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Track Listings

1	Roll 'Em Pete
2	Green Onions (Version 1)
3	Tell Me (I'm Gonna Love Again)
4	Soul Tango
5	Cabbage Greens (Version 1)
6	High Heeled Sneakers (Version 1)
7	Love Come Shining Through
8	Wade in the Water (Version 5)
9	Baby What You Want Me to Do
10	Honey Bee
11	Please Don't Say
12	Down in the Valley
13	I Saw Her Standing There (Version 1)
14	Long Tall Shorty (Version 1)
15	Like a Baby
16	Waltz for a Pig
17	Shake, Rattle and Roll
18	Long Legged Baby (Version 2)
19	Walking Through the Park
20	Wade in the Water (Version 6)
21	What'd I Say (Version 1)
22	Hoochie Coochie Man (Version 2)
23	Don't Let Go
24	You've Gotta Have Love Babe (Version 1)
25	I Got a Woman
26	Strut Around
27	My Heart's in Little Pieces
28	You've Gotta Have Love Babe (Version 2)
29	I Saw Her Standing There (Version 2)
30	High Heeled Sneakers (Version 2)
31	The Night Time Is the Right Time
32	I Love You
33	Farewell Baby
34	Little Girl (Version 1)
35	What'd I Say (Version 2)
36	Wade in the Water (Version 7)
37	Farewell Baby (Master Take)
38	Wade in the Water (Version 3)
39	Have You Ever Loved a Woman
40	Long Tall Shorty (Version 2)
41	Slippin' & Slidin'
42	Harmonica
43	Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
44	Queen of Hearts
45	Spanish Blues (Version 1)
46	Half a Man
47	Hear Me Calling Your Name
48	Alcoholic Blues
49	Untitled Abbey Road Blues Instrumental
50	Keep a 'Drivin'
51	Last Night
52	Green Onions (Version 2)
53	It's Happening
54	What Am I Living For?
55	Baby Can It Be True
56	High Heeled Sneakers (Version 3)
57	Wade in the Water (Version 1)
58	Neighbour Neighbour
59	Dick's Instrumental
60	The First Time I Met the Blues
61	Swing-A-Ling (Part 1)
62	Spanish Blues (Version 2)
63	Camels and Elephants
64	Little Girl (Version 3)
65	Swing-A-Ling (Part 2)
66	Spanish Blues (Version 3)
67	Lease on Love
68	Stormy Monday
69	Just a Little Walk (Part 1)
70	Tammy
71	Cold Rain
72	What'd I Say (Version 3)
73	Just a Little Walk (Part 2)
74	I Want You
75	Positive Aka HHCK Blues
76	So-Ho
77	Wade in the Water (Version 4)
78	Positive Aka HHCK Blues
79	Say When (Part 1)
80	Early in the Morning
81	When Johnny Comes Marching Home
82	Say When (Part 2)
83	Baby Make Love to Me
84	Good Good Loving
85	Cabbage Greens (Version 2)
86	Baby Be Good to Me
87	Only Sixteen
88	Long Legged Baby (Version 1)
89	Got My Mojo Working
90	St. James Infirmary
91	Hoochie Coochie Man (Version 1)
92	Train Time
93	Wade in the Water (Version 2)
94	Little Girl (Version 2)
95	Oh Baby
96	Hoochie Coochie Man (Version 3)

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.87 x 5.75 x 1.1 inches; 14.67 ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Repertoire
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2012
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2012
Label ‏ : ‎ Repertoire
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008OG1A2E
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 4

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Edward J. mccarthy Jr.

GREAT MID 60S R&B/MOD/RYTHEM AND BLUES

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2013

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sadly over here in the us the gbo where a very underrated act back in there early through there mid 60s heyday, this is the first box set of most of the great stuff recorded by the gbo between 1963 and 1966, so many great songs here, the gbo was a big huge influence on many british invasion acts especially the who as the who used waltz for a pig as a b side to there 1966 hit 45 substitute, the booklet that comes with this box set is loaded with great vintage photos and liner notes that will tell you way more then I can, like most acts on the London scene some 50 years ago the gbo was very influenced by the new Orleans blues sound and it really comes through here, the gbo split up around 1967/68 and for a while graham went on as a solo artist releasing some decent records until his suicide in 1974. I always loved the gbo album summer of 65 and I did get it on cd years ago with bonus tracks but really it has been a full on box set like this I have been waiting for for many years now so when I read the review about t his in mojo magazine I had to grab this, also on disc 4 you get a killer drum solo by ginger baker as the gbo had worked with many great musicians back in the day including roy harper as well, this collection will give you memories of times when dance halls where filled with smoke and the mods went wild on this music from dusk until dawn on the London scene back in the day, I cant say enough about this, if the mod scene was your thing then this box set is a must own....................

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Thomas Ferrandina

SUPERP!!! Retrospect Of One Of Britan's Most Influential Blues/Jazz Artist of the 1960s -MUST HAVE FOR DEVOUT FANS

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2013

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I can't believe it took so long for this 4 CD set to be released. It contains many rare items of not only the Graham Bond Organization, but Graham with his original quartet, selections with Duffy Power, Ernest Ranglin, and some very early Graham. Many different arrangements of their set repertoire, plus outstanding performances by Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Dick Heckstall-Smith, and Graham, on his famous Hammond organ,mellotron & alto sax... The playing is strong, the sound is very good for the time (including the live selections). The packaging is first rate with rare photos and very good notes. You get to hear much of Graham's early alto sax work, as well as his strong vocals. Ginger and Jack provide a superb rhythm section, with Heckstall-Smith creating some great innovative harmonies... I have been a fan for over 45 years, and already have a large volume of Graham's work, however this release has honored him with his just due...FINALLY!!! Lastly, a 4 CD set may be a bit much for the casual listener, it would not be a bad idea to have a second single or 2 CD release with the absolute best taken from this release. This would make it more affordable and able to reach more would be fans. A MUST BUY FOR THE TRUE DEVOTED FAN

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Stuart Jefferson

A DEEP LOOK INTO THIS UNDERSUNG BAND'S SOUND

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012

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"The GBO was one of the three or four greatest British bands ever. In terms of influence, the GBO was to musicians what the Beatles were to the public." Pete Brown.

"...I also enjoyed Graham Bond, although at the time I didn't realize how profound Bond's music was. But looking back now, I can see it was just as important as the Stones or The Beatles." Ian Anderson (JETHRO TULL), 1970.

I don't think, this far removed from that era, that any of us can truly appreciate the musical power of THE GRAHAM BOND ORGANISATION (sic). This band was a powerhouse on stage-capable of playing jazz or blues/soul, and then exploding into some exciting jazz-rock sounds. A good example is a previously unreleased, jazzy live track (see Disc Four) from 1963, "Wade In The Water", with Bond, Bruce (on double bass), and Baker. Pretty heady, cool sounds for that period. But their two proper albums went nowhere commercially. If you're reading this, chances are you've already heard the GBO albums, know of ALEXIS KORNER'S BLUES INCORPORATED, and COLOSSEUM. This set is aimed more for the fan who's already familiar with the band's albums, and wants to go a bit deeper into their sound. Fans will recognize many tunes (included are 7 versions of "Wade In The Water") from the band's two proper albums. But this set isn't full of castoffs-far from it. Many of these sides are as good as anything the group released way back when. But the flip side of that for instance (from 1966) is the (admittedly a) demo of "You've Gotta Have Love Babe"-Bond's vocals-ouch! But the 'A'-side Single (Version 2 from 1967) is also included-thankfully a bit better. The last incarnation of the group, with both Dick Heckstall-Smith and Jon Hiseman, couldn't be included (except for 4 tracks) in this set-which is too bad. Hopefully at a later date, all that music will become available too.

First, the packaging. The discs are snapped inside the front and back covers of the hard cover "book". The 43 page booklet is attached inside, and has a nice essay by Pete Brown-poet, lyricist (notably for CREAM), and a recording artist in his own right (PETE BROWN'S BATTERED ORNAMENTS). The booklet is filled with great period photos, news articles, and other items from the period. There's a track by track listing of each tune with pertinent information for each. Many songs are in mono, and some are remastered for stereo. And speaking of sound-overall it's very good. There's no compression to ruin the sound, and there seems to be a bit of warmth to the sound that only helps the music. The only downside is how the discs are packaged, two in the inside front cover, two in the back, using those plastic clips that seem to break if you look at them too long. This seems to be the new way of packaging discs-it's now used by many labels. Too bad. The hardcover "book" slips inside an equally thick slipcase, which has all the tracks listed on the back. All in all, a very classy package.

