The sensational alex harvey band discography discogs. The sensational alex harvey band were a glam rock band formed in glasgow in 1972. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Studio album by the sensational alex harvey band released in 1972. May 04, 2007 the sensational alex harvey band s combination of metallic energy, flamboyant theatrics and superhero narratives would feed into the glamrock silliness that would soon reignite british rock. Alex harvey was the godfather of glam rock, mixing bowie and mercurys sensibilities with vaudeville and big band sounds, and giving birth to the era that spawned your precious gnr and acdc without falling into the pretensions that make such music all but unlistenable. This is preety much straight up, early 70s stonsey rock, with a lot of brass and female singers. No one, but no one, came remotely close to their sheer magical prowess, musical mayhem, confrontational wit, sparkling. Framed is the 1972 debut album by the sensational alex harvey band. The first album by the sensational alex harvey band, framed. The sensational alex harvey band the sensational alex harvey shows were noted for their theatrical content and idiosyncratic style of delivery.
There are five bonus tracks on this disc three previously unreleased songs from may 1964, plus two songs from everythings alright with iabella bond, the live decca album recorded at hamburgs top ten club that same year. Framednext by the sensational alex harvey band, alex harvey. The sensational alex harvey band next lyrics genius. Framed next by the sensational alex harvey band on spotify. Five classic albums by the sensational alex harvey band. Framed is a studio album by the sensational alex harvey band released in 1972. The sensational alex harvey experience home facebook. Jun 29, 2011 in 1972, alex harvey joined with the members of a scottish band, tear gas, and together they became known as the sensational alex harvey band. Jan 11, 2016 the music fest kicks off with the eponymous debut album of alex harvey and his soul band for the first time on cd. Harvey struts and yowls and gets raunchy prefiguring the sahb version of delilah while zal cleminson rips up the territory with some astounding guitar work. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The sensational alex harvey band framed live 1974 youtube.
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The sensational alex harvey band julian cope presents head. The sensational alex harvey tribute band, glasgow, united kingdom. The album was released separately on cd but is more widely available on a 2 in 1 album, the other album being next. Five classic albums by the sensational alex harvey band, alex. The sensational alex harvey band s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The sensational alex harvey band was founded in 1972. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more.
This split personality honest jock acts out each song as if it were a play in itself with a new cast every time. The sensational alex harvey band formed in 1972 when veteran vocalist alex harvey february 5, 1935, gorbals, glasgow. Harveys merger with tear gas, a faltering rock band, was the smartest move of his career. Bereft of any liner notes and housed in basic cardboard sleeves, the collection is far from elegant, but its hard. The sensational alex harvey band formed in 1972 when veteran vocalist alex harvey february 5, 1935, gorbals, glasgow, scotland. The sensational alex harvey band framed lyrics genius lyrics. The sensational alex harvey band tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including faith healer, framed, vambo hot symphony part 1, delilah, gang bang. Alex harvey was leader and vocalist, with zal cleminson on guitar, chris glen on bass, hugh mckenna on keyboards, and ted mckenna on drums.
Five classic albums this budgetpriced, barebones box set from universal rounds up the first five studio albums from the pioneering english folkrock outfit. His version of delilah is absolutely delightful, and i consider it an improvement on the original. Sensational alex harvey band framed live lyrics im walking down the street mindin my own affair when two policemen grabbed me and im unaware they said is your name alexander. The sensational alex harvey band framed 1972, gatefold.
Im walking down the street mindin my own affair when two policemen grabbed me and im unaware they said. The group first started as support for such teenage idol bands like slade. Get the sensational alex harvey band setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other the sensational alex harvey band fans for free on. Listen to framed the sensational alex harvey band online. They officially changed their name in august 1993 back to the sensational alex harvey band with the original lineup minus harvey. Thin lizzy was one of the latter, and so was the sensational alex harvey band. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Explore releases from the sensational alex harvey band at discogs. T naked as sin an army towel covering my belly some of us weep, some of us howl, knees turn to jelly but next next i was just a child a hundred like me i. The sensational alex harvey band julian cope presents. The faith healer, boston tea party, midnight moses, hammer song, the hot city symphony, pt. Framed next, an album by the sensational alex harvey band on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Fronted by alex harvey accompanied by zal cleminson on guitar, bassist chris glen, keyboard player hugh mckenna and drummer ted mckenna, their music veered from progressive rock to experimental jazz, around a core of experimental and avant garde rock, dealing with themes.
