Fans of The Who are at last being given a chance to see a full-length version of the band’s famous 1977 concert in Kilburn, North London which many Who aficionados regard as Keith Moon’s finest hour and one of the band’s greatest performances.
A film of the legendary event is now being made available on DVD for the first time. It is part of a 2-disc package which will be released in the UK on November 17, 2008.
On December 15, 1977, The Who performed in front of a select invited audience at the Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn, North London to record a concert for Jeff Stein’s film, The Kids Are Alright. It was one of Keith Moon’s last public appearances with the band before his death in 1978.
Over the years, footage of the show has become a much sought-after “holy grail” for Who fans because only a few glimpses of the concert ended up in the final cut of The Kids Are Alright.
The performance was originally shot in 35mm, but the rare footage – showing drummer Keith Moon in fiery form – has now been digitally restored and remastered in High-Definition and Surround Sound from the original film elements.
The 2-DVD set also includes another never-before-seen rarity: The Who’s landmark live performance at The London Coliseum in 1969 which is said to be one of the band’s personal favorites.
Full tracklisting for Kilburn 1977 (DVD Disc 1)
1. Can’t Explain
2. Substitute
3. Baba O’Reilly
4. My Wife/Going Mobile
5. Behind Blue Eyes
6. Dreaming From The Waist
7. Pinball Wizard
8. I’m Free
9. Tommy’s Holiday Camp
10. Summertime Blues
11. Shakin’ All Over
12. My Generation
13. Join Together
14. Who Are You
15. Won’t Get Fooled Again
Full tracklisting for The Coliseum 1969 (DVD Disc 2)
1. Heaven And Hell
2. Can’t Explain
3. Fortune Teller
4. Tattoo
5. Young Man Blues
6. A Quick One While He’s Away
7. Happy Jack
8. I’m A Boy
9. I’m Free
10. Tommy’s Holiday Camp
11. See Me, Feel Me
12. Summertime Blues
13. Shakin’ All Over
14. My Generation
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