Just acquired this special and wonderful 4 CD set on eBay compiling some of the best production work done by Tony Visconti. There is also a 6 LP limited edition version available of this set. The LP and CDs were released in 2023!
Tony has produced many well-known musical luminaries over the years, including David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Joe Cocker. As a special bonus to this retrospective, they also provided a signed print of Tony with the package.
Beatles Connections
For the purposes of this Beatles connections relevant to this blog, Tony has numerous Beatles connections and associations over the years as he has produced the Iveys, the precursor to the band, Badfinger. He was also to produce and later to marry Apple singer Mary Hopkin. They had two children. Following their divorce he was later to marry, May Pang, John Lennon’s former girlfriend when John was having problems with his relationship with Yoko in the 70s! Tony and May also had 2 children together before their eventual divorce.
Another prominent Beatles-related connection: Tony Visconti scored the arrangements for orchestra for the Wings Album “Band on the Run.” He is a man with certainly a stellar resume of achievements over the years! It must be stressed that his production credits reach far beyond his association with Apple and the Beatles!
The cover of the special limited edition Tony Visconti Boxset:
The track listing for the Tony Visconti 4 cd set:
Tony Visconti’s signature on the print provided with my special limited edition:
As a personal observation it is always appreciated by a collector when the person who signs an item, signs it with a clearly readable signature. Thanks to you Tony!
This is the part of the package that houses the special booklet contained within the set:
The excellent booklet provided in the set which gives great detail to all of the tracks presented:
This is the front cover of the booklet!
This is the back cover of the extensive booklet:
What is your favourite Tony Visconti song?
Buzz
“Get it On” by T. Rex.
And, of course, “Band on the Run.”
its a good un John