{"product_id":"amen-corner-the-national-welsh-coast-live-explosion-company","title":"Amen Corner ‎– The National Welsh Coast Live Explosion Company","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAmen Corner – The National Welsh Coast Live Explosion Company\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant showcase of one of Britain's most exciting live acts of the 1960s, The National Welsh Coast Live Explosion Company captures Amen Corner at the peak of their popularity. Released in 1969, the album highlights the Welsh band's energetic stage presence, blending blue-eyed soul, rhythm \u0026amp; blues, pop, and beat music into a thrilling live performance packed with crowd favourites and inspired cover versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronted by the charismatic Andy Fairweather Low, Amen Corner emerged as one of the UK's leading soul-influenced bands during the late 1960s. Known for their dynamic live shows and brass-driven arrangements, the group successfully fused American R\u0026amp;B with British pop, producing a string of hit singles that earned them a devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens dramatically with \"Introduction: MacArthur Park,\" before launching into high-energy performances of \"Baby Do The Philly Dog,\" \"You're My Girl (I Don't Want To Discuss It),\" and the infectious \"Shake A Tail Feather.\" Side one continues with soulful renditions of \"So Fine\" and \"(Our Love) Is In The Pocket,\" while side two features memorable interpretations of \"Penny Lane,\" \"High In The Sky,\" and the blues classic \"Gin House.\" The performance reaches its climax with the band's biggest hits, \"Bend Me Shape Me\" and the UK No. 1 single \"(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice,\" making this an outstanding document of Amen Corner's electrifying live sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of The Spencer Davis Group, The Foundations, The Small Faces, The Move, and Georgie Fame, The National Welsh Coast Live Explosion Company is an essential addition to any collection of British beat, blue-eyed soul, or classic 1960s rock. Packed with infectious energy, outstanding musicianship, and timeless songs, it remains one of the band's finest releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: MacArthur Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby Do The Philly Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're My Girl (I Don't Want To Discuss It)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake A Tail Feather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Our Love) Is In The Pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenny Lane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh In The Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGin House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend Me Shape Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CR5OwC5M8yk?si=sgTzSFMsdN5lf931\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Immediate Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54906798408022,"sku":"IMSP 023","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_31d2dfbf-8a19-4850-abae-4b0c6e35049d.jpg?v=1786025407","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/amen-corner-the-national-welsh-coast-live-explosion-company","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}