David Bowie / BBC SESSIONS 1969 – 1972 / 2CD

David Bowie / BBC Sessions 1969 – 1972 / 2CD /  David Bowie Archive Series
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The second bullet of Bowie ‘s ultra – superb archive series “DBAS”. Following the first bulletin of 10 generations, the official album of phantom entered the store. It is “BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972” which compiled the BBC sessions of the 60’s and 70’s.
Speaking of BBC’s early BBC, the official work “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” comes up, but of course this work is a different thing. Actually, in 1996, there was also a similar BBC archive plan, and its sample board “BBC SESSIONS 1969? 1972 (Sampler)” was released. However, there was a problem with licensing and it was canceled. It entered the storehouse. Four years later “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” was released, but in fact the contents were different. “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” was the best compilation selected from each session, but when we look at the songs that were on sale schedule, “BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972” was a complete form of the recording session. Besides, the sound was different more than that. The sound quality was different between the sample board and the “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, and the sample board was better in sound even with the same take. For that reason, the world’s maniacs were anxious for the original “BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972” which was supposed to be released originally.
Yes, this is it. It is a natural sound which is more than “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, and it is the decision board which recorded each session in complete form. However, although this work is an official work entered into the warehouse to the last, it is not a complete board of the BBC session. Since it is a good opportunity, let’s comprehend the total of 12 BBC sessions of the 60’s and 70’s when Bowie appeared.

· December 18, 1967: TOP GEAR (5 songs)
· May 13, 1968: JOHN PEEL IN TOP GEAR (5 songs)
● October 20, 1969: D.L.T. SHOW (3 songs + α)
· February 5, 1970: THE SUNDAY SHOW (15 songs)
● 25th March 1970: SOUNDS OF THE 70s (4 songs)
● June 3, 1971: IN CONCERT (9 songs)
● September 21, 1971: SOUNDS OF THE 70s (6 songs)
· January 11, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s (4 songs)
● January 18, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s (5 songs)
● May 16, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s (5 songs)
● May 22, 1972: JOHNNIE WALKER LUNCHTIME SHOW (4 songs)
● May 23, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s (4 songs)
※ Note: The date is not the broadcast date but the recording date. The special number “STAR SPECIAL” who served as DJ in 1979 has been omitted.

This is a BBC appearance until the 1970s, “●” is a session of this work recording. Completely recorded up to 8 times out of 12 times. Until 1972, thereafter, there was no appearance until the 1990s. On the official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, “May 13, 1968” and “February 5, 1970” which are not in this work are also recorded (partly), so lightly “BOWIE AT THE BEEB expansion Although it can not say that it is a version, this work is a complete version of all sessions recorded. As a result, this work is both lengthy and time-consuming and time-consuming. Let’s introduce 8 sessions of this work collection.

【Disk 1: October 20, 1969: D.L.T. SHOW】
First of all, “DAVE LEE TRAVIS SHOW” appeared just before the release of “Space Odity”. Two songs “Let Me Sleep Beside You” and “Janine” were also recorded in “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, but this work is more rashful “Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed” in many cases, and more specialist MC Brian · Matthew’s interview is also included. As a matter of fact, I did not interview “BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972” scheduled for official release, but this work was added from the transcription disc of “TOP OF THE POPS”. We have realized the full version of the broadcast.
★ Take official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” not recorded
Interview, “Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed”

【Disk 1: March 25, 1970: SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
Meeting with ally friends Mick Ronson and Tony Visconti, a session with THE HYPE back. In “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” it was only one song “The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud”, but it was a greatly increased 4 song complete version. Just before “Man who sold the world” comes up, I already play “The Width Of A Circle” “The Supermen” in the initial version.
That “Supermen” is a take that was cut in the broadcast. It was planned not to be included in the official release version of “BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972”, but this work additionally recorded, it has become the complete form of the session. And this is also the official track. It is the highest peak take that was recorded only in the 4-piece analog board of “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”.
★ Take official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” not recorded
“I ‘m Waiting For The Man” “The Width Of A Circle” “The Supermen (Unreleased)”

