Bedlam Bedlam Anthology CD

6CD anthology of Brit hard rock pioneers Bedlam, an early Cozy Powell venture that ended when he left in 1974 for a solo career. Includes original and new mixes of their highly-regarded 1973 album for the Chrysalis label as well as live recordings and studio out-takes. Issued in the summer of 1973, the self-titled debut album by Bedlam is regarded by admirers as a cornerstone of early 70s British hard rock, described by collector guide book Galactic Ramble as "buried treasure" for metal fans. A later incarnation of West Midlands turn-of-the decade rockers Big Bertha (actually The Ace Kefford Stand minus ex-Move man Ace), Bedlam comprised brothers Dave and Denny Ball, former Jeff Beck drummer Cozy Powell and singer Frank Aiello, previously half of mid-60s mod duo The Truth. Unfortunately the band collapsed in 1974 when Powell and Aiello opted to sign with Mickie Most after Cozy scored a Top Three single with 'Dance With The Devil'. A hugely expanded 50th anniversary edition of their sole LP, 'The Bedlam Anthology' is a six- CD celebration of the band. The first four CDs feature the original album mix, a new 2023 remix prepared by Denny Ball from the original multi-tracks and a pair of thunderous live shows from late 1973 and early 1974, the latter recorded at the end of their American tour with Black Sabbath. Disc Five is a 1970 Big Bertha live set taped during a brief tour of Germany, while Disc Six comprises a stack of 1968-1970 demos and singles, tracking the Ball/Ball/Powell triumvirate from their early days as Cream-inspired trio Ideal Milk through to associations with Ace Kefford and former Tintern Abbey frontman David MacTavish.

1. I Believe in You (Fire in My Body) 2. Hot Lips 3. Sarah 4. Sweet Sister Mary 5. Seven Long Years 6. The Beast 7. Whisky and Wine 8. Looking Through Love's Eyes (Busy Dreamin') 9. Putting on the Flesh 10. Set Me Free 11. The Great Game 12. Near the Edge 13. I Believe in You (Fire in My Body) 14. Hot Lips 15. Sarah 16. Sweet Sister Mary 17. Seven Long Years 18. The Beast 19. Whisky and Wine 20. Lookin' Through Love's Eyes (Busy Dreamin') 21. Putting on the Flesh 22. Set Me Free 23. I Believe in You (Fire in My Body) 24. Hot Lips 25. Putting on the Flesh 26. Sarah 27. Drum Solo/Seven Long Years 28. Mother in Law 29. The Fool 30. The Beast 31. Set Me Free 32. Dance with the Devil (From Midnight Special) 33. I Believe in You (Fire in My Body) 34. The Beast 35. The Great Game 36. Set Me Free 37. Interview 38. The Fool 39. Dave's Idiot Dance 40. The Beast 41. Ring of Fire 42. She's Not There 43. Munich City 44. Spoonful 45. Crossroads/The Stumble 46. Never Gonna Let My Body Touch the Ground 47. Rhapsody in Blue (Abridged Version) 48. Set Me Free (Freezer on Fire) 49. 1812 Thrashed (Ideal Milk) 50. Nsu (Ideal Milk) 51. Hideaway (Ideal Milk) 52. Steppin' Out (Ideal Milk) 53. For Your Love (Demo 54. Version) (The Ace Kefford Stand) 55. Born to Be Wild (The Ace Kefford Stand) 56. Daughter of the Sun (The Ace Kefford Stand) 57. For Your Love (Single Version) the Ace Kefford Stand 58. Gravy Booby Jamm (The Ace Kefford Stand) 59. This World's An Apple (Big 60. Bertha Featuring Ace Kefford) 61. Munich City (Big Bertha) 62. Funky Woman (Big Bertha) 63. Ring of Fire (Big Bertha) 64. Time of the Season (Big Bertha) 65. At the Gateway (Bedlam) 66. Candy (Rainbow Over New York) (Bedlam)