WHITESNAKE / Body Start a Shakin' Zepp Osaka 2003 (2CDR)

WHITESNAKE –
BODY START A SHAKING (2CDR) SY0516
Live at ZEPP OSAKA, Osaka, Japan – September 27, 2003

DISC ONE
01. INTRO (BURN)
02. BAD BOYS
03. SLIDE IT IN
04. SLOW AN’ EASY
05. LOVE AIN’T NO STRANGER
06. AIN’T NO LOVE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
07. JUDGEMENT DAY
08. DOUG ALDRICH GUITAR SOLO
09. CRYING IN THE RAIN
10. TOMMY ALDRIDGE DRUM SOLO
11. CRYING IN THE RAIN

DISC TWO
01. BAND INTRO
02. IS THIS LOVE
03. FOOL FOR YOUR LOVING
04. GIVE ME ALL YOUR LOVE (inc. Marco & Reb solos)
05. HERE I GO AGAIN
-ENCORE-
06. SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (A cappella)
07. STILL OF THE NIGHT
08. OUTRO (WE WISH YOU WELL)

David Coverdale – Vocals
Doug Aldrich – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Reb Beach – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Marco Mendoza – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Tommy Aldridge – Drums
Timothy Drury – Keyboards

The second release! This is a complete recording of the September 27th Osaka show from the 2003 Japan tour—marking the return of the revitalized Whitesnake after a six-year absence—presented in the superb, high-fidelity sound quality and immersive atmosphere that only the Sylph label can deliver!
You can truly feel the sense of unity unique to a standing-room-only gig! On this night, not only were David Coverdale’s vocals vibrant and magnificent, but Doug’s guitar playing was absolutely on fire! Fueled by the high-energy enthusiasm of the Osaka crowd, the band delivered a fantastic performance, clearly enjoying themselves on stage! While this tour commemorates the band's 25th anniversary, the setlist recreates the era of their massive 1987 hit album *Serpens Albus* (which sold over 10 million copies worldwide); the sound, evocative of the 1987–1990 period, is a real treat for fans! Beyond David Coverdale’s vibrant, superb vocals, Doug’s guitar work—shredding with an intensity reminiscent of John Sykes—is nothing short of spectacular. It is also a delight to see Tommy Aldridge’s drum solo back in action. By the time the tour reached its final leg in Japan, the band felt heavier and more powerful than ever! I won't get into the nitty-gritty details—this is simply a must-have memento for anyone who attended the show! And for those who didn't? The performance by this reborn Whitesnake—marking a true comeback—is something you absolutely have to hear!