RENAISSANCE - LIVE AT THE CAPITOL THEATER - JUNE 18 1978 (DELUXE/REMASTER) (2xCD)

Renaissance, The band was founded by vocalist Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCarty, formerly of the Yardbirds; along with John Hawken, Louis Cennamo and Relf's sister Jane. They intended to put "something together with more of a classical influence". Renaissance released their self-titled debut album in 1969, but fell apart during the sessions for their follow-up, Illusion (1971). New musicians were brought in to complete the record, and Renaissance was kept active through a period of fluctuating personnel until none of the original lineup remained, though McCarty continued providing compositions for the band to record for several more years. By 1972, a stable lineup consisting of Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford, John Tout, Jon Camp, and Terry Sullivan solidified. They were assisted with lyrics on many songs from Cornish poet Betty Thatcher-Newsinger. This live recording was captured at their creative peak in 1978 at the historic Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey and is more than 2 hours long.

Tracklist

• 1. Can You Hear Me
• 2. Carpet of the Sun
• 3. Things I Don't Understand
• 4. Northern Lights
• 5. Mother Russia
• 6. Day of the Dreamer
• 7. Midas Man
• 8. The Vultures Fly High
• 9. Running Hard
• 10. A Song for All Seasons
• 11. Prologue
• 12. Ashes Are Burning

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