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Out of print on CD and cassette on A&M [75021 4306] as of 1st Quarter, 1993.
This reissue of the pioneering British progressive blues band's classic early-1970s live album contains five bonus tracks.
Following Paul Rodgers' unsuccessful project titled Peace and Andy Fraser's ill-fated Toby, Free rebuilt themselves and released Free at Last in the summer of 1972. The band went right back to what they know best, with Rodgers bearing his blues-rock soul to Kossof's moody electric guitar. Tracks like "Sail On," "Soldier Boy," and "Travelling Man" come out on top as some of the band's most emotive material, proving that their breakup in 1971 had no real effect on their chemistry. "Little Bit of Love" was released in the U.K., peaking at number 13, while the album itself broke the Top Ten there, stalling at number 69 in the U.S. The band's mixture of laid-back blues and gritty, bare-boned rock & roll is as poignant and as expressive as it was on Tons of Sobs or Fire and Water, even though Paul Kossof's problems with drugs were beginning to be more and more evident. Eventually, Kossof's addiction affected the entire band, hindering Free's ability to go on tour to promote the album. After Free at Last, Andy Fraser left the group and created the band Sharks along with Chris Spedding, while Kossof was busy with his own Back Street Crawler project. After Kossof's death in 1976, John Bundrick re-joined along with Tetsu Yamauchi for 1973's Heartbreaker...Free's final release. ~ Mike DeGagne
Although Free made excellent studio records, Free "Live" is perhaps the best way to experience the band in all its glory. Led by singer-guitarist Paul Rodgers and lead guitarist Paul Kosoff, the band swings through nine songs with power, clarity, and a dose of funk. Of course, the hit single "All Right Now" is gleefully extended, much to the audience's and listener's delight. Superbly recorded by Andy Johns, this is one of the greatest live albums of the 1970s. ~ Matthew Greenwald
UK remastered reissue of 1971 album includes seven bonus tracks, 'Woman', 'Walk In My Shadow', 'Moonshine', 'Trouble On Double', 'Mr. Big', 'All Right Now' & 'Get Where I Belong' (alternative take). Enhanced package contains sleeve notes & previously unseen photographs. 2002.Q (2/02, p.122) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Drips with stinging testosterone..." Live Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   "Kossoff's tone defined"
Sweet Tooth from Tons of Sobs & this live album define Paul Kossoff's tone which is simply awesome. Even Eric Clapton was a fan of Koss' & traded his '59 Les Paul Sunburst to Paul for Paul's Les Paul Custom. All you need is a Les Paul & a straight faced (cabinet) Marshall half stack & your good to go. What a great story. Anyway, theres not much more to be said about the subject. Great band...hands down.
Submitted by Bill (Rogers, AR USA) 
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One of the best live albums of the 70's. The sound on this remaster almost makes you feel you were there. The band was at it's peak. Paul Rodger's great vocals, the great guitar work of Paul Kossoff, the blooping bass of Andy Fraser and the great drumming of Simon Kirke make for a great live show.
Submitted by a reviewer (Fulton, MO USA)
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Yes indeed, this is one of the great live albums of the 70s but lets not get too excited. There were many great live LPs from that decade and this doesn't crack the top 25 of that and only makes #42 in my complete top 100.
Still a good reason to go and buy it, with stunning takes on 'All Right Now', 'Mr Big' and 'The Hunter'. Plus, the bonus tracks are all great.
Submitted by S J (Woking)
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The greatest blues rock album of all time?
Simply divine
Submitted by richard_preston (Winchester, Hampshire, UK)
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Purchase Live CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Free Tons Of Sobs CD (2003) (Import) Bonus Tracks; Remastered; Germany
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TONS OF SOBS is the 1969 remastered reissue by U.K. rockers Free and includes "Worry," "Walk In My Shadow," and "I'm A Mover," and includes eight bonus tracks recorded live at BBC Sessions.
Although Free was never destined to scrape the same skies as Led Zeppelin, when they first burst out of the traps in 1968, close to a year ahead of Jimmy Page and company, they set the world of British blues-rock firmly on its head, a blistering combination of youth, ambition, and, despite those tender years, experience that, across the course of their debut album, did indeed lay the groundwork for all that Zeppelin would embrace. That Free and Zeppelin were cut from the same cloth is immediately apparent, even before you start comparing the versions ...
| | Free CD (1969) (Import) Bonus Tracks; Remastered; Germany
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Innovative hard rock act Free's self-titled sophomore effort; Remastered with 10 Bonus cuts. Includes popular ...
| | Free Fire & Water CD (2003) (Import) Remastered; Germany
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Digitally remastered German issue features six bonus tracks.
If Fleetwood Mac, Humble Pie, and Foghat were never formed, Free would be considered one of the greatest post-Beatles blues-rock bands to date, and Fire and Water shows why. Conceptually fresh, with a great, roots-oriented, Band-like feel, Free distinguished itself with the public like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple did (in terms of impact, only) in 1970. Free presented itself to the world ...
| | Free At Last CD (2002) (Import) Bonus Tracks; Remastered; Sweden
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Out of print on CD and cassette on A&M [75021 4306] as of 1st Quarter, 1993.
This album by rockers Free features 15 remastered tracks, including "Catch a Train" and "Travelling Man."
This Swedish edition features six additional tracks.
