So...
'Fire And Water' is 50 years old TODAY. How about that! If you bought it
when it came out I've just made you feel very old. Half a century. It's just
mind boggling! Get it out and give it a play, today. 
It
was hoped that today issue #152 would be hitting your doormat, having
optimistically got #151 out in May! ...But sadly due to the current and
somewhat ongoing situation we've dropped a little behind, simply unable to
complete the printing and finishing (collating, stapling, cropping) process. HOWEVER,
things are now moving again and it is hoped that the first of our 'Fire And
Water' issues (#151) will be ready to go out shortly, likely within a
couple of weeks.
The
FAS has finally lost its mind and this album history comes in over
four issues, the last actually split into two parts due to its mammoth size!
So, how do they pan out.
#151
(Coming very soon)
This
picks up just after the release of 'Free' and works through the
recording of the album, recording 'live' in Sunderland, the rejected
mix, Chris Blackwell's single edit and hidden surprises on the album cover as
it was compiled by Mike Sida. Loads of historical press, gig ads, tape boxes
etc.
56
pages
#152
(Due in July)
Here
we deal with Hiroshi and the LP front cover photograph, the re-mixing of the
album, the rise of 'All Right Now', 'Top Of The Pops', 'Freemania',
Granada TV's 'Doing Their Thing' and the rush release of 'Fire And
Water'. Loads more historical press, gig ads, tape boxes etc.
56
pages.
#153
(Due early August)
After
an exclusive introduction by Simon Kirke, we deal with 'Bumpers' and 'All
Right Now' worldwide. Demos, test pressings, picture sleeve singles,
release information, different labels worldwide with additional historical
press, and a great photograph of Paul Kossoff's 'All Right Now' gold
disc award courtesy of Simon Kossoff.
56
pages
#154
(Pts. 1 & 2) (Due late August)
'Fire
And Water'
exposed. A second exclusive introduction by Simon Kirke for this issue! World
releases of both mixes, covers, labels. Sensory overload alert! Vinyl,
cassette, 8-track and CD. Also the day to day diary covering January to July
1970 with gig dates, recording information, press dates, adverts and more!
Part
1 - 40 pages
Part
2 - 44 pages
This
monster 84 page madness comes priced as one issue to subscribers.
For
this ludicrous extravaganza it is recommended that you will need;
·
Infinite
snacks! Crisps or Pringles, Wotsits, onion rings, biscuits, Maltesers, Big tub
of Celebrations Chocolates MMMmmm (other brands are available).
·
Liquor
and Ice! (Southern Comfort is always worthwhile but try Cointreau Noir as a
special treat for these special times (and issues). Pricey but worthwhile. Have
a nice glass chilled in the fridge ready.
·
A
really comfortable chair and good reading glasses (small print
alert!). Put your feet up, relax and enjoy!
·
A
copy of the original 'All Right Now'[single edit] to play in the format
of your choice. Bob Clearmountain re-mix abominations will NOT be tolerated!
·
A
copy of 'Fire And Water' to play in the format of your choice. 2001 'Extended
Remaster' or 2008 2CD 'Deluxe Edition' perfectly acceptable.
The
only decision then is, do you read them as the come through the door - or do you wait until you have all of them! I
can't help you there, but of course you can do BOTH!
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