Ten Years After - Recorded Live 2LP Vinyl ALbum

- French release

The French release of Ten Years After's "Recorded Live" captures the raw energy of the British blues-rock band across four European concerts. This double LP, released in 1973, features unedited recordings from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Frankfurt, and Paris, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess and Alvin Lee's electrifying guitar work. Presented in a gatefold sleeve, this French edition offers a unique perspective on Ten Years After's captivating live experience. (59 words)

 

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"Recorded Live" Album Description:

The French release of Ten Years After's "Recorded Live" is a double LP offering a taste of the band's electrifying live energy, captured across four European cities in 1970. This vinyl treasure, presented in a gatefold sleeve, encapsulates the raw power and improvisational brilliance that made Ten Years After a force in the blues-rock scene.

Unlike many live albums of the era, "Recorded Live" boasts an authenticity often missing in studio productions. Recorded over four nights in Frankfurt, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Paris, the album features the band at their peak, unburdened by overdubs or studio enhancements. This raw, unadulterated approach allows the listener to experience the band's full sonic spectrum, from Alvin Lee's blazing guitar work to Chick Churchill's pounding bass lines and Leo Lyons's dynamic drumming.

The French release, pressed on 12-inch vinyl, offers a superior listening experience compared to the original UK release. The larger format allows for greater sonic fidelity, capturing the nuances of the band's performance with greater clarity and detail. Additionally, the gatefold sleeve often features unique artwork and liner notes, adding another layer of collectability for fans.

Music Genre:

Blues Rock

Album Production:

 Photography by Brian Cooke

Record Label & Catalognr:

Chrysalis CTY 1049

Album Packaging / Information:

 Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design 

Media Format:

 12" Double LP  

Year & Country:

  1973 Made in France


Band Members and Musicians on: Ten Years After - Recorded Live 2LP
    Band-member, line-ups:
  • Alvin Lee - Guitars, vocals

    Alvin Lee (born Graham Barnes, December 19, 1944 – March 6, 2013) was an English rock guitarist and singer, best known as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the blues rock band Ten Years After . He was born in Nottingham, England and began playing guitar at the age of 13. In the late 1960s, he formed Ten Years After and the band released their first album in 1967. They gained international fame with their performance at the Woodstock festival in 1969.

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    In the 1970s and 1980s, Lee released several solo albums and collaborated with other musicians. He continued to perform and record with Ten Years After until his death in 2013. He was known for his powerful and rapid guitar playing and was considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.

    Throughout his career, Lee received numerous accolades and awards, including being voted the third greatest guitar player of all time, by Classic Rock magazine, in 2004. He died of complications following a routine surgical procedure in 2013.

  • Leo Lyons

    Leo Lyons (Real-name: Leo David William Lyons) an English musician and bassist, best known as a member of the British blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born on 30 January 1943, in London, England. He started playing bass guitar in the early 1960s and joined Ten Years After in 1967, replacing the band's original bassist, Chick Churchill. He played bass guitar, provided backing vocals and wrote some songs for the band. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1975 and played in reunion concerts later on.

  • Chick Churchill

    Chick Churchill (Real-name: Michael George Churchill) English keyboardist and pianist, best known as a founding member and original keyboardist of the British blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born on May 25, 1947, in London, England. He started playing piano and organ in the early 1960s and formed Ten Years After in 1966 with guitar player Alvin Lee, bassist Leo Lyons and drummer Ric Lee. He played keyboard, organ and piano and provided backing vocals for the band. He was an important member of the band and played in the band's first two albums, "Ten Years After" and "Undead" . He left the band in 1968 to pursue a solo career, and was replaced by keyboardist Dave Quickmire.

     Ten Years After was one of the most popular and influential British blues rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and Chick Churchill was considered to be an accomplished keyboard player. He has also played in other bands and projects, but is mostly known for his work with Ten Years After. He continues to perform as a solo artist and with

  • Ric Lee

    Ric Lee (Full-name: Richard Lee) an English drummer and percussionist, known as a member of the British blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born on October 19, 1945, in Birmingham, England. He started playing drums in the early 1960s and joined Ten Years After in 1967, replacing the band's original drummer, Dave Quickmire. He played drums and provided backing vocals for the band. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1975 and played in reunion concerts later on.


