This review refers to
Starkers In Tokyo (CD version).
I stumbled on this album after hearing Soldier of Fortune (from this CD) on an internet radio station, stopping in my tracks, listening open mouthed, my jaw on the floor, my heart in my mouth, and a big ass lump in my throat.
I was a big fan of early Whitesnake (late 70's / early 80's) when they were more of a blues rock band as opposed to the big hair rockers most people identify with now.
1980's Live In The Heart Of The City has long remained one of my favourite live albums, but this is a stunning companion and while I missed it first time round, it doesn't really matter 'cause this is timeless stuff.
Uplifting, heartbreaking and truly beautiful, Coverdale and Vandenberg are both incredible on this recording - Coverdale's vocals remain among rock's best ever, a fact underlined by this performance.
Fast becoming my all time favourite 'Unplugged' album and a true classic.