【Disk 1: June 3, 1971: IN CONCERT】
The third is John Peale’s “IN CONCERT” who appeared just before “HUNKEY DREE”. It is a large-scale thing to play nine songs at the same time, it is a complete version with four more songs than “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”. Moreover, this broadcast is a treasure trove of rare songs. In addition to “Preview” Looking For A Friend “,” Kooks “,” Song For Bob Dylan “, as well as three songs” Bombers “” Almost Grown “” It Is not Easy ” It is rare performance.
However, not all songs Bowie sing, but with The SPIDERS FROM MARS ‘s side back, playing with a variety of guests. “Almost Grown” is Geoffrey Alexander, “Song For Bob Dylan” is George Underwood, “Andy Warhol” is lead vocal by Dana Gillespie. “It Is not Easy” is a take that three people sing with Bowie → Geoffrey → George.
★ Take official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” not recorded
“Queen Bitch” “The Supermen” “Song For Bob Dylan” “Andy Warhol”

【Disk 1-2: September 21, 1971: SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
In September 1971 when the production of “Ziggy Stardust” finally came to be. It is “SOUNDS OF THE 70s” by Bob Harris who appeared in Mick · Ronson and Duo. It was 2 songs in “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, but this work is six times three times. Besides, two songs are unreleased take. Both are wonderfully impressed with a simple ensemble of only two people, “Eight Line Poem” which was premiered this day will also be played in the medley with “Oh! You Pretty Things”.
Three songs in the first half are divided into discs 1 and three songs in the latter half are divided into discs 2, but each song is a studio session divided into kitchens so there is no discomfort. “BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972” which was supposed to be released originally was a 3 CD set, but to record this session without dividing it. This work is recorded without releasing all its songs (rather than 2 take takeovers).
★ Take official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” not recorded
“Kooks” “Fill Your Heart” “Amsterdam (Not Broadcasting)” “Andy Warhol (Unreleased)”

【Disk 2: January 18, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
【Disk 2: May 16, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
【Disk 2: May 22, 1972: JOHNNIE WALKER LUNCHTIME SHOW】
Next, 3 sessions (14 songs) from the end of production of “Ziggy · Stardust” to just before release. Both are familiar with “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, there are no additional songs. But the sound is a different thing. “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” also did not feel shortage with fluffy official quality, but this work sounds more natural. If it compares, distortion is felt in the official board (by mastering), this work is beautiful and beautiful. This is the “real sound” that mania around the world has asked for.
And just before and after the completion of “Ziggy Stardust”, the performance is the world of that famous board. The bags of THE SPIDERS FROM MARS solidified (Nick Graham also participated in the May session), famous songs such as “Hang On To Yourself” “Ziggy Stardust” “Moonage Daydream” “Suffragette City” “Starman” finally appeared . Although neither premiere, it is possible to listen to the fresh performance of the second and third times.
★ Official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” not recorded Take: None

【Disk 2: May 23, 1972: SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
The last BBC session in the 1970s was also on the eve of “Ziggy Stardust” release. This is “SOUNDS OF THE 70s” by Bob Harris who was continuously recorded the following day of “JOHNNIE WALKER LUNCHTIME SHOW” above. Three songs were also listened to with “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”, but this work is a complete session with “White Light / White Heat” as well. “Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide” also appeared, you can enjoy valuable “Lady Stardust”. Due to the sessions mentioned above, the members are also THE SPIDERS FROM MARS + Nick Graham.
★ Take official “BOWIE AT THE BEEB” not recorded
“White Light / White Heat”

It is a secret treasure collection by the above, 2 hours 30 minutes · 41 take. This is a phantom official album that summarizes sounds and sessions in full form over “BOWIE AT THE BEEB”. The first volume of “DBAS” “1964/66 THE BIG ATTRACTION” was too early and a little maniac, but this work is a super golden period until “Ziggy · Stardust”. It is a cultural heritage grade super masterpiece wanting to recommend to all people with full strength, not just mania / collector. Permanent preservation Press 2 CD is emerging.

