Various Artists: One For The Road – Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert (2 CDs)
Ronnie Lane should really need no introduction. The former leader of The Small Faces and The Faces had sadly passed away in 1997 and One For The Road was a concert in his benefit. I have already reviewed the DVD and since the track listing is virtually the same I am not going over the album in great detail except to say the performances are very good with tons of energy emitted from all the players. It is easy to hear from these performances that Lane was/is greatly respected both personally and professionally.
Some of the main highlights include riveting performances by Pete Townsend on the catchy acoustically flavoured "Stone" and on the rousing "Heart To Hang On To". Other notables include the Rod Stewart classic "Maggie May", lovingly reimagined by Jones Gang but staying true to the song's classic roots and the massive hit "Tin Soldier", also redone by the Jones Gang. Listening to these live versions it is clear the player's hearts were in the right place this night in April, 2004 at the Royal Albert Hall.
The booklet includes a short essay by John Hellier, shedding light on the evening and delving briefly into Ronnie Lane's history.
Every so often I have a feeling I will play this disc if only to keep the memory of Ronnie Lane alive and well. He truly deserves at least that much.
Track Listing:
CD 1
1. I Can't Make It
2. I've Got Mine
3. Don't Burst My Bubble
4. Every Little Bit Hurts
5. Maybe I'm Amazed
6. Rene
7. Lazy Sunday
8. Here Come The Nice
9. Hey Girl
10. Whatcha Gonna Do About It
11. Mad John
12. My Minds Eye
13. Wham Bam Thank You Mam
14. Done This One Before
15. Song Of A Baker
16. Cats Melody
17. Kuschty Rye
18. Anymore For Anyone
19. How Come
20. Debris
CD 2
1. The Poacher
2. Spiritual Babe
3. Lad's Got Money
4. One For The Road
5. Ooh La La
6. Ogdens Nut Gone Flake
7. Maggie May
8. Gypsy Lane
9. Itchycoo Park
10. Afterglow
11. If You Think You're Groovy
12. Tin Soldier
13. Heart To Hang On To
14. Had Me A Real Good Time
15. Stay With Me
16. All Or Nothing
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Ronnie Lane should really need no introduction. The former leader of The Small Faces and The Faces had sadly passed away in 1997 and One For The Road was a concert in his benefit. I have already reviewed the DVD and since the track listing is virtually the same I am not going over the album in great detail except to say the performances are very good with tons of energy emitted from all the players. It is easy to hear from these performances that Lane was/is greatly respected both personally and professionally.
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