Complete Track Listing of: Ten Years After - Recorded Live 2LP
    Side One:
  1. One of These Days
  2. You Give Me Loving
  3. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
    Side Two:
  1. Hobbit
  2. Help Me
    Side Three:
  1. Classical Thing
  2. Scat Thing
  3. I Can't Keep From Cryin' Sometimes
    Side Four:
  1. Silly Thing
  2. Slow Blues in C'
  3. I'm Going Home
  4. Choo Choo Mama

 


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Green Colour Chrysalis CTY 1049 Record Label Details: SACEM

Ten Years After - LP's Discography and Album Cover Photos

TEN YEARS AFTER - Cricklewood Green
TEN YEARS AFTER - Cricklewood Green album front cover vinyl record

  DERAM SML 1065 / XZAL 9583P , 1970 , England

Ten Years After's "Cricklewood Green," released in 1970 as a 12" vinyl LP, 1st UK Pressing, redefined musical boundaries with its fusion of blues, rock, and jazz. This seminal album, featuring the iconic Mono/Stereo Peephole and a poster, marked a transformative period for the band. Commercial success, epitomized by the chart-topping single "Love Like a Man," solidified its status as a timeless classic, leaving an indelible imprint on the music scene.

Cricklewood Green 12" Vinyl LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Hear Them Calling
TEN YEARS AFTER - Hear Them Calling  album front cover vinyl record

 Nova 6.28 364-1 , 1976 , Germany

Calling all blues-rock fans! Released in 1976, "Hear Them Calling" is a compilation on double LP vinyl, offering a retrospective of Ten Years After's electrifying career. Dive into their signature sound, featuring iconic tracks like "I'm Going Home" and "Love Like a Man," alongside electrifying live recordings. This collection captures both the studio mastery and raw energy that solidified Ten Years After's place in music history.

Hear Them Calling 12" Vinyl 2LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Positive Vibrations
TEN YEARS AFTER - Positive Vibrations album front cover vinyl record

Chrysalis 6307 533 , 1974 , Germany

Released in 1974, "Positive Vibrations" captures Ten Years After's blues-rock energy on a 12-inch vinyl LP. Fronted by the iconic guitarist Alvin Lee, the album showcases their signature sound - electrifying guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and driving rhythms. Expect both original tracks like the title song and "Nowhere to Run" alongside a scorching rendition of Little Richard's "Going Back to Birmingham." Whether a longtime fan or new listener, this vinyl promises a dose of classic rock power.

Positive Vibrations 12" Vinyl LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Recorded Live (French & German Releases)
TEN YEARS AFTER - Recorded Live (French Release) album front cover vinyl record

Chrysalis CTY 1049 , 1973 , France

The release of Ten Years After's "Recorded Live" captures the raw energy of the British blues-rock band across four European concerts. This double LP, released in 1973, features unedited recordings from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Frankfurt, and Paris, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess and Alvin Lee's electrifying guitar work. Presented in a gatefold sleeve, this French edition offers a unique perspective on Ten Years After's captivating live experience. (59 words)

Recorded Live (French Release) 12" Vinyl LP Recorded Live (German Release) 12" Vinyl LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Rock and Roll Music to the World
TEN YEARS AFTER - Rock and Roll Music to the World album front cover vinyl record

Chrysalis 6307 507 / CHR 1009 , 1972 , Germany

In 1972, Ten Years After's "Rock and Roll Music to the World" solidified their blues-rock legacy. This vinyl masterpiece, pulsating with energy and Lee's fiery guitar, blends blues riffs, soulful vocals, and extended jams. From the opening power of "You Give Me Loving" to the title track's celebratory spirit

Rock and Roll Music to the World 12" Vinyl LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Stonehenge
TEN YEARS AFTER - Stonehenge
 album front cover vinyl record

Deram Label SML 1029 , 1968 , Made in England

Ten Years After's "Stonehenge" is a landmark blues-rock album, released in 1969 on 12" vinyl LP with a gatefold cover. It features the band's signature sound, blending powerful vocals and guitar work with bluesy riffs and extended improvisations. The album explores themes of love, loss, and social commentary, solidifying their place as pioneers of the genre and influencing generations of musicians.

Stonehenge 12" Vinyl LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Watt P
TEN YEARS AFTER - Watt album front cover vinyl record

DERAM SML 1078, XZAL 10255P , , Made in England

"Watt" is the album by the British blues rock band Ten Years After, released in 1970. It was the band's fifth studio album and the first to feature bassist Leo Lyons as a producer. The album reached number 33 on the UK Albums Chart and number 31 on the US Billboard 200. It features the song "I'm Coming On" which was a hit single in the UK and US.

Watt 12" Vinyl LP
TEN YEARS AFTER - Weisse Serie
TEN YEARS AFTER - Weisse Serie album front cover vinyl record

Decca 6.25.234 , , made in Germany

 "Die Weisse Serie" is a series of Classic Rock albums re-issued by the German Branch of Decca Records. Some of the bands in the "Weisse Serie" include David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, John Mayall, UFO and many others. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

Weisse Serie 12" Vinyl LP