The Concert Night

The Concert Night is the fourth studio album by British rock band Facade, released on 22 February 1974. On release, the album received mixed reviews but is now appreciated as one of the best albums of all time. It contains what is regarded as one of the best songs of all time: "But I'm Not Telling You".

Background
Their previous album, Facade III, had propelled them into international stardom and they immediately decided to follow the album up with a new album and all three of the band began to write songs. They soon came together in the Apple Studio in London to record said album with Luke Melvin.

Recording and production
Recording began in December 1973, with the band working twelve hours a day to perfect their sound. Recording ceased on 2 January 1974, and Luke Melvin's production of the album began. He had produced the album by 24 January and it could soon be put on release. It was put on Apple's waiting-list and released on 22 February 1974.

Re-releases
The album was completely re-released on 12 May 2001, as part of the band's thirtieth anniversary. This re-release reached No. 1 on the UK and US charts.

Track listing
All songs sung by Paul Melvin, except where noted.

Side one Side two