ボウイの超極上アーカイヴ・シリーズ“DBAS”の第２弾。10代を集成した第１弾に続くのは、お蔵入りした幻のオフィシャル・アルバム。60年代・70年代のBBCセッションをコンピレーションした『BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972』です。
ボウイ初期のBBCと言えば、公式作品『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』が浮かびますが、もちろん本作は別物。実は、1996年にも同種のBBCアーカイヴ計画があり、そのサンプル盤『BBC SESSIONS 1969?1972 (Sampler)』までリリースされました。しかし、その後ライセンスに問題が生じて発売中止。お蔵入りとなったのです。その４年後に『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』が発売されたわけですが、実は中身が異なっていた。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』は各セッションから選曲されたベスト編集でしたが、発売予定として出回った曲目を見ると『BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972』は収録セッションが完全形でした。しかも、それ以上にサウンドが異なっていた。先述のサンプル盤と『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』では音質が異なっており、同じテイクでもサンプル盤の方が音が良かった。そのため、世界のマニアは本来リリースされるはずだったオリジナルの『BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972』を切望していたのです。
そう、それが本作。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』以上にナチュラルなサウンドであり、なおかつ各セッションを完全形で収録した決定盤なのです。とは言っても、本作はあくまでお蔵入りのオフィシャル作品であり、BBCセッションのコンプリート盤ではありません。良い機会ですので、ボウイが出演した60年代・70年代の全12回分のBBCセッションを総ざらいしてみましょう。

・1967年12月18日：TOP GEAR（５曲）
・1968年５月13日：JOHN PEEL IN TOP GEAR（５曲）
●1969年10月20日：D.L.T. SHOW（３曲＋α）
・1970年２月５日：THE SUNDAY SHOW（15曲）
●1970年３月25日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s（４曲）
●1971年６月３日：IN CONCERT（９曲）
●1971年９月21日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s（６曲）
・1972年１月11日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s（４曲）
●1972年１月18日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s（５曲）
●1972年５月16日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s（５曲）
●1972年５月22日：JOHNNIE WALKER LUNCHTIME SHOW（４曲）
●1972年５月23日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s（４曲）
※注：日付は放送日ではなく録音日。1979年にDJを務めた特番“STAR SPECIAL”は省略しています。

これが70年代までのBBC出演で、「●」印が本作収録のセッション。全12回のうち８回まで完全収録しています。1972年までですが、その後は90年代まで出演はありませんでした。公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』には、本作にない「1968年５月13日」「1970年２月５日」も（部分的に）収録されているので軽々に「BOWIE AT THE BEEBの拡大版」とは言えないのですが、本作は収録されたセッションがすべて完全版。そのため本作の方が時間も曲数も長大で綿密なのです。それでは、本作収録の８セッションをご紹介していきましょう。

【ディスク１：1969年10月20日：D.L.T. SHOW】
まず登場するのは『スペイス・オディティ』リリース直前に出演した“DAVE LEE TRAVIS SHOW”。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』にも２曲「Let Me Sleep Beside You」「Janine」が収録されていましたが、本作はさらに激レアな「Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed」が多く、さらに名物司会者ブライアン・マシューによるインタビューも収録されている。実のところ、公式リリース予定の『BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972』にインタビューはなかったのですが、本作は“TOP OF THE POPS”のトランスクリプション・ディスクから追加。放送の完全版を実現しています。
★公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』未収録テイク
インタビュー、「Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed」

【ディスク１：1970年３月25日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
盟友ミック・ロンソンやトニー・ヴィスコンティとも出会い、THE HYPEをバックにしたセッション。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』では１曲「The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud」だけでしたが、大幅増の４曲完全版です。『世界を売った男』の制作直前にあたりますが、すでに「The Width Of A Circle」「The Supermen」を初期バージョンで演奏しています。
その「The Supermen」は、放送ではカットされたテイク。公式リリース版の『BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972』にも収録されない予定でしたが、本作では追加収録し、セッションの完全形となっています。しかも、これも公式トラック。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』の４枚組アナログ盤のみに収録されていた最高峰テイクです。
★公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』未収録テイク
「I’m Waiting For The Man」「The Width Of A Circle」「The Supermen（未放送）」

【ディスク１：1971年６月３日：IN CONCERT】
３つめは『ハンキー・ドリー』制作直前に出演したジョン・ピールの“IN CONCERT”。９曲もまとめて演奏する大掛かりなもので、『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』より４曲多い完全版です。しかも、この放送は激レア曲の宝庫。初演だった「Looking For A Friend」「Kooks」「Song For Bob Dylan」だけでなく、「Bombers」「Almost Grown」「It Ain’t Easy」の３曲は、この放送しか記録に残っていない激レア・パフォーマンスです。
ただし、全曲ボウイが歌うわけではなく、THE SPIDERS FROM MARSの面々をバックにしつつ、多彩なゲストと共演。「Almost Grown」はジェフリー・アレキサンダー、「Song For Bob Dylan」はジョージ・アンダーウッド、「Andy Warhol」はダナ・ギレスピーがリード・ヴォーカル。「It Ain’t Easy」はボウイ→ジェフリー→ジョージと３人で歌い回すテイクです。
★公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』未収録テイク
「Queen Bitch」「The Supermen」「Song For Bob Dylan」「Andy Warhol」

