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ABC Lexicon of Live Release Date: 1999 Label: Universal Distribution ABC was never famous for its live shows. In fact, the tour during which this CD was recorded (1997) was just the second-ever tour by ABC, and by then lead vocalist Martin Fry was the only original member left in the band. So, this is somewhat of a surprise release. Following some serious health problems, Fry resurrected the ABC name in 1997 (with the assistance of Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, who does not appear on this CD) and produced the surprisingly good Skyscraping. Since the tour was to promote that record, a number of songs from the album were performed live, and appear on this release; and they hold up to the classic hits. Yes, the hits are here: "When Smokey Sings," "Be Near Me," "Poison Arrow," and, of course, "Look of Love." None of these songs benefit from the live performance, but neither are they embarrassing. The recording of the CD is somewhat flat; perhaps better production would have made this a more enjoyable listening experience. Fry's voice is in fine form, and he assembled a very tight, talented band for backup. Overall, this CD is not bad, but would probably be of interest only to ABC fans. Aaron Badgley, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Poison Arrow White, Fry, Lickley, Singleton 3:55 2 Stranger Things Fry, Lowndes, Gregory 4:42 3 When Smokey Sings Fry, White 4:19 4 How to Be a Millionaire Fry, White 3:30 5 Be Near Me Fry, White 4:37 6 Who Can I Turn To? Gregory, Fry, Lowndes 4:03 7 Show Me Seal, Tex, Loewe, Fry, White, Palmer, Sondheim, Lala, Hynde, Singleton, Rodgers 3:35 8 Skyscraping Fry, Gregory, Lowndes 4:45 9 Rolling Sevens Lowndes, Gregory, Fry 4:45 10 One Better World White, Fry 3:52 11 Tears Are Not Enough Palmer, Singleton, Lickley, White, Fry 4:00 12 All of My Heart Singleton, Palmer, White, Fry 5:28 13 Look of Love, Pt. 1 White, Palmer, Fry, Singleton 4:02 Releases: Year Type Label 2001 CD Universal Distribution 2000 CD Koch International

Group Members: Mark Lickley Dave Wyndham Steve Singleton David Robinson Martin Fry More >> Similar Artists: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark The Human League The Motels The Fixx Alphaville More >>

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