Brinsley Schwarz - 1972-05-04 - London, UK (FM)

Brinsley Schwarz  

1972-05-04

BBC In Concert

London, UK

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Unknown Number

02. It's Been So Long 

03. Don't Lose Your Grip on Love 

04. Surrender To The Rhythm 

05. Home In My Hand 

06. Ju Ju Man 

Brinsley Schwarz - 1972-05-04 - London, UK (FM)

Brinsley Schwarz was a cult phenomena. Fronted by Nick Lowe and named after their lead guitarist, the band developed a rabid following in the UK and became the subject of legendary hype in the United States. The band was one leading lights of the pub rock movement in the UK, the predecessor to the punk and new wave revolution that would sweep rock later in the decade. Unfortunately, critical acclaim and loyal fans never did translate into chart success for Brinsley Schwarz and they would eventually disband in 1975. Their last album in 1974, however, served as a launching pad for yet another band that achieved legendary cult status. Dave Edmunds would produce that disc, and he would go on to partner with Lowe to form Rockpile! This rare FM broadcast captures Brinsley Schwarz on May 4, 1972, 47 years ago today in London.

Brinsley Schwarz - 1973-04-14 - London, UK (FM)

Brinsley Schwarz 
1973-04-14
BBC Studios
London Uk
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. 30 Pounder (instrumental)
02. Hooked on Love
03. It's Been So Long
04. Why Do We Hurt the One We Love?
05. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

Brinsley Schwarz - 1973-04-14 - London, UK (FM)

Rockpile - Together and Solo #3: Brinsley Schwarz was a cult phenomena. Fronted by Nick Lowe and named after their lead guitarist, the band developed a rabid following in the UK and became the subject of legendary hype in the United States. Unfortunately, critical acclaim and loyal fans never did translate into chart success for Brinsley Schwarz and they would eventually disband in 1975. Their last album in 1974, however, served as a launching pad for yet another band that achieved legendary cult status. Dave Edmunds would produce that disc, and he would go on to partner with Lowe to form Rockpile! This rare FM broadcast captures Brinsley Schwarz on April4, 1973, 44 years ago today in London.

Brinsley Schwarz - 1974-06-19 - Cardiff, UK (SBD)

Brinsley Schwarz

1974-06-19

Top Rank

Cardiff, UK

Soundboard Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Intro & Country Girl

02. Hooked On Love

03. Trying To Live My Life Without You

04. Small Town Big

05. Honky Tonk/High Class Joint

06. Peace, Love And Understanding

07. It's Been So Long

08. Private Number

09. Happy Doing What We're Doing

10. Surrender To The Rhythm

11. You're So Fine

12. Do That Thing (Hip City)

13. Juju Man

Brinsley Schwarz - 1974-06-19 - Cardiff, UK (SBD)

Brinsley Schwarz was a cult phenomena. Fronted by Nick Lowe and named after their lead guitarist, the band developed a rabid following in the UK and became the subject of legendary hype in the United States.  Unfortunately, critical acclaim and loyal fans never did translate into chart success for Brinsley Schwarz and they would eventually disband in 1975. Their last album in 1974, however, served as a launching pad for another band that achieved legendary cult status. Dave Edmunds would produce that disc, and he would go on to partner with Lowe to form Rockpile! This rare soundboard recording captures BrinsleySchwarz on June 19, 1974, 42 years ago today, just about a month before the release of that final album. So, is Edmunds playing alongside The Brinsleys at this gig? The picture that accompanied this bootleg shows Lowe and Edmunds side by side on stage. Edmunds' 1975 album Subtle As A Flying Mallet lists some live tracks with Brinsley Schwarz, all from Cardiff, the location where this soundboard was recorded. I couldn't really tell from listening. Download it and see what you think.

Brinsley Schwarz - 1971-06-18 - London, UK (FM)

Brinsley Schwarz 
1971-06-18
BBC In Concert
London Uk
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Country Girl
02. Dry Land > Unknown Number
03. Silver Pistol
04. Range War
05. Egypt
06. Nervous on the Road (But Can't Stay at Home)
07. Rockin' Chair

Brinsley Schwarz - 1971-06-18 - London, UK (FM)

The band Brinsley Schwarz, named after their lead guitrist and also featuring Nick Lowe, Billy Rankin, Bob Andrews and Ian Gomm was one of the leading lights of the pub rock movement in the UK, the predecessor to the punk and new wave revolution that would sweep rock later in the decade.  The band never took over commercially, despite a rabid fan base and strong critical reviews. This FM broadcast from June 18, 1971, 42 years ago today, captures the band a few months after the release of their 2nd album. Ten days later they would be on the bill at the 2nd Glastonbury Festival, one of the many support acts for headliners David Bowie and Traffic.