Silver Eagle ALABAMA 3-LP Radio Concert University North Alabama 1982 *EXC* ABC

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Original ABC Radio Networks / D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp. radio transcription set for The Silver Eagle (Cross Country Music Show), featuring Alabama in concert at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama, dated April 17, 1982.

The complete approximately 90-minute syndicated broadcast is spread across three 12-inch radio transcription LPs, with programming on Sides A–E. Original cue and promo sheets are included.

The original promo sheet notes that Alabama had just been named both “Vocal Group of the Year” and “Instrumental Group of the Year” by the CMA in 1981. The concert captures the group during its early breakthrough period and includes several major hits, including Love in the First Degree, Feels So Right, Why Lady Why, Mountain Music, Old Flame and My Home’s in Alabama.

Item Details

Program: The Silver Eagle (Cross Country Music Show)
Featured Artist: Alabama
Date: April 17, 1982
Venue: University of North Alabama
Location: Florence, Alabama
Network: ABC Radio Networks
Producer: D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp.
Format: 3 radio broadcast transcription LPs
Record Size: 12"
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Program Length: Approximately 90:42
Program Sides: A–E
Cue Sheets: Original cue and promo sheets
Labels: Silver ABC Radio Networks / The Silver Eagle labels
Radio Use: For Radio Play Only / Not For Sale

Program Contents

Side A

Words at Twenty Paces
Lovin’ You Is Killin’ Me
Why Lady Why
Mountain Music

Side B

Close Enough to Perfect
Take Me Down
Love in the First Degree
Changes Comin’ On

Side C

Silver Haired Daddy
Come Home, It’s Suppertime
Teach Your Children
Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home
Feels So Right

Side D

Gonna Have a Party
Old Flame
My Home’s in Alabama

Side E

Tennessee River
Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms

This is a particularly strong early Alabama radio transcription set, recorded during the group’s rapid rise to national prominence and featuring many of the songs that established them as one of the dominant country groups of the early 1980s.

The combination of an early 1982 concert, complete three-disc broadcast, original ABC/D.I.R. paperwork, University of North Alabama performance, and a hit-heavy set list gives this considerably more collector appeal than a routine promotional LP.

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