The sensational alex harvey band next lyrics and tracklist. The sensational alex harvey band were famous for their theatrics and where american counterpart alice cooper was vincent furniers fun filled character on stage, alex harvey was the player. Early live audiences hated the group, and the only consolation for harvey was that he actively enjoyed. Producer credit the alex harvey band on cover, alex harvey on labels. The sensational alex harvey band lyrics, playlists. Im walking down the street mindin my own affair when two policemen grabbed me and im unaware they said is your name alexander. Where were you, little man, when i laid down the foundations of your universe. Fourplay the sensational alex harvey band album framed album.
With a heady mix of theatrics and driving rock, sahb quickly made a name for themselves across england, releasing this album along the way. The sensational alex harvey band discography and songs. The sensational alex harvey band music, videos, stats, and. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Im walking down the street mindin my own affair when two policemen grabbed me and im unaware they said is your na. The sensational alex harvey tribute band home facebook. Live by the sensational alex harvey band album, hard rock. Harvey s merger with tear gas, a faltering rock band, was the smartest move of his career. Looking back, i probably should have given the sensational alex harvey band a closer listeni mean, alex harvey was bon scotts main hero, after all. A handy twofer coupling of the sensational alex harvey bands first two albums, nicely remastered but sadly accompanied by nothing that has not been reissued before, framednext captures the band as they took their first steps towards a superstardom that was by no means taken for granted. Fronted by alex harvey accompanied by zal cleminson on guitar, bassist chris glen, keyboard player hugh mckenna and drummer ted mckenna, their music veered from glam rock to experimental jazz, around a core of experimental and avantgarde rock, dealing with themes from environmentalism to chinese take away.
The sensational alex harvey band the best of the sensational alex harvey band album lyrics. Fronted by alex harvey accompanied by zal cleminson on guitar, bassist chris glen, keyboard player hugh mckenna and drummer ted mckenna, their music veered from glam rock to experimental jazz, around a core of experimental and avantgarde rock, dealing with themes from environmentalism to chinese take away food. Framed 1972 the sensational alex harvey bands debut album is bolstered by the nonalbum bside, harp, and five songs recorded live on 2 november 1972. Alexander james alex harvey 5 february 1935 4 february 1982 was a scottish bluesrock musician. Not the sensational alex harvey band home facebook. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the sensational alex harvey band at the discogs marketplace. The sensational alex harvey band was one of the most unconventional british bands that were part of the 1970s glam rock era. Music profile for the sensational alex harvey band, formed august 1972.
As alex harvey spells out the letters of the title, before leering the word into the microphone, the band breaks into a tango beat to support him, which is perhaps one of the defining moments in the career of the sensational alex harvey band and its inspirational leader. See more of not the sensational alex harvey band on facebook. Oct 07, 2010 the sensational alex harvey by john neil munro polygonbirlinn. Framednext by the sensational alex harvey band, alex. The title track is a leiberstoller song recorded by the robins. Nov 01, 2010 sensational alex harvey band framed live lyrics im walking down the street mindin my own affair when two policemen grabbed me and im unaware they said is your name alexander. Fronted by alex harvey accompanied by zal cleminson on guitar, bassist chri. Find the song lyrics for the sensational alex harvey band top tracks. In 1992, members of the original band were reunited as the sensational party boys. The sensational alex harvey band, live at ragnarock, holmenkollen ski arena, oslo, norway, june 16th, 1974. This album also features a cover of the song written by willie dixon and originally performed by muddy waters, i just want to make love to you. Sensational alex harvey band british tour 76 live cd album.
In 1972 alex joined forces with scottish up and coming rockers. One of the reasons of the bands success was discipline. The sensational alex harvey band framed releases discogs. The album was released separately on cd, but is more widely available on a 2 in 1 album, the other album being next. The sensational alex harvey band discography all countries. The best of the sensational alex harvey alex harvey, the. A time capsule of when the great man and his band were at their best, and in their element.
The band became very popular once more in their native glasgow and surrounding areas. The group had been recording under the sahb banner since 1972 with the framed album, which contained mainly harvey compositions. Sensational alex harvey band primary artist alex harvey guitar,harmonica,vocals,group member zal cleminson guitar,background vocals,group member hugh mckenna organ,piano,keyboards,electric piano,background vocals,group member ted mckenna percussion,drums,background vocals,group member vicky silva drums,pipe,vocals. Recording of the sensational alex harvey band s concert from 1975 at hammersmith odeon. Download the sensational alex harvey band mp3 songs and. The sensational alex harvey band framed 1972 youtube. Live the sensational alex harvey band album wikipedia. You cant go anywhere in the music business without discipline.
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