Youngstown 1972

The exact date of this show is now known of this recording in support of Cactus.  This audience recording isn't very strong but it is better than the Columbia show and has essentially the same set list.

We find it strange that with a set under an hour in length that Heep spent one third of that time improvising.  Three albums were already released at this point so as many as four more songs could have been included during the time allotment.   Maybe it was the time period and what was customary for bands at this point, but still it appears they could have taken more advantage of what was given. 

Date:  February 1, 1972 Venue: Stambaugh Auditorium Grade:  C- Sound:  Remastered Total Running Time:  50 minutes 41 Seconds Source:  Audience Recording Artwork:  Unknown Lineup / Credits: David Byron:  Lead Vocals Ken Hensley:  Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals Mick Box:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Gary Thain:  Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals Lee Kerslake:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Track Listing:

1. Tuning Up
2. Bird Of Prey
3. I Wanna Be Free
4. July Morning
5. Guitar Solo *
6. Improvisation
8. Gypsy 

* - Sound File

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