Live On The Test (1994)
| Rick's Perspective |
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| Notes |
| This is just taken from a live Old Grey Whistle Test recording from the 70's. In a nutshell it's pretty dreadful, but a piece of history. The label that released it promised me a great deal. It certainly was...for them that is. I've never seen a penny. |
| Wakey's Verdict |
| Don't support suspect labels like this. |
| Little Known Trivia |
| The first time Rick appeared on the Old Grey Whistle Test he was rather the worse for wear and the BBC bar was slightly low on stock by midnight. |
| Reviews |
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Criag on 1st June 2017 [Other reviews] I liked the rawness of this album. It feels like you're listening to the band in pub. It also made me appreciate No Earthly Connection more, which I now regard as one of Rick's best. (Spot Ashley Holt's lines fluff on The Journey). |
Tim Boudewijn van der Wart on 26th October 2001 [Other reviews] This recording from a 1976 Old Grey Whistle Test is most of all a lot of fun, in addition to that you get a perfect Catherine Parr, a happy mamma journey excerpt with terrible vocals and wonderful keyboard playing, a good Merlin and Lancelot and last but not least; three great songs from the rare No Earthly Connection album. I heard this album (Live on the Test I mean) was only just deleted from being on sale, I don't know if it is true, try to find a copy nonetheless it is definitely worth the money and the trouble! |
Dave Eaton on 31st October 2000 [Other reviews] This album is interesting for a couple of reasons. The fact that it includes some of Rick's funniest between song anecdotes (lager powered, by all accounts) and some pretty awesome keyboard work on the classic synths that we all love makes it a worthy listen. The sound quality is pretty standard for the period (1976), recorded during Rick's first leave of absence from Yes, and his piano sounds a bit distorted. The vocals are a little off at times, and the brass does nothing for Catherine Parr. But it's Rick that comes through best, and let's face it, that's what we all want isn't it? |
Christian Loebenstein on 20th December 1999 [Other reviews] This BBC recording features the English Rock Ensemble in all their glory. They all must have had some drinks before the show. Off course they're promoting "No earthly connection" with the inclusion of 3 songs from the Album. The mix is typical "radio", but not bad. If you like Rick's legendary announcements, this is definetly the right CD for you. And don't miss John Dunsterville's Johnny Cash parody! All in all: a great mixture of good live music (some nice mellotron playing) and a lot of fun! |
Eduardo Valle on 1st February 1997 [Other reviews] A recollection of his glorious days. With the English Rock Ensemble, Rick plays three songs of No Earthly Connection. A rare opportunity to hear these songs alive. You will also hear an exuberant version of Merlin the Magician and Catherine Parr. An album that cannot be absent in the Wakeman collector's collection. |