YARDBIRDS - Live Yardbirds Featuring Jimmy Page - EU Timeless Press - LISTEN - VERY RARE

A reissue of a legendary album recorded in March 1968 and released by American and Canadian Epic in 1971. Unfortunately, after just a few days the LP was withdrawn from sale following Jimmy Page's fierce objection, which of course instantly turned the record into a considerable rarity. The Yardbirds, playing as a quartet, appear here as a thoroughbred psychedelic band that on the one hand still remembers its rhythm 'n' blues roots, but plays with rock verve and does not shy away from long improvisations - just as befits 1968! The band even plays "I'm Confused" here - an early version of "Dazed And Confused" (a song Page took in 1967 from one Jake Holmes). This is sensational material and, to be quite honest, alongside the 1966 album and the classic singles it is without doubt the best thing this wonderful band ever recorded! Seriously - this is an obligatory LP for every rock fan, also because of the good (though not perfect) sound quality. Stiff, laminated cardboard sleeve, heavy vinyl. New - sealed. A must! (JL)