Red Vinyl
With international hit singles prompting a frantic tour schedule, the Yardbirds had undergone several line-up changes since their formation – not least the departure of guitarist Eric Clapton in March 1965. In 1966 founder member bassist Paul Samwell-Smith quit to concentrate on production, while guitarist Je Beck left later that year. Consequently it was a trimmed down Yardbirds comprising Keith Relf (vocals, harmonica), Jimmy Page (lead guitar), Chris Dreja (bass) and Jim McCarty (drums) who kicked o their Spring 1967 tour of Scandinavia with an eight-song set under the banner Popgäster I Stockholm recorded for Sweden’s national broadcaster SRT. Repertoire is delighted to present these recordings in pristine sound quality as never before complete with a new essay by Chris Welch. An essential for all Yardbirds fans, this special edition is presented in an eye-catching gatefold digipak.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Shapes Of Things
2. Heart Full Of Soul
3. Mr You’re A Better Man Than I
4. Most Likely You Go Your Way
(And I’ll Go Mine)
Side 2
1. Over Under Sideways Down
2. Little Games
3. My Baby
4. I’m A Man
Label: Repertoire Records
Released: 2023