Hell Freezes Over, Eagles. I saw them twice on that tour and they were pretty much flawless. I particularly enjoyed their acoustic performances of Walsh's Help Me Through the Night and Henley's Heart of the Matter, which unfortunately didn't make the CD but are on the DVD. [Reply]
Iron Maiden Live after Death. It was recorded largely at Los Angeles, but parts were in Hammersmith Odeon in England. It was Iron Maiden at their peak time in the mid-80's. God, I wore that thing out. Still listen to it.
Ozzy Osbourne Tribute - Tribute to Randy Rhodes. Just awesome live shit from Randy. Included the bonus track of Dee out takes.
Metallica - Live Shit Binge and Purge - Recorded in Mexico City. One thing about Metallica live, they speed like crazy. Seems like they are not disciplined with their tempo...and the also don't give a shit. That album was basically the Black Album tour in Mexico City, and is their first and IMO is their best live stuff period. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dartgod:
Deep Purple: Made in Japan
The 20 minute version of Space Truckin' is epic.
I saw Deep Purple on the '72 tour in Savannah, Georgia. Space Truckin was nice, but Child in Time with Gillan vocals are incredible.
The live album I've actually played the most would be Uriah Heep Live January '73. I was lucky enough to see them in '75 with the vocalist the late David Byron in St. Petersburg, Florida.
My most played live album of the 80's was Peter Gabriel Plays live.
Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out, is a rock and roll gem. The two Chuck Berry covers couldn’t groove any more than they do. Stray Cat Blues is simultaneously disturbing and brilliant. And, IMO, it contains the best versions of Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Midnight Rambler, Sympathy For The Devil, Honky Tonk Women, and Street Fighting Man. It’s amazing how tight the band is while sounding grungy, raw, and loose. I would hold it up as the best example of late sixties, early seventies rock and ROLL. This is the Stones at the peak of their powers, IMO.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Live at the Star Club, is indescribable. He literally kicks ass from start to finish. It’s only about 30 minutes long but even I’m exhausted when it’s over. In addition to exhilarating versions of his own songs, he covers Money, Good Golly Miss Molly, Hound Dog, and Long Tall Sally, and OWNS them. This album totally smokes.
A personal favorite of mine that I think is under appreciated is, Rare Earth In Concert. It contains a 23 minute version of Get Ready that totally kicks ass. Covers of What’d I Say and I’m Losing You are really really good. Rare Earth was a great live band. [Reply]