【ディスク１-２：1971年９月21日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
いよいよ『ジギー・スターダスト』制作も目前となった1971年９月。ミック・ロンソンとデュオで出演したボブ・ハリスの“SOUNDS OF THE 70s”です。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』では２曲でしたが、本作は３倍の６曲。しかも、２曲分は未放送テイクです。いずれも２人だけのシンプルなアンサンブルが心に染み渡る素晴らしく、この日が初演だった「Eight Line Poem」も「Oh! You Pretty Things」とのメドレーで演奏されます。
前半３曲がディスク１、後半３曲がディスク２に分かれていますが、各曲がキッチリ分かれたスタジオ・セッションなので違和感はありません。本来リリースされるはずだった『BBC SESSIONS 1969-1972』はCD３枚組だったのですが、それはこのセッションを分けずに収録するため。本作は、その全曲を漏らさず収録（どころか２テイク増量）しています。
★公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』未収録テイク
「Kooks」「Fill Your Heart」「Amsterdam（未放送）」「Andy Warhol（未放送）」

【ディスク２：1972年１月18日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
【ディスク２：1972年５月16日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
【ディスク２：1972年５月22日：JOHNNIE WALKER LUNCHTIME SHOW】
続いては『ジギー・スターダスト』の制作末期からリリース直前にかけての３セッション（14曲）。いずれも『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』でお馴染みのものであり、追加曲などはありません。しかし、サウンドは別物。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』も流石のオフィシャル・クオリティで不足は感じなかったのですが、本作はの鳴りはより自然。比べてしまうと公式盤には（マスタリングによるものか）歪みが感じられ、本作の方がグッと美しい。これこそが世界中のマニアが求めてきた“本物の音”なのです。
そして、『ジギー・スターダスト』完成前後だけあって、演奏はあの大名盤の世界。バックはTHE SPIDERS FROM MARSの面々が固め（５月セッションにはニック・グラハムも参加）、「Hang On To Yourself」「Ziggy Stardust」「Moonage Daydream」「Suffragette City」「Starman」といった名曲群が遂に登場。いずれも初演でこそないのですが、２・３回目というフレッシュな演奏が聴けるのです。
★公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』未収録テイク：なし

【ディスク２：1972年５月23日：SOUNDS OF THE 70s】
70年代最後のBBCセッションも『ジギー・スターダスト』リリース前夜。上記“JOHNNIE WALKER LUNCHTIME SHOW”の翌日に連続収録されたボブ・ハリスの“SOUNDS OF THE 70s”です。これも３曲は『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』で聴けましたが、本作は「White Light / White Heat」もあるセッション完全版。「Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide」も登場し、貴重な「Lady Stardust」も楽しめる。上記セッションから日が近いこともあり、メンバーもTHE SPIDERS FROM MARS＋ニック・グラハムです。
★公式『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』未収録テイク
「White Light / White Heat」

以上、２時間30分・41テイクによる秘宝集です。『BOWIE AT THE BEEB』を超えるサウンドと各セッションを完全形でまとめた幻のオフィシャル・アルバム。“DBAS”の第１弾『1964/66 THE BIG ATTRACTION』は初期すぎてややマニアックでしたが、本作は『ジギー・スターダスト』までの超黄金期。マニア／コレクターに止まらず、すべての方に全力でお薦めしたい文化遺産級の超傑作。永久保存プレス２CDで堂々の登場です。

Disc 1 (76:53)
D.L.T. (Dave Lee Travis)
Studio 2, Aeolian Hall, New Bond Street, London
Recorded: Monday 20th October 1969 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Sunday 26th October 1969 (10:00-12:00)
Producer: Paul Williams / Engineers: Pete Ritzema / Dave Price

1. Interview with Brian Matthew
2. Let Me Sleep Beside You
3. Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed
4. Janine

David Bowie: Vocals / 12-String Acoustic Guitar
with Juniors Eyes:
John Cambridge: Drums
John Lodge Bass
Mick Wayne: Guitar
Tim Renwick: Rhythm Guitar

Sounds Of The 70s: Andy Ferris
The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London
Recorded: Wednesday 25th March 1970 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Sunday 6th April 1970 (18:00-19:02)
Producer: Bernie Andrews / Engineers: Nick Gomm / Paddy Kingsland