This collection begins in 1963, with three tracks with Bond, Baker, Bruce, Alexis Korner-guitar, and THE VELVETTES-backing vocals. Also included are several familiar tunes (check the list on the Amazon page), some are Singles, some are from the album "Leapers and Sleepers", with a few tracks previously unreleased. A number of these tunes feature guitarists John McLaughlin and (the late) Big Jim Sullivan. Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin is also here (playing some great jazz guitar that will surprise many fans) on a few tunes, along with the first appearance of Dick Heckstall-Smith.

Disc Two features the best known incarnation of the band-Bond, Bruce, Baker, and Heckstall-Smith. These tracks continue from 1964 into 1965. These tunes, from auditions, Singles, compilation albums ("Rhythm and Blues" and "Blues Now"), a number of previously unreleased tracks, a soundtrack tune from the LP ("Gonks Go Beat"), and many from "The Sound of '65" album. All have been remixed in stereo for this set or are in mono sound.

Disc Three features, from 1965-66, the quartet on the first two tracks, with the next two tunes utilizing vocalist Winston G. (who used to appear at the same gigs as the GBO), with Bond, Baker, and an unidentified band. The rest of the tracks are the quartet, and the songs came from "There's a Bond Between Us", and a Single B-side. This also includes Bond's use of the mellotron-one of the first bands to use this cumbersome, hard to play instrument. The last three tracks feature Bond, Heckststall-Smith, Baker, and Mike Falana on trumpet.

Disc Four continues into 1966, with this same group for the first four tracks. The band then changes to Bond, Heckstall-Smith, Falana, and Jon Hiseman on drums on track five, "Wade In The Water". Tracks 6-8 are a trio of Bond, Heckstall-Smith, and Hiseman. Track 9 (see above) is another version of "Wade In The Water", with Bond, Bruce, and Baker as a trio, before switching back to the usual quartet for the remaining tunes (10-18) which are live tracks from 1964. These recordings are pretty rough going sound-wise, but they do give an atmospheric indication of how good the band was live.

Many people forget (or don't know) that the GBO was one of the first bands to play music that would eventually be labeled jazz-rock. Their "popularity" was based on musical talent-not good looks. They had no real "star", no Eric Clapton, no Jimmy Page, no Steve Winwood, no (name someone) to draw people in. Bond's influence by Charlie Parker on his alto sax playing is telling, and his organ sound was out of the Ray Charles/Jimmy Smith/Booker T. sound. Baker's drumming was from Max Roach, Art Blakey, and African influences. Bruce's style on the bass was out of the jazz area and his own uniqueness, with his harp playing from the blues. McLaughlin was just beginning to formulate his own guitar sound (he was let go for "erratic timekeeping" through Baker's complaints), but he fits the blues/jazz/rock thing pretty well. Heckstall-Smith was a died in the wool jazzer, who also strayed into the blues/soul arena, and combined them when he felt it right.

The GBO never really rose above a hard working club band in the U.K. In America, they were virtually unknown. They combined jazz with the blues and some soul and rock'n'roll music, and mixed everything into their own sound. And now, with this great collection of music, more people will have the chance to go even deeper into the band's sound. Checkout Ginger Baker, singing a song he wrote ("Cold Rain"), or McLaughlin playing some good blues guitar on "Untitled Abbey Road Blues Instrumental". Or Bruce's early, slightly rough sounding harmonica on several tunes. And of course, Bond-playing the organ and his alto sax at the same time, often with Heckstall-Smith's tenor sax.

In stopping this long-but (I think) well deserved-review, I still wonder what it was like to walk into a club and hear this band wailing away. If you consider yourself a fan of British music from the 60's, and you don't know about Graham Bond, you have a gaping hole in your musical library from that era. It's a mystery to me why the band's reissued albums aren't more well known by fans of today. Judging by the number of album reviews, and comments, many people are unfamiliar with the band. Why? Hopefully this collection will become more available, and more fans of that era will check it out.

