THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST Vol. 1 (2001)

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Made before domestic video recorders were invented and a must see for music fans, cultural historians and old hippies alike. From the sublime (check Robert Wyatt's performance of 'Shipbuilding' or The Wailers 'Stir It Up') to the ridiculous (see the spectacularly unhinged Focus) and simply staggering (Edgar Winter's virtuosity in the epic Frankenstein) this is packed with total gems from the classic live music series made all the more special by Whispering Bob's presentation. The disc is interspersed with reminiscences from past presenters and also features vintage interviews with John Lennon, Robert Plant, Mick Jagger and a somewhat chemically compromised Kieth Richards. Among the other artist's performances featured are Curtis Mayfield, Tim Buckley, John Lennon, Captain Beefheart, Roxy Music, XTC, The Police, PIL, Tom Waits, Talking Heads and The Teardrop Explodes.