CD contains 6 bonus tracks.
Following Paul Rodgers' unsuccessful project titled Peace and Andy Fraser's ill-fated Toby, Free rebuilt themselves and released Free at Last in the summer of 1972. The band went right back to what they know best, with Rodgers bearing his blues-rock soul to Kossof's moody electric guitar. Tracks like "Sail On," "Soldier Boy," and "Travelling Man" come out on top as some of the band's most emotive material, proving that their breakup in 1971 had no real effect on their chemistry. "Little Bit of Love" was released ...
| | Free Highway CD (2002) (Import) Bonus Tracks; Remastered; United Kingdom
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This remastered version of Free's classic rock album HIGHWAY includes six bonus tracks.
The last and least of the original Free studio albums, Highway was recorded just three months after the band scored the career-redefining hit "Alright Now," with their profile at an career-topping high, but morale heading toward an all-time low. Guitarist Paul Kossoff was reeling from the death of friend Jimi Hendrix, a new single, "The Stealer" -- the follow-up to The Hit -- bellyflopped ignominiously and, when the album followed suit, the band itself was not far behind. Heavily influenced by their admiration of the Band, Highway has understandably been described as Free's answer to Music From Big Pink, sharing both the laid-back vibe and mellow looseness of that role model. ...
| | Bryan Adams MTV Unplugged CD (1997)
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Personnel: Bryan Adams (vocals, guitar, dobro, harmonica); Michael Kamen (conductor); Keith Scott (guitar, mandolin, dobro, slide-guitar, background vocals); Davy Spillane (Uilleann pipes, low whistles); Tommy Mandel (accordion, piano, organ); Patrick Leonard (piano, organ); Dave Taylor (bass, background vocals); Mickey Curry (drums, background vocals); Danny Cummings (percussion, background vocals).
Students of the Julliard School of Music: Angella Ahn, Cornelius Dufallo, Ani Gregorian, Ara Gregorian, Lyris Hung, Amy Kauffman, Jennifer Newell, James Tsao (violin); Ed Malave, Tania Halko, Alejandra Mahave (viola); Darrett Adkins, Maria Ahn, Raphael Bell, Nina Lee (cello); Peter Donovan (bass).
Recorded at the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, New York on September 26, 1997.
If the intentions behind the "unplugged" concept of MTV programs are to cause recording artists to come up with fresh, softer arrangements of their songs and to capture an intimate and unusual concert rapport with a small audience, Bryan Adams' edition of the show gets it half-right. He has certainly re-thought the performances of many of his songs in a non-electrified context, outfitting his backup guitarist and himself with acoustic guitars, dobros, and mandolins; adding Davy Spillane to play flute and even, on the song "When You Love Someone," Uillean pipes; using an orchestra made up of Juilliard students conducted by Michael Kamen on some songs; and performing "18 'til I Die" with a string quartet. He has also presented himself in an informal style, apparently not having bothered to wash his lanky hair lately and appearing in a sweat-soaked green t-shirt throughout. But minus the energy and volume of his rock arrangements, he seems at a loss. Despite the varied instrumentation, the songs come off as very similar, and Adams, who says practically nothing to the audience, performs them listlessly for much of the concert. He finally starts to perk up nine songs in on another new tune, "If Ya Wanna Be Bad -- Ya Gotta Be Good," performed in a Delta blues style, and from then on seems more involved in the show, even turning in the brief novelty "Wanna Be Your Underwear." But Unplugged, taped in September 1997 and top-heavy with songs from the disappointing 1996 album 18 'til I Die, rather than presenting a real career overview, often feels more like a rehearsal than an actual performance before fans. Adams is a lot better when he plugs in. ~ William Ruhlmann
Only two years after delivering his first live set, Bryan Adams returned with his second, MTV Unplugged. Of course, "unplugged" albums were in vogue in the '90s, ...
| | Bing Crosby In Hollywood 1930-34 Vol. 1 CDs (2001)
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Personnel includes: Bing Crosby, The Mills Brothers; Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra.
Recorded between 1930 & 1933.
Personnel: Bing Crosby (vocals); John Fulton, Harry Barris, Boyce Cullen, Al Rinker, Rhythm Boys, Brox Sisters (vocals).
Liner Note Author: Miles Kreuger.
Recording information: 04/10/1929-08/27/1933.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Jimmie Grier; Jimmy Grier & His Orchestra; Anson Weeks; Mills Brothers.
When Columbia Records released the double-LP Bing Crosby in Hollywood in the fall of 1967 as the flagship album in its Hall of Fame reissue series, it was the first comprehensive collection of Crosby recordings from the company's vaults. Crosby recorded for Columbia as singer with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra from 1928 to 1930, and his recordings for Brunswick Records from late 1931 to mid-1934 ended up in Columbia's possession when the Brunswick catalog ...
| | Glaxo Babies Dreams Interrupted CD (2006) (Import) United Kingdom
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Glaxo Babies were a firm favorite with John Peel, the Glaxo's soon notched up their first session following on from the highly acclaimed first release, the This Is Your Life EP, which included the classic 'Who Killed Bruce Lee'. Always underrated but never dismissed. Cherry Red. 2005.
DREAMS INTERRUPTED is a comprehensive anthology of late 1970s U.K. post-punks the Glaxo Babies.
CD contains bonus tracks.
Personnel: ...
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