If you want to learn more about Bond, try and find a copy of Harry Shapiro's book "Graham Bond: The Mighty Shadow", which goes into some detail about Bond and his life, or more about Dick Heckstall-Smith, his book (plus a CD of unreleased tracks) "Blowing The Blues". Both give a look into that whole era of music in Britain.

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Twinkie

All The GBO You’ll Ever Need! 🇬🇧

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019

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You most likely will be familiar with the material on the second disc in this set, but the first disc has some incredible recordings from the early years of Graham Bond. Really outstanding! And if you didn’t already know it, Jack Bruce was a good Jazz Bass player. The recordings contained within this collection prove it. Disc One makes the purchasing this collection more than worthwhile.
Concerning the packaging, the CD compartments are pretty funky with edge tabs that are kind tricky in securing the CDs themselves. Otherwise, this is a top shelf collection of the Graham Bond Organization. I highly recommend it!

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Beatle Guy

Bond, Bruce, and Baker......the rudiments of Cream!

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014

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Anything with Bond, Bruce and Baker is worth its weight in gold. Rare b sides, a sides and stellar live boot recordings make this a great listen. 4 cds, plus a great liner note from Pete Brown......what a bunch of great talents

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Anton 311

Great Collection

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013

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GBO was so far ahead of its time, melding R&B, jazz, blues, and rock. Bond gave Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, John McLaughlin and others early and important breaks. This is a great collection from a very under appreciated figure in rock history.

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peter leboon

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017

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awesome sound of the 1960's

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Joe Griffioen

Rock History

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015

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I looked this up after watching a Ginger Baker documentary. It's very good music as well as being a little-known part of music history. I liked the second and third discs the best.

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ADAMGOOD Photographer

A Great boxset

Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2014

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If you are a fan of the Cream, this boxset will give you the "back story" for two thirds of the Cream's members (Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker).

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Reinhard Busse

Wade In The Water

Reviewed in Germany on September 6, 2013

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Endlich liegt mit diesem 4-CD-Set eine sorgfältige und gelungene Zusammenstellung des englischen Musikers Graham Bond bzw. der Graham Bond Organization vor. Graham Bond wurde am 28.10.1937 geboren und verstarb am 08.05.1974, gerade mal im Alter von 36 Jahren, an den Folgen eines tragischen Unfalls. Trotz seines kurzen Lebens hat er die Entwicklung der Rockmusik entscheidend mit geprägt. Graham Bond spielte Saxophon und Keyboard - Zu seinem großen Verdienst zählt, dass er die Hammond-Orgel und das Mellotron in die Rockmusik einführte.
Die Graham Bond Organization zählt zu den legendären frühen Rock-Jazz-Formationen mit starken R&B-Anleihen. Besonders lässt natürlich die Stammbesetzung aufhorchen:
- Graham Bond: organ, vocals, alto sax
- Jack Bruce: bass guitar, vocals (später Cream)
- Dick Heckstall-Smith: tenor sax (später Colosseum)
- Ginger Baker: drums, vocals (später Ginger Baker's Airforce)
Neben den Klassikern (z.B. "Wade In The Water", "Early In The Morning", "High Heeled Sneakers" und viele andere) enthält die Box Single-Titel, reichlich unveröffentlichtes, Remixe, unbekannte Session-Aufnahmen und Live-Aufnahmen. Allein von "Wade In The Water" sind sieben Versionen dokumentiert - vor allem die unveröffentlichte Live-Version ist faszinierend. Für Liebhaber dieser Musikrichtung bzw. Fans von Graham Bond ist dieses Set unverzichtbar. Es ist ein Zeitdokument der britischen Musikgeschichte von höchstem Wert.
Dieses 4-CD-Set erscheint in einem Hardcover-Buch (Format: Taschenbuch), das Ganze dann nochmal in einen festen Schuber verpackt. Zudem beinhaltet das Set ein 42-seitiges Booklet mit Fotos, Informationen und detaillierten Track-Beschreibungen. Sehr günstiger Preis für höchste Qualität - Repertoire Records sei Dank.
Reinhard Busse

