An extraordinary historical document has surfaced for Rock enthusiasts, especially fans of Badfinger. The full performance “Badfinger – Live – Set Of Six (1972)” has been released on Pete Ham’s official YouTube channel.
Watch the full performance via the YouTube player below:
In 1972, Granada Television staff producer, Muriel Young put together a six-part music series where six well-known bands were given the chance to come and perform in front of a live studio audience. Those taking part were: Badfinger, Argent, Middle Of The Road, Slade, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), and Pentangle. The series was sadly cancelled after one series and the performances are either lost or buried in the Granada archive. One episode of the series to have remained in circulation and in reasonable broadcast condition is the performance by Badfinger…
Badfinger were taped live on May 3, 1972 for the premiere episode:
– Day After Day
– Sweet Tuesday Morning
– Take It All
– Suitcase
– Better Days
– No Matter What
– Johnny B. Goode [incomplete (over closing credits)
Lineup:
Pete Ham / Guitar & Vocal
Tom Evans / Bass & Backing Vocal
Joey Molland / Guitar & Vocal
Mike Gibbins / drums