Live in Hamburg

Roger Chapman, a truly original singer, songwriter and performer who today is still regarded as an icon of British contemporary rock music, is probably best known as a member and main songwriter of the iconic British rock band Family, which he formed along with Charlie Whitney in 1966 and also the rock R&B band Streetwalkers which he and Whitney formed in 1974 releasing five albums.

It was in 1979 that Roger Chapman embarked on his solo career with the release of the critically acclaimed album Chappo. Later that year Chapman and The Shortlist (Mel Collins, Geoff Whitehorn, Tim Hinkley & Jerome Rimson) took Chappo on the road and recorded 'Live In Hamburg' at the Markethalle in Hamburg in August '79. This mid-price 2CD extended version features the Hamburg show in its entirety, with the second disc comprising 6 songs that were never on the original release due to the damaged tapes which have now been restored and lovingly remastered by Pete Reynolds.

The show features songs which were and still are, live fan favourites - "Moth To A Flame", the glorious "Who Pulled The Night Down" and the superb cover of "Hang On To A Dream" - Roger's homage to American songwriter Tim Hardin. With disc 2 featuring a stunning version of the Otis Redding classic "Can't Turn You Loose".

All the songs crackle with live energy showcasing his idiosyncratic brand of showmanship and vocal vibrato which led him to become a cult figure on the British rock scene, where he is still regularly performing.

This mid-price 2CD version is presented in a brilliant jewel casing with an 8-page booklet featuring liner notes from Roger Chapman expert Pete Feenstra. It follows the release of the deluxe 8-disc 48-page hardback book Family - At the BBC.