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Going to see Peter Frampton tonight and it got me thinking, what live albums of artists/bands are classics? Anyone can make a live album, but which ones are considered ones you must listen to at least once, or even own.

 

This is open to all eras/genre, but I'm going to start with some older stuff...

 

Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night

Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

 

Here's a link if you want to get some ideas...

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-greatest-live-albums-of-all-time-173246/james-brown-live-at-the-apollo-1963-159575/

 

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I went through the list, and I was surprised that I was familiar with about half of them.  I didn’t think it would be that many.

Cheap Trick in Japan was on the list, and I was looking for that one.

Did I miss it, or was there no Woodstock? Perhaps because Woodstock would be a compilation of artists. 

 

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2 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More from the Road

Allman Brothers:  Live at Fillmore East

Bob Seger: Live Bullet

Cheap Trick: Live at Budokan

 

I'll add Kiss Alive.

 

Ok....we're done here. 

 

Oh wait.  Deep Purple Made in Japan

 

Ok NOW we're done

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11 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More from the Road

 Allman Brothers:  Live at Fillmore East

Bob Seger: Live Bullet

Cheap Trick: Live at Budokan

 

I’m sure there will be more, but these two have to be on my list. Great choices. 

 

 

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Damn, that's a good list by Rolling Stone. 

The Who-Live at Leeds is probably right where it should be, in the top 5. 

I love the inclusion of Muddy Waters at Newport.

Allman Brothers at Fillmore East would make it just on the strength of Whipping Post alone.

 

If someone not on the list can make it on one song alone...Janis Joplin, Ball and Chain, Monterey

 

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it's not exactly a "classic" per se but Gov't Mule Live... With a Little Help From Our Friends is a stellar 4 CD live release.  

tons of talented guests, and the band played so long that they ran out of tape and ended up using a fan's recording of the encores.  today's lineup is okay, but for me those power-trio years with Woody were the best.

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1 hour ago, Just Jack said:

Going to see Peter Frampton tonight and it got me thinking, what live albums of artists/bands are classics? Anyone can make a live album, but which ones are considered ones you must listen to at least once, or even own.

 

This is open to all eras/genre, but I'm going to start with some older stuff...

 

Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night

Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

 

Here's a link if you want to get some ideas...

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-greatest-live-albums-of-all-time-173246/james-brown-live-at-the-apollo-1963-159575/

 

 

Funny.  I saw Frampton exactly one year ago tonight. 

 

The answer is Live Bullet, but Frampton Comes Alive was great. 

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50 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said:

Two not listed in the list..3 actually

Genesis - Live.jpg

1) Genesis Live

2) Genesis Seconds Out

3) YesSongs

 

I had that Genesis and Yes phase. I saw Yes live on the revolving stage, and may have seen Genesis live as well. I mean....those were often fuzzy times....I can’t say I DIDN’T see them.

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2 hours ago, Gray Beard said:

 

Did I miss it, or was there no Woodstock? Perhaps because Woodstock would be a compilation of artists. 

 

 

I’ll allow it, but only the original, not 94 or 99. 

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17 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

 

I’ll allow it, but only the original, not 94 or 99. 

I don't know you but man am I glad you "allowed" the original... got a laugh here.

 

Didn't look at the list but always liked Tull's Bursting Out and Zappa Live in New York.

 

And this one:

 

 

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27 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

I had that Genesis and Yes phase. I saw Yes live on the revolving stage, and may have seen Genesis live as well. I mean....those were often fuzzy times....I can’t say I DIDN’T see them.

Yes at The Aud with revolving stage? Tormato tour maybe?

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The Who - Live at Leeds 

Genesis - Seconds Out

Wings - Across America 

Rolling Stones - Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out

The Band- The Last Waltz

 

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13 minutes ago, Vark said:

Yes at The Aud with revolving stage? Tormato tour maybe?

 

For me it was in Cincinnati while in college. Great show! 

 

 

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1 minute ago, dhg said:

The Who - Live at Leeds 

Genesis - Seconds Out

Wings - Across America 

Rolling Stones - Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out

 The Band- The Last Waltz

 

 

That moves to the top of my list. Awesome stuff! 

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