In the early 1970s Bill Nelson released his debut record, the independent 'Northern Dream'. This limited edition collector's item was picked up on by John Peel who played the whole album on his Radio 1 'Top Gear' show. This attracted the attention of EMI Records, who then signed Bill and his new band Be Bop Deluxe.
1974 saw the release of the band's debut album, 'Axe Victim'. The following year they were voted 'Most Promising New Act' in the NME Readers Poll.
Over the next four years the band released another four studio albums and one live album, all but one of which entered the UK album charts, reflecting also the growing tecnical virtuosity of Nelson's guitar playing. During this period they also recorded several sessions for John Peel (released on Hux) and four live shows for Radio 1's 'In Concert' programme. The best of these live peformances are now released on this album, as compiled by Bill Nelson who also contributes a liner note and the cover design concept.
Included here is a unique version of the band's hit single 'Ships In The Night', plus the live favourite, 'Adventures In A Yorkshire Landscape'.
The CD booklet features extensive liner notes and several rare band photographs.
| 1. |
Life In The Air Age |
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2. |
Sister Seagull |
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3. |
Third Floor Heaven |
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4. |
Blazing Apostles |
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5. |
Maid In Heaven |
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6. |
Kiss Of Light |
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7. |
Adventures In A Yorkshire Landscape |
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8. |
Fair Exchange |
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9. |
Ships In The Night |
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10. |
Modern Music / Dancing In The Moonlight / Honeymoon On Mars / Lost In The Neon World / Modern Music (reprise) |
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11. |
New Precision |
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12. |
Superenigmatix |
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13. |
Possession |
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14. |
Dangerous Stranger |
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15. |
Island Of The Dead |
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16. |
Panic In The World |
Tracks 1-4 recorded for Radio 1 In Concert 15.01.76
Tracks 5-10 recorded for Radio 1 In Concert 20.10.76
Tracks 11-16 Recorded for 'Radio 1 In Concert' 19.01.78
