Drury Lane (Live)

Drury Lane (Live)

Recorded on September 8, 1974 by the BBC, this concert features Robert Wyatt and a grand assortment of friends: Ivor Cutler, Julie Tippetts, Dave Stewart, Hugh Hopper, Fred Frith, Mike Oldfield, Gary Windo, Nick Mason and Laurie Allan. The playing is spirited, experimental, soulful and loose and free. Hopper’s “Dedicated to You But You Weren’t Listening” is a whimsical opening that prepares no one for the tumult that follows. “Memories” has never sounded more energized. Rock Bottom’s “Sea Song” turns darker and more chaotic with fantastic instrumental work. “A Last Straw” is a piece of jazz-rock that slides all over the stage until “Little Red Riding Hood Hit the Road” takes the improvisation into agitated waters. Tippetts’ “Mind of a Child” is sweet British folk. “Instant Pussy” is a catcall from a band experiencing an out-of-body experience. Neil Diamond’s hit for the Monkees, “I’m a Believer,” is a perfect final jam. This ranks among Wyatt’s most essential.

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