Live from the Roxy is a live album by the American rock musician Bob Welch, recorded in 1981, released in 2004, and later issued onto LP in 2021. Welch had been a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974, and this album features appearances by many members of that band.
Some releases omit "12 Bar Blues in A", and some incorrectly list "Remember Me" as "Don't You Think It's Time". This track originally featured on Fleetwood Mac's 1973 album Penguin. Other Fleetwood Mac songs included were "Hypnotized", from Mystery to Me; "Sentimental Lady" from Bare Trees; "Rattlesnake Shake" from Then Play On, and "Gold Dust Woman" from Rumours.
"Big Towne, 2061" and "Black Book" were songs by Paris, the band that Welch formed after he left Fleetwood Mac. "Hot Love, Cold World", "Outskirts" and "Ebony Eyes" first appeared on his first solo album French Kiss. "Precious Love" featured on 1979's Three Hearts, and "It's What Ya Don't Say", "Remember", "Two to Do" and "Bend Me, Shape Me" were originally released on his 1981 album Bob Welch.
Track listing +No. TitleWriter(s)Original artist Original appearanceTimingNotes1Precious LoveBob WelchBob WelchThree Hearts (1979)1:512Hot Love, Cold WorldBob Welch/John HenningBob WelchFrench Kiss (1977)2:333Big Towne, 2061 / Black BookBob WelchParisBig Towne, 2061 (1977)/Paris 19763:534HypnotizedBob WelchFleetwood MacMystery to Me (1973)6:565Sentimental LadyBob WelchFleetwood MacBare Trees (1972)3:54This version based on solo recording from French Kiss (1977)6It's What Ya Don't SaySteve DiamondBob WelchBob Welch (1981)3:187Bend Me, Shape MeScott English, Larry WeissThe OutsidersIn (1966)3:21Sourced from cover on Bob Welch album8OutskirtsBob Welch/John CarterBob WelchFrench Kiss (1977)11:359Two to DoMichael ClarkBob WelchBob Welch (1981)3:4010RememberBryan Adams/Jim VallanceBryan AdamsBryan Adams (album) (1980)4:41Sourced from cover on Bob Welch album11Don't Give It UpRobbie Patton/David AdelsteinRobbie PattonDistant Shores (1981)4:32Sung by Robbie Patton12Gold Dust WomanStevie NicksFleetwood MacRumours (1977)8:16Sung by Stevie Nicks - Original version postdated Welch's time in Fleetwood Mac13Ebony EyesBob WelchBob WelchFrench Kiss (1977)5:2314Remember MeChristine McVieFleetwood MacPenguin (1973)2:47Sung by Christine McVie15Rattlesnake ShakePeter GreenFleetwood MacThen Play On (1969)6:40Original version predated Welch's time in Fleetwood Mac but was frequently performed during his time in the band. Running time for Rattlesnake Shake is only 5:07, rest of track is the beginning of 12 Bar Blues in A on all current downloadable versions.1612 Bar Blues in ABob WelchBob WelchThis album7:49Not included on all pressings
Personnel
Bob Welch's Band Bob Welch – vocals, guitar David Adelstein – keyboards Joey Brasler – guitar Robin Sylvester – bass guitar, backing vocals Robbie Patton – vocals (on 11 & 16), percussion Alvin Taylor – drums, percussion
Guests (in order of appearance) Mick Fleetwood – drums, percussion (on 4, 5, 12, 15 & 16) John McVie – bass guitar (on 4) Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards, tambourine (on 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 15 & 16) Carmine Appice – drums (on 8 & 16) Stevie Nicks – vocals, tambourine (on 12, 13 & 15) Bob Weston – guitar (on 14 & 16) Ann Wilson – vocals (on 16) Mark Stein – keyboards (on 16) Howard Leese – guitar (on 16)
Production Source: Produced by Bob Welch Mickey Shapiro - executive producer Ron Moss - associate producer Michael Verdick - audio producer Curry Grant - stage lighting Jerry Watson - lighting for television Dennis Rosenblatt - associate director Tom Potter - videotape editor Dave Collins - videotape editor
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