''Viva! Roxy Music'' was the first live
Roxy Music
Roxy Music are an English rock band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry—who became the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter—and bassist Graham Simpson. The other longtime members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and ...
album. It was released in July 1976 and was recorded at three venues in the United Kingdom between 1973 and 1975. The recordings were from the band's shows at the
Glasgow Apollo in November 1973,
Newcastle City Hall in October 1974 and the
Wembley Empire Pool
Wembley Arena (originally the Empire Pool, now known as OVO Arena Wembley for sponsorship reasons) is an indoor arena next to Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London, England, used for music, comedy, family entertainment and sport. The 12,500-sea ...
in October 1975.
Track listing
All songs written by
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style: according to ''The Independent'', Ferry and ...
except "Out of the Blue" by Ferry and
Phil Manzanera
Phillip Geoffrey Targett-Adams (born 31 January 1951), known professionally as Phil Manzanera, is an English guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music, and was the lead guitarist with 801, and Quiet Su ...
.
Personnel
Roxy Music
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Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style: according to ''The Independent'', Ferry and ...
– vocals, keyboard
*
Eddie Jobson – electric violin, synthesizer, keyboards
*
Andy Mackay – saxophone, oboe
*
Phil Manzanera
Phillip Geoffrey Targett-Adams (born 31 January 1951), known professionally as Phil Manzanera, is an English guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music, and was the lead guitarist with 801, and Quiet Su ...
– guitar
*
Paul Thompson Paul Thompson may refer to:
Education
*Paul Thompson (professor) (born 1951), British management professor at the University of Strathclyde
*Paul B. Thompson (philosopher) (born 1951), American philosopher at Michigan State University
*Paul H. Tho ...
– drums
Additional personnel
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John Wetton
John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. Known for his dexterous bass playing and booming baritone voice, Wetton first gained fame in the early 1970s.
Wetton was the singer and p ...
– bass (except on "Pyjamarama", "Chance Meeting" and "Both Ends Burning")
*
John Gustafson – bass (on "Both Ends Burning")
* Sal Maida – bass (on "Pyjamarama" and "Chance Meeting")
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Rick Wills – bass (credited on the album, despite not playing on any of the tracks, because he replaced John Gustafson for the USA leg of the 1975-76 tour)
* The Sirens (
Doreen Chanter and Jacqui Sullivan) – backing vocals (on "Both Ends Burning")
Charts
References
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Albums produced by Chris Thomas (record producer)
1976 live albums
Roxy Music live albums
Island Records live albums
E.G. Records live albums
Polydor Records live albums
Atco Records live albums
Reprise Records live albums
Virgin Records live albums