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 September 29, 1978 by Bernie Gillot live at Messiah-Gateway in South Philly, Pennsylvania; with Bud Pirollo, Bruce Sofia, and Bill Romansky producing. Front cover artwork by Bruce Sofia.
This album is about life, a rough mix. It is not for those easily offended at life, nor is it for those who deny the reality of death that is always there. It is for the ones who ask the question no one will ask, who demand answers to the problem no one will face; not a commercial album (vinyl copies of plastic messages). “Too rough of a mix,” some will say: life tends to be that way. – Bill Romansky [A note printed on the back of the LP sleeve]
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
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