Favorite Live Albums That Should Have Been Doubles (w/Mike Portnoy)

Join Pete Pardo & Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic/Winery Dogs/Sons of Apollo/Liquid Tension Experiment/ex-Dream Theater) as they count down their favorite 10 single album live records that should have been doubles.
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[@KingXanadu]

Best guest ever ! Great chemistry , and you guys chat like old buddies

[@exploringwithasmr]

I think Mike would get a kick out of Chris Alo as well.

[@Triton63]

I love when Mike is on! Keep getting him on the show while you can. Once the pandemic is over he's going to be as busy as a one legged man in an ass kicking contest on a greased floor...lol He brings so much. A couple of super cool dudes tonight. Thanks guys...\m/

[@shaunbaker3265]

We need a show with Mike Portnoy and Chris Allo on what makes a great live album.

[@arnaudb.7669]

LOL

[@metalslather]

20 bucks is 20 bucks

[@dtltmtgt]

"If You Want Blood" and "Unleashed in the East" are definitely on my list for this topic.

[@heavymetalgaming6209]

Wasp live in the raw for me

[@lowdz68]

First two that sprang to mind for me.

[@Triton63]

Blue Öyster Cult: Some Enchanted Evening is one of my favorites.

[@tonysimmons5729]

Me too. And I would have thought Mike would have had some things to say about that being that BOC was a NY band but he didn’t say anything. He may have been distracted I think. Anyway, agreed.

[@EastCoastDave]

They did do an expanded CD version later on, but that doesn't count per the rules stated, so I also agree. I had read that they wanted to do a double album at the time, but the label said no.

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

Yep. the old Side One in particular was stellar. Reaper was probably better live in 81 although Buck's guitar at the close is great when he throws in the Gil Blanco County riff. The later additions of "Harvester" & "ME262" were bang on, should have had the bottle to find "Nosferatu", "Morning Final" etc in live versions,

[@tylerpatterson4787]

Cheap trick At Budokan, for me. The original release was a single live album that should’ve been a double live album, but then they put out Budokan II in 1994 with the rest of the set from that show. If you want more, go get the 30th anniversary edition cd and dvd, which has both Budokan performances from 1978

[@neugey]

Shocked this wasn't mentioned during the show ... this and Unleashed in the East were the first ones that came to mind!

[@stephenbrown4211]

I thought that one but I do have the 30th anniversary edition

[@MetalheadNation]

Here’s one: Dream Theater Live At The Marquee. The fact that there isn’t an official Images and Words tour live album with the FULL set list (which would make it a double album) is a tragedy

[@Gunyuh]

Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live

[@dennisalexander5580]

Really surprised Pete didn’t mention that one

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

@@dennisalexander5580 I am REALLY surprised I completely forgot that one!!!!

[@tommartling2473]

That came to my mind immediately. Truly stunned neither of you guys mentioned it.

[@tonysimmons5729]

Yes, they missed one here. I thought Pete was gonna bring them up when he said he was going back to 77’ for one... good pick!

[@christopherhoffman201]

Lenny and The Squidtones... Should've been double

[@inmyhouse11]

No Sleep till Hammersmith- Motorhead Maiden Japan- Iron Maiden Unleashed in the East- Judas Priest If you Want Blood- AC / DC Some Enchanted Evening -BOC Loved going to see Mean Streak back in the day at all the clubs in the NY Nj area. Great bunch of girls that really rocked out

[@hts513]

LOL those 5 would be on my list as well. AWESOME

[@ДмитрийЗайденберг]

"Slade Alive" is one of the greatest live albums as well.

[@manuelper]

I can listen to Portnoy talk music all day and night. Love these shots you're doing with him Pete. You know, Charlie Benante is also super-knowledgeable and you should reach out to him and try to get him on as well.

[@HelgeKS]

Rory Gallagher - Stage Struck Slade - Alive Blue Öyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening

[@johnarcher6285]

Lou Reed - Rock and Roll Animal is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time. Certainly deserves an expanded release.

