Gillan Mr Universe - The Album, The Tour, T- Shirt and CD Remaster

In this video, I look back at Mr Universe by Gillan released in 1979. The video talks about the demise of the Jazz-Rock version of the Ian Gillan Band and how Mr Universe saw Gillan's star rise again giving Deep Purple fans the choice of not one but three bands with Gillan, Rainbow and Whitesnake touring on a regular basis.
I talk about the early gigs seeing this lineup of the band for the first time, look back at the single and do my best to wear the T-Shirt which I bought when I was 18!
Also featured is the CD Remaster and single Vengeance / Smoke on The Water.
Gillan : Mr Universe : 1979
Second Sight
Secret of The Dance
She Tears Me Down
Roller
Mr Universe
Vengeance
Puget Sound
Dead of Night
Message in a Bottle
Fighting Man
Smoke on The Water ( Bonus Track)
Ian Gillan - Vocals
Bernie Torme - Guitar
John McCoy - Bass
Colin Towns - Keyboards
Mick Underwood - Drums
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Phil Aston
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[@AJAndyO]

Fan bloody tastic!! One of my favourites. I have the Acrobat vinyl and several different CD versions, including the Japanese album. Saw them on the same tour, got to meet them all and get autographs. Been a massive fan of Ian ever since. He was so down to earth and great to chat with. I named my eldest son Ian, after him, who’ll be 40 in July! Mr Universe is a timeless album I still play regularly. 👍👍🤘

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Andy, so pleased you liked this video. What a great album it is, our tastes in music are so similar! Phil :)

[@Kvaziunofontast]

Great album! In my opinion this is the best Gillan album!

[@robertphelps1574]

One of my first concerts was seeing Gillan live at the Rainbow March 1980 when Ritchie Blackmore joined them on stage

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Robert, thank you for watching. That must have been amazing. I have seen photos from that gig but never met anyone who was there before. Phil

[@harveybombaytiger]

My absolute favorite of the GILLAN albums. This is the first time I had heard of Bernie Torme, and from this moment on, I was hooked! The title track is the standout for me from this lineup, and of course, "Fighting Man" from the previous lineup, is a masterpiece. This band had everything, it was PERFECT!

[@shaunsmith3538]

Still my favorite Gillan album! Great work Phil. 👍

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Thanks Shaun, it really is a classic, do you have the Japanese album from 1978?

[@shaunsmith3538]

@@NowSpinningMagazine No I don't, but funnily enough I've just been pricing it up on ebay. Is it worth purchasing? 👍

[@magnusjarl9575]

Great album saw Gillan at Wembley Arena in 1982 last gig ever 👍🤘

[@garrystrudwick9400]

Magic album Remember buying it like you when it was released Blew our Mind Haha Saw them in Oxford probably the same tour you saw Phil.🎸🎸

[@normaclay2885]

Thoroughly enjoyable video phil,certainly a blast from the past 😎😎🎸🎸👍thank you so much 🎼🎼👏👏😎

[@terencesingerline135]

Thank you Phil! I 100% agree Mr Universe was Gillan at it’s finest hour.. I used to have it on cassette and the other side was the Tygers of Pantang Spellbound album.. I was 15 years old listening to this album in America..We we’re able to get it on import.. If I could jump into a Time Machine it would be to the Reading Festivals during the Torme era of the band to see first hand the magic of this classic lineup of phenomenal musicians..Thank you for your stories and passion..I love it as a fellow admirer of all Gillans works

[@jean-lucpernel2202]

l'un des 3 plus grands chanteurs de hard rock 70's avec ROBERT PLANT et DAVID COVERDALE , ce n'est pas un hazard si 2 des 3 ont participes a DEEP PURPLE, hi phil thank you again !!!!

[@bobdarlington4634]

A brilliant reminder of just how good Gillan were/are, thanks for doing this Phil !

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Bob, thank you for watching, I must do other Gillan albums, which were your favourites?

[@bobdarlington4634]

@@NowSpinningMagazine My pleasure Phil, another great watch. I started late with Gillan, with Double Trouble, then onto Magic, and Glory Road. I also bought a Bernie Torme solo album...can't think what is was called now, but it was unique, and great !

[@bobdarlington4634]

By the way, I've currently got my headphones on listening to the Unconscious Power box set by Iron Butterfly, thanks for the recommendation, love it !!

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Interesting video Phil, thank you.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Jerry, thank you for watching. It turned out a bit longer than I had expected but once I started there was so much to cover. I should have made more of the track Fighting Man as this is classic Gillan. Best wishes - Phil :)

[@stephenbarrow3352]

My favorite Gillan album. Bought it when it came out, fantastic.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Stephen, thank you for watching, it is mine as well. Glory Road would be next for me. Phil :)

[@chriswright5016]

Marvelous again Phil. Right in your wheelhouse this one. Your passion for the music oozes from every pore. Loved the stories. Many thanks. I always got the feeling that IG had a ball making this music.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Chris, thank you for watching. Sometimes doing a video like this on a album you really love is harder to do. The problem is trying to keep it a sensible length and worrying you might miss something out! Phil :)

[@RichardW001]

I won a Radio Tees signed LP in a competition. Stupidly I sold it. I do prefer the Japanese album though. I saw Gillan at Redcar Coatham Bowl with the Steve Byrd line-up. A brilliant gig. The stage was only about 2 feet high and I was right at the front. Dry Ice everywhere. It took two songs before the dry ice cleared. Amazing. My first ever gig was the IGB Clear Air Turbulence tour in 1977. I saw them with Bernie Torme a few times too. I got support act Randy California's plectrum and he signed my Mr Universe programme too. I love Spirit so that was a nice bonus🙂

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Such wonderful times and memories! Phil

[@johnwheatcroft1188]

Glory road was my first introduction to solo Gillan,I remember trying to win it in Sheffield star or some local paper when I was younger,then I didn't really take much notice after that..about a year ago I downloaded most if not all of his catalogue that was on iTunes, including a plethora of live stuff.Mr universe seemed to be the one people were talking most about,and I found a 2nd hand copy a few years ago..as usual Phil ...I now need to listen to it again 🤟🤟

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi John, I hope you enjoy giving Mr Universe a revisit! It is rough and ready but captures the ethos of the band perfectly. Fighting Man is one of Gillans finest moments - Phil :)

[@lobbymccawker2083]

I've never understood box sets that have the album twice. You want either the vinyl or the CD not both.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

I agree, many of the reviews I do where I have is because I bought the vinyl first then bought the Cd later on. There are some bands (Deep Purple is an example) where I will get both formats if they come with tracks not available elsewhere. Mostly I will go for the CD. Phil :)

[@WhizzRichardThompson]

I bought (and still have) the album soon after seeing them at Reading 1979. What a great performance that was and they did Child In Time as an encore. I was surprised to see the original album had a picture inner sleeve as my Acrobat copy doesn't have one - boo hoo. I also have the same Gillan tour programme as you do (and the Glory Road prog).