Wow. MitA just keeps 'em coming. You'll definitely want to check this one out! A BIG thanks to MitA for this one. Here's what he has to say about the recording:

Here is a history-making, earliest performance, a live 'pre-release' of Xanadu, recorded live prior to the "A Farewell To Kings" recording sessions, and a whole three (3) weeks prior to the previous record-holder of June 2, 1977. This performance is from May 10th, 1977, Milwaukee . It is a remix that I made of the source recording, to eliminate the 60Hz hum, as well as some subtle boom-reduction.

I hope you enjoy it, and enjoy hearing the different Alex intro as well as the alternative lyrics not found on the studio recording!!

Cheers! - MitA

You can listen to it using the player above or access it directly here:

[Xanadu live 'pre-release' - earliest on record - 5-10-1977]

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