TT 1963 Audio 2 CD Set - Description
Experience the evocative sounds of the historic 1963 Isle of Man TT, capturing the action, atmosphere and magic of this unique event.
Originally released on vinyl as part of the Stanley Schofield Sound Stories collection, these wonderful recordings have been digitally remastered and are presented here with the original LP sleeves notes.
The now legendary "Voice of Motorsport" Murray Walker provides the commentary, and conducts interviews with the stars of the day in this wonderful TT review.
Close your eyes and let the roaring engines transport you back to 1963, with the fabulous sounds of Gilera, Honda and MV fours, AJS and Norton singles, Jawa twins, the BMW sidecar and many more conjuring up images of a golden era of motorcycle racing.
You'll hear these marvellous machines at full chat as they pass the landmarks of the world-famous TT circuit, with Walker charting the race action as it unfolds. The CDs feature drama from the Senior, Junior, Sidecar, Lightweight and more races from a classic year at the TT.
Among the many highlights are the return from retirement of Gilera, sponsored by World Champion Geoff Duke, the record-breaking BMW sidecar outfit, the Honda versus Suzuki grudge match and, of course, Mike Hailwood's victory in one of the greatest Senior TTs ever seen.
Alongside the evocative sounds of iconic motorcycles are the views of the legendary racers, including interviews with Hailwood, John Hartle, Phil Read, Jim Redman, Tommy Robb and more greats of motorcycle racing.
Plus, there is the story of how a helicopter was first used to rescue a fallen rider.
The wonderful exhaust notes, commentary and interviews are not only a vintage treat, but bring you all the drama and action of a festival of truly thrilling racing.