[@keithoday9896]

Agreed, though their is Lou Reed Live which is suppose to be the rest of Rock and Roll Animal on the same night.

[@gamalon]

@@keithoday9896 It is ! so with the two albums you have the complete concert.

[@wernermoritz882]

I prefer Live in Italy. To me Rock and Roll Animal is more a Hunter/Wagner album than a Lou Reed album. I prefer if he plays guitar himself. Less flashy for sure but it has so much character.

[@ChazinFl1]

Spinal Tap - Smell the Glove! Should of been 11 disc set! (Because 11 is more than 2) :)

[@jockmctodger]

@@trembling3674 Their cover of Bohemian Rapsody, with John Deacon on backing vocals, is legendary🤣

[@tonysimmons5729]

Well and just imagine how loud they would have been at “11”???

[@gabrielheftye973]

Rolling Stones “Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out” Cream ‘Live Cream’ Jimi Hendrix ‘ Band of Gypsys” Deep Purple “Made in Europe”

[@donaldellis8952]

One problem with Get Yer Yahs Yahs Out, I have the full remastered boxset they only played for about an hour. The boxset also includes full sets that night from BB king and Ike And Tina Turner and at that time You had an 11pm curfew.

[@gabrielheftye973]

@@donaldellis8952 yes. They had that same set list for the American Tour. It would have been very good if they were longer.

[@ericmooch9810]

Yes that Purple !👍

[@bigj4426]

How many of us wish we could just go hang out in Mike’s music room and just listen to music with him for just a little bit and talk shop. There is so much stuff in there. 🤘😎🤘

[@garyjoyce2160]

Part 2 with MIKE & PETE/ tremendous 👍💯

[@carlasprilla]

Mahavishnu Orchestra Between Nothingness & Eternity Joe Walsh You Can’t Argue With A Sick Mind Frank Marino Live (1978) Robin Trower Live! Pat Travers Go For What You Know

[@markreep7841]

Big yes to Joe Walsh

[@PieGuyBill]

Another great show with Mike who has such a great personality that really comes across as genuine and sincere, with his knowledge and love of these great albums. The show really lets us (the viewer) become a third party in something that most of us would not otherwise experience. It’s so much fun. Thanks Mike and Pete✌️👍

[@kamranmalik8546]

1. Motörhead - No Sleep 'til Hammersmith 2. Judas Priest - Unleashed in the East 3. Genesis Live 4. Pink Floyd - Ummagumma (Live Sets should've been expanded)

[@b2tall239]

Love the Ummagumma live disc. Might be their best live recordings.

[@Hy-jg8ow]

I swear I like most traditional, and new wave metal and prog bands, but I can't understand the worship of Motorhead at all.

[@gog583]

"Genesis Live" should have been a double (including "Supper's Ready").

[@davidl570]

The studio Ummagumma album (BLEH) really should've been replaced with another live one.

[@davidl570]

@@gog583 Eh, but at least they eventually put out the double live Seconds Out (and Three Sides Live in the 80s).

[@zingpulse4138]

01] The Who - Live at Leeds 02] Deep Purple - Made In Europe 03] Motörhead - No Sleep Til' Hammersith 04] The Rolling Stones - Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! 05] Jeff Beck with the Jan Hammer Group Live 06] Rory Gallagher - Stage Struck 07] AC/DC - If You Want Blood You've Got It 08] The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Live 09] Johnny Cash - At San Quentin 10] Emerson, Lake & Palmer - In Concert 11] Genesis - Live 12] Cheap Trick - At Budokan 13] April Wine - Live 14] Mott The Hoople - Live 15] Max Webster - Live Magnetic Air

[@GriefHammer]

I think Martin Popoff might have met his match for best guest! Mike seriously knows his stuff, great to listen to all of his stories. Keep them coming!

