Live At Shepperton 74

• Mick Box (G)
• David Byron (LV)
• Ken Hensley (K G)
• Gary Thain (B)
• Lee Kerslake (D)

Overview: A good, loose performance of the band that offers some insight to the group. Quite a bit different from brilliance of Live 1973 or the raucousness of King Biscuit, these performances are culled from (presumably) the best of each song as they prepared a video for the American market, which was never shown. There's a fair amount of banter here although David gets a little vulgar at times. The long night of filming shows in a few songs as David's voice is uneven and often flat. Mick's guitar is also missing in the mix for the first track or two. Ken, however, is nothing short of brilliant in all departments and the band plays with great verve and energy. Both July Morning and Sweet Freedom are highpoints. The outtakes make a nice bonus track, adding more insight to the performance. Grade: A-

1. Easy Livin'
2. So Tired
3. I Won't Mind
4. Sweet Freedom - Bonus track not on original release
5. Something Or Nothing
6. Stealin'
7. Love Machine
8. The Easy Road
9. Rock 'N' Roll Medley
   1. Roll Over Beethoven
   2. Blue Suede Shoes
   3. Hound Dog
   4. At The Hop
   5. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Out-Takes: - Bonus track not on original release
    1. The Easy Road
    2. Sleazy Livin'
    3. Easy Livin'
11. Stealin' - Bonus track not on original release

note: There are also alternate versions of various songs on Wonderworld, Best Of...Part 1 and Time of Revelation.

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