Renaissance - Live 1974

Track list:
1. Prologue 0:00
2. Can You Understand? 2:24
3. Ashes Are Burning 5:03

Credits:
Annie Haslam - lead vocals
Michael Dunford - guitar
Jon Camp - bass guitar, vocals
John Tout - keyboards, percussion, vocals
Terry Sullivan - drums, percussion

[khkartc]

Any American kid who came of age in the early to mid '70s would have dreamed of walking down the street holding hands with a girl who looked like Annie Haslam. Her look epitomized what "casual glamor" was in that era. That she was such a gifted singer is a double-dose of superlatives.

[МаксРогозин-ею]

Renaissance one of the most talented bands ever. Criminally underrated in comparison to Yes and Genesis but no less magical. That classic lineup never recorded a bad album. Annie is phenomenal but others are great also. Jon Camp a bassist of Chris Squire caliber. It's so sad that we'll never see that lineup again cause John Tout and Michael Dunford passed away. What a loss...

[gerryl]

During my college years in the early 70s I was in love with Annie❤️ and loved their music too.

[marcusviniciuschevitaresea]

Only her voice and a mic. No effects, no autotune. A singer.

[shingabiss]

Boy I don't know how I missed this fantastic group back in the 70s! I sure am enjoying them now! All topnotch musicians. Annie Haslam is breath taking, spell binding and has a superb voice!

[tracygrossmanlmt]

My besties loved this band. I was young! We play it, often, still. I’m 61! It’s a great sound. How music evolves!

[MaxPulse]

And this boys and girls, is how to make music. Are you paying attention children of today!

[FundamentalsUK]

Tout was an extraordinary pianist, stunning footage, Annie peerless as a vocalist

[huffpappy]

What a great voice! I fell in love with Renaissance the first time I heard them. That was a long time ago.

[aleleeinnaleleeinn]

I heard Black Flame on the radio. I WAS HOOKED. And I was so very lucky to see them perform live in that era.
AND I had a neighbor (later a good fried) who could play the bass lines perfectly. Damn did I envy him his stereo until I found out it was him playing the bass parts.

[kevinrombouts]

There is no group like Renaissance. Tragically underrated. They created wonderful music. Annie's voice is a standout.

[Jpeterson]

This one really highlights what a great drummer Terence Sullivan was. The others tend to overshadow him because he's not flashy, but it takes his playing for the magic to happen.

[moodyblue]

Novella was the album that grabbed me. I'd listen to this around 1978 playing Scrabble with my father after my mother had died. His way of sharing time with me. I loved that album then as I love it today.
A fabulous band full of creativity and musicianship. Why they achieved limited success is baffling beyond words

[thewiseperson]

Renaissance were an amazingly talented band. Their music is so subtle and complex. Really really impressive.

[marciomoura]

John Camp é um baixista do nivel de Chris Squire: melódico, insinuante, as vezes dominante e que alterna a condução do ritmo com linhas próximas a um solo e não apenas à marcação!

[stuarthecht]

This was one of my favorite ever progressive rock bands, and I began following them in the late '70s, towards the end of their heyday. I actually was part of the audience for the Carnegie Hall live double album concert. Annie has a voice like no other, and I loved John Tout's piano virtuosity. As much as I love this live material, I wish I could hear it in its entirety- this is like a teaser, not getting to hear the whole thing, but I'll take it, since there's so little out there. Long live the memories of Mickey Dunford and John Tout, RIP

[georgemouchaty]

First time in 45 years i listen to this record again. I have it on cassette...!!!! We were and

[terryblake]

Saw them in a club and spent the show about 20 feet from Annie. On a number of occasions the hair on my neck stood straight up. No exaggeration. What a voice!!!

[RedrockpipesLasVegas]

Back in the 1970s I liked the first Renaissance LP (with vocalist Jane Relf) but never took time to listen this lineup until recently. What a mistake. Great music. I've added Annie Haslam to my secret list of English dream girls. Jacqui McShee is another.

[caioprado]

Annie, the Queen of the Prog Rock! Rip Michael and John Tout!