RICK WAKEMAN - THE OFFICAL BROADCAST COLLECTION [10CD + 5DVD (NTSC REGION 0) BOXSET]

Format: 10CD + 5DVD (NTSC REGION 0) Box set
Catalogue No.: RRAW1BOX
Barcode: 5056083213979
Release Date: 28 Mar 2025
Genre: Progressive

Rick Wakeman’s *Official Broadcast Collection* is a remarkable anthology that captures the virtuosity and creativity of one of progressive rock’s most iconic keyboardists. This collection features a curated selection of live performances and broadcasts spanning Wakeman’s illustrious career, showcasing his unparalleled skill on the piano, synthesizers, and other keyboards. From his early days with Yes to his solo projects, these live recordings highlight his ability to blend classical influences with rock innovation, creating a unique and timeless sound. 

Fans are treated to a mix of well-known pieces and rare performances, offering a extremely comprehensive look at Wakeman’s evolution as an artist. Each track reflects his flair for dramatic storytelling through music, often accompanied by elaborate arrangements and intricate solos. 

This 15-disc set a mixture of TV and Radio broadcasts captures his mind-blowing talent, his engaging stage presence and humor, which have endeared him to audiences worldwide for decade.

The contents are:

NOTTINGHAM 1990

CD ONE

CATHERINE PARR
ELIZABETHAN ROCK
MAKE ME A WOMAN
ANNE BOLEYN
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

CD TWO

HANGMAN
SEA HORSES
KING ARTHUR

DVD

CATHERINE PARR
ELIZABETHAN ROCK
MAKE ME A WOMAN
ANNE BOLEYN
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

Line Up

Rick Wakeman - Keyboards & Stories
Ashley Holt - Vocals and Electronic Percussion
Tony Fernandez - Drums and Percussion
David Paton – Bass

BRAZIL 2001 17th APRIL 2001

CD ONE

INTRO
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
ARTHUR
THE LAST BATTLE
SIR LANCELOT AND THE BLACK KNIGHT
CATHERINE HOWARD
1984

CD TWO

BAND INTRO
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
STARSHIP TROOPER
ELEANOR RIGBY
END CREDITS

DVD

INTRO
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
ARTHUR
THE LAST BATTLE
SIR LANCELOT AND THE BLACK KNIGHT
CATHERINE HOWARD
1984
BAND INTRO
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
STARSHIP TROOPER
ELEANOR RIGBY
END CREDITS

Line up

Rick Wakeman - Keyboards
Damian Wilson - Vocals Anthony Fernandez - Drums
Lee Pomeroy - Bass Antony Glinne - Guitar
Adam Wakeman - Keyboards

LONDON 1st OCTOBER 1987

Dedicated to the memory of my dear friend Ramon

CD ONE

MYTHS AND LEGENDS EXCERPTS
SEA HORSES
WELCOME THE STAR
THE HOUR
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
CATHERINE HOWARD
ROBOT MAN

CD TWO

WHITE ROCK
ANNE BOLEYN
SUMMERTIME
OVERTURE FROM 1984
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN

Line Up

Rick Wakeman - Keyboards & Stories
Tony Fernandez - Drums
David Paton - Bass
Ashley Holt - Vocals
Ramon Remidias - Vocals &  Narration

SWANSEA 12th OCTOBER 1989

CD

ARTHUR / THE LAST BATTLE
MAKE ME A WOMAN
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
CATHERINE PARR

DVD

ARTHUR / THE LAST BATTLE
MAKE ME A WOMAN
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
CATHERINE PARR

Line Up

Rick Wakeman- Keyboards & Stories
Tony Fernandez - Drums
David Paton - Bass
Ashley Holt – Vocals
Special Thanks to Simon Howe for saving this recording.

SWEDEN 5th OCTOBER 1980

CD

CATHERINE PARR
NO EARTHLY CONNECTION MEDLEY
THE WARNING
THE PRISONER
ANNE BOLEYN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLS KRONA
KING ARTHUR MEDLEY:
GALAHAD, THE LAST BATTLE, MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH MEDLEY:
JOURNEY OVERTURE, THE JOURNEY,
THE HANSBACH, THE BATTLE, THE FOREST

DVD

CATHERINE PARR
NO EARTHLY CONNECTION MEDLEY
THE WARNING
THE PRISONER
ANNE BOLEYN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLS KRONA
KING ARTHUR MEDLEY:
GALAHAD, THE LAST BATTLE, MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH MEDLEY:
JOURNEY OVERTURE, THE JOURNEY,
THE HANSBACH, THE BATTLE, THE FOREST

Line Up

Rick Wakeman- Keyboards, Piano
Tony Fernandez - Drums
Ashley Holt - Vocals
Tim Stone - Guitars
Steve Barnacle – Bass

ARGENTINA 20th October 2014

CD ONE

THE JOURNEY
THE RECOLLECTION
THE BATTLE

RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
ENCORE (THE BATTLE)

ARGENTINA 2014

DVD

THE JOURNEY
THE RECOLLECTION
THE BATTLE
RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
ENCORE (THE BATTLE)

Line Up

Rick Wakeman - Keyboards
Dave Colquhoun - Guitar
Tony Fernandez - Drums
Ashley Holt - Vocals
Florencia Benitez - Vocals
Ivan Espeche – Narration

Disc 1. Live in Nottingham 1990 CD1 
Disc 2. Live in Nottingham 1990 CD2 
Disc 3. Live in Nottingham 1990 DVD

Disc 4. Live in Brazil 2001 CD1 
Disc 5. Live in Brazil 2001 CD2
Disc 6. Live in Brazil 2001 DVD

Disc 7. The RW Experience London CD1 
Disc 8. The RW Experience London CD2 

Disc 9. Live in Swansea 1989 CD
Disc 10. Live in Swansea 1989 DVD

Disc 11. Live in Sweden Live 1980 CD 
Disc 12. Live in Sweden Live 1980 DVD

Disc 13. Live in Argentina 2024 DVD
Disc 14. Live in Argentina 2024 CD1
Disc 15. Live in Argentina 2024 CD2