Compiles every known source from Nagra tapes to the concert film soundtrack (3 discs)
Notes: I'll be posting "Last Licks Live" eventually because of it's popularity as one of the most enjoyable releases of the rooftop recordings. This set is awesome for how complete it is, but as I said, for one that's a better listen because it cut's out all the fat "Last Licks Live" is super
Disc 1
Apple Building, London, UK, January 30th 1969
Complete Rooftop Concert
1. Stage Settings [1:00]
2. Get Back #1 [2:50]
3. Get Back #2 [3:57]
4. I Want You [1:32]
5. Get Back #3 [3:21]
6. Don't Let Me Down #1 [3:21]
7. I've Got A Feeling [5:14]
8. One After 909 #1 [0:18]
9. One After 909 #2 [2:46]
10. Danny Boy [0:42]
11. Dig A Pony #1 [1:21]
12. Dig A Pony #2 [4:12]
13. God Save The Queen [2:21]
14. I've Got A Feeling #2 [3:33]
15. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody [0:08]
16. Get Back #4 [0:13]
17. Don't Let Me Down #2 [3:22]
18. Get Back #5 [3:46]
Rooftop Concert (Movie Film Soundtrack)
19. Stage Settings [0:51]
20. Get Back [3:14]
21. Don't Let Me Down [3:34]
22. I've Got A Feeling [3:44]
23. One After 909 [2:44]
24. Danny Boy [0:17]
25. Dig A Pony [3:54]
26. Get Back [3:15]
Disc 2
4 Cameras, 1 is Wild Camera A
Roll 562: Take 2 All Cameras Take 3
1. Get Back camera A [25:58]
Camera A, Roll 563
2. I've Got A Feeling #2 camera A [11:19]
Camera B1, Roll 1146, Slate 1 Various Views
3. Get Back camera B1 [16:20]
Camera B1, Roll 1147, Various Interviews
4. One After 909 camera B1 [14:55]
Disc 3
Camera B1, Roll 1148 Take 3
1. Camera B1, Announcement Only [1:01]
Camera B1, Roll 1149
Beatles in Apple Studio talking about Rooftop Concert
2. Camera B1, Beatles In Apple Studio [16:04]
Camera B3, Saville Row Street
3. Camera B3, Roll Saville Row Street [5:48]
Camera C, Recordings At Apple Reception Desk
4. Camera C, Recordings At Apple Reception Desk [11:09]
Camera D, Roll 1 Take 3 Rooftop
5. Camera D, Roll 1 Take 3 Rooftop [18:07]
Camera D, Roll 3 Rooftop
6. Camera D, Roll 3 Rooftop [6:36]
Review by BeatleBob:
This set compiles every known source, from nagra tapes to the concert film soundtrack, offering an all in one set that gathers all various versions of the concert recorded on January 30, 1969. For anyone who despises listening to unedited nagras you’ll find this set (especially the last two discs) tedious and redundant. Yes, the concept of this set (part of the “Live Chronicle Series”)is to give the fan everything related to that one particular concert in one handy package. But for casual listening it’s hard to get through the last two discs without yawning. Hearing every different angle from every different camera roll just isn’t pleasurable. Historically, it’s nice to possess if you don’t have all the various Get Back session material such as thous A and B Roll sets. Something I don’t have a desire to own, as Vigtone’s Thirty Days box set suffices for me (and aside from various odds and ends discs I own).
The first disc is the one of major interest to me. First version compiles the complete rooftop from all nagra sources and the film’s soundtrack. While there may be other collections out there that also historically restore the concert to include such items as “I Want You”, “God Save The Queen”, and “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody” as well as the “Get Back” rehearsal heard from the street—this first version on disc #1 drags by using these--especially with some having noticeable drop in sound quality and the jam-like noodling feel. Having all the noodlings, and inbetween song chat, makes you realize it was done for the cameras first and was never attempted to be paced like an actual concert. This gives it the typical “Get Back” sessions feel and ambience. It makes me want to fast forward to the next song. Historically it’s accurate, but listenability and enjoyment suffers. When I want to hear this concert for enjoyment purposes, I’ll spin Dr. Ebbetts “Last Licks Live” as it edits the noodlings and most off miked chat and songs that were only captured from a nagra in the street--into a set that is paced to feel like an actual concert. The 2nd item offered on disc #1 is the soundtrack from the film “Let It Be” and is no better and no worse than I’ve heard before.
If you want it all in one place, then I’d say this set if for you as well if you are collector of Misterclaudel’s “Live Chronicle Series” -- you’ll most certainly want this. But....be aware you might only play this once like I did. I’ll stick to Dr. Ebbetts “Last Licks Live” to get my Beatles rooftop kicks
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