 A spectacular acoustic and symphonic concert from the Strawbs 40th Anniversary Show.
Format: Blu-Ray / Cat No: DC432156 / Released: 09/05/2025
Track Listing: 1. Simple Visions (Deep Cuts, 1976) / 2. Josephine for Better or for Worse (Dragonfly, 1970) / 3. Copenhagen (Dancing to the Devil's Beat, 2009) / 4. Cold Steel (Deja Fou, 2004) / 5. Sail Away to the Sea (Strawberry Music Sampler, 1969) / 6. On My Way (All Our Own Work, 1973) / 7. All I Need is You (Strawberry Music Sampler, 1969) / 8. Tell Me What You See in Me (The Strawbs, 1969) / 9. Evergreen (Baroque and Roll, 2001) / 10. The River (Bursting at the Seams, 1973) / 11. Down By the Sea (Bursting at the Seams, 1973) / 12. Heavy Disguise (Grave New World, 1972) / 13. Where Silent Shadows Fall (Dancing to the Devil's Beat, 2009)
More information: Showcasing the acoustic talents of the Strawbs, with a set list that covers many milestones over their long career.
Special guest Sonja Kristina joins for four of the songs, the concert also features the closing extravaganza with the legendary Robert Kirby, along with members of the Royal Artillery Orchestra. With the full contingent of Electric Strawbs (Dave Cousins, Rod Coombes, Dave Lambert, Chas Cronk, John Ford and Oliver Wakeman) who faithfully recreate some of the great classics in the Strawbs vast repertoire.
Bonus features include Robert Kirby discusses “Dave’s brilliant attitude towards the music”, including his time in the Strawbs and working for the band. Plus rehearsal footage of the conductor and the orchestra.
All regions - 1hour and 15 minutes duration.
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