Front Row Center: US Dates 1976-1980
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Front Row Center: US Dates 1976-1980 a 10-LP box set (vinyl) celebrating four classic years of U.S. tours from 1976-1980, none of which has appeared on vinyl before. The set features a 60-page book, memorabilia, and photographs. The box set was released by Madfish Records on September 23, 2022.
The concerts
Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – July 13, 1976 (3LP)
Originally broadcast live on New York City’s WLIR radio as part of the station’s Bicentennial celebration.
SIDE A
- Intro/Just The Same 7:40
- Proclamation/Valedictory 6:19
SIDE B
- On Reflection 5:54
- Interview 7:53
SIDE C
- The Runaway/Experience 10:37
- So Sincere 11:14
SIDE D
- Excerpts From Octopus 17:42
SIDE E
- Give It Back 5:26
- Timing 13:34
SIDE F
- Free Hand 7:36
Hempstead, New York – Calderone Concert Hall – November 16, 1977 (3LP)
A previously unreleased performance sourced from guitarist Gary Green’s personal collection.
SIDE A
- Two Weeks In Spain 2:58
- Free Hand 6:46
SIDE B
- On Reflection 7:12
- I’m Turning Around 4:10
SIDE C
- Just The Same/Playing The Game 10:11
- Memories Of Old Days 7:27
SIDE D
- Betcha Thought We Couldn’t Do It 6:27
- Funny Ways 7:59
SIDE E
- The Face 16:13
- For Nobody 4:31
SIDE F
- Excerpts From Octopus 17:34
- Mountain Time 1:36
Chester, Pennsylvania – Widener College – November 18, 1977 (2LP)
Available for the first time on vinyl, sourced from Gary Green’s collection.
SIDE A
- Two Weeks In Spain 3.00
- Free Hand 7:49
- On Reflection 6:09
SIDE B
- I’m Turning Around 4.08
- Just The Same/Playing The Game 9.51
- Memories Of Old Days 7.29
SIDE C
- Betcha Thought We Couldn’t Do It 4.20
- The Face 13:31
SIDE D
- For Nobody 5:25
- Excerpts From Octopus – Part 1 6.05
- Excerpts From Octopus – Part 2 9.45
Atlanta, Georgia – Agora Ballroom – May 29, 1980 (2LP)
From the band’s final tour, prior to their split in the summer of 1980.