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Glimpses 1963-68 - 5 CDs!

Three years in the making an Official box set of rarities and unheard material. It also documents the bands transition from RnB stalwarts in the beginning into the Pop world and ultimately on to more experimental sounds and lastly to become a type of blueprint for what was to become Led Zeppelin. Features the most complete set of BBC recordings fully Re-Mastered. Includes material featuring all three of the Yardbirds legendary guitarists Eric Clapton , Jeff Beck & Jimmy Page. The first 3000 copies of this package will include a 7'' single of ''I wish you would'' / ''Baby whats wrong ?'' both produced by Mike Vernon over the winter of 1963 Dec '63 & Jan '64 to be precise ) at RG Jones studio in Morden Surrey England . An in depth 6'' booklet features unpublished photographs as well as liner notes by respected British Music Journalist Mark Paytress as well as notes by compiler and author of Yardbirds book Rave Up Greg Russo.

: Just released. A treasure trove of rare and previously unreleased material

Little Games-The Yardbirds - CD

By the time Jimmy Page joined the Yardbirds in 1966, the group was already firmly established as one of the era's most innovative and creatively adventurous British bands. The addition of Page allowed the band's heady mix of blues and psychedelia to coalesce into an edgy approach that laid the stylistic groundwork for Page's next band, Led Zeppelin (who were known as the New Yardbirds in their early days).

The Yardbirds' 1967 release Little Games--produced by noted British pop guru Mickie Most--is the band's only album to be recorded entirely with Page as a member, and the only one to feature the group's final lineup of Page and founding members Keith Relf, Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty. Little Games is also a transitional effort that finds the Yardbirds delving into an array of sounds and styles, from gritty blues-rock ("Drinking Muddy Water") to swirling psychedelia ("Glimpses") to introspective balladry ("Only the Black Rose"). Several of the album's tracks can now be seen as sonic blueprints for Led Zeppelin, e.g. "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor" and "Glimpses," both of which feature the distinctive guitar-bowing technique for which Page would soon become famous. Page's acoustic instrumental showcase "White Summer" would later become a frequent feature of Led Zeppelin's live performances. The album also features Page's future Zep bandmate John Paul Jones on bass, cello and string arrangements, along with guest appearances by UK session aces Nicky Hopkins and Clem Cattini.

Sundazed Music's new CD and LP editions of Little Games have been sourced from the original UK mono masters. The LP version is pressed on 180 gram vinyl, and meticulously reproduces the album's distinctive original cover art.

Live At BB Kings

(My review of the album. Russ Garrett-webmaster)

I was in the audience when this show was recorded at BB Kings in New York. This is actually a live broadcast from XM satelite radio which aired the show live that night to a nationwide audience. In attendnance that night: Little Steven (a BIG Yardbirds fan) and their first manager Giorgio Gomelsky. I had been on tour with The Yardbirds for the North American leg of this tour and in fact had set up the live broadcast with XM Radio. The younger members of the band (lead guitarist Ben King in particular were a bit nervous about the broadcast as XM Radio has an audience of over 6 million.) But the performance was just brilliant that night. The song selection superb. A perfect mix of the old classics and newer material from their 2003 studio album 'Birdland'...Jim McCarty had never drummed better, Chris Dreja (The Dapper Mr D. was spot on that night as well) Long time vocalist John Idan was visibly enjoying himself and harmonica man Billy Boy Miskimmin was blowing up a blue streak. Ben King (lead guitar) is really the best guitarist the band has had since Jeff Beck left. No kidding, folks. He's fantastic. This is a must have for any Yardbirds fan. Consider yourselves lucky. This album isnt available in the shops here in the U.S. Grab it! Play It! Dig It!

The Yardbirds Reunion Jam - MP3 only

This review is from: Yardbirds Reunion Jam (Audio CD)

In reality this is The Jim McCarty Band with Chris Dreja sitting in. Recorded live at the famed 100 Club in London back in 1992 shortly after The Yardbirds were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. A pivotal piece of history as Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja were playing together for the first time since the 80s. They would soon reform The Yardbirds. You'll hear Yardbirds classics as well as the newly penned (at the time) 'Crying Out For Love' which would be re-recorded on their 2003 studio album 'Birdland'...another nice touch is 'Sitting On Top Of The World' which Eric Clapton made famous while in Cream. A must have for die-hard Yardbirds fans. Available only as a digital download.

Yardbirds Family Tree $9.98

The Best Of Mooreland St Records 1999-2006. Jim McCarty Band, Yardbirds Experience, British Invasion All-Stars, Pete French, The Ambulators with Dave Walker

Pickin Berries - British Invasion All Stars

The British Invasion All-Stars (with Yardbird Jim McCarty) pay tribute to the great Chuck Berry with some Bo Diddly and Leiber & Stoller thrown in for good measure! Also featuring members of The Nashville Teens, The Pretty Things, The Downliners Sect and more. Just 5.99 (Digital Download only)

You Stole My Love $4.95 - Digital Download

John Hawken (Nashville Teens) Jim McCarty (Yardbirds) Hilton Valentine (The Animals) & Dave Walker (Savoy Brown)

Jim McCarty Band $6.98 - Digital Download

If someone wrote a book about British blues-rock and failed to mention Jim McCarty, the book would have a gaping hole. McCarty was the Yardbirds' original drummer, and failing to mention him would be like not mentioning Cream's Ginger Baker or Led Zeppelin's John Bonham.

Glimpses Box Set - 1963-1968