"Whiskey Flat" is a classic of the Beatles' 1964 US tour, just like "Nasty" for the Stones, even if you're not a enthusiast, you've probably heard it at least once. It has been released under the name "Whiskey Flat" since the analog era, and has produced countless items, including the original WARLUS version and the most popular TMOQ version. However, it was released under the title "ALIVE AT LAST" or "IN CONCERT AT WHISKEY FLAT", and was a sound source from the 1964 US tour with an unclear venue name and date from the beginning. In the CD era, it was temporarily settled that the Philadelphia recording on September 2nd was recorded at Convention Hall, and the releases will continue to be under the name of Philadelphia, including this one. However, not only the sound source but also various videos of the 1964 US tour were unearthed, and when the video of September 2nd appeared, it seemed that "Whiskey Flat" was not Philadelphia... The conventional wisdom was overturned. The recording date and venue of this sound source are still being debated among enthusiasts around the world, and although several venues have been mentioned, it has not yet been determined. Nevertheless, the reason why "Whiskey Flat" continues to be loved to this day is that it is a high-quality mono soundboard sound source that combines both sound quality and performance. Of course, it cannot match the quality of the official Hollywood Bowl, which was a 3-track stereo recording. The secret is the sound quality that combines a performance full of momentum and a unique power in mono that more than makes up for it. Therefore, many titles have been released on CD, but the most popular in recent years is probably "PHILADELPHIA 1964 OFF REEL" on the IMP label. However, there are some parts that are slightly shorter than the WARLUS LP, and the issue that the record was actually based on that was raised by "ALIVE AT LAST PLUS", which was released as a recording from the same LP. However, it is true that "PHILADELPHIA 1964~" (hereinafter referred to as "pre-released version") is generally popular, and it seems that many enthusiasts have come into contact with the classic "Whiskey Flat" through it. However, this June, an upper version of the "Whiskey Flat" sound source appeared without any warning. It was released by the familiar Krw_co. It was surprising enough that he even covered the Beatles' sound sources, but above all, the upper feeling is obvious at first listen. First of all, the sound itself is very clean and natural. Compared to this version, the various CD versions released in the past, including the pre-released version (excluding "ALIVE AT LAST PLUS"), have hiss noise and hum noise mainly between songs, and in particular, the hiss seems to have been quite large in the past releases. In addition, there are no slight defects (for example, the ending does not fade out and the howling is recorded slightly longer this time) that seem to have occurred because the pre-released version was based on the LP. Above all, the upper feeling of the sound quality with reduced hiss is truly wonderful. That's why it's really surprising that the upper version of this super famous 1964 US tour soundboard was unearthed in 2022. That's because it was clearly stated that this version was owned by Joe Pope. His name is still fresh in the memory of the release of "THE COMPLETE JOE POPE TAPES" and "BBC BROADCASTS 1962-1964: JOE POPE REELS". It's no wonder that he kept the upper version of "Whiskey Flat" secret, as he led the fan club and yet released the Decca tape. Rather, I think the quality is convincing. And above all, the performance is the best. The official stereo recording Hollywood Bowl is wonderful, but the Beatles' performance is even more energetic. It is captured even more realistically with the solid sound quality of mono. The enthusiasm of this day...or rather, the passionate performance that was unfolding as if not to be drowned out by the enthusiasm is the unfading charm of "Whiskey Flat", which has been loved for a long time. On the other hand, it is also famous that John and Paul burst out laughing during "If I Fell" sung with one microphone, but even from there, it reminds us of the time when they had more room and enthusiasm for live performances. Even so, the performance did not slacken at all, and rather, the vividness of the scene where they started "I Want To Hold Your Hand" without MC, which was a deadly pattern on the 1964 US tour, and excited the audience. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a scene that speaks eloquently of the momentum of the stage on this day. Is the sharpness of such a performance even better than the Hollywood Bowl? The passionate performance has also made "Whiskey Flat" a classic. Such a classic sound source among classics has been upgraded in 2022. It's frustrating that the venue and date are still unclear, but this is a great performance and recording that will undoubtedly rank among the best not only in the 1964 US tour but also in the entire Beatles' career. Live at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, PA, USA 2nd September 1964 SBD(UPGRADE & LONGER!) (30:36) 1. Opening 2. Twist and Shout 3. You Can't Do That 4. All My Loving 5. She Loves You 6. Things We Said Today 7. Roll Over Beethoven 8. Can't Buy Me, Love 9. If I Fell 10. I Want To Hold Your Hand 11. Boys 12. A Hard Day's Night 13. Long Tall Sally 14. Thank You
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