REO SPEEDWAGON – ST. LOUIS 1978 FM BROADCAST MASTER REEL (1 CD-R)

Description

The Checkerdome, St. Louis, MO, USA 11th May 1978 STEREO SBD

　REO SPEEDWAGON’s 1978 album “YOU CAN TUNE A PIANO, BUT YOU CAN’T TUNA FISH,” featuring Bruce Hall, went double platinum, ushering in the golden age of the band. Now, this FM soundboard album will bring that live performance right to your brain.

　This work was recorded at the “May 11, 1978 St. Louis Performance.” It is a stereo soundboard recording. FM broadcasts on this day have long been known as a classic, but this work is a little different. It is a new master digitized directly from the master reel newly excavated by the prestigious “Krw_co.”

　Before we get to that interesting sound, let’s first take a look at the show’s position. Let’s take a look at the overview of the activities at that time.

●1978
March 10th + 14th: North America #1 (2 shows)
{“Tuna Fish” released on March 16th}
・April 2nd – July 25th: North America #2 (61 shows) ←★here★
・August 25th – October 1st: North America #3 (21 shows)
・October 24th – November 23rd: North America #4 (9 shows)
・December 17th – 28th: ​​North America #5 (3 shows)
●1979
January 1st / February 8th / April 7th: North America #6 (3 shows)
{Spring “Nine Lives” production}

[FM soundboard from a prestigiously unearthed master reel]
　This is an overview of their activities during the “Tuna Fish” era. They also toured after the release of “Nine Lives” in 1979, but that’s omitted here. After releasing “Tuna Fish” in the spring of 1978, they embarked on a furious tour. This St. Louis performance is the 22nd show of the biggest leg, “North America #2.” This show marks the time when the band was gaining momentum on stage as the album was climbing the charts.

　As mentioned above, the FM broadcast of this day has long been a popular staple. Copies derived from air check cassettes have been circulating for many years, but this work is on a different level from that lineage. It has been digitized directly from the master reel by the prestigious excavation company “Krw_co,” and is fresher than any version that has been released so far.

　The sound is a masterpiece reminiscent of the good old days of FM broadcasting. Unlike the vividness of a sound directly connected to a mixing desk, this is a “radio sound” mixed specifically for broadcast, and its flavor emerges more vividly than ever before. Dubbing marks and tape deterioration that are unavoidable when copying via air checks have been eliminated, allowing you to hear the original broadcast quality as it was. The brilliance of Kevin Cronin’s vocals, the sharpness of Gary Richrath’s guitar, and the breadth of Neil Doughty’s keyboards all emerge with even greater clarity.

[Full show of “Tuna Fish” numbers]
　You can enjoy such an excavated official-grade sound with a full show that fully captures the momentum of the new “Tuna Fish”. Let’s organize the set in comparison with the traditional work “Live? Into the Storm”.

●Tuna Fish (4 songs)
Lucky For You (★) / Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight (★) / Roll With The Changes (★) / The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot (★)
●Others (3 songs + 4 songs)
Shining Earth: Like You Do / Being Kind / Golden Country
Others: Son Of A Poor Man / Keep Pushin’ / 157 Riverside Avenue / Ridin’ The Storm Out
*Note: Songs marked with “★” are songs that could not be heard on the traditional album “Live? Into the Storm.”

…And that’s how it goes. The album is a condensed version of the classics from “Into the Storm,” interspersed with four tracks from “Tuna Fish.” The balance between new and old is excellent. This album can truly be called a sequel to “Into the Storm.”

　This long-loved classic FM radio broadcast has been resurrected by the prestigious “Krw_co” with unearthed, official-grade sound. This FM soundboard album will capture the spirit of 1978’s REO SPEEDWAGON, the band that opened the door to their heyday. Enjoy it to the fullest.

★ Stereo soundboard recording of the “May 11, 1978 St. Louis performance.” While this FM sound source has long been a popular staple, this work is a masterpiece digitized directly from the newly discovered master reel by the prestigious “Krw_co.” Dubbing marks and tape deterioration have been wiped away, allowing you to enjoy the full show of the “Tuna Fish” number with the freshest, highest quality sound ever.

(76:01)
1 DJ Intro
2 Son Of A Poor Man
3 Like You Do
4 Lucky For You
5 Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight
6 Roll With The Changes
7 Being Kind
8 Keep Pushin’
9 The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot
10 157 Riverside Avenue
11 Ridin’ The Storm Out
12 Station ID DJ Talking
13 Golden Country
14 DJ

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