Jeff Beck - Tribute

Jeff Beck — Jeff Beck Tribute

Three-song EP includes previously unreleased live versions of "Going Down," and "Elegy For Dunkirk"

"Midnight Walker Lament" combines an instrumental from Beck's 2022 album 18 with a spoken word poem by Imelda May

The music world is still reeling from Jeff Beck's death earlier this year. The legendary guitarist, renowned by both fans and many of his peers as the greatest of all-time, passed away on January 10 at the age of 78.

ATCO/Rhino honors the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's immeasurable legacy with a three-song EP of unreleased music. Two of the songs were played at Beck's memorial service, which was held on February 3 at St. Mary's Church in Beddington, England.

The EP opens with "Midnight Walker Lament," which combines the instrumental "Midnight Walker" from 18 (Beck's 2022 album with Johnny Depp) with a spoken word poem by Imelda May written at Jeff's suggestion and approval, which he loved. Sadly, it was first performed live to track at his funeral. An Irish singer and poet, May first appeared with Beck on Rock 'n' Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul), a live album he released in 2011 as a tribute to pioneering guitarist Les Paul.

Opera singer Olivia Safe, another Beck collaborator, appears on the EP's live version of "Elegy For Dunkirk." Beck released a studio version featuring Safe in 2010 on his Grammy-winning album, Emotion & Commotion. At Beck's memorial in February, Safe sang composer Gabriel Fauré's "Requiem: In Paradisum."

Jeff Beck Tribute ends with a blistering live version of "Going Down" recorded in Paris. Beck performed this Freddie King rocker live throughout most of his career. On this version, he's backed by bassist Rhonda Smith, drummer Jonathan Joseph, vocalist Jimmy Hall, and guitarist Carmen Vandenberg.

 

Side A

1. Midnight Walker Lament (feat. Imelda May)

2. Elegy for Dunkirk (feat. Olivia Safe) [Live]

Side B

1. Goin' Down (Live)

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