Re: Upcoming Live at Leeds

[Joseph Grimes <jgg@iac.net>]

> 
> As long as we're talking about a single CD, Pete's suggestion makes some
> sense.  Then again,  if they released a 2 CD set, they could (and should)
> include ALL of the Leeds material, including Tommy.  Did Astley give any
> explanation for Pete's comment?  Was Pete unhappy with how Tommy came across
> live, or is he simply thing the there's already too much Tommy product out
> there?

Weren't they playing over 2 1/2 hours at this time?  
Might barely fit on two CDs.
I agree that the whole concert should be released, along with between 
song talking, tune ups, etc.  It's hard to get a feel for the dynamics of 
the show when they slap together songs out of sequence.  Back to 
Generations, there is an "editorial" on the upcoming Leeds CD.  The 
writer, Tim Joseph, makes some good points against just tacking on some 
bonus tracks.  It would be strange, though, to hear the extended My 
Generation right after Tommy was played.

As I re-read the Astley interview, it's not clear whether Tommy will make 
it to the CD.  Astley contradicts himself several times.  At one point 
he says only the Overture, Pinball Wizard and See Me, Feel Me will make 
it.  Then he says he has enough stuff for two CDs.  A Quick One may also 
make it.  Pete has the final say on all this, of course.  

I think you're right that Pete may feel that there's too much Tommy out 
there.  I hope this isn't true; Tommy on Broadway has nothing to do with 
Tommy on stage.  Tommy live isn't opera, it's "just" a great set 
of songs, much better that the album version.  Fans deserve a good quality, 
complete Tommy.

---------Joe

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