Long Days, Black Nights (Compilation)
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Long Days, Black Night: The Alternative Anthology is a compilation album
by British
melodic rock band
Magnum
. It was released in 2002 by Sanctuary Records
.
This album contains material from Kingdom Of Madness
, Magnum II
, Marauder
, Chase The Dragon
, The Eleventh Hour
, Invasion Live
, On A Storyteller's Night
, Stronghold
, Rock Art
, Keeping The Nite Light Burning
and Archive
.
At the time of its release, the only rarity this compilation offers is 4 tracks performed on the BBC
Friday Rock Show Session 27 May 1983. The recording features Robin George on rhythm guitar. The session was later reissued on The Eleventh Hour
in 2005 with Sanctuary Records
Remastered and Expanded series.
Bonus Tracks: BBC Friday Rock Show Session 27 May 1983
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by British
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
melodic rock band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Magnum
Magnum (band)
Magnum are a British progressive rock band from Birmingham, England. Formed as a four piece by Tony Clarkin , Bob Catley , Kex Gorin and Bob Doyle in order to appear as the resident band at The Rum Runner night club Birmingham...
. It was released in 2002 by Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records Group Limited was a record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Until June 2007, it was the largest independent record label in the UK and the largest independent music management company in the world...
.
This album contains material from Kingdom Of Madness
Kingdom of Madness (Magnum album)
Kingdom of Madness is the debut studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was recorded in 1976, and was released in 1978 by Jet Records....
, Magnum II
Magnum II
- Reissues :- Bonus tracks :Sanctuary Records released a 2005 Remastered and Expanded edition with a Bonus Tracks."Lonesome Star" Recorded during the Magnum II sessions, originally released as the B-Side to the "Changes" single....
, Marauder
Marauder (Live)
Marauder is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was released in 1980 on Jet Records.Magnum recorded Marauder over one night at London's Marquee Club on 15 December 1979. It was an attempt by Jet Records to revive the success of the debut album Kingdom of Madness following the...
, Chase The Dragon
Chase the Dragon
- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
, The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)
-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
, Invasion Live
Invasion Live (Live)
Invasion Live is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was released in 1989 by Receiver Records. All tracks were recorded at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on 29th April 1982, whilst supporting Ozzy Osbourne....
, On A Storyteller's Night
On A Storyteller's Night
On a Storyteller's Night is the fifth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1985 on FM Records. The album is widely considered as Magnum's breakthrough album. This album features one of the Tony Clarkin's most thoughtful songs, "Les Morts Dansant" — a simple song in that...
, Stronghold
Stronghold (Magnum album)
Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
, Rock Art
Rock Art (Magnum album)
-Singles:The Tall Ships CD # "The Tall Ships" [Edit] — 3:55# "The Tall Ships" [LP Version] — 5:06# "Hard Hearted Woman" [LP Version] — 3:49# "You Don't Have To Be Baby To Cry" [B-Side] — 5:24...
, Keeping The Nite Light Burning
Keeping the Nite Light Burning
Keeping The Nite Light Burning is the tenth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1993 by Jet Records.Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Tony Clarkin liked the idea or rearranging some of their older material, with an acoustic and contemporary style...
and Archive
Archive (Compilation)
Archive is compilation album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records....
.
At the time of its release, the only rarity this compilation offers is 4 tracks performed on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Friday Rock Show Session 27 May 1983. The recording features Robin George on rhythm guitar. The session was later reissued on The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)
-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
in 2005 with Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records Group Limited was a record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Until June 2007, it was the largest independent record label in the UK and the largest independent music management company in the world...
Remastered and Expanded series.
Disc 1
- "Kingdom Of Madness" [LP Version] — 4:25 originally released on Kingdom Of MadnessKingdom of Madness (Magnum album)Kingdom of Madness is the debut studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was recorded in 1976, and was released in 1978 by Jet Records....
- "Universe" [LP Version] — 3:45 originally released on Kingdom Of MadnessKingdom of Madness (Magnum album)Kingdom of Madness is the debut studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was recorded in 1976, and was released in 1978 by Jet Records....
- "Invasion" [LP Version] — 3:22 originally released on Kingdom Of MadnessKingdom of Madness (Magnum album)Kingdom of Madness is the debut studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was recorded in 1976, and was released in 1978 by Jet Records....
