Someone started an interesting thread about generating a list of great live recordings on CD. However, that is the wrong type of media for my system. (My turntable sounds much better than my CD player).
Therefore, please suggest some really great live recordings on LP. (I listen to Rock mostly and some Jazz.)
Here are a couple of recordings (on LP) that did not appear on that list in the above mentioned thread, that I think have merit.
"Jazz at the Pawnshop" on the Propious (sic) label.
Louis Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary" on 12"/45rpm reissue on the Classic label (I think).
Neil Young's "Live Rust" on Japanese import.
Also, Guys (and Gals), here is a question for you: Is it worth paying the extra money for the 12"/45rpm version of Bill Evans "Waltz for Debbie"? Or does the 180g version sound nearly as good?
The BBC recorded the Pink Floyd back in the early 70s, with a 2-mike Decca stereo tree. The recording is a spectacular documentation of a band playing- a band that happens to be Pink Floyd at (IMO) the peak of their creative career.
Finding the original BBC LPs is challenging, to say the least. It was reissued as a bootleg, under the name 'Screaming Pink Abdabs', The BBC Sessions.
The album is live as there is no over-dubbing or effects added later, but there is not a live audience. IMO easily the best sounding Pink Floyd out there, if realism has anything to do with it...
Haven't heard the vinyl version of Dylan's "Bootleg Series Vol. 5 Bob Dylan 1975 The Rolling Thunder Revue" but the CD version is electrifying. There is a vinyl version. Can't imagine it would lose any of the electricity of the CD.
re my Dylan post and this one, no way I can say either of these are the "best" live recordings on LP...but, to me, definitely worth owning in almost any format
If you like western swing/honky tonk style, check out Wayne "The Train" Hancock's "Swing Time". It was recorded at the Continental Club in Austin,Texas. Really well recorded and great songs.
The first time I heard the Bill Evans "Send in the Clowns" was two years ago at the Audiofest during the after hours session in our room (drop on by on Saturday night if you're at the 'Fest this year).
Our good buddy Dre_j brought it, this was one of my peak musical experiences - whether live or recorded.
The spell had to be broken of course, and at the very end, in came a rowdy bunch led by our good buddy, Jim Hagerman. The hotel bar apparently couldn't contain them anymore.
Get the MFSL issue of Waiting for Columbus only if you can't find the standard one. The MFSL isn't too bad but the original is better.
For sheer musicianship and raw energy, try "Bless It's Pointed Head" by the Airplane - a live Fillmore East recording (from 1968, I believe). The sonics are only ok, but the musicianship captures the Airplane at their peak.
Grace does an incredible blues number called "Bear Melt" which Jorma, Jack, and Spencer stretch out into an incredible jam.
It's a little known fact that when the Airplane were looking for a singer to replace Signe Anderson, the short list came down to Grace and Janice. I think they made the right choice, as Grace's and Marty's voices blended the way sibling's voices do. Janice was "right" for Big Brother.
The year after this album was recorded, I had the privilege of seeing the Airplane at the Fillmore East (Thanksgiving weekend in 1969).
Grace and Marty sang a haunting duet of Wooden Ships that still sends chills up my spine when I think about it. A CD was released from that concert weekend. Unfortunately, it too is very rough, but again has some great moments on it - including "Won't You Try/Saturday Afternoon" from "Baxter's".
For the new millennium Cream at the Royal Hall returns that Super classic rock band to give a performance and production that Gives the ultimate in musical satisfaction. Mike
The Crusaders "Scratch" As quoted from "ALLMUSIC.com" Recorded live at the Roxy, Scratch was one of the Crusaders' best recordings, an extravaganza of jazz and funk with great soloing from the group on top of a set of excellent grooves. From the loose-limbed funk of "Scratch" to a restless, understated version of their live standard "Eleanor Rigby" (which they'd been performing live for over six years), the Crusaders displayed a command of R&B forms in a jazz context."
Paul McCartney: Bootleg Johnny Winter: Captured Live Duke Ellington: Live In Paris Miles Davis/ John Coltrane: In Stockholm Chicago: Live in Japan Art Blakey: Live at Kimball's Ann Arbor Blues/Jazz Festival 1972
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks: Where’s The Money? Fun, quirky music, good recorded sound. The following year’s studio album Striking It Rich is great too, with real good sound, "audiophile" almost.
The Band: Live At The Academy Of Music 1971 (4 CD version for those who really like The Band), or Rock Of Ages (2 LP/CD version for those who don't). The best self-contained ensemble in the history of Rock 'n' Roll, as this album provides evidence of.
Bob Dylan & The Band: Before The Flood. Dylan is very engaged in this live recording, perhaps fueled by The Band, who are just smokin'!
MOUNTAIN TWIN PEAKS - Live at Koseinenkin Hall, Osaka Japan, 30th August 1973
COLOSSEUM LIVE March 1971
YES YESSONGS Live Tour 1972
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - On Your Feet or on Your Knees 1974
UFO - Strangers in the Night 1979
ELP - Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends 1974
URIAH HEEP Live January 1973
DEEP PURPLE Made in Japan 1972
THE OUTLAWS Bring It Back Alive 1978
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Live at Fillmore East 1971
BECK, BOGERT & APPICE Live in Japan 1973
All double albums, of course. The very best from The Golden Age of Rock. The originals are the best... However, UFO´s double live reissue has 2 extra track that were originally recorded but never get to the original release, now this reissue has the right performance order as well. I will buy it soon...
It´s a pity Pink Floyd never released a double live album from their most creative period (Ummagumma - Meddle - The Moon) era... So the BBC recordings mentioned are really interesting. Thanks for the wink :)
Is the GENESIS LIVE reissue on Classic Records really better dynamically than the original UK edition on Charisma ? It´s pity a double album never was released as it would have included a powerful version of "Supper´s Ready" :/
So anybody have an opinion on the 180 gram reissue of Sinatra/Basie at the Sands compared to the Reprise original?
Considering the master was recorded at 3 3/4 ips (which hardly qualifies as hi-fidelity), I'd venture a guess that the original LP is as good as it gets.
Although finding one that is in listenable condition may prove challenging.
After 50 years, the original tapes, by nature of being magnetized, would have a fair amount of bleed through on them.
If you already have a decent copy of this, I'd say save your money.
1. Frank Zappa "The Best Band You Never Heard In your Life 2. Frank Zappa live series YCDTOSA ( You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore) 3. Delicate Sound of Thunder
Mack The Knife - Ella In Berlin on Verve,
MG VS-64041. (mono version is great too). If you can find it, try and get a clean copy with the black grooved label.
Ella is wonderful. Mack the Knife is an absolute classic.
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