Birdland quite possibly qualifies for entry into the Guinness Book of Records under the ... more
"longest ever gap between studio albums" category. After all, when blues/pop legends the Yardbirds last released a proper record (Little Games, a variable quality a...
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Birdlandquite possibly qualifies for entry into theGuinness Book of Recordsunder the ... more
"longest ever gap between studio albums" category. After all, when blues/pop legends the Yardbirds last released a proper record (Little Games, a variable quality affair featuring some up-and-coming guitar chancer called Jimmy Page), man had yet to visit the moon, Tony Blair was a 14-year-old schoolboy and the White Stripes (huge Yardbirds devotees if their recent live bash with Jeff Beck was anything to go by) were what you saw on the road at zebra crossings. Of course, nothing the Yardbirds could possibly do now will ever attain the dizzy, head-swimming heights of their psychedelic 1960s heyday, butBirdland--with some dignity--is certainly not the sound of washed-up, pensionable ex-rock stars sucking their stomachs in and combing their hair forwards.Reconvening around a nucleus of original members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty, the latterday line-up also boasts the pedigree of former Dr Feelgood guitarist and co-writer John "Gypie" Mayo as well as guest appearances aplenty from such ostentatious fretboard manipulators as Brian May, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Slash and even Jeff Beck himself. And while dismissing the production work on their classic 1960s hits as "crap" may well be a poor excuse for offering these newly buffed-up re-recordings of their greatest moments ("Shapes of Things", "For Your Love", etc), at least accusations of laurel-resting are convincingly countered by the inclusion of some stimulating new material. For example, "The Mystery of Being"--worryingly described by the band as "Afghan psychedelia"--is just the sort of Arabian rock illusion previously conjured up by Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, the tribute to Keith Relf on "An Original Man" is worthy of the Byrds at their notoriously brotherly prime and "Crying Out for Love" is matureblues with heart, soul and sensitivity. Frankly, one could only wish the Rolling Stones' songwriting skills were still as sharp.--Kevin Maidment
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Advantages: Birds all look happy and healthy, nice enclosures, good value for money Disadvantages: Not enough for a full day out
For Christmas, my boyfriend bought me and weekend away in the Cotswold for me, my boyfriend and our two dogs. We actually stayed there last weekend, which was the last weekend in March. While we were there, we visited various attractions, one of them being Birdland Park and Gardens.
Birdland Park and Gardens is located in Bourton-on-the-Water which is an extremely picturesque town and the perfect location for this attraction. We parked in a pay and display car park which was about a 10 minute walk away from the entrance to Birdland, although we later found out that there is actually a car park right next door to Birdland itself so parking really shouldn't be an issue.
Opening Times
Birdland has seasonal opening times. It is open from 10am until 6pm from April until October and then opens from 10am until 4pm between November ...
Advantages: Lots to see, but not too big. Disadvantages: Older children would possibly get bored
Birdland Fun
We have just spent a really pleasant Sunday afternoon visiting Birdland and found it a perfect attraction to visit with small children. Birdland is in Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds and is a bird sanctuary and park, originally set up 50 years ago this June (look out for anniversary events). The park is only small, but boasts several ponds with the river Windrush running through, plus a tropical house, temperate house and a desert house, as well as a penguin pool. It is not pretentious or over commercial and you can tell it started life as one man's personal project.
You can walk right round Birdland in little more than 10 mintues. But that doesn't mean there isn't loads to see - over 500 birds in fact. You start at the penguin pool where the colonies of King and Humboldt penguins are fed at 2.30pm every day ...
Advantages: Hearing what then were the guitar legends of the future Disadvantages: None
The band to start all bands...This album contains the best from the Yardbirds throughout time including tracks with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck when they were with the band. The songs which stand out are ultimately FOR YOUR LOVE, HEART FULL OF SOUL, EVIL HEARTED YOU, SHAPES OF THINGS, THE TRAIN KEPT A-ROLLIN', AIN'T GOT YOU AND SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING but loads more are included on this double album set. Many bands have been influenced by this British Premier R&B rock band yet they covered their fair share of great artists themselves. Blues legend tracks - John Lee Hooker's BOOM BOOM and Jimmy Reed's BABY WHATS WRONG are also included. This is a great way to hear what ultimately is the best of the Yardbirds. ...
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Product details
Title
Birdland
Performer
Yardbirds (The)
Genre
Oldies
Sub Genre
British Invasion
Release Date
21/04/2003
Recomended Retail Price
14.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2003
Label / Distributor
Favored Nations / ADA/Cinram Logistics
Engineer
Ken Allardyce; Neil Citron
Producer
Ken Allardyce
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
690897228023
Catalogue Number
FN 22802
Additional notes
Album Notes
The Yardbirds: John Idan (vocals, guitar, bass); Jim McCarty (vocals, drums); Gypie Mayo, Chris Dreja (guitar); Alan Glen (harmonica, background vocals). Additional personnel: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Jeff Beck, Steve Lukather, Brian May, Johnny Rzeznik, Joe Satriani, Slash, Steve Vai. Recorded at The Mothership, Hollywood, California.
Titles on disc 1
1.
I'm Not Talking
2.
Crying Out For Love
3.
Nazz Are Blue - Yardbirds & Jeff Baxter
4.
For Your Love - Yardbirds & Johnny Rzeznik
5.
Please Don't Tell Me 'bout The News
6.
Train Kept A Rollin' - Yardbirds & Joe Satriani
7.
Mr Saboteur
8.
Shapes Of Things - Yardbirds & Steve Vai
9.
My Blind Life - Yardbirds & Jeff Beck
10.
Over Under Sideways Down - Yardbirds & Slash
11.
Mr You're A Better Man Than I - Yardbirds & Brian May
12.
Mystery Of Being
13.
Dream Within A Dream
14.
Happenings Ten Years Time Ago - Yardbirds & Steve Lukather
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