Live: European Tour [Import]

1. Day Tripper

2. The Bus

3. Let It Be

4. Will It Go Round In Circles

5. Lets Go Get Stoned

6. Space Race

7. Amazing Grace

8. Thats The Way God Planned It

9. Outa-Space

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Japanese reissue of the pop-soul legend's 1974 A&M album. First time on CD. 9 tracks.

Live: European Tour,Billy Preston,Universal/Polygram,R&B/Soul,Soul/R & B

Average customer rating:

Billy lights the place up
finally!

Live European Tour
Billy Preston
Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000060N9I
Release Date: 2002-03-27

Tracks:

Day Tripper
The Bus
Let It Be
Will It Go Round In Circles
Lets Go Get Stoned
Space Race
Amazing Grace
Thats The Way God Planned It
Outa-Space

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the pop-soul legend's 1974 A&M album. First time on CD. 9 tracks.

Album Details

Recorded Live During the Opening Performances of the 1973 Rolling Stones European Tour.

Customer Reviews:

Billy lights the place up.......2006-06-07

I have just been reading about Billy's death, and felt compelled to share my impressions of this album (now CD). This guy was a world-class rock & roll showman....he milks the music (and the crowd) for all it's worth - pounding away at riffs in extended jams that somehow remain hypnotic, on occasion tetering on the edge of becoming repetitive. He maintains the high energy level throughout the whole set - though he's a bit too reliant on Beatles numbers (really, Billy - I mean, does he need to cover "Day Tripper"??). It's hard not to forgive the guy, though - he injects his personality into songs like "The Bus" and "Let's Go Get Stoned" very effectively. I have not heard the sound on the CD, in all honesty - I have been listening to the vinyl version for a few years now - and I am delighted it's now avail. in digital format. Mick Taylor's playing is always inspiring to hear - if this isn't his finest hour, it's enough that he's there and giving Billy's keyboard workouts some context (as an aside - when I saw Mick in Rhode Island in 1986, he covered "Will It Go 'Round in Circles").

If you like Billy, you'll give this 5 stars for it's "spirit". If you aren't or if you are new to his work - you may only give it 2 or 3 stars (recording is not top-shelf, performances have "balls" but are not flawless - I happen to be fond of this type of live document myself. You may see things differently). It captures an artist at one of their peaks...a moment in time. Perhaps it is not "perfect", but certainly it is "representative". Rock & roll, blues, soulful, and you can dance to it if you like...Billy and co. give you the whole package.

finally!.......2002-06-06

IT TOOK QUITE SOME TIME, BUT THIS ONE FINALLY MADE IT ON TO CD. IT'S A BIT DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL LP IN THAT THERE ARE LITTLE BITS ADDED ("AMAZING GRACE" AND SOME EXTENDED PIECES) AND "GET BACK" HAS BEEN OMITTED FOR SOME REASON. IT'S STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE LIVE ALBUMS. THE SOUND QUALITY IS A LOT BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL (TOO HARSH ON HIGH END).
BILLY'S SPECIAL GUEST ON THIS ALBUM IS GUITARIST MICK TAYLOR FROM JOHN MAYALL'S BLUESBREAKERS (AND, OH YEAH, THE ROLLING STONES). MICK'S PLAYING IS AS GREAT AS EVER THOUGH HE REALLY DOESN'T GET A CHANCE TO REALLY TAKE OFF AS I KNOW HE LIKES TO.
STILL, ONE WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION.

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Live European Tour
Billy Preston
Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DEPXR
Release Date: 2002-08-27

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Hair
European Tour 2004/2005 - Live
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KKNT8A

Product Description

The European Tour 2004/2005 Live Cast Recording starring Shannon Stoeke, Tom Plotkin, Scarlett, David Perlman and Charl Brown! Sung in English. 32 Tracks total.