BBC Sessions [IMPORT] [LIVE]

Yardbirds

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 2, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: Repertoire
• ASIN: B00000JG4J
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,681 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
33 tracks cut for the Beeb between 1965-68, including some recordings featuring Eric Clapton & Jimmy Page. Contains versions of classic hits like 'I Ain't Got You', 'For Your Love', 'Heart Full Of Soul', 'Shapes Of Things' and 'Over Under Sideways Down'. Digipak. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BECK TEARS UP THE BBC, February 23, 2001

By	Patrick Earley (Edmond, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love live radio broadcast albums. And this is one of the best of the BBC series releases. It's got some memorable performances by both the Beck and the Page lineups from 1965-68. This is pretty much Jeff Beck's show though. He appears on 20 of these cuts and he just cooks on here. Especially on "Too Much Monkey Business", where his guitar playing is just ferocious! This had to be pretty shocking stuff at the time for those stiff lipped studio technitions to hear. I love all the old blues covers they were generous enough to put on here. Especially Bo Diddley's "I'm A Man". There's nothing quite like hearing the spelling out of M-A-N with an english accent. Also another great cover is Chester Burnett's "The Sun Is Shining" where Beck plays a mean sounding bottleneck slide. But their best material is their originals such as "For Your Love", "Heart Full of Soul", Shapes Of Things, and my favorite "Over Under Sideways Down". It's hard to believe most of these songs were from the 65-66 era. They were so far ahead of their time. The only thing that gives it away is when those cheesy disc jockeys start introducing the band before each song with "Groovy" and "Here's a Real Knockout Band". But this album is just like a Best Of from the Yardbirds. It's got all their good stuff that's played pretty close to their studio versions, but with a little Beck and Page pizzaz. And being in the BBC studios, the recordings are crystal clear, with none of that annoying hiss. So if you haven't got any Yardbirds cd's yet, this is as good a place as any to start. Excellent

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OVERLOOKED LEGENDS, February 18, 2000

By	J. Humphreville "Compulsive CD Buyer" (Antioch, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow! I picked up this cd on a whim because I like the Yardbirds and this seemed to have a lot of cool tunes on it. And man, was I happy I did. I actually got the Import but from what I can tell, the tracks are the same. This cd has all my favorite tunes and some new ones I had never heard and a few covers new to me. "Still I'm Sad" sounds excellent. The chanting is great even live. "Shapes Of Things" is a highlight as it is a tune I love. I was weary that they may not sound as good live in these sessions. My only complaints are "For Your Love"(the studio version could not be topped) and "Heart Full Of Soul"(The guitar just is not thick enough but I was not expecting it to be). So many great tunes and mostly Jeff Beck on guitar which I welcome. The Jimmy Page days were when they were wearing down so to hear them in the prime with Beck is a joy unparalelled. I really reccomend this cd not just for the tunes but the 6 interview segments. They give you a side of the band many have not experienced. These were a joy as well. If you like good blues based rock like I do, then this cd is a must have. I'm so glad(Cream plug..he he) I bought this cd. So i can only reccomend you do the same. GOODNIGHT SWEET JOSEPHINE!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star Sound and Excellent Performances, January 4, 2003

By A Customer

This disk by Repertoire is a must for mid 60s blue-eyed blues fans. The sound quality exceeds the Warner Archives release and New Millennium's "...Where the Action is!" by a long shot. Fancy stereo equipment is not necessary to clearly hear the Repertoire disk's superior sound. The band's instrument talent can be better appreciated due to the disk's superior sound balance. The guitars are up front and the drums beats are clear. Furthermore, many band performances are an improvement over their studio versions. If you're considering this disk, buy it.