Whitesnake detail 1984 live album

By Martin Kielty
( Classic Rock )
published

Back To The Bone features Coverdale, Sykes, Murray and Powell - with bonus Jon Lord appearance

Whitesnake have confirmed the release of Live in ’84: Back To The Bone, a package recorded during the band’s world tour 30 years ago.

Mainman David Coverdale was accompanied on the road by guitarist John Sykes, bassist Neil Murray and drummer Cozy Powell, following the release of acclaimed album Slide It In. Bonus material features Jon Lord’s last appearance with the band before rejoining Deep Purple, and Mel Galley is also featured.

Coverdale assembled the collection from his private audio and video archive, with the help of fans around the world. He says: “It’s still hard for me that half the incredible band who recorded Slide It In have passed away – Cozy, Mel, Jon Lord. All amazing people and amazing musicians.

“Their memories live on in our hearts and in the music they made. Wait until you see and hear them playing, as only they can.”

He adds: “These are memories I treasure and delight in sharing with you as we continue our celebration of the 30th anniversary of Slide It In.”

Live in ’84: Back To The Bone is released on November 10 via New Frontiers Music (November 7 in Europe, November 11 in North America). It will be available as a deluxe DVD/CD set and standard DVD.

Deluxe DVD/CD tracklist

DVD

Super Rock 84

  1. Gambler

  2. Guilty Of Love

  3. Love Ain’t No Stranger

  4. Ready An’ Willing

  5. Slow An’ Easy

  6. Crying In The Rain

  7. Guitar Solo

  8. Soldier Of Fortune

  9. Drum Solo

  10. Ain’t No Love In The Heart of the City

  11. Don’t Break My Heart Again

Bonus tracks

Jon Lord’s Final Performance with Whitesnake: medley of

Gambler, Guilty Of Love, Love Ain’t No Stranger, Ready An’ Willing

Bonus gallery

Slide It In Slide Show with rare unseen photos

The Music Bed with snippets of private demos

CD

Snakeskin Boots - Best Of Bootlegs

  1. Gambler

  2. Guilty Of Love

  3. Love Ain’t No Stranger

  4. Slow An’ Easy

  5. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues

  6. Ready An’ Willing

  7. Guitar solo

  8. Crying In The Rain

  9. Soldier Of Fortune.

Super Rock 84

  1. Love Ain’t No Stranger

  2. Ready An’ Willing

  3. Slow An’ Easy

EP Audio Track

Jon Lord’s Final Performance with Whitesnake: medley of

Gambler, Guilty Of Love, Love Ain’t No Stranger, Ready An’ Willing

Martin Kielty
Freelance Online News Contributor

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.