[@JosephFrancisBurton]

Before watching this video, I will chime in with the greatest live album crime of all - The Who releasing only a single disc of Live at Leeds..!! I was blown away decades later when the entire show was released.. I am sure one of our hosts will list this one!

[@stationlightyears1532]

This, so much! What a fantastic, honest live album. Right up there for me. Black Sabbath's "Live At Last" too, very honest, unpolished recordings, but sheer, raw energy and power.

[@danielsultimaterockmetal9363]

Hey Pete can you please get Mike to say “All the damn time” next time he is on, also maybe get him on as a guest spot on Hudson Valley Squares?

[@pjones8404]

Pat Benatar - Live From Earth Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live Dio - Intermission Saga - In Transit Helloween - Live in the UK Starz - Live Action Three Dog Night - Captured Live Blue Oyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening - (Now deluxe edition) Cheap Trick - At Budokan - (Full Concert Available) Emerson, Lake & Palmer - In Concert (Works Live presents full concert)

[@jake6887]

That Saga album is great!!

[@tonysimmons5729]

Seems impossible to me that the THREE DOG NIGHT live record was only one slab.

[@lahloonatic]

MP in da house. Gotta go for Live at Leeds. And Genesis Live. Sabbath live at last. Crimson 74, unleashed in the East, Maiden Japan, Greg Lake with Gary Moore, get yer ya-yas out, that first dream theater at the marquee

[@toddfoster828]

Crimson U.S.A. for sure!

[@tonysimmons5729]

Damn I forgot about “Live At Last” by Sabbath. Good call!

[@robertshort5935]

Without watching I am guessing Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest and If You Want Blood You've Got It will be at the top of the list.

[@williamtallman9816]

J. Geils Band Live Full House.

[@jefffoster3557]

Absolutely, came to mind first for me.....along with Midnight Oil's Screaming Blue.

[@MRB16th]

Judas Priest - Unleashed In The East. The full concert is available on bootlegs, whereas the vinyl and CD were heavily edited (songs omitted or heavily cut).

[@ChazinFl1]

WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MRB16th]

@@ChazinFl1 Yes - this has been described as one of, if not the, best live albums of all time. The fact they never (officially) released it in full is a shame.

[@63mckenzie]

I remember when the original vinyl LP came out and it came with a 3 track 7 inch single. Beyond The Realms of Death was on one side but can't recall what the other tracks were. Bizarre they didn't include those track on the later CD release.

[@ChazinFl1]

@@MRB16th I completely agree! I loved those live versions of Rock Forever and Delivering the goods. There is not enough live material released during that period! I want MORE concerts from Staind Class and HBFL albums,

[@MRB16th]

@@ChazinFl1 Also, the full versions of Genocide and Starbreaker are epic.

[@tee43music]

Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Live! How could you miss that? Killer Album!

[@wickedlester5320]

A little gem I have always liked was Lou Reed’s Rock And Roll Animal. Well done and produced. The only Reed I really like.

[@simonagger206]

Bongo Fury - Zappa & Beefheart 1975 U.S.A - R.I.P. - King Crimson 1975 Blackfoot - Live in U.K. 1982 Live at Last - (unofficial) Black Sabbath 1973 ( released 1980). Live at the Fillmore - The Mother's 1970 All Classics for many different reasons. Great discussion guys! Btw - Motorhead were HUGE in the U.K. 1980-81, and headlined over Ozzy at Port Vale Football Club in 1981 after that US your supporting Ozzy. Some choiv

[@williamgainford9332]

No sleep till hammersmith is recorded at leeds and newcastle city halls - not hammersmith lol - its called no sleep till hammersmith because hammersmith was the last dates of the british tour - you can hear the roadie scream hello newcastle on the record lol - it says it on the back!!!!!

[@TomAxl22]

Exactly! The remastered CD has all details, double CD extra live tracks etc etc....🤘😊

[@williamgainford9332]

@@TomAxl22 i have the vinyl from years ago and a battered cd from the 90s - il have to upgrade

[@Danimal77]

I've had a high quality bootleg version of Maiden Japan from Nagoya, Japan - May 23, 1981 with Di'Anno on vocals for years. It has 17 tracks (every song from the first 2 Maiden albums) and should have been officially released, as opposed to the short EP that came out in its place.

