The Best of the Beat Club, Vol. 1 (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start off by saying that the performances on this DVD are outstanding from the popular West German television show that aired from September 1965 through December 1972. "Psychedelia" in TV video editing carried over from the late 60's and was still "in" at the time of these performances (1970-1972). Unfortunately now, if you want to enjoy "viewing" the artists perform you may be a bit disappointed with some of these. The background effects tend to overpower the artist's performance at times (unlike the tracks on Vol.2 which have minimal Psychedelic images added and they are only a few). On the positive side, the extended songs on this color show are great and performed not long after being released. The following is a brief critique of each track (star ratings are based on the ability to view the artist through the special effects):
** Deep Purple - This is "Mk2" Purple at their peak. Gillan, Blackmore and company adlib their way through a classic number from "Machine Head".
4.5 Stars
** The James Gang - Joe Walsh and gang do one of their greatest songs. A little too much effect toward the end but still great.
4 Stars
** Johnny Winter - Great to see a rare TV performance of the great Texas bluesman. Rick Derringer is not in this line-up.
4 Stars
** Santana - The effects hurt a great song and performance.
3 Stars
** Procol Harum - Great song, great performance and "Robin Trower" before he left the group.
4.5 Stars
** Nazareth - Dan McCafferty & group perform a classic song from their 1971 debut album "Nazareth".
4.5 stars
** Free - Biggest disappointment. The effects completely take over the video. You get a few small glimpses of Paul Rodgers face and some quick edits of the other band members throughout one of the greatest rock songs of all-time.
3 Stars
** Humble Pie - The only track on this disc that has no added effects and you get to see each member perform. Steve Marriott, "Peter Frampton" (before he left to go solo) and company play a great acoustic number. Very reminiscent to an "unplugged" session.
4.5 Stars
Sound quality on all: 3.5 Stars
(not bad for an early 70's TV show)
No Bonus features.
Some tracks are slightly "chopped off" either in the beginning or the end but overall it's minimal. Although only 8 tracks, approximately 43 minutes in length but well-priced ($8.99 at the time of this review) you won't go wrong purchasing this classic early 70's rock disc.


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Rock’s legendary performers graced the stage of the famed television show Beat Club. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs. This collection brings us back to a period between 1970 and 1972, when these songs began their path to immortality.Tracklisting: 1. DEEP PURPLE - Highway Star 2. JOE WALSH - Walk Away 3. JOHNNY WINTER - Mean Town Blues 4. SANTANA - Black Magic Woman 5. PROCOL HARUM - Simple Sister 6. NAZARETH - Morning Dew 7. FREE - All Right Now 8. HUMBLE PIE - For Your Love

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