ages and I shall be getting more of their Albums in the future..Refreshing from all the current hip-hop rubbish.
Bring us more Amazon please.
Bring us more Amazon please.
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sensational
SAHB sorely missed, a great album, and at least two outstanding tracks in next and delilah, Alex, gone too soon.
Published 1 month ago by Michael Jenkins
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Compressed Mastering
Fantastic music, great price but spoiled for me by over-compressed (loudness-wars victim) mastering. Read more
Published 18 months ago by ibis
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Poor old Alex
This completes my collection of Alex Harvey. Again good value for money from an honest performer. Has the ability to perform live which is more than can be said for most of the 5... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Keith Johnston
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fantastic
fantastic live recordings from this legendary outfit, this sounds as good as it did 35 plus years ago, what a great live band sahb where and what a... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2010 by Edward J. mccarthy Jr.
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Vambo Rules!
Listening to this album brought memories of the good old days flooding back! I had the honour of seeing Alex and his band perform live, and this album reminded me of how great they... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2009 by M. Holmes
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SAHB BBC
I saw Alex in Liverpool late 72 or early 73 at the original cavern. A brilliant gig in the perfect location. I saw him also in late 73 at the St. Read more
Published on 6 May 2009 by argybargy
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Still Sensational !
This is a great release which captures SAHB at their best. I have all the vinyl albums from the 70's, some of which are better than others, but the one that started it all for me... Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by R. Alsop
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Amazing Live band
What an amazing live band SAHB were! This cd is brilliant. The band were always best playing live and this cd proves it. 2 discs of pure power. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2009 by Gary Stoker
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THE LAST OF THE......................................
Great to hear,once again 70's music,raw,and innovative with clever lyrics blended with powerful guitar riffs. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2009 by Mr. S. J. Harper
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