Disc 01 01. "Tomb Of Memories" 02. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" 03. "Love Of Common People" 04. "Bite The Hand" 05. "Everytime You Go Away" 06. "Tear Your Playhouse Down" 07. "Everything Must Change" 08. "Women" 09. "Come Back And Stay" 10. "Cupid" 11. "Sex" 12. "Broken Man" 13. "Wherever I Lay My Hat"
Disc 02 01. "Tomb Of Memories" 02. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" 03. "Love Of Common People" 04. "Bite The Hand" 05. "Everytime You Go Away" 06. "Tear Your Playhouse Down" 07. "Everything Must Change" 08. "Women" 09. "Come Back And Stay" 10. "Cupid" 11. "Sex" 12. "Broken Man" 13. "Wherever I Lay My Hat" 14. "Interview (Bonus)"
Extra-Infos:
.. Rockpalast 1985
Description:
â? Limitierte Erstauflage von 1.000 nummerierten LPs auf ORANGE Vinyl
â?˘ Audiophiles 180g Vinyl
â?˘ Gatefold Sleeve mit Druckbeilage
â?˘ Live in Germany (Essen, Grugahalle 30.03.1985)
â? Paul Young und seine Band The Royal Family traten am 30. März 1985 live bei Rockpalast in der Essener Grugahalle auf. Er befand sich zu diesem Zeitpunkt auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Karriere und war der erfolgreichste britische Popstar zu dieser Zeit. Sein Hit-Album "No Parlez" hatte alle Verkaufsrekorde gebrochen und der Nachfolger "The Secret Of Association" wurde zum Zeitpunkt des Rockpalast-Auftrittes gerade auf den Weg gebracht.
Paul Young & The Royal Family präsentierten sich in einer Top-Verfassung und lieferten ein absolutes Hit-Feuerwerk ab. Von "Love Of The Common People", "Broken Man", "Everything Must Change" bis hin zu dem Marvin Gaye Cover und Paul Youngs erstem No.1 Hit "Wherever I Lay My Hat" sind alle Fan-Favourites bei diesem auĂ?ergewöhnlichen Live-Mitschnitt präsent. White-Soul at itâ??s Best! - .. ROCKPALAST 1985
Young and his band, tagged The Royal Family, appeared live on Rockpalast in Essen on 30th March 1985. With the finances and backing to bring together a band capable of serving as the perfect foil to his tried and tested white soul/pop amalgam the Rockpalast show finds Young, brimming with confidence, vital and, pardon the pun, young and at the peak of his pop powers. With a nine-piece band (Young included) they exude a stylish and classy delivery that includes all the hits and album tracks of the period that allowed him to reach a peak of popularity where his boyish and youthful good looks helped propel him into the mainstream pop world. Listening and watching back today three-decades (plus) on it's obvious he already learned his trade.
"Live at Rockpalast (Essen 1985)" is a powerful CD+DVD set capturing Paul Young & The Royal Family at a pivotal moment in their career, recorded live for the legendary German TV series "Rockpalast". This release presents an energetic and soulful performance from the mid-1980s, when Paul Young was riding high on international success with his distinctive blend of pop, blue-eyed soul and refined rock. The audio CD delivers the concert in excellent sound quality, while the DVD lets you experience the full live atmosphere - from the band's tight interplay to Young's expressive vocals and charismatic stage presence. Together, they form an authentic time capsule of an artist at his peak, combining chart-topping hits with deep album tracks and emotional ballads.
Paul Young & The Royal Family were known for their elegant arrangements and a rich live sound that expanded on the studio originals. In this Rockpalast show, the band underpins Young's soulful voice with warm keyboards, subtle guitar work and a grooving rhythm section, moving effortlessly between up-tempo numbers and slower, more introspective songs. Fans of 1980s pop and soul will appreciate how the concert highlights both the hit potential and the musical depth of Young's repertoire. The set is ideal for collectors who value historically significant live recordings and for new listeners who want to discover Paul Young beyond the well-known radio singles.
Paul Young emerged in the early 1980s and became one of the leading voices of British pop and soul, scoring international success with his heartfelt vocal style and carefully chosen songs. He enjoyed major hits during this period and established himself as a popular live performer with tours across Europe and beyond. Backed by The Royal Family, his concerts were praised for their musical finesse and emotional intensity, attributes clearly reflected in this Essen 1985 performance. This CD+DVD package underlines why Paul Young remains a respected figure of the era and offers a valuable addition to any serious music library focused on classic live shows.
The set is released by Mig / Indigo, a label and distributor known for high-quality music productions and carefully curated catalog titles. Mig / Indigo frequently works with archival concert recordings, special editions and genre-spanning reissues, placing strong emphasis on solid sound quality, faithful presentation and detailed packaging. With "Live at Rockpalast (Essen 1985)", Mig / Indigo once again underlines its commitment to preserving important live documents of rock and pop history and making them accessible to a wider audience in a contemporary format.
Pop International
353.362
- Asia Pop 9.594- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- French Pop 680- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 22- Italo Pop 334- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.078- Oldies 61- Other Pop 331.257- Party 44- Synthi Pop 292- The 60s 309
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