Year : 1975/2000 (50th Anniversary Special Edition 2024)
Style : Classic Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 101 mb
Bio:
Badfinger were a Welsh rock band formed in Swansea in 1961. Their best-known lineup consisted of Pete Ham (guitar), Mike Gibbins (drums), Tom Evans (bass), and Joey Molland (guitar). They are recognised for their influence on the 1970s power pop genre. It is estimated that the band sold 14 million records.Initially known as the Iveys, the band renamed themselves Badfinger, after the working title for the Beatles' 1967 song "With a Little Help from My Friends" ("Bad Finger Boogie"). From 1968 to 1973, Badfinger recorded five albums for Apple Records and toured extensively, before they became embroiled in the chaos of Apple's dissolution.Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come and Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney, 1970), "No Matter What" (produced by Mal Evans, 1970), "Day After Day" (produced by George Harrison, 1971), and "Baby Blue" (produced by Todd Rundgren, 1972). Their song "Without You" (1970) has been recorded many times, and became a US and UK number-one hit for Harry Nilsson in 1972 and a UK number-one for Mariah Carey in 1994.After Apple Records folded in 1973, Badfinger struggled with a host of legal, managerial, and financial problems mostly due to their fraudulent manager Stan Polley, leading to Ham's suicide in 1975. The surviving members struggled to rebuild their personal and professional lives against a backdrop of lawsuits which tied up the songwriters' royalty payments for years. Their subsequent albums floundered, as Molland and Evans alternated between co-operation and conflict in their attempts to revive and capitalise on the Badfinger legacy. Evans died by suicide in 1983 and Gibbins died from a brain aneurysm in 2005, leaving Molland as the classic line-up's only surviving member.
Album:
A must for music aficionados and rock historians, the iconic British classic rock band, BADFINGER, is finally officially releasing their long-lost final album ”Head First” – exactly 50 years after its original recording. This historic release features Peter Ham’s final studio recordings and marks a significant milestone in the band’s legacy, bringing forth an album that has been shrouded in mystery for decades.“Head First” was recorded at Apple Studios, London, in December 1974, but never released. An unofficial bootleg appeared in 2000, but as the album never was mixed, these were rough takes.Now in “Head First” has been properly mixed from the original multi-track tapes recently found, and remastered resulting into a superb sound quality.”Head First [50th Anniversary Special Edition Mixed & Remastered]” only has been released on vinyl via Y&T Music last December 13 in limited quantities now sold-out, and digitally exclusively at Bandcamp. Our files are a Bandcamp purchase.Historic Recording…Originally laid down in 1974 at The Beatles’ renowned Apple Recording Studio on Savile Row, London, ”Head First” encapsulates a transformative era in Badfinger’s storied career.The sessions for ”Head First” took place during a tumultuous period for the band, marked by personal struggles and external challenges, which ultimately led to the album being shelved.For years, only a rough mix survived, with the master tapes thought to be lost. However, the recent rediscovery of the original multi-tracks has allowed for a meticulous mixing and mastering process, breathing new life into this long-hidden recording.The release provide fans with an authentic glimpse into the creative spirit of Badfinger during one of their most artistically rich periods.The official release of Head First is not just an addition to Badfinger’s discography; it represents a rediscovery of a pivotal moment in rock history. The album features tracks that showcase the band’s raw energy and emotive songwriting, resonating with both long-time fans and a new generation of listeners.Until now, we only heard 30 seconds of the track ‘Savile Row’ as it was cut on the bootleg. Now it’s presented in its full length.The newly mastered sound highlights the band’s musicianship in an unprecedented way, revitalizing their enduring legacy.Bob Jackson, the sole surviving member of the line up, expressed his excitement: “On behalf of my bandmates – Pete, Tommy, and Mike – I am thrilled to say, ‘We did it, guys!’ This marks the culmination of a 50-year journey and it’s an honor to complete the vision we had all those years ago. The last piece of the puzzle is finally in place.”
Line-Up:
Pete Ham – guitar, electric piano, harmonica, vocals
Tom Evans – bass, vocals
Bob Jackson – keyboards, vocals
Mike Gibbins – drums, percussion, guitar, vocals
Production:
Design Concept [Album Artwork Original Concept] – Tom Evans
Design [Album Arwork Design] – Andy Nixon
Edited By [Digital Audio Editing] – Andy Nixon
Engineer – Phil McDonald
Engineer [Assistant] – Glen Williams
Liner Notes – Bob Jackson
Mixed By, Mastered By, Producer – Andy Nixon (8), Bob Jackson
Photography By [Head Shots] – Darling Photography*, Tom Hanley
Photography By [Piano] – Andy Nixon (8)
Producer – Badfinger, Kenny Kerner, Richie Wise
Project Manager [Project Direction] – Bob Jackson
Tracklist:
01. Lay Me Down
02. Hey Mr Manager
03. Turn Around
04. Back Again
05. Rock & Roll Contract
06. Keep Believing
07. Moonshine
08. Rockin’ Machine
09. Passed Fast
10. Savile Row (2024)
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