[@themadmattster9647]

It was released in a limited full length version by their official fan club but agree its incredible

[@eric_in_florida]

The Trower, Foghat, and BOC albums immediately came to mind.

[@markdodds6141]

On the subject of Band Of Gypsys, that album was put out to comply with contract agreements stemming from Jimi’s previous contract signings prior to his time with Chas Chandler managing. He owed Capitol an album (even though his regular record label was Reprise) so they put out Band Of Gypsys as a quickie live album with all new material to get past that release requirement. Damn fine album considering the circumstances for its release. Other live album I would put in the should have been a double album is Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Live.

[@LuchaLibertaria]

Great to see Mike Portnoy back on the channel 🤘 My Pick : Slade - Slade Alive

[@williamtallman9816]

Well Alright Everybody!!

[@jeffnewman8633]

Oh yeah, a must live album !!

[@rocky-o]

so much to say...great video...i'm older than you two and i wish i could remember my tickets from back in the day...played alot of clubs back then...saw the stones at the garden, zeppelin at the garden, jethro tull, new york dolls, velvet underground, saw both of your t-shirt bands, pink floyd and triumph, gentle giant, rush, mott the hoople, queen, so many more...do you guys remember a club called february's....loved that place...also hammerheads....one of my favorite live albums was a single album...free 'live'....and by the way...priest came out with 'unleashed in the east' as a single vinyl album in america, but as a double vinyl import called 'priest in the east at the same time'...whitesnake did the same thing with 'live in the heart of the city'...i got both the double vinyl albums back then at bleecker bob's....import albums seemed to often be doubles where the u.s. just put out single versions....but as long as it's good...be well guys...peace always...rocky

[@djgerman5705]

My favorite single live album is *Slade on Stage*. I saw them on that tour and it was one of the best live shows I ever saw. They really brought the house down!

[@wadeharten6600]

Surprised Pete didn't mention Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Live 1978.

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Pete has mentioned on so many shows how the Frank Marino Live album should've been a double album I thought for sure it would've made this list. It would be tops in mine.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

@@jydymyyyr9630 A COMPLETE oversight on my part...it SHOULD have easily been in my Top 10

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

A COMPLETE oversight on my part...it SHOULD have easily been in my Top 10

[@wadeharten6600]

@@seaoftranquilityprog You're forgiven...

[@rolandstone8683]

Mountain Live "The Road Goes Ever On" plus those two Crimson albums mentioned at the end: "Earthbound" & "USA" Oh, and "The Mothers - Fillmore East June 1971"

[@tonysimmons5729]

Yes! MOUNTAIN live was only one slab. Good call!

[@themetallian2112]

Welcome back, Mike!

[@wendywright5486]

Rt ,love that Mike is literally an encyclopedia of band knowledge ! Give me hope;)

[@timstrasser7448]

First album that comes to my mind is Some Enchanted Evening. I love it but I wish there were more Spectres Songs on it.

[@mordantfilms]

A few albums that come to mind are: Soft Machine - Noisette One of the greatest live albums, Noisette was cut to a single cd disk, leaving out the performance of Facelift, which had segments that were lifted and included for the version on Third. Noisette is a fantastic document of the band at their loudest, featuring the band in quintet form. In its released form, it would likely have been a double album, but with Facelift, it certainly would've been a triple album. 801 - 801 Live The official release was a great show, however, more songs would've been welcome, as they performed a number of other songs as a unit, including additional Eno tunes. More Quiet Sun songs would've filled out a nice double album as well. Guided By Voices - For All Good Kids Again another performance that had songs cherry picked for a single disk release. The full 44 setlist would've created a nice, full, probably triple disk release. This performance was recorded at Maxwell's in Hoboken during the band's first classic period.

