Gentle Giant Front Row Center: Us Dates 1976-1980 60Pg Book

Release date:
September 23, 2022
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A Limited Edition 10LP Box Set + 60 Page Book From The Influential Cult Progressive Rock Collective. Celebrating Four Classic Years (1976-1980) Of Touring Throughout USA, Encompassing The Full Gentle Giant Live Experience Through Never-Before Pressed Vinyl, Unseen Memorabilia And Photographs. Featuring: Hempstead, NY - 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. Hempstead, New York - Calderone Concert Hall - November 16, 1977 (3LP). An Outstanding Previously Unreleased Performance Sourced From Guitarist Gary Green's Personal Collection. Chester, Pennsylvania - Widener College - November 18, 1977 (2LP). Available For The First Time On Vinyl Sourced From Gary Green's Collection. Atlanta, Georgia - Agora Ballroom - May 29, 1980 (2lp). A Rare Recording From The Band's Final Tour Prior To Their Split In The Summer Of 1980. In Addition To The Recordings The Set Will Come With A 60 Page Book Written By GG Authority Alan Kinsman Concentrating On Their Live Experiences And Memorabilia. The Set Will Also Include A Numbered Limited Edition Certificate.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Intro/Just the Same 7:40
  • 2. Proclamation/Valedictory 6:19
  • 3. On Reflection 5:54
  • 4. Interview 7:53
  • 5. The Runaway/Experience 10:37
  • 6. So Sincere 11:14
  • 7. Excerpts from Octopus 17:42
  • 8. Give It Back 5:26
  • 9. Timing 13:34
  • 10. Free Hand 7:36
  • 11. Two Weeks in Spain 2:58
  • 12. Free Hand 6:46
  • 13. On Reflection 7:12
  • 14. I'm Turning Around 4:10
  • 15. Just the Same/Playing the Game 10:11
  • 16. Memories of Old Days 7:27
  • 17. Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It 6:27
  • 18. Funny Ways 7:59
  • 19. The Face 16:13
  • 20. For Nobody 4:31
  • 21. Excerpts from Octopus 17:34
  • 22. Mountain Time 1:36
  • 23. Two Weeks in Spain 3.00
  • 24. Free Hand 7:49
  • 25. On Reflection 6:09
  • 26. I'm Turning Around 4.08
  • 27. Just the Same/Playing the Game 9.51
  • 28. Memories of Old Days 7.29
  • 29. Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It 4.20
  • 30. The Face 13:31
  • 31. For Nobody 5:25
  • 32. Excerpts from Octopus - Part 1 6.05
  • 33. Excerpts from Octopus - Part 2 9.45
  • 34. Convenience (Clean & Easy) 4:13
  • 35. All Through the Night 4:13
  • 36. Free Hand 8:22
  • 37. Knots 3:06
  • 38. Playing the Game 5:45
  • 39. Memories of Old Days 8:12
  • 40. Giant for a Day 5:11
  • 41. Inside Out 6:35
  • 42. It's Not Imagination 5:05
  • 43. Underground 11:22
  • 44. For Nobody 4:58
  • 45. The Advent of Panurge 6:34
  • 46. Number One 7:35