So What do people think of the Hammersmith 75 concert

I saw it was on telly the other day and not having seen it before I wanted to know other peoples views on it

Personally I prefer concerts from the late 70' s onwards

It was a decent enough concert, maybe because it was highlights only it didnt feel long enough or have enough about it for me to be totally impressed if you know what I mean

How could anyone not like a 1975 show recorded for posterity? There's so little early footage available, that in itself makes it invaluable. The tracklist and performances are great, especially for older Queen fans. Perhaps those more used to the 80s pop era songs might find it a bit 'cold'. March of the Black Queen live --- wow!

I will have to see if i can see the whole thing on youtube!!!

A standard concert, in my opinion. The setlist misses quite some songs which were usually played during the ANATO tour. One of the best versions of Brighton Rock, though.

I prefer the Rare Live edit of the RNR Medley.

I was surprised the hear In the lap of gods, it was very different to the way he sang it on the magic tour!

I think it's good.

It must have been amazing going to see Queen on Christmas Eve!

I guess they weren't ready for a full tour yet as Bo Rhap was the only Opera song featured - and in a very unusual version at that!

Voice of Reason 2010 wrote:

I guess they weren't ready for a full tour yet as Bo Rhap was the only Opera song featured - and in a very unusual version at that!

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This was actually at the end of the UK leg of the ANATO tour - they had already been playing Sweet Lady and The Prophet's Song, but they didn't make the cut ... they only got an hour of material for TV, so choices had to be made.

I think it's great. That concert got me into the early Queen era.

One of my least favourite shows to be captured on video. This is a one they can keep locked away for me.

Best version of Ogre Battle!

"We're now... we're now gonna take you to the battle field... This is called 'Ogre Battle'"

Rick wrote: A standard concert, in my opinion. The setlist misses quite some songs which were usually played during the ANATO tour. One of the best versions of Brighton Rock, though.
And Liar IMO

I loved the concert,even if it was edited and i love the new sound mix.Does anyone know where i can get hold of an audio only copy of the concert?Id love to get hold of this.I have a copy of the gig before the new mix,but i much prefer the new mix which was shown on BBC?Does anyone know where i can get hold of a copy?Thanks folks.

A very overrated concert. The band was nervous, freddie and brian were both ill, the setlist was too short and had lots of important tracks omitted, like flick of the wrist.
Talking just about video footage, earls court 77 blows it alway and if we include audio records, it can´t even be compared to Tokyo 5-1-75.

It's a great show to introduce people to old Queen with, but it was far from their best show, even for the time period.