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Artist: Badfinger Title: Head First [50th Anniversary Special Edition] Label:   Y&T Music Country: USA Date: 24 Jan 2025 Catalogue: YT-35 Barcode: 843563184226 Format: CD Album Collection:   I Own It     I Want It  Community:  1 Owns Price Guide: Valuation Page » Search on eBay This is an affiliate link for which we may be compensated.

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Track	Artist	Title	Composer	Rating
01	Badfinger	Lay Me Down	Pete Ham	Rate
02	Badfinger	Hey Mr Manager	Tom Evans	Rate
03	Badfinger	Turn Around	Bob Jackson	Rate
04	Badfinger	Back Again	Mike Gibbins	Rate
05	Badfinger	Rock 'n' Roll Contract	Tom Evans	Rate
06	Badfinger	Keep Believing	Pete Ham	Rate
07	Badfinger	Moonshine	Tom Evans, Bob Jackson, Mike Gibbins	Rate
08	Badfinger	Rockin' Machine	Mike Gibbins	Rate
09	Badfinger	Passed Fast	Tom Evans, Bob Jackson	Rate
10	Badfinger	Savile Row (2024)	Pete Ham, Badfinger	Rate

Notes

Originally schedued for release on 13 December 2024 to accompany the LP release, but delayed owing to manufacturing issues.

Gatefold digipak sleeve with 16-page booklet containing liner notes, lyrics and credits.

1974 Production Staff:
Recorded in 1974 at Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London W1, England 1st - 7th & 9th - 15th December.
Engineered by Phil McDonald and Assistant Engineer Glen Williams.
Produced in 1974 by Badfinger, Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise.

2024 Production Staff:
Project Direction: Bob Jackson.
Digital Audio editing by Andy Nixon.
Mixed, mastered and produced from the original multitracks by Andy Nixon & Bob Jackson.
Album artwork design by Andy Nixon, approved by Bob Jackson and based on Tom Evans' original concept.

Photography
Head shots: © Tom Hanley/Darling Photography.
Piano: © 2024 Andy Nixon.

© & ℗ 2024 BDFGR Productions.

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JPGR&B SUBS 27th Jan 2025		Lay Me Down
JPGR&B SUBS 27th Jan 2025		Badfinger's long-lost album is released 50 years after it's 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. Badfinger has long been recognized as a formidable force in the power pop and classic rock genres of the 1970s. 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 masterpiece. The release promises to 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. 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 lineup, 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."

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