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Grzegorz Szymczak

Dreams come true - rolled them well Pete

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2012

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One thing you get pissed off at the start is opening and user unfriendly box. Hoped not made in China though relase date delay might have resulted from it. I got first crushed contra Cream then Jack Bruce mania and Ginger Baker. I tried to investigate in the mid 90s Graham stuff with no result. First was great cd release LIVE at klooks kleek. Then I got a copy of copied LP Sound 65 and There is bond. Then bootleg with copied singles (great one). I got a chance later to acquire LP Mighty bond and Crossroads with extra compilation Bond in America. Recently on dustygroove encountered great 33 single with Bond and british jazzmen as well as their LP with Bond on sax. In between all Ginger Baker Airforce and Jack Bruce live releases from 1971 plus Pete Brown 2 heads better then 1 and Dick Heckstall-Smith story ended. Well I thought I was in it but the release of 4 cd box wade in the water is a shock therapy. Just great. Beware no way to copy in itunes as no track names so fighting with a package is a must. I bought 2 copies just in case I break one. Logical with chinease quality. Bond is great - imagine Jack and Ginger listening to it now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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紙瑠

このクールな熱を聴け！

Reviewed in Japan on March 27, 2013

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96曲中1/3が未発表という凶悪なブツがリリースされたぞ野郎ども。
どうしてもプレ・クリームとして語られてしまうことが少なくないグループだが、それはボンドに失礼というものだ。クールなのになぜか暑苦しい、GBOならではのドス黒いグルーヴ渦巻く磁場を体感していただきたい。
監修はクリームの作詞家としても知られるビート詩人のピート・ブラウンで、既発曲の多くはブラウンとヘクトール・スミスの手でリミックスされているので厳密には大半のトラックが「未発表」ということになる。

Disc1<プレ・デビュー期>
1〜3：EMIでのテスト録音。師匠のアレクシス・コーナー（g）参加。
4〜10：知る人ぞ知る実力派として評価の高いダフィ・パワーのバッキング・セッション音源。ごく短期間だけメンバーだったジョン・マクラフリン入りの録音。有名セッションマンのビッグ・ジム・サリヴァン（g）も参加。
11〜15：ほとんどボンドのオリジナルでいよいよ本領発揮。トレードマークとも言える「スパニッシュ・ブルーズ」の初（？）録音も。ただし名前はまだ「グレアム・ボンド・カルテット」の時代。
16〜22：マンチェスター生まれのジャマイカン・ギタリスト、アーネスト・ラングリンのセッション。スカの普及に大きく関わった人物として知られているが、ここで聴かれる64年録音はシャープで歯切れのいいR＆B寄りのジャズ・インストで、GBO（ここではGB'sと名乗っている）との相性は最高。20「ソーホー」は特に白熱のプレイで、興奮。
23〜26：GBOに改名して臨んだデッカ・オーディション音源。Voが50代黒人ブルーズマンみたいなしわがれ声なので「誰だこりゃ？」と思ったらボンド本人。なんと喉頭炎だったそうだ。まあオーディションじゃ休めんわな…

Disc2<デビュー〜1st AL期>
1〜3：喉頭炎セッションの続き。
4〜5：のどの痛みにもめげずに頑張った甲斐あって晴れてデッカと契約、発表されたシングルの両面。
6〜10：デッカの2枚のブルーズ系コンピレーションから。
11：メンバーも出演した映画「Gonks go beat」のサントラ収録曲。今ではYouTube等で出演シーンのアホな動画も視聴可能である。ここまでがデッカ音源。
12〜28：コロンビアに移籍し、黄金期の幕開け。名盤「サウンド・オブ・65」関連音源で、ステレオ・リミックスに加えて未発表テイクも。

