It Was the Best of Times [Import]

Supertramp | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 8, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B000028DDD
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,263 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. You Win, I Lose

2. Listen to Me Please

3. Sooner or Later

4. Free as a Bird

5. Cannonball

6. From Now On

7. Breakfast in America

8. And the Light

9. Take the Long Way Home

10. Bloody Well Right

11. The Logical Song

12. Goodbye Stranger

13. School

Editorial Reviews

21 of the British pop supergroup's all-time best recorded live during their 1997 tour. Features the post-Roger Hodgson line-up with ex-Crowded House member Mark Hart replacing him as vocalist. Includes classic hits like 'The Logical Song', 'Take The Long Way Home', 'Breakfast In America', 'School', 'Goodbye Stranger', 'Rudy' and 'Bloody Well Right'. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 8, 1999

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This review is from: It Was The Best Of Times (Audio CD)

This is an excellent live-CD from Supertramp. I am a fan from long time, and fan of Roger Hodgson as well, but I want to say that this CD has really the same high level as Supertramp's level in the seventies. OK, Mark Hart can never reach the emotional sensation of Hogdson's voice, but he's not bad (his new songs are good). The best song of this CD is "Another man's women": it shows all the talent of Rick Davies at the piano and all other musicians. I would say fo those who are still hesitating to bye this CD:"Don't hesitate longer! it's worth only for "Another man's woman").

PS: I'm still hearing rumors that Roger will re-join the group for a new CD. If somebody has some news, please don't forget friends!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Find The Two CD Version!, November 25, 2011

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PHILIP S WOLF (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Was the Best of Times (Audio CD)

A few years back a purchased a copy of the eleven song single CD edition of these Supertramp live recordings from two ahows at The Royal Albert Hall in London on September 19 and 20, 1997, and I enjoyed it a bunch. Then to my surprise (and I was at least a little PO'ed) when I discovered the 2 disc set expanded to twenty one songs spread over (now) two CD's and once again I had to shell out my bucks for not doing enough homework on what versions were available.

The late ninties Supertramp was the core of Rick Davies, Jon Helliwell and Bob Siebenberg with five more additional musicians with Mark Hart being of note for singing the songs of long-departed member Roger Hodgson and Bob's son Jesse Siebenberg on percussion right along side his father on stage. As some of the band members hadn't played in quite awhile it doesn't show on these recordings as this is a very strong and tight edition of Trampsters playing songs from their (then current record) "Some Things Never Change" also featured are eighties greats like: "Free as a Bird" and seventies classics as: "The Logicial Song" "Bloody Well Right" and epic set closer: "Crime of the Century" that ended most Supertramp shows for many, many years running.

A new touch to the touring band was the trumpet and trombone of Lee Thornburg that fattened the sound of the reeds of John Helliwell for a much bigger sound of horny delights that is a grand addition to the band's sound. This eight man version of Supertramp is really tight and everything is played to perfection. I had waited years for a live version of: "Cannonball" and this is exactly what I was hoping for as for just shy of eight minutes the band pounds out a mighty version that slays it's studio cousin. "Don't You Lie To Me" the old blues chestnut is transformed by Supertramp and except for the almost impossible to find disc entitled: "Live 88" this is the only place to find this only-performed live gem that is way different in sound and style from: "Take The Long Way Home" and "School."

There are copies still being sold of this great live addition of Supertramp, but look closely and make sure you are purchasing the double CD version because you will want all 21 tracks and really shouldn't miss half the show. Sound quality is stellar and of the later versions of Supertramp you cannot beat this band for overall excellence.
Four & 1/2 Stars!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" For the Supertramp-file!, August 18, 1999

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T. Drum (Horseheads, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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It's too bad that this CD isn't (and may never be) released in the U.S. It was recorded in London during Supertramp's (minus Roger Hodgson) 1997 tour. I saw them play in Upstate NY during the tour, and, I must say, the quality of this CD transforms all of the intensity and fun of the actual live performance that I saw. Rick Davies is at his absolute best on this live recording. It truly is a "must have" for Supertramp fans. "Another Man's Woman" is worth the price of the CD alone. Honestly. For the number of songs you get, plus the quality of the recording, it is well worth the import price.