Whitesnake’s Live In ‘84 - Back To The Bone - a celebration of the 30th anniversary of Slide It In - has hit #1 on the Japanese charts. Out now as a DVD and a Deluxe CD/DVD edition, the release is a complete celebration of the group’s awe-inspiring lineup during what many feel was the incredible beginning of what Coverdale called his desire to make Whitesnake more ‘electrifying’ on record and on stage.

Culled from audio and video recordings and unheard demos from the private collection of Whitesnake leader and vocalist, David Coverdale, the release offers an ultra-rare collection of material, performed by the band’s acclaimed 83-84 line-ups. Featured on the record and driven by the awesome Cozy Powell on drums (Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, MSG, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath); unique guitarist John Sykes, whom Coverdale credits with inspiring a whole generation of six stringers after his breathtaking work on the Whitesnake ’87’ album and bassist Neil Murray.

There is also an extraordinary emotional bonus content featuring legendary keyboardist Jon Lord performing his last show ever with Whitesnake on video and also the bonus CD.

“It’s still hard for me to find the words when remembering that half the incredible band who originally recorded the ‘Slide It In’ album with me have passed away,” says Coverdale. “It’s incredibly difficult to articulate: Cozy Powell...Mel Galley...Jon Lord…All amazing people and amazing musicians. Their memories live on in our hearts and in the music they made. I miss them beyond words… Wait until you see and hear them playing as only they can and add in the fiery guitar assault of the incredibly gifted John Sykes, plus the relentless melodic bass pounding of Neil Murray.”

Coverdale and co-producer Michael McIntyre launched a worldwide search for the best quality video footage and audio tracks from the 1984 tour. Among the gems found was a set from: ‘Super-Rock’, recorded at the first Japanese rock festival at Seibu Stadium in Tokyo and an invaluable video of Jon Lord’s final appearance with Whitesnake recorded live in Sweden. “All of the features on this package have been treated lovingly and respectfully, with no expense spared, utilizing technology to improve sound & picture quality,” says Coverdale, who personally oversaw all elements of this release.

Concludes Coverdale, “These are memories I treasure and delight in sharing with you as we continue our celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Whitesnake’s ‘Slide It In.”

 

 

Tracklisting:

CD (only available in combo edition):

“Gambler”
“Guilty Of Love”
“Love Ain’t No Stranger”
“Slow An’ Easy”
“Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues”
“Ready An’ Willing”
“Guitar Solo”
“Crying In The Rain”
“Soldier Of Fortune”
“Love Ain’t No Stranger”
“Ready An’ Willing”
“Slow An’ Easy”

Bonus Tracks - Jon Lord’s Final Performance with Whitesnake (Medley)

“Gambler” (featuring Jon Lord)

“Guilty of Love” (featuring Jon Lord)

“Love Ain't No Stranger” (featuring Jon Lord)

“Ready an' Willing”(featuring Jon Lord)

 

 

DVD:

“Gambler”
“Guilty of Love”
“Love Ain't No Stranger”
“Ready an' Willing”
“Slow an' Easy”
“Crying in the Rain”
“Guitar Solo”
“Soldier of Fortune”
“Drum Solo”
“Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City”
“Don't Break My Heart Again”

Bonus Tracks - Jon Lord’s Final Performance with Whitesnake (Medley)

“Gambler” (featuring Jon Lord)

“Guilty of Love” (featuring Jon Lord)

“Love Ain't No Stranger” (featuring Jon Lord)

“Ready an' Willing” (featuring Jon Lord)

DVD Bonus Gallery

Slide It In Slide Show with Rare Unseen Photos

The music bed contains snippets of private demos from David’s personal archives.

Trailer: