Deaf School BBC "In Concert" 1976

[Humphrey]

Actually, just listening to it now, it is quite hissy in parts. If one of our gang could try a little noise reduction/remastering, that would be super ....

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> Thanks to blark1056 at Guitars101 ! He stated :
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> 1976 Radio One 'In Concert' Broadcast
> FM Broadcast, Very Good Quality
> mp3 @ 192
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> Here is an early radio show from Deaf School, a band that was great fun while they lasted. Started from a group of art-theater students in Liverpool, Deaf School combined a dizzying array of eclectic influences, from 1930's melodrama, musical theater, 50's schmaltz, 60's pop and jazz, and 70's rock, to create a truly unique style and sound. Their first album, 'Second Honeymoon', is just delightful, and works both as a great pop album, and as sonic theater. This show was recorded some time in early 1976, prior to the release of their first album (apparently was recorded while they were in the process of recording the album, probably around April-May, 1976). Although a short set for the radio show, it nonetheless showcases several of the songs that would be on their upcoming album. Also included is a bonus track of a demo of an unreleased song featuring an even earlier incarnation of the band. I got this from the website of Ian Ritchie, who was the Sax player for the band. I hope more people can find out about and enjoy the music of this excellent, but unsuccessful band. Of note is that apparently, the band is much more popular now than they ever were. In recent years they reformed (with almost all of the original members), and have had several succesful tours and reunion shows. 
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> Tracklist:
> 01. Intro - Insrumental
> 02. Unknown
> 03. What A Way To End It All
> 04. Hi Jo Hi
> 05. Band Introductions
> 06. Room Service
> 07. Hot Jazz Razzmatazz
> 08. A Bigger Splash
> Bonus Track
> 09. Ding Dong (1974 Demo)
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> The Band:
> Paul Tilnick, Guitar
> Clive 'Cliff' Langer, Guitar
> Ian Ritchie, Sax
> Rev. Max Ripple, Piano
> Steve 'Mr. Average' Lindsay, Bass
> Tim Whittaker, Drums
> Eric Shark, Lead vocals
> Enrico Cadillac Jr, Lead Vocals
> Chelsea Bright, vocals
> Betty Bright, vocals
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