Do The Clam

Do The Clam
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Formed in 1976 and active until 2009, The Cramps only called it a day after the death of mainstay Lux Interior who, along with wife and musical partner Poison Ivy, were the only permanent members of the group. Indeed it was the Interior/Ivy partnership which provided the impetus, inspiration and drive for the entire Cramps' ethos and body of work. Cramps personnel would otherwise rotate much over their existence, although the addition of guitarist Bryan Gregory and drummer Pam Ballam in 1976 resulted in the first complete lineup. By 1986, at the time this magnificent live show was performed in honour of the group's recently released A Date With Elvis album, The Cramps were still on fire - but still too without a permanent bass player. Ivy performed four string duties on DWE, but when they left for the world tour of which this gig was part, they temporarily bought in one Jennifer Dixon (aka Fur) to play the instrument live. The gig presented here, from a live FM Radio Broadcast and so in the finest quality possible, presented on two CDs, obviously features a good splattering of tracks from A Date With Elvis, alongside a number of Cramps fave-raves and a good helping of cover versions - most interesting of which is rockabilly legend Charlie Feathers' 'It's Just That Song', the number that finishes the album but which has rarely been performed live by the band. During this show they perform the song - also as the final number albeit with an intro by Lux that has to be heard to be believed. Completed with a fascinating interview with Lux Interior, recorded by the radio station responsible for the broadcast, this CD set provides a hugely entertaining and inimitable performance by one of the most individual and respected bands of the decade that all too often saw music as a vehicle for risible haircuts, rather than one to promote alternative attitudes and unique sounds.
Country USA
Brand UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Manufacturer SMOKIN'
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2016-02-12
UnitCount 2
Format Import
UPCs 823564666020
EANs 0823564666020

Country	USA
Brand	UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Manufacturer	SMOKIN'
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2016-02-12
UnitCount	2
Format	Import
UPCs	823564666020
EANs	0823564666020

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