The Spirit (album)
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The Spirit is a live album
by British
melodic rock band
Magnum
, released in 1991 by Polydor.
Recorded during the Goodnight L.A.
tour, the selection of recordings was made according to the band's live set. The band selected the recording that they were most happy with. Although it was originally intended to be a double CD featuring Magnum's full set at the time, it was changed to a single disc to cut costs.
Polydor reluctantly promoted the album and the tour, following the disappointing sales of Goodnight L.A.
. Considering Polydor's decision to market Magnum towards an American market, the band were unhappy with the promotion of both Goodnight L.A.
and The Spirit. After the tour to promote The Spirit, the band decided to leave Polydor, agreeing to pay to end their contract with their own money.
Live album
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Great Britain
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melodic rock band
Band (music)
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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...
, released in 1991 by Polydor.
Recorded during the Goodnight L.A.
Goodnight L.A.
-Singles:Rockin' Chair 7" #"Rockin' Chair" [LP Version] — 4:10#"Mama" [LP Version] — 4:34Rockin' Chair 12" #"Rockin' Chair" [LP Version] — 4:10...
tour, the selection of recordings was made according to the band's live set. The band selected the recording that they were most happy with. Although it was originally intended to be a double CD featuring Magnum's full set at the time, it was changed to a single disc to cut costs.
Polydor reluctantly promoted the album and the tour, following the disappointing sales of Goodnight L.A.
Goodnight L.A.
-Singles:Rockin' Chair 7" #"Rockin' Chair" [LP Version] — 4:10#"Mama" [LP Version] — 4:34Rockin' Chair 12" #"Rockin' Chair" [LP Version] — 4:10...
. Considering Polydor's decision to market Magnum towards an American market, the band were unhappy with the promotion of both Goodnight L.A.
Goodnight L.A.
-Singles:Rockin' Chair 7" #"Rockin' Chair" [LP Version] — 4:10#"Mama" [LP Version] — 4:34Rockin' Chair 12" #"Rockin' Chair" [LP Version] — 4:10...
and The Spirit. After the tour to promote The Spirit, the band decided to leave Polydor, agreeing to pay to end their contract with their own money.
Track listing
Personnel
- Tony Clarkin — Guitar
- Bob Catley — Vocals
- Wally Lowe — Bass
- Mark Stanway — Keyboards
- Mickey Barker — Drums
External links
- www.magnumonline.co.uk — Official Magnum site