Description
Alex Chilton – Electricity By Candlelight NYC 2/13/97 – Vinyl Record
Electricity by Candlelight NYC 2/13/97 is a live album by the American singer-songwriter Alex Chilton. The album was recorded during a unique and intimate live performance on February 13, 1997, in New York City. Alex Chilton is known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of influential bands like The Box Tops and Big Star.
The album captures a special moment in Chilton’s career when a power outage occurred during his performance at the Knitting Factory in New York City. The unplanned blackout led to an impromptu and acoustic set performed entirely by candlelight.
The tracklist includes Chilton’s renditions of various songs, including covers of classics like “My Baby Just Cares for Me,” “Hey! Little Child,” and “What’s Your Sign Girl.” The stripped-down acoustic arrangements and the ambiance created by the candlelit setting give the album a unique and intimate feel.
Electricity by Candlelight NYC 2/13/97 offers a glimpse into Alex Chilton’s talent as a live performer and his ability to connect with his audience in an unconventional setting. It’s appreciated by fans of Chilton’s music for its raw and spontaneous nature, making it a special addition to his discography.
When the lights went out Alex Chilton provided electricity – a unique one-of-a-kind acoustic recording with many songs performed for the first and last time
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Last Bouquet
Step Right This Way
Let’s Get Lost
D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Raining In My Heart
Lovesick Blues
Girl From Ipanema
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Motel Blues
Someone To Watch Over Me
Footprints In The Snow
Case Of You
Wouldn’t It Be Nice
Surfer Girl
Solar System
I Walk The Line
If I Had A Hammer