- "In the Beginning" [Edit] — 4:17 originally released on the single Kingdom Of Madness
- "All Come Together" [LP Version] — 4:53 originally released on Kingdom Of MadnessKingdom of Madness (Magnum album)Kingdom of Madness is the debut studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was recorded in 1976, and was released in 1978 by Jet Records....
- "Great Adventure" [LP Version] — 4:54 originally released on Magnum IIMagnum II- Reissues :- Bonus tracks :Sanctuary Records released a 2005 Remastered and Expanded edition with a Bonus Tracks."Lonesome Star" Recorded during the Magnum II sessions, originally released as the B-Side to the "Changes" single....
- "Foolish Heart" [LP Version] — 3:13 originally released on Magnum IIMagnum II- Reissues :- Bonus tracks :Sanctuary Records released a 2005 Remastered and Expanded edition with a Bonus Tracks."Lonesome Star" Recorded during the Magnum II sessions, originally released as the B-Side to the "Changes" single....
- "Reborn" [LP Version] — 5:45 originally released on Magnum IIMagnum II- Reissues :- Bonus tracks :Sanctuary Records released a 2005 Remastered and Expanded edition with a Bonus Tracks."Lonesome Star" Recorded during the Magnum II sessions, originally released as the B-Side to the "Changes" single....
- "Changes" [Remix] — 4:11 originally released on the single Changes Remix
- "If I Could Live Forever" [Live] — 4:07 originally released on MarauderMarauder (Live)Marauder is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was released in 1980 on Jet Records.Magnum recorded Marauder over one night at London's Marquee Club on 15 December 1979. It was an attempt by Jet Records to revive the success of the debut album Kingdom of Madness following the...
- "All of My Life" [Live] — 6:17 originally released on the EP Live At The Marquee
- "The Lights Burned Out" [LP Version] — 4:32 originally released on Chase The DragonChase the Dragon- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
- "Soldier of the Line" [LP Version] — 4:16 originally released on Chase The DragonChase the Dragon- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
- "The Spirit" [LP Version] — 4:17 originally released on Chase The DragonChase the Dragon- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
- "Sacred Hour" [LP Version] — 5:35 originally released on Chase The DragonChase the Dragon- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
- "The Teacher" [LP Version] — 3:21 originally released on Chase The DragonChase the Dragon- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
- "Runaround Sue" [Live] (Dion DiMucci and Ernie Maresca) — 3:29 originally released on Invasion LiveInvasion Live (Live)Invasion Live is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was released in 1989 by Receiver Records. All tracks were recorded at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on 29th April 1982, whilst supporting Ozzy Osbourne....
Disc 2
- "The Prize" [LP Version] — 3:39 originally released on The Eleventh HourThe Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
- "Road to Paradise" [LP Version] — 3:30 originally released on The Eleventh HourThe Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
- "The Great Disaster" [LP Version] — 3:46 originally released on The Eleventh HourThe Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
- "The Word" [LP Version] — 4:54 originally released on The Eleventh HourThe Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
- "Breakdown" [LP Version] — 3:59 originally released on The Eleventh HourThe Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
- "Just Like an Arrow" [LP Version] — 3:22 originally released on On A Storyteller's NightOn A Storyteller's NightOn a Storyteller's Night is the fifth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1985 on FM Records. The album is widely considered as Magnum's breakthrough album. This album features one of the Tony Clarkin's most thoughtful songs, "Les Morts Dansant" — a simple song in that...
- "Endless Love" [LP Version] — 4:30 originally released on On A Storyteller's NightOn A Storyteller's NightOn a Storyteller's Night is the fifth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1985 on FM Records. The album is widely considered as Magnum's breakthrough album. This album features one of the Tony Clarkin's most thoughtful songs, "Les Morts Dansant" — a simple song in that...
- "How Far Jerusalem" [LP Version] — 6:25 originally released on On A Storyteller's NightOn A Storyteller's NightOn a Storyteller's Night is the fifth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1985 on FM Records. The album is widely considered as Magnum's breakthrough album. This album features one of the Tony Clarkin's most thoughtful songs, "Les Morts Dansant" — a simple song in that...
