Various - The Secret Policeman´s Concert (1982) - Lp

Artist:   Various Artists

Title:   The Secret Policeman´s Concert
Year:   1982
Format:   LP
Label:   Island
Catalog#   204368

Recorded at “The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball” – The 1981 Amnesty International Gala, at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London on 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th september 1981.

On this album Sting performs solo versions of “Roxanne” and “Message in a bottle”. Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton Jammin´. He accompanies himself, strumming simply on electric guitar. He also sings the lead vocals on (Bob Dylan’s) “I shall be released”, together with a full band (including Phil Collins and Eric Clapton).
An amazing version of Bob Geldolf doing his boomtown rats song. Phil Collins at his absolute best. And Donvan not letting go of the 70s.

Side one

1.   Sting - Roxanne    (3:06)
2.   Sting - Message In A Bottle   (3:44)
3.   Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton - ‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers   (3:47)
4.   Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton - Farther Up The Road    (4:46)
5.   Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton - Crossroads    (4:15)
6.   Bob Geldof & Johnny Fingers - I Don’t Like Mondays   (4:549

Side two
1.   Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Acoustic Guitar: Daryl Stuermer)    (5:10)
2.   Phil Collins - The Roof Is Leaking (Banjo: Daryl Stuermer)    (3:34)
3.   Donovan - The Universal Soldier    (3:00)
4.   Donovan - Catch The Wind (Double Bass: Danny Thompson)   (2:32)
5.   The Secret Police - I Shall Be Released    (9:20)

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