As a musician and producer dedicated to pure rock and roll, Dave Edmunds became a key figure in both the pub rock movement and the new wave scene. The song "Slipping Away" is a vibrant track that perfectly blends his classic rock sound with a modern pop sensibility. The live performance at Rockpalast in 1983 is an excellent example of his powerful and straightforward stage presence. The song was written entirely by Dave Edmunds. "Slipping Away" was released as a single in 1983, and was featured