''Alive'' is a live album by

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released in 1993. It was recorded in

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during the opening nights of the band's comeback tour following the release of the album '' ...Meanwhile''.

Overview

The line-up of 10cc for the tour consisted of core members

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Graham Gouldman Graham Keith Gouldman (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the co-lead singer and bassist of the art rock band 10cc. He has been the band's only constant member since its formation in 1972. Before 10cc ...

, longtime 10cc members

Rick Fenn Richard Fenn (born 23 May 1953) is an English rock guitarist. He has been a member of the band 10cc since 1976 and has also collaborated with Mike Oldfield, Rick Wakeman, Hollies singer Peter Howarth, and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Hist ...

and

Stuart Tosh Stuart Mcbeath Tosh (born 26 September 1948), also known as Stuart Tosh, is a Scottish drummer, songwriter and vocalist. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. He recorded and toured with a succession of bands during the 1970s and 1980s, including ...

and newcomers Stephen Pigott on keyboards and

Gary Wallis Gary Wallis is a British drummer, percussionist, drum programmer, producer and musical director. He has worked with a wide range of artists and bands, including Nik Kershaw, Pink Floyd, 10cc, Il Divo, Westlife, Girls Aloud, Atomic Kitten, P ...

on drums. The album is notable to feature several cover versions, which is not typical for 10cc shows. They include two

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”, along with a version of "

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, which was also recorded by The Beatles.

Release and reception

The album was originally released in two variations: a 15 track 2-CD set and a 12 track single CD highlights version titled ''Alive: The Very Best Of'', which omitted "Paperback Writer", "Shine a Light in the Dark" and "Slow Down". The album was reissued several times with titles ''Alive: The Classic Hits Tour'', ''Alive in Japan'' and ''Live in Japan''. Separate releases of two discs were also available. The video release was also made under the titles ''Alive: The Classic Hits Tour'' and ''Live in Japan''. In 2007 the album tracks were rearranged into the 11 track promo album ''The Best of 10cc Live'' given away for free with British

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Track listing

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The Wall Street Shuffle "The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British pop/rock band 10cc, released in 1974 on the UK Records label, from the band's 1974 album ''Sheet Music''. It was the most successful single to be released from the album, reaching No. 10 on th ...

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I'm Mandy Fly Me "I'm Mandy Fly Me" is a single by 10cc released in 1976. It was taken from the '' How Dare You!'' album, and reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Writing and recording In a radio interview, Stewart recalled the origins of the song: He contin ...

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Kevin Godley Kevin Michael Godley (born 7 October 1945) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and music video director. He is known as the singer and drummer of the art rock band 10cc and later as part of collaboration duo Godley & Creme with Lol Creme ...

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Good Morning Judge "Good Morning Judge" is a song by English art rock band 10cc, released as the second single from their 1977 album '' Deceptive Bends''. The song became the group's sixth consecutive Top 10 single in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 5. Music vide ...

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Feel the Benefit "Feel the Benefit" is a song by 10cc appearing on their 1977 album, ''Deceptive Bends''. It is the final track on the album, and is the band's longest studio recording at nearly 12 minutes. The song is a fan-favorite, and has been included on ma ...

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Dreadlock Holiday "Dreadlock Holiday" is a reggae song by 10cc. Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, it was the lead single from the band's 1978 album, ''Bloody Tourists''. Composition The song was based on real events Eric Stewart and Moody Blues vocalis ...

" # " I'm Not in Love" # "Bullets Medley:

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Silly Love "Silly Love" is a song recorded by an English rock band 10cc released as the third and final single from the album '' Sheet Music'' through UK Records in 1974. Personnel *Lol Creme – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals *Eric Stewart – ...

Life Is a Minestrone "Life Is a Minestrone" is a 1975 song by 10cc released as a lead single from their third album, ''The Original Soundtrack''. Background The track was written after Lol Creme and Eric Stewart were driving home from Strawberry Studios and a BBC ...

" (Godley,

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Personnel

– vocals, guitars, keyboards *

– vocals, bass, guitars *

– vocals, guitars, bass *

– vocals, percussion * Stephen Pigott – keyboards *

– drums

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Alive 10cc albums 1993 live albums Polydor Records live albums Albums produced by Eric Stewart