[@hydraulics]

30:50 it's like they're both forgetting Mike is in a band with Billy. Lol

[@arunsabherwal6256]

"Energy is contagious Enthusiasm spreads"...both Pete and Mike have some Chemistry going and having Mike on the program is not only amazing but highly energetic. Keep it going guys.good show. 👍

[@chrisheise2912]

I would love to see more people acknowledge Canadian band April Wine. I’m from Toronto and April Wine was my first concert. Their live album from 1974, just called April Wine Live, kicks ass with heavy guitars and an amazing drum solo from Jerry Mercer. The songs included are: Mama It’s True; Druthers; Cat’s Claw; I’m On Fire For You Baby; The Band Has Just Begun; Good Fibes; Just Like That; You Could Have Been A Lady. Again, if your not familiar with this band and you wanna crank up the raw energy of guitars, this album kicks ass!

[@jlaker7]

Great conversation - thanks, guys. Lots of fantastic picks here. I'd add Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

A COMPLETE oversight on my part...it SHOULD have easily been in my Top 10

[@ledzeplover58]

Just from my collection-BTO-Japan Tour,Blackfoot-Highway Song Live,Roy Buchanan-Live Stock,Cheap Trick-Live At Budokan,Crack The Sky-Live Sky,Derringer-Live,Rory Gallagher-Stagestruck,Sammy Hagar-All Night Long,Mahogany Rush-Live,Mott The Hoople-Live,PFM-Cook,SAHB-Live,Slade-Alive,Y&T-Open FireWarren Zevon-Stand In The Fire.

[@whitey7998]

Could listen to you two all night. What a nice guy Mike is. Thank you both.

[@cbh440]

The first album that instantly popped into my head was Pat Travers Band -Go For What You Know. I don't believe there is an expanded version either.

[@mmk7340]

Haven't watched yet. AC/DC If you want blood comes to mind immediately. Edit: watching now, love Mike's Animals t-shirt.

[@mikepatrick5909]

My favorite Floyd record...and one of my favorite concerts...

[@wobby1987]

I actually edited the missing songs from the Glasgow set to create the complete concert for the AC/DC's If You Want Blood!

[@austin5732]

I see Mike Portnoy and I click, keep these videos coming boys.

[@jeremydicker6613]

When i bought unleashed in the east on the day of release the album came with a clear vinyl 7 single with extra tracks..!!

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Same, but mine had a WHITE 7" vinyl single with Beyond The Realms Of Death, Hell Bent For Leather and Delivering The Goods Awesome album, still. Criminal that it was released as a single album, especially when you consider all the bonus material that has been added over the years since.

[@samlewis45]

Pete I cant believe you missed out Blackfoot's 'Highway Song Live' and Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush's 'Live' considering how much you love them! They would have been on my list for sure. I would have probably also included Cheap Trick's 'At Budokan' and Magnum's 'Marauder', along with some of the ones mentioned here, in my list

[@andychampion77]

Great show! No Sleep Til Hammersmith was recorded mainly at Newcastle City Hall with a couple of tracks from Leeds.

[@jaimeres]

Foghat Live.

[@jnevingill3122]

Yes it's great

[@dethronedemperor2581]

Blue Oyster Cult-Some enchanted evening,for sure!

[@independenceltd.]

Can't believe I forgot that one. When Pete mentioned this video was coming it was one of the first I thought of...and then left it off my list.

[@toddfoster828]

Just a note. Heaven and Hell was recorded. It was the b-side of Summertime Blues. It was also on their Rarities/Missing albums. But Live at Leeds is my number one pick. How long did we go before we (legally) got the full Tommy concert?

[@clivesilver463]

I saw UFO play that Strangers set in 78, in the UK in front of about 300 people in a rock club.

[@neilharrison2218]

There was a UK of "unleashed.." version with an EP with "beyond the realms.." which is THE version.

[@kamranmalik8546]

Mike Portnoy is awesome!

