A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
March 11, 2014
Original Title:
Randy Bachman | Vinyl Tap Tour: Every Song Tells a Story
Genres:
Music
Production Companies:
Universal Music Canada
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
CA: 14A
Runtime: 86
Taking a page from the book Ray Davies wrote in the '90s, Randy Bachman launched the Vinyl Tap Tour: Every Song Tells a Story in 2013, designing the concert as a guided journey through his past. He sang hits from the Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and his solo career, interspersing stories along the way, adding the biographical song "Prairie Town" as a framing device. This 2014 set generally has a lower energy level than the original recordings but the relaxed vibe is part of the appeal: it's not a race, it's a nostalgic stroll with the amiable Bachman. If you're on the same wavelength as him, it's an enjoyable way to pass the time.
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