Flied Egg

Label: Vertigo
Country: Japan
Released: 1972
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Release Overview

"Good Bye" is the second and final album from the Japanese rock super-trio Flied Egg, released in 1972 by the Vertigo label. This album is a split release, featuring a mix of live and studio recordings. The album is cataloged under the number FX-8606 and showcases the band’s versatility across various rock genres, including blues rock, hard rock, and progressive rock.

Live Performance Highlights

The first side of the album captures a high-energy live performance recorded at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall in Tokyo. This segment includes several powerful blues-rock tracks such as "Leave Me Woman" and "Rolling Down The Broadway." The band also covers B.B. King's "Rock Me Baby," displaying their proficiency in blues. Another live highlight is "Five More Pennies," which contributes to the dynamic energy of this side.

Studio Recordings and Guest Contributions

Side B transitions to new studio recordings, featuring a more diverse sound. One of the standout tracks is "Before You Descend," which features guest lead vocals by George Yanagi, known for his later work with Power House and Willow. Additionally, Masayoshi Takanaka contributes a melodic instrumental piece titled "Out To The Sea," showcasing his exceptional guitar skills. Hiro Tsunoda’s emotional ballad "Goodbye My Friends" adds a reflective tone to the album, while Shigeru Narumo presents a complex four-movement composition called "521 Seconds Schizophrenic Symphony (521秒間の分裂症的シンフォニー)," highlighting the band's progressive rock influences.

Production and Design

The album was produced by Masaharu Honjo, with mixing handled by Hideo Takada. The photography and design work, executed by Ken Kageoka, complements the album's artistic vision. The combination of live and studio tracks provides a well-rounded experience of Flied Egg's musical capabilities.

Final Note

"Good Bye" was released in Japan in 1972, and it is available in vinyl LP format.

Tracklist

A1	Leave Me Woman Written-By – C. LynnWritten-By – S. Narumo
A2	Rolling Down The Broadway Written-By – C. LynnWritten-By – S. Narumo
A3	Rock Me Baby Written-By – B.B. KingWritten-By – J. Josea*
A4	Five More Pennies Written-By – C. LynnWritten-By – S. Narumo
B1	Before You Descend Written-By – P. SkyWritten-By – S. Narumo
B2	Out To The Sea Written-By – M. Takanaka*
B3	Goodbye My Friends Written-By – H. Tsunoda*
521 Seconds Schizophrenic Symphony

Credits

Bass, Vocals – Masayoshi Takanaka
Design, Photography By – Ken Kageoka
Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Hiro Tsunoda
Guitar – Masayoshi Takanaka
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Organ [Hammond], Piano, Harpsichord, Backing Vocals, Slide Guitar – Shigeru Narumo
Mixed By – Hideo Takada
Producer – Masaharu Honjō*
Vocals – George Yanagi