[@dvg4104]

Thanks, Mike, for bringing up the live Talas album! Love that one!

[@keithfotheringham5059]

Love the lists! Cheap Trick Live At Budokan and Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Live are 2 that I would add.

[@scottmyers1431]

I thought it was pretty cool when Mike mentioned the Penny Arcade in Rochester NY. It was basically our version of the Chance. I saw Talas there many times. Along with many other big names.

[@superleeds8435]

Motörhead- No sleep till Hammersmith. Saxon- The eagle has landed. Judas Priest- Unleashed in the east. Lou Reed- Rock and roll animal. AC/DC- If you want blood. The Who- Live at Leeds.

[@quentinlang]

Pink Floyd's "Ummagumma" could qualify as a single since the 2nd record is a studio recording. Also ZZ Top's "Fandango", is half a single live lp, the other half studio.

[@mikepatrick5909]

Yeah..ZZ Top should have put out a double live album in the 70's...

[@docdeens4030]

I never got the whole half live/half studio thing. Seems like contract fulfillment to me

[@snowdog202]

Saxon - The Eagle Has Landed BOC - Some Enchanted Evening Priest - Unleashed in the East Mahogany Rush - Live Riot - Live Foghat - Live Iron Maiden - Maiden Japan Alice Cooper - The Alice Cooper Show Rory Gallagher - Stage Struck 38 Special - Live in Texas

[@neugey]

SRV and Double Trouble - In the Beginning ... I like the raw nature of that record, seems like Stevie could've easily played for at least another half-hour playing a few more songs off the first album plus more blues covers.

[@TheProgNut]

NASSAU COLISEUM, KISS JUDAS PRIEST.... 79. I WAS THERE TOO. FIRST CONCERT.

[@Skycladatdusk78]

My #1 pick is Foghat Live, 6 songs is just too short. They were on fire then, would love if this got expanded one day.

[@ronforeman2556]

It's inexplicable that Foghat didn't at least include "Driving Wheel" on that live album in place of the Chuck Berry cover, "Maybellene."

[@Skycladatdusk78]

@@ronforeman2556 Driving Wheel is missed on that album big time, I'd also love to have seen Eight Days On The Road, Chateau Lafitte '59 Boogie and Don't Run Me Down included.

[@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328]

Two words: "Cream Live" The level of improv on that recording is unmatched regardless of genre.

[@tonysimmons5729]

That could have been a triple. The improv between those guys in extended versions of ALL of the tunes would have been great. Bizarre that the only extended version they had live was “Spoonful” which is like one of my least favorite tracks they ever recorded. Extended versions of WHITE ROOM, BADGE, POLITICIAN, SUNSHINE would have all been epic. Oh and of course “Toad” is longer with the drum solo..

[@kevinm5957]

Foghat Live

[@erikchabek7659]

Between your album ranking videos and Mike's vinyl collection videos I have discovered SO many new bands! THANK YOU BOTH!!!

[@jjjohns2676]

SAXON "The Eagle Has Landed" 1982. Probably the greatest drinking album ever recorded, and one of the fastest.

[@theDML2112]

A single live album I was surprised didn't come up: Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Live 😳

[@andreask3218]

Great once again. Thx to you two, Pete & Mike ! But I would like to add Blackfoot's "HIghway Song - live" from 1982 (recorded at Hammersmith, I guess). The band at their absolute peak, fantastic vocals by Rick Medlocke, brilliant twin guitars (Medlocke and Charlie Hargrett), and superb drumming by Jakson 'Thunderfoot' Spires (R.I.P.). And with the quintessential version of "Highway Song" on it. An absolute gem of a live album IMHO. Should have been a double as well.

