'America – Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975' with George Martin Restored and Released
For almost 50 years, a recording of America at the Hollywood Bowl lay dormant as a lost treasure. But no more.
America – Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975 has been restored and released via Primary Wave Music; distributed by Sun Records. The record comes out almost exactly 49 years to the day of the performance, which was September 5th, 1975.
The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and recently mixed and produced from the original master tapes. Previously issued in limited quantities on Record Store Day, the 20-track album is now being released on CD, on a new red vinyl variant, and digitally.
Produced by Jeff Larson, Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975 captures America at the peak of its performance prowess: The band was tight and spirited, nailing breezy harmony vocals, teardrop slide guitar parts, plaintive piano passages, and intricate folk guitar filigree. Adding to excitement was that America was joined by its producer Sir George Martin, often known as the “fifth Beatle,” who conducted an orchestra behind the band.
The album features live versions of classic tracks such as “Ventura Highway,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “I Need You,” “Lonely People,” and, of course, “A Horse With No Name.” Martin’s contributions are on full display during the orchestral fanfare intro to “A Horse With No Name.” Here, strings and woodwinds sketch one of the song’s signature melodies. Then that unmistakable chord sequence enters, and the Hollywood Bowl audience erupts with instant recognition of the smash single.
Source: usrockermusic.com
