The first American edition I bought of Tug of War had an alternate bass line opening to Take It Away. Subsequent copies I got my hands on - Australian, UK, US (and later the CD) had this different (now common bass opening). And I've never read anything about it anywhere. Anyone know anything about the first US edition of the album being slightly different mix wise?
Having listened to it again - I've worked out the anomaly. The first bass line has been cut. There are only three bass lines instead of four. Very odd! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HoeYSmM9OM&feature=youtu.be
Here's a lovely bootleg mix that turns the opening 30 seconds into a long dub track.
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The first American edition I bought of Tug of War had an alternate bass line opening to Take It Away. Subsequent copies I got my hands on - Australian, UK, US (and later the CD) had this different (now common bass opening). And I've never read anything about it anywhere. Anyone know anything about the first US edition of the album being slightly different mix wise?
ReplyDeleteCan you share a snippet with alternate bass line for anyone to judge?
DeleteHaving listened to it again - I've worked out the anomaly. The first bass line has been cut. There are only three bass lines instead of four. Very odd!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HoeYSmM9OM&feature=youtu.be