[@TmRnBn]

ELP: Pictures at an exhibition King Crimson: USA Zappa: Live at the Filmore Pink Floyd's 4th side of Ummagumma Tull's 4th side of Living in the Past Mahavishnu: Between Nothingness and Eternity

[@simond1574]

The Who - Live at Leeds Saxon - The Eagle has landed Motörhead - No Sleep till Hammersmith Genesis - Genesis Live (with Supper's ready) and my top pick: Dream Theatre - Live at the marquee The whole band was on fire on this one. Glass Moon, Ytsejam, Take the time, Learning to live are missing

[@EastCoastDave]

I grew up in a town 30 minutes south of Buffalo, and I'm super stoked to see Talas make this list! I saw them open up for Iron Maiden in Buffalo on the Powerslave tour (I was too young to go to clubs and bars then).

[@arturoalmazan5262]

Exit stage left definitely should be an extended double live album

[@jasonburke7031]

I bought Exit Stage Left when it came out in 81. No CDs back then. It was a double live album.

[@johnforan2973]

What can you say here? Portnoy and Pete talking music and showcasing albums. This is why I do not have Cable TV anymore. This is the new way to watch. Has been for a while now. The internet and new internet coming in the future is the way in my opinion. I love coming home after a hard days work and watching these types of things. Really Great stuff guys!

[@markhaselow8315]

Glad to see Pete mention Elton’s 11-17-70. Another 70’s single live album from Elton John was Here and There. This had the best version of Funeral for a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding. It was later expanded to a double length album, with a guest appearance by John Lennon. Another single live album that was later expanded to a double length album was Whitesnake’s Live...In the Heart of the City.

[@NewMiliJayBlog]

The Guess Who, my hometown band, Live at the Paramount. Fantastic album, a single. Going by memory, ’73, or around there. No, ’72, I looked it up. “Running Back to Saskatoon” was a big hit on the radio. I heard that all the time on radio back then. I was a teen and bought the album, my first Guess Who.

[@deanjonasson6776]

Just received the expanded edition in the mail. A great live set that's double-plus good with the six extra tracks and liner notes by band biographer John Einarson..

[@brettengland192]

"If You Want Blood" It's unconscionable how that album was released as a single. It fathoms me how that hasn't been re-released as a double, given the popularity of AC/DC in recent years.

[@briankellogg6064]

Don't forget Mott The Hoople Live - only a single. Love your interaction with Mike!

[@kevinturchin]

Johnny Cash- Live at Folsom Prison or Live at San Quentin.

[@jeffnewman8633]

So glad there is love for Robin Trower Live, a cracking album

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Great episode! Thanks to Mike Portnoy for taking time for SoT again and I hope you two will have a chance to do some other shows together. Great chemistry between the two of you. My choices were well represented by both co-captains. My top spot is right with Mike - Live At Leeds. I bought the album upon release and always wanted more. The day of re-issues and anniversary sets have allowed for that. But it would still have been my top choice since it does capture the energy of The Who that, as Pete stated, was never really captured on a studio recording. Then thanks to you, Pete, for a shout out to Elton John's 11/17/70 - or 17/11/70 as is known across the pond and elsewhere. One of my favorite albums and since I saw Elton live within a few months of this date and the album captures what a piano, bass and drum trio could do - unbelievable. There is a release of the album that has the full show of that night but it is damned difficult to find and afford. KZbin had it at one point. Some of the missing songs are a little off but that is the purpose of a live set - catching the essence of the performance. Thanks again, Mike, for giving some time to SoT and its viewers and thanks as always to Pete for maintaining such a great quality of shows for all of us.

[@DrJimmy88]

Joe Walsh - You Can't Argue With A Sick Mind The Who Live At Leeds Mahogany Rush Live Mott The Hoople Live King Crimson - USA Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Concert AC/DC - If You Want Blood, You Got It

[@RickNBacker]

Horslips - The Belfast Gigs. They did a double live album earlier in their career that was poorly recorded. This one was released after their last studio album and they had enough material from 7-8 studio albums to stretch it into two.

[@canadianstudmuffin]

Just starting to watch the video. Genesis Live (1973) should have been a double and included "Supper's Ready".

