Culled from audio and video recordings and unheard demos from the private collection of the band's vocalist David Coverdale, the release offers an ultra-rare collection of material, performed by the band’s acclaimed 1983-84 lineups. The primary lineup is Cozy Powell on drums (Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, Black Sabbath), guitarist John Sykes and bassist Neil Murray.
“It’s still hard for me to find the words when remembering that half the incredible band who originally recorded the 'Slide It In' album with me have passed away,” says Coverdale. “It’s incredibly difficult to articulate: Cozy Powell, Mel Galley, Jon Lord…all amazing people and amazing musicians. Their memories live on in our hearts and in the music they made. I miss them beyond words…Wait until you see and hear them playing as only they can and add in the fiery guitar assault of the incredibly gifted John Sykes, plus the relentless melodic bass pounding of Neil Murray.”
Coverdale and co-producer Michael McIntyre launched a worldwide search for the best quality video footage and audio tracks from the 1984 tour. Among the gems found was a set from ‘Super-Rock’, recorded at the first Japanese rock festival at Seibu Stadium in Tokyo and an invaluable video of Jon Lord’s final appearance with Whitesnake recorded live in Sweden.
“All of the features on this package have been treated lovingly and respectfully, with no expense spared, utilizing technology to improve sound and picture quality,” says Coverdale, who personally oversaw all elements of this release.
Concludes Coverdale, “These are memories I treasure and delight in sharing with you as we continue our celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Whitesnake's ‘Slide It In.'”
Track listing:
CD (only available in combo edition):
Gambler
Guilty Of Love
Love Ain’t No Stranger
Slow An’ Easy
Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues
Ready An’ Willing
Guitar Solo
Crying In The Rain
Soldier Of Fortune
Love Ain’t No Stranger
Ready An’ Willing
Slow An’ Easy
Bonus Tracks - Jon Lord’s Final Performance with Whitesnake (Medley)
Gambler (featuring Jon Lord)
Guilty of Love (featuring Jon Lord)
Love Ain't No Stranger (featuring Jon Lord)
Ready an' Willing (featuring Jon Lord)
DVD:
Gambler
Guilty of Love
Love Ain't No Stranger
Ready an' Willing
Slow an' Easy
Crying in the Rain
Guitar Solo
Soldier of Fortune
Drum Solo
Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City
Don't Break My Heart Again
Bonus Tracks - Jon Lord’s Final Performance with Whitesnake (Medley)
Gambler (featuring Jon Lord)
Guilty of Love (featuring Jon Lord)
Love Ain't No Stranger (featuring Jon Lord)
Ready an' Willing (featuring Jon Lord)
DVD Bonus Gallery - “Slide It In Slide Show” with Rare Unseen Photos - The music bed contains snippets of private demos from David’s personal archives.
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