Free

 

Artist:  Free  

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock

Original line-up:

Paul Rodgers:  Lead Vocals

Paul Kossoff:  Guitar

Andy Fraser:  Bass

Simon Kirke:  Drums, Percussion

Free were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1968 by Paul Rodgers (Lead Vocals), Paul Kossoff (Guitar), Andy Fraser (Bass), and Simon Kirke (Drums), best known for their 1970 signature song "All Right Now".  They became one of the biggest-selling British Blues Rock Groups, and they had sold more than 20 million albums around the world.  They have refered to the band as British Hard Rock Pioneers.  Paul Rodgers No. 55 in the list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, while Paul Kossoff was ranked No. 51 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.  They disbanded in 1973.

Title:   Live At Santa Monica Civic Center 1971 (2022)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock

Label:  Code 7/Cantare

Rating:    ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Bye My Friend (5:44)

 2.  The Stealer (4:12)

 3.  Woman (4:08)

 4.  Ride On Pony (4:30)

 5.  Don't Say You Love Me (5:59)

 6.  All Right Now (5:39)

 7.  Fire & Water (5:04)

 8.  Heavy Load (5:42)

 9.  The Highway Song (4:54)

10. My Brother Jake (4:07)

11. Soon I'll Be Gone (3:10)

12. I'm A Mover (3:59)

13. Mr. Big (7:21)

14. The Hunter (5:10)

15. Rock Me Baby (7:41)

Personnel:

Paul Rodgers:  Lead Vocals

Paul Kossoff:  Guitar

Andy Fraser:  Bass

Simon Kirke:  Drums, Percussion

Live At Santa Monica Civic Center 1971 is a live album by Free, released on January 25, 2022 by Code7/Cantare, recorded live at Santa Monica, Civic Center , California, January 22, 1971.