Graham Parker - 1980-10-18 - Rockpalast, Essen, Germany (SBD)

Graham Parker 

& The Rumour

1980-10-18

Rockpalast

Essen, Germany

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Include

01. Stupefaction

02. No Holding Back

03. Jolie, Jolie

04. Love Without Greed

05. Discovering Japan

06. Passion Is No Ordinary Word

07. Howlin Wind

08. Thunder And Rain

09. Manouvers

10. Don't Get Excited

11. Beating Of Another Heart

12. Empty Lives

13. Devils Sidewalk

14. Endless Night

15. Can't Get No Protection

16. Nobody Hurts You

17. Hey Lord Don't Ask Me Questions

18. Tripe Face Boogie

19. Soul Shoes

Graham Parker - 1980-10-18 - Rockpalast, Essen, Germany (SBD)

On May 23, 1980, Graham Parker and the Rumour released the album The Up Escalator, the follow up to the critically acclaimed Squeezing Out Sparks. Interestingly, the cover simply credited the lead singer, with no mention of his long time back-up band. A further look at the personnel playing on the album revealed that long time Rumour keyboard player, Bob Andrews, had been replaced by fabled session pianist, Nicky Hopkins. The end was near for Graham Parker and the Rumour, though they geared up for one last tour together. This soundboard recording captures them at the famed Rockpalast in Germany, on October 18, 1980, 35 years ago today. The band plays almost the entire new album along with numerous classics such as Discovering Japan, Passion Is No Ordinary Word, Howlin' Wind and, my personal favorite, Hey Lord Don't Ask Me Questions. Download this one to hear the swan song for Graham Parker and The Rumour.