Band Du Lac - One Night Only Live (2006) Various Artists (DVD-9)

Band Du Lac is an all-star supergroup brought together to play occasional charity concerts, this particular one being staged at the historic Wintershall Estate in Surrey, England in aid of HASTE (Heart And Stroke Trust Endeavour). With Gary Brooker of PROCOL HARUM directing from the piano; a backing band that includes Andy Fairweather-Low and Mike Rutherford on guitars; Paul Carrack on keyboards and Henry Spinetti on drums gives virtuoso support to a host of stars including Eric Clapton, Katie Melua, Roger Taylor, Ringo Starr and The Drifters.

Gary Brooker cut his teeth at fourteen in the Paramounts, an English R&B band that also counted Robin Trower as a member. He then went on to form Procul Harum, best known for the unmistakeable and timeless single “Whiter Shade of Pale.” In addition to trotting out a version of Procol Harum from time to time, he puts together the Band Du Lac for charity organizations in his native England. From the interview section of the DVD, it appears that Band Du Lac, a one day concert held on the beautiful grounds of Wintershall Estate, has been playing this yearly charity gig since 1988. The proceeds of the concert and a percentage of the DVD sales are allocated to the Heart and Stroke Trust Endeavor (HASTE). Brooker puts together a solid band and gets contributions from other well established (mostly English artists).
This concert features contributions from Paul Carrack (Ace, Squeeze, Mike & the Mechanics), Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike and the Mechanics), Roger Taylor (Queen), Ringo Starr (was in some band from Liverpool), and Eric Clapton. Carrack’s voice sounds golden as he soulfully delivers Ace’s “How Long.” Andy Fairweather Lowe, sideman extraordinaire who has backed Clapton, Roger Waters and countless others sings “Lay My Burden Down” and practically steals the show.
~ R. David Smola

Tracklist:

1. Tequila
2. Over My Shoulder (feat Paul Carrack)
3. Reconsider Baby (feat Eric Clapton)
4. Lay Down Sally (feat Eric Clapton)
5. How Long (feat Paul Carrack)
6. Willie & The Hand Jive (feat Eric Clapton)
7. Crawling Up a Hill (feat Katie Melua)
8. My Aphrodisiac Is You (feat Katie Melua)
9. The Closest Thing to Crazy (feat Katie Melua)
10. Lay My Burden Down (feat Andy Fairweather-Low)
11. Say It’s Not True (feat Roger Taylor)
12. These Are the Days of Our Lives (feat Roger Taylor)
13. I Want to Break Free (feat Roger Taylor)
14. This World is Rich (feat Gary Brooker)
15. Act Naturally (feat Ringo Starr)
16. Photograph (feat Ringo Starr)
17. With a Little Help From My Friends (feat Ringo Starr)
18. A Whiter Shade of Pale (feat Gary Brooker)
19. Stormy Monday (feat Eric Clapton & Chris Barber)
20. Under the Boardwalk (feat The Drifters)
21. Stand By Me (feat The Drifters)
22. Cocaine (feat Eric Clapton)
23. I Can’t Dance (Everyone!)

Bonus Features:
Interviews with key performers.