The best live classic rock albums - part one
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There's no better music than live music. It is during the concert that every member of the band shines as never before (well, or vice versa - they play just terribly, which fortunately does not apply to today's article). Of course, it's very pleasant to listen to flawless studio records, where everything is mixed and mixed "to the brilliance". But only a live record allows you to feel it, what he is capable of favourite performer, for real...
Today we have tried to collect some of the best, most successful and to this day influential live albums in the genre classic rock. In our selection there will be both legendarily famous names and undeservedly forgotten ones... We are sure: you won't be bored! And we ask you to take into account that these are only first part - there's more to come.
The Who - "Live at Leeds"
The first and hugely successful live album from the British rock stars The Whowhich is very familiar to most music lovers. The record is considered a classic. It was recorded and released at the time when the band was at the peak of its fame: constant sessions, concerts, rehearsals... In general - a truly starry life was boiling for all the members.
https://youtu.be/KiWG11Ldk4Q
"Live at Leeds" was released shortly after The Who presented the world with their iconic rock opera. "Tommy.". Thus he continued their resounding success, and for many years afterwards entered all sorts of lists by type "A thousand and one music albums worth listening to before you die".
The Allman Brothers Band - "At Fillmore East"
This live record is considered one of the best of its kind. It has firmly established itself in the annals of rock music The Allman Brothers Band - the name of a band that unfortunately few people remember today. As for The Who, "At Fillmore East" was the American rockers' first live recording.
The album was added to the US National Recording Registry in 2004. The cover artwork shows rare moment: all members of the group smiles! What's so weird about it? Well... they hated the photo shoot, and they were also woken up well too early... So yes, it is a historical photo.
The Rolling Stones - "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!"
Over the course of his career. The Rolling Stones have released over thirty official live albums! Nevertheless, "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!" is still considered their best live work - and one of the best in rock 'n' roll in general.
https://youtu.be/d7oOWmyGkDY
It's the first live album to go to number one in the UK. And that makes it even more great.
Led Zeppelin - "The Song Remains the Same"
Double "monster album" legends of early hard rock Led Zeppelinwhich, according to some critics, "changed the world". At least that's the name of the ratings, which include "The Song Remains the Same".
https://youtu.be/psOaSbaiUIw
What's most interesting is that the record represents soundtrackfor the most part. But the audience took it more than seriously.
Thin Lizzy - "Live and Dangerous"
If you're not familiar with Thin Lizzyand you don't know where to start. "Live and Dangerous" what you need.
It is still believed that Thin Lizzy have become one of the most underrated of rock 'n' roll bands. Well, when listening to "Live and Dangerous" one can safely agree with this statement. They are mostly known for their cover of an old Irish song, and that's extremely unfair...
Deep Purple - "Made in Japan"
A great live album of classic rock that never got the attention it deserved, except for the band's devoted fans...
The album was released in December 1972. At that time, the band consisted of Ritchie Blackmore on lead guitar, Ian Gillan on vocals, Roger Glover on bass, John Lord on the organ and Ian Paice on the drums. Together they made magic....
Lynyrd Skynyrd - "One More from the Road"
A classy live album from an equally classy band. Lynyrd Skynyrd were very cool in their day, and there's no telling how far they would have gone had it not been for a terrible tragedy... But let's not talk about the sad stuff. "One More from the Road" contains one of the best live versions of the studio track "Free Bird.". It's truly amazing! By the way: this record helped spread southern rock around the world just as The Allman Brothers Band had done a few years earlier.
And three more great live records that are worth listening to at least once in your life - if only out of curiosity.
- Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - "Live Bullet"
- Peter Frampton - "Frampton Comes Alive!"
- Little Feat - "Waiting for Columbus"
