Live at the Old Lion, Adelaide, 1982 explained

Live at the Old Lion, Adelaide, 1982
Type:	live
Artist:	Midnight Oil
Cover:	Live_at_the_Old_Lion,_Adelaide,_1982_by_Midnight_Oil.png
Released:	2 December 2022
Recorded:	26 March 1982
Venue:	Old Lion, Adelaide
Label:	Black Box Records
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Live at the Old Lion, Adelaide, 1982 is a live album by Australian rock band Midnight Oil.The album was released digitally on 2 December 2022^[1] and physically on 13 May 2023.

Following its physical release, the album peaked at number 7 on the ARIA charts.

Background and release

The recording is the 30th release of the Australian Road Crew Association's (ARCA) Desk Tape Series, a series created by ARCA to raise funds to provide financial, health, counselling and well-being services for roadies and crew in crisis.^{[2] [3]}

The Old Lion show took place on 26 March 1982 at The Old Lion in North Adelaide and was part of a two-week run through Victoria and South Australia.^[2] The album was released digitally on 2 December 2022.

Following the digital release, there was strong demand from fans for a CD version. Coordinating the CD physical release was "Frog" Harris, the owner of independent record store Songland Records. Harris said, "To make this project feasible for ARCA, I understandably needed to guarantee a certain amount of sales to ensure the success of the project. When I asked The Powderworkers (Midnight Oil fans) if they wanted this to happen, the reaction was as expected-instantaneous, wildly enthusiastic and supportive of, not only their band, but how the proceeds would be going to help roadies who have kept The Oils, and hundreds of other bands on the road over decades of gruelling touring."^[4]

The CD was a once only pressing and released on 13 May 2023.^[4]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 7 on the ARIA chart. It was Midnight Oil's 17th ARIA top 10 release.^[5]

Track listing

1. "Written in the Heart" - 3:04
2. "Brave Faces"- 5:24
3. "Armistice Day" - 4:20
4. "I'm the Cure" - 3:17
5. "Section 5 (Bus to Bondi)" - 3:50
6. "Quinella Holiday"/"Love's On Sale" - 5:16
7. "No Time for Games" - 4:09
8. "Burnie" - 5:29
9. "Cold Cold Change" - 3:05
10. "Powderworks" - 3:38
11. "Koala Sprint" - 5:18
12. "Back On the Borderline" - 2:54
13. "Don't Wanna Be the One" - 2:47
14. "Wedding Cake Island" - 2:49
15. "Stand in Line" - 5:10
16. "No Reaction" - 3:16

Personnel

The band

• Peter Garrett - lead vocals
• Peter Gifford – bass, vocals
• Jim Moginie - guitars, keyboards, vocals
• Robert Hirst - drums, vocals
• Martin Rotsey - guitars

The crew

• Mark Woods - sound
• Michael Lippold - stage/ production manager
• Ron “Wormy” James - lights

reference:^[2]

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Catalogue	Reference
Worldwide	2 December 2022		Black Box Records, MGM Distribution
Australia	13 May 2023			BLACKBOX0002

Notes and References

1. Web site: Midnight Oil To Release 1982 Concert For ARCA. Noise11. 29 November 2022. 12 December 2022.
2. Web site: Midnight Oil live at the Old Lion, Adelaide 1982 tape to be released on December 2nd. Midnight Oil. 22 November 2022. 22 May 2023.
3. Web site: Rare Midnight Oil Live CD Released For Charity. The Music. April 2023. 22 May 2023.
4. Web site: ARCA’S 1982 Midnight Oil Live Tape Getting CD Release And Orders Are Now Open. noise11. 9 March 2023. 22 May 2023.
5. Web site: Amity Afflicts the charts at #2. ARIA. 19 May 2023. 22 May 2023.
6. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 May 2023. 22 May 2023.