6CD anthology of Brit hard rock pioneers Bedlam, an early Cozy Powell venture that ended when he left in 1974 for a solo career. Includes original and new mixes of their highly-regarded 1973 album for the Chrysalis label as well as live recordings and studio out-takes. Issued in the summer of 1973, the self-titled debut album by Bedlam is regarded by admirers as a cornerstone of early 70s British hard rock, described by collector guide book Galactic Ramble as "buried treasure" for metal fans. A later incarnation of West Midlands turn-of-the decade rockers Big Bertha (actually The Ace Kefford Stand minus ex-Move man Ace), Bedlam comprised brothers Dave and Denny Ball, former Jeff Beck drummer Cozy Powell and singer Frank Aiello, previously half of mid-60s mod duo The Truth. Unfortunately the band collapsed in 1974 when Powell and Aiello opted to sign with Mickie Most after Cozy scored a Top Three single with 'Dance With The Devil'. A hugely expanded 50th anniversary edition of their sole LP, 'The Bedlam Anthology' is a six- CD celebration of the band. The first four CDs feature the original album mix, a new 2023 remix prepared by Denny Ball from the original multi-tracks and a pair of thunderous live shows from late 1973 and early 1974, the latter recorded at the end of their American tour with Black Sabbath. Disc Five is a 1970 Big Bertha live set taped during a brief tour of Germany, while Disc Six comprises a stack of 1968-1970 demos and singles, tracking the Ball/Ball/Powell triumvirate from their early days as Cream-inspired trio Ideal Milk through to associations with Ace Kefford and former Tintern Abbey frontman David MacTavish.

Tracklist:

I Believe in You (Fire in My Body)
Hot Lips
Sarah
Sweet Sister Mary
Seven Long Years
The Beast
Whisky and Wine
Looking Through Love's Eyes (Busy Dreamin')
Putting on the Flesh
Set Me Free
The Great Game
Near the Edge
I Believe in You (Fire in My Body)
Hot Lips
Sarah
Sweet Sister Mary
Seven Long Years
The Beast
Whisky and Wine
Lookin' Through Love's Eyes (Busy Dreamin')
Putting on the Flesh
Set Me Free
I Believe in You (Fire in My Body)
Hot Lips
Putting on the Flesh
Sarah
Drum Solo/Seven Long Years
Mother in Law
The Fool
The Beast
Set Me Free
Dance with the Devil (From Midnight Special)
I Believe in You (Fire in My Body)
The Beast
The Great Game
Set Me Free
Interview
The Fool
Dave's Idiot Dance
The Beast
Ring of Fire
She's Not There
Munich City
Spoonful
Crossroads/The Stumble
Never Gonna Let My Body Touch the Ground
Rhapsody in Blue (Abridged Version)
Set Me Free (Freezer on Fire)
1812 Thrashed (Ideal Milk)
Nsu (Ideal Milk)
Hideaway (Ideal Milk)
Steppin' Out (Ideal Milk)
For Your Love (Demo
Version) (The Ace Kefford Stand)
Born to Be Wild (The Ace Kefford Stand)
Daughter of the Sun (The Ace Kefford Stand)
For Your Love (Single Version) the Ace Kefford Stand
Gravy Booby Jamm (The Ace Kefford Stand)
This World's An Apple (Big
Bertha Featuring Ace Kefford)
Munich City (Big Bertha)
Funky Woman (Big Bertha)
Ring of Fire (Big Bertha)
Time of the Season (Big Bertha)
At the Gateway (Bedlam)
Candy (Rainbow Over New York) (Bedlam)

UPC: 5013929192904
Label: Grapefruit
Release Date: 6.30.23
Format: CD

Bedlam - Bedlam Anthology (Box) (Uk) (CD)