5. I’m Waiting For The Man
6. The Width Of A Circle
7. The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud
8. The Supermen [Not Broadcast]

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar
With The Hype / The Tony Visconti Trio:
John Cambridge: Drums
Mick Ronson: Guitar / Vocals
Tony Visconti: Bass

In Concert: John Peel
BBC Paris Studio, Lower Regent Street, London
Recorded: Thursday 3rd June 1971 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Sunday 20th June 1971 (9:00-20:00)
Producer: Jeff Griffin / Sound Balance: Chris Lycett / Assistant: John Etchells

9. Queen Bitch
10. Bombers
11. The Supermen
12. Looking For A Friend
13. Almost Grown
14. Kooks
15. Song For Bob Dylan
16. Andy Warhol
17. It Ain’t Easy

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard
Dana Gillespie: Vocals
Geoffrey Alexander (Geoff MacCormack): Vocals
George Underwood: Vocals
Mark Carr-Pritchett: Guitar
Mick Ronson: Guitar / Vocals
Mick Woodmansey: Drums
Trevor Bolder: Bass

Sounds Of The 70s: Bob Harris
Studio T1, Transcription Service, Kensington House, Shepherd’s Bush, London
Recorded: Tuesday 21st September 1971 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Monday 4th October 1971 (22:00-00:00)
Producer: John F. Muir / Engineers: John White / Bill Aitken

18. The Supermen
19. Oh! You Pretty Things / Eight Line Poem
20. Kooks

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar / Piano
Mick Ronson: Bass / Guitar / Vocal

Disc 2 (73:32)

Sounds Of The 70s: Bob Harris
Studio T1, Transcription Service, Kensington House, Shepherd’s Bush, London
Recorded: Tuesday 21st September 1971 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Monday 4th October 1971 (22:00-00:00)
Producer: John F. Muir / Engineers: John White / Bill Aitken

1. Fill Your Heart [Not Broadcast] 2. Amsterdam [Not Broadcast] 3. Andy Warhol [Not Broadcast]

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar / Piano
Mick Ronson: Bass / Guitar / Vocal

Sounds Of The 70s: Bob Harris
Studio MV5, Maida Vale, Delaware Road, London
Recorded: Tuesday 18th January 1972 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Monday 7th February 1972 (22:00-00:00)
Producer: Jeff Griffin / Sound: Chris Lycett / Assistant: John Etchells

4. Hang On To Yourself
5. Ziggy Stardust
6. I’m Waiting For The Man
7. Queen Bitch
8. Five Years

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar
Mick Ronson: Guitar / Vocals
Mick Woodmansey: Drums
Trevor Bolder: Bass

Sounds Of The 70s: John Peel
Studio MV4, Maida Vale, Delaware Road, London
Recorded: Tuesday 16th May 1972 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Tuesday 23rd May 1972 (22:00-00:00)
Producer: Pete Ritzema / Engineer: Nick Gomm

9. White Light / White Heat
10. Moonage Daydream
11. Hang On To Yourself
12. Suffragette City
13. Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar
Mick Ronson: Guitar / Vocals
Mick Woodmansey: Drums
Nicky Graham: Piano
Trevor Bolder: Bass

Johnnie Walker Lunchtime Show
Studio 2, Aeolian Hall, New Bond Street, London
Recorded: Monday 22nd May 1972 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Monday 5th – Friday 9th June 1972 (13:00-15:00)Producer: Roger Pusey / Engineer: Nick Gomm

14. Starman
15. Space Oddity
16. Changes
17. Oh! You Pretty Things

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar
Mick Ronson: Guitar / Vocals
Mick Woodmansey: Drums
Nicky Graham: Piano
Trevor Bolder: Bass

Sounds Of The 70s: Bob Harris
Studio MV5, Maida Vale, Delaware Road, London
Recorded: Tuesday 23rd May 1972 / Broadcast: Radio 1, Monday 19th June 1972 (22:00-00:00)
Producer: Jeff Griffin / Sound: Chris Lycett / Assistant: John Etchells

18. Andy Warhol
19. Lady Stardust
20. White Light / White Heat
21. Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide

David Bowie: Vocals / Guitar
Mick Ronson: Guitar / Vocals
Mick Woodmansey: Drums
Nicky Graham: Piano
Trevor Bolder: Bass

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