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

Top man for getting Mike Portnoy back on for another round, I've always felt King Crimson USA should have been a double album because it's such a fantastic live performance that really captured the 72-74 lineup at the top of their game. Excellent show Pete and keep up the good work as always

[@kiplambert64]

I remember at our record store in FL there was a cutout record bin..Cutouts were either promotional copies,or albums that were deemed nonreturnable ..Anyone remember that they released so many of the Kiss solo albums , anticipating huge sales ,but they all bombed.. (With exception of Ace's album)..You could get Gene,Paul,and Peter albums on cutout for .99 cents at KMart ..

[@DaleM66]

So glad to see my first album on the list, Foghat Live! Great topic and show guys.

[@geoffg9362]

Great show, Mike is so great - drummers have the "best ears"! I think Cheap Trick's live at Budokan could have worked well as a double. Cheers guys.

[@stuarthecht8196]

The Doors "Alive! She Cried." I must have worn out the vinyl on that LP playing the live version of "Moonlight Drive."

[@thedarkwizardroom]

Without a doubt and boy do I also love Gloria and the fun delightful & playful Light My Fire they put on it. That single has fine gems on it nonetheless throughout start to finish. By making the album single songs be more friendly sounding which you wouldn't usually get from The Doors . Should have been a double though.

[@stuarthecht8196]

@@thedarkwizardroom yes! Best version of "Gloria" I have ever heard the Doors play. And you are so right about "Light My Fire." What an intense album!

[@davidl570]

@@thedarkwizardroom "....................and the scorching Light My Fire"--uh, no pun intended?

[@thedarkwizardroom]

@@stuarthecht8196 Gloria is the top starter to the album. The change I make to what I originally said is after a revisit is the record comes out as intense to being a more friendly sounding album. The fine little layer solo in Light My Fire from Robbie is playful and and different from the usual guitar solos one would get from Robbie. Past Gloria the other songs make it a more fun sounding album. Maybe that is what the selections chose to it were to be to put out a product. Many would prefer for a more serious sounding Doors album commercially you have to go with 'Absolutely Live" the double. Which I prefer actually.

[@thedarkwizardroom]

@@davidl570 Check on a new recent edit and posts made. Revisited the album.

[@johnbrehm6866]

U.K "Night After Night"... Excellent pick, Mike! Thanks for sneaking that one in.

[@bernardmaasdijk734]

Great show, thanks. I have most of the albums you mentioned either on vinyl or CD or both. Always nice to listen to Mike Portnoy, a real rock enthusiast and a great recognizable voice (would love to listen to a conversation between Mike Portnoy and Morgan Freeman). Anyway, I love Purple's Made in Europe as it is. I agree that the Mark II stuff is not their thing. Of course the band fell apart less than a year after these recordings were made. Ideas for a double live were shelved, some splicing together of recordings from different concerts took place, the end riff of The Mule at the end of the drumsolo was edited out, there's even a loop of the audience cheering I'm told. But for what it is, the music on Made in Europe is great. The recordings were made in Graz (Austria), Saarbrűcken (Germany) and Paris (France). For Made in Europe mostly but not exclusively the Saarbrűcken tapes were used.

[@captainbeyond7469]

1- Deep Purple- Made in Europe 2- Slade- Slade Alive 3- Mott the Hoople- Live on Broadway 4- Sensational AlexHarvey Band- Live 5- Foghat- Live 6- Pat Travers- LiveGo for what you know 7- The Who- Live at Leeds 8- Mahogany Rush- Live 9- Rolling Stones- Get your Ya Ya’s out 10- Robin Trower- Robin Trower Live 11- Lou Reed- Rock N Roll Animal 12- Free- Free Live 13- King Crimson- U.S.A. 14- Jeff Beck with the Jan Hammer Group- Live 15- Ten Years After- Undead

[@sterioapple]

There were so many double live albums out when Foghat Live came out. I just didnt get it at the time. A double live record was the standard! FOGHAT LIVE was THE live album that should have been a double. I still dont get it! Where are the tapes? Put it out!