Beck, Bogert & Appice - Live 1973 & 1974 (4CD)

Jeff Beck - Tim Bogert - Carmen Appice

Upon seeing a September 1972 rehearsal, Melody Maker’s Chris Welch wrote, “Tim and Carmine are the mostferocious rhythm section extant, and quite frankly the combination that Jeff Beck could lead to be the first successor to Cream, both in terms of success and excitement.”

England’s other major music publication, New Musical Express, would concur upon seeing one of the new power trio’s first shows: “BBA are an ensemble of virtually unparalleled magnificence. The heaviest thing on six legs: Beck, Bogert & Appice.”

BBA was a short-lived super group made up of Jeff Beck (Guitar/Vocals), Tim Bogert (Bass/Vocals), and Carmen Appice (Drums/Vocals). Their brief, meteoric trajectory as a band included the 1973 release of their eponymous debut studio album, Beck, Bogert & Appice. On May 18th and 19th 1973, they recorded a live show at Koseinenkin Hall in Osaka, Japan, which was released as Live In Japan. The album was only released in Japan and has not been in print widely for some time.

The rights to the Live In Japan audio reverted to the band several years ago. Jeff Beck’s team also discovered a previously unreleased live show recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London on the 26th of January 1974. The original masters were located and cleaned up where necessary by all three band members, with full approval by Carmine Appice, Tim Bogert, who passed away in 2021 and Jeff Beck, who passed earlier this year. These two amazing live shows will now be properly released or the first time in five decades as BECK, BOGERT & APPICE Live 1973 & 1974.

Both shows include an eclectic mix of rock, blues, boogie and experimental cuts that reflect the musical prowess of the super group. “Superstition” appears in both concerts, with a heavy pocket groove, highlighted by Beck’s solo and Talk Box contributions. “Going Down” and “Morning Dew,” featured in the Japan set, went on to become ongoing staples in Beck’s live show. The skill and musicianship of Appice and Bogert are displayed throughout and Beck’s unmatched guitar process is in full effect.

Tracklist

CD 1
01. Superstition
02. Lose Myself with You
03. Jeff's Boogie
04. Going Down
05. Boogie
06. Morning Dew

CD 2
01. Sweet Sweet Surrender
02. Livin' Alone
03. I'm So Proud
04. Lady
05. Black Cat Moan
06. Why Should I Care
07. Plynth / Shotgun (Medley)

CD 3
01. Satisfied
02. Livin' Alone
03. Laughing Lady
04. Lady
05. Solid Lifter
06. Jizz Wizz

CD 4
01. Name the Missing Word (Prayin')
02. (Get Ready) Your Lovemaker's Coming Home
03. Superstition
04. Blues De Luxe / You Shook Me
05. (Rainbow) Boogie