- "On a Storyteller's Night" [LP Version] — 4:59 originally released on On A Storyteller's NightOn A Storyteller's NightOn a Storyteller's Night is the fifth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1985 on FM Records. The album is widely considered as Magnum's breakthrough album. This album features one of the Tony Clarkin's most thoughtful songs, "Les Morts Dansant" — a simple song in that...
- "Before First Light" [LP Version] — 3:52 originally released on On A Storyteller's NightOn A Storyteller's NightOn a Storyteller's Night is the fifth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1985 on FM Records. The album is widely considered as Magnum's breakthrough album. This album features one of the Tony Clarkin's most thoughtful songs, "Les Morts Dansant" — a simple song in that...
- "Rock Heavy" [LP Version] — 3:58 originally released on Rock ArtRock Art (Magnum album)-Singles:The Tall Ships CD # "The Tall Ships" [Edit] — 3:55# "The Tall Ships" [LP Version] — 5:06# "Hard Hearted Woman" [LP Version] — 3:49# "You Don't Have To Be Baby To Cry" [B-Side] — 5:24...
- "The Tall Ships" [Live] — 6:13 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Vigilante" [Live] — 5:35 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Days of No Trust" [Live] — 5:00 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Start Talking Love" [Live] — 4:30 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Rockin' Chair" [Live] (Tony ClarkinTony ClarkinTony Clarkin is a British musician, best known as the guitarist of the rock band Magnum...
and Russ BallardRuss BallardRussell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...
) — 4:38 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
Disc 3
- "Only in America" [Live] — 4:19 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Les Mort Dansant" [Live] — 5:49 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Wild Swan" [Live] — 6:18 originally released on StrongholdStronghold (Magnum album)Stronghold is a live album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1997 by SPV. It is the UK re-release of The Last Dance, which originally was only distributed in Europe. This edition included bonus tracks....
- "Heart Broken Busted" [Acoustic] — 3:32 originally released on Keeping The Nite Light BurningKeeping the Nite Light BurningKeeping The Nite Light Burning is the tenth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1993 by Jet Records.Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Tony Clarkin liked the idea or rearranging some of their older material, with an acoustic and contemporary style...
- "Foolish Heart" [Acoustic] — 2:56 originally released on Keeping The Nite Light BurningKeeping the Nite Light BurningKeeping The Nite Light Burning is the tenth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1993 by Jet Records.Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Tony Clarkin liked the idea or rearranging some of their older material, with an acoustic and contemporary style...
- "Lonely Night" [Acoustic] — 4:17 originally released on Keeping The Nite Light BurningKeeping the Nite Light BurningKeeping The Nite Light Burning is the tenth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1993 by Jet Records.Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Tony Clarkin liked the idea or rearranging some of their older material, with an acoustic and contemporary style...
- "Without Your Love" [Acoustic] — 4:45 originally released on Keeping The Nite Light BurningKeeping the Nite Light BurningKeeping The Nite Light Burning is the tenth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1993 by Jet Records.Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Tony Clarkin liked the idea or rearranging some of their older material, with an acoustic and contemporary style...
- "Sea Bird" [Demo] — 3:49 originally released on ArchiveArchive (Compilation)Archive is compilation album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records....
- "Stormbringer" [Demo] — 3:31 originally released on ArchiveArchive (Compilation)Archive is compilation album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records....
- "Slipping Away" [Demo] — 3:15 originally released on ArchiveArchive (Compilation)Archive is compilation album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records....
- "Captain America" [Demo] — 3:43 originally released on ArchiveArchive (Compilation)Archive is compilation album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records....
- "True Fine Love" [Outtake] — 3:22 originally released on ArchiveArchive (Compilation)Archive is compilation album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records....
Bonus Tracks: BBC Friday Rock Show Session 27 May 1983
- "The Prize" [BBC Session] — 3:26
- "Breakdown" [BBC Session] — 3:53
- "Vicious Companions" [BBC Session] — 3:25
- "Road to Paradise" [BBC Session] — 3:02
Personnel
- Tony Clarkin — Guitar
- Bob Catley — Vocals
- Wally Lowe — Bass
- Richard Bailey — Keyboards, Flute
- Kex Gorin — Drums
- Mark Stanway — Keyboards
- Robin George — Guitar
- Mickey Barker — Drums
- Jim Simpson — Drums
External links
- www.magnumonline.co.uk — Official Magnum site