Disc3<2nd AL期>
1〜2：シングル。
3〜4：ワシントンGのシングル音源…誰？
5〜20：2nd「ボンド・ビトウィーン・アス」関連。こちらもステレオ・リミックス＋別テイク。ブルースに加えベイカーの曲も採用。なんと65年録音にして早くもメロトロンを使用。バラードでストリングスの代わりに使っているのだが、なんかヘン。まあ使ってみたかったんでしょう。しかしここでブルースはベイカーと楽器を投げ合うという壮絶な大喧嘩の末に脱退してしまう。
21〜23：ブルース脱退後、トランペットを加えた編成で再出発となったセッションですべて未発表。
24：新編成でリリースされたシングル。

Disc4<末期＋ライヴ>
1〜3：シングル用セッションの続き。未発表曲もあり。
4：「ザ・フー・オーケストラ」名義で発表された有名な演奏。当時シェル・タルミーとの公判中で発表できる新録音源がなかったフーのシングルB面を埋めるために、GBOの何の関係もない演奏が金で買われて使われたというものである。そんな出自なのでなかなかまともに扱われず、私はフーのブートでアナログ起こしの音源を聴いていた。オフィシャルではこれが初CD化か？
そしてここでベイカーも脱退。
5：しかしDrにはなんとジョン・ハイズマンが一時的に参加。タイトル曲の未発表テイクを収録。
6〜8：ハイズマン参加でのシングル・セッション音源。
9〜18：全曲未発表のライヴ録音。63年の9を除いてすべて64年の演奏。

あくまでGBOの歩みに的を絞った内容で、ボンドの全キャリアを追ったものではない。GBOは決してボンドのワンマングループではないし、これは正解だろう。この濃密なCD4枚分の演奏がわずか3年ほどの間に記録されたのは驚くほかない。スウィンギン・ロンドンのクラブ・シーンのむせ返るような熱気が伝わってくるようだ。さらにクルークス・クリークの特濃ライヴ盤を聴くと本当に汗ばんでくること請け合いである。
GBOははっきり言って過小評価され過ぎで、例えばジョージィ・フェイムやブライアン・オーガーなどよりずっと大きな音楽的成果を残したと考えている（別にフェイムやオーガーが嫌いなわけではない。念のため）。
GBO解散後、ザ・フールのレコーディングに参加するために渡米したボンドはそのままマーキュリーとソロ契約し、しばらく北米を拠点に活動するがパッとせず、70年代に入って帰国。有名な話だがGBO時代から黒魔術に傾倒し、かなりシャレにならないレベルまでハマってしまったようだ。そしてロンドンの地下鉄に飛び込み、37歳の若さで謎の自殺を遂げる。

難は装丁。別にデザインがダサいとかじゃなく（むしろクールで非常にかっこいい）、ディスクの収納が緩くて外れやすい。かなりの確率でトレイから外れて届くはず。最近多いコンパクトなデジブック型なのだが、ディスクの固定方法が普通じゃない。うまく言えないので買って見て下さい。私は1度目の購入ではDisc3に致命的な傷ができていたため返品、2度目のオーダーで何とかOKだった。

結論、この箱を買わないなんてバカ！

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Homer

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Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2013

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Objektiv: Die Zeit als der Blues den Jazz traf und dabei den Rock gebar.Hier in der britischen Version, wie immer ein paar Jahre später als die amerikanische Innovation.Das Remastering ist überraschend gut bei dem relativ niedrigen Preis.Nettes Booklet, hätte aber zum Verständnis der Musik(vor allem der ausführenden Musiker) ein paar mehr (oder überhaupt welche)Informationen nötig.Beim Auspacken der CD kamen mir die Tonträger entgegen und fielen auf den Boden nicht ohne sich an einem Stuhlbein zu beschädigen.Die Verpackung folgt dem allgemeinen Prinzip platzsparend in der Fabrik und danach egal.
Subjektiv: Die Musiker agieren von dilletantisch bis genial, aber immer mit einer eigenen Note. Dies ist im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes originell und somit sehr gut hörbar. Vergleiche mit späteren Heroen der Rockgeschichte drängen sich permanent auf.Wundersam ist aber auch der Gebrauch eines >Lennon/McCartneyt Titles im Jahr der ersten Veröffentlichung desselben.War das Bewunderung oder Verachtung? Wer etwas anderes als die GBO erwartet wird enttäuscht. Der Titel ist correct gewählt. Wade in the water ,but this is not tea.

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