Live in South Philly

Description

Live in South Philly – an acoustic live album – is the debut by the American singer and songwriter Bill Romansky, later of Street Angel fame, released on Fourth Man Records in 1979, a division of Messiah – Gateway. The album was recorded by Bernie Gillot live at Messiah-Gateway in South Philly, September 29, 1978, and was produced by Bud Pirollo, Bruce Sofia, and Bill Romansky. Front cover artwork by Bruce Sofia.

Bill Romansky – you might recognize the name from some Larry Norman albums as a member of the Young Lions. He also had a couple albums in the ‘80s under the name Street Angel. His first album is a live acoustic concert – a simple approach with verbal exchange not unlike Randy Matthews’ Now Do You Understand (though I’m reminded more of early Ron Moore). It’s like being at a coffeehouse – just the man and his guitar (exchanged for a dobro on one occasion) strumming though titles like «Rock And Roll Of Ages», «I See A Hill», «To Be Like Him», «Militant», and «Drunkard». Nice bluesy playing, too – I’ve got a feeling I’d like the guy even if he didn’t sing. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “I See A Hill” – 1:30
AA. Talk
A2. “Rock & Roll Of Ages” – 2:37
A3. “Blue Jeans” – 1:55
A4. “Sells Out” – 3:32
A5. “Militant” – 4:20
A6. “I See A Hill” – 2:17
AA. Surprise – 0:15

Side Two
BB. Talk – 0:42
B1. “Heroes” – 3:12
BB. Talk – 1:19
B2. “Drunkard” – 4:17
B3. “To Be Like Him” – 5:46
B4. “I’m Sorry” – 3:37