Live Albums That Are Their Best Album

[@LummiTV]

I just listened to Carla Olson with Mick Taylor. I've never heard of it before. This is available as a 2 CD set: "Sway: The Best Of Carla Olson & Mick Taylor" I ordered it immediately. Dude, that's insanely good. Thank you, my friend.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Wow that's so great. I don't have that collection and just looked it up. Yea - looks like they sort of expanded the original Too Hot For Snakes with a bunch of extra tracks - plus you get some other great tracks from them. Looks really good. I hope you love it. Thanks so much again. Midnight Mission is actually one of my all time favorite songs. Very best, Alan

[@srirahulpremkumar1600]

What an amazing video man I think your channel is the best “classic rock” channel on KZbin. I’m loving all the videos.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@srirahulpremkumar1600 you’ve made my day. seriously. I do this for my passion and love. But you never really know if people like it. I of course really want to share my passion and really want people to enjoy it. And love the little community who watch regularly. So anyway. Thanks so much. I’m so grateful and happy that you’re watching and commenting. Seriously. Thanks.

[@adriantiley6660]

Great to see The Tubes here! Definitely my all time favourite live album, exemplary musicianship married to an outrageous performance!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Wow - your all time favorite live album ever - cool choice and yea I'm glad I chose it - The Tubes don't get any better. Thanks.

[@matthiasmerkelbach6809]

Thanks a lot for mentioning Be Bop Deluxe, a band that also doesn't get much credits for their contrubitions to the history of rock music. And... of course Live! In The Air Age (1977) is a fantastic live album. Grateful Dead - Europe '72 (Warner 1972) is my personal favorite of them, followed by American Beauty (1971), their best studio record.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Europe '72 would probably be my choice for favorite live album or "Skull And Roses". Surprisingly I'm a fan of their studio albums that now sound so much better on the remastered CD's.

[@jamestomkin8784]

Yes I had that lp with the white vinyl!

[@ernestcruz6316]

I'd add Go for What You Know by Pat Travers, featuring his classic live version of "Boom Boom, Out Go the Lights".

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

That's a good choice - yea - probably most popular album ever by Travers here in the US. Yea great choice - Thanks.

[@douglasweston126]

Hi Alan - nice choices there. I would certainly go with Frampton Comes Alive - he gets such a great live guitar sound and the songs are all great. For me I would also add Robin Trower - amazing live sound again, Be Bop Deluxe, Stones Ya Yas, The Who - live at Leeds, Joe Cocker Mad Dogs, Purple, Lizzy of course, maybe Dylan- Hard Road. Moody Blues - Red Rocks, Neil Diamond - Hot August Night, Dire Straits - Alchemy, Hot Tuna - 1st album(acoustic), AND - so so many more. CYA Doug

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@douglasweston126 moody blues red rocks. Nice choice. That might be my favorite moody blues album actually

[@KansasRocker]

Great video Alan! I love "The Best of the Guess Who - Live", which was released in 1984. It's posted on KZbin. They sound fantastic on that album.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I'm a pretty big fan of BTO, so strange that I never really got into The Guess Who. But I do have a cool live concert laserdisc. It's called Together Again. Perhaps it's time to give them another shot and as a live album fan I'm up for it. Thanks for the recommendation - on my look-out list now. Best, Alan

[@KansasRocker]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow I believe that "Together Again" is what is posted on KZbin. I loved that concert, so I looked for a live album on vinyl, and found the record that I mentioned. They sounded so great live. Thanks for the comment. Love your channel!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@KansasRocker Thanks so much again - I appreciate you watching and your support. Best, Alan

[@perrygoddard1520]

Hi Mate What a great idea. L S "One for " is a fav. That version of " Croasroads" gives EC a run for his money. Thin Lizzy "L&D" is the best line up on fire. Might I suggest for consideration? Blues Alive" by Gary Moore and Jeff Beck live at Ronnie Scotts. Brilliant show as always. Cheers Perry

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Forgot about Blues Alive by Gary Moore. His blues period is my favorite Gary Moore and that is a fabulous live albums. And yea - that's another great live Jeff Beck album. Cheers back to you Perry.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Alan love your Tull shirt! Long Island lives! Great job man

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thank you so much - really appreciate it.

[@RobertKipps-j4i]

Ten Years After Live At The Fillmore East 1970 Is My Favourite Live Album And I Think The Best By TYA. I Really Enjoyed Your Video. Best Wishes From North Wales.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Robert from North Wales. I've actually never heard TYA Live At The Fillmore, but I've seen it in the wild. Will be on the lookout. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@andrasczehlarik9180]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow You will not be disappointed. ALVIN LEE was a gift from god. /RIP/ Cheers.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@andrasczehlarik9180 Thanks again.

[@andrasczehlarik9180]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Recommended one more live album. CACTUS - Live gigs vol 1. and Live gigs vol 2 /1971/ Cheers from Hungary.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@ Thanks. I have not heard either of these though I know of cactus. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@casablanca2745]

Love the vids Alan. Would add J Geils Band Full House, At the Apollo James Brown, Harlem Square Sam Cooke, Budakon Cheap Trick, Folsom Prison Johnny Cash. Spot on with Little Feat and your other picks. With respect to a good Longislander (Yankee Hater?) I will check out Good Rats for sure. Thanks pal, keep em comin!

[@casablanca2745]

Forgot Kick Out the Jams MC5

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Gotta say YES to Sam Cooke at Harlem (I love that one) and Folsom Prison (how did I forget that one?). Yea Brown at Apollo - mega classic as well. Thanks for the great contributions.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

​@@casablanca2745 Thanks for reminding me how good J.Geils Full House is.

[@TalesofWiltshire]

Yes, Sam Cooke's Live at Harlem Square is a solid killer album! You know there's a later second James Brown Live at The Apollo?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@TalesofWiltshire Yes - I never actually got that one though.

[@gregorycarnes3521]

I lost track of Carla Olson after The Textones so thanks for the info about her and Mick Taylor. Cheap Trick is a great live band. I've seen them four times once doing the entire Budokan concert. They were also the first band i saw live opening for The Runaways. Never been a big fan of Budokan but their first album is my favorite, one of the best debuts, and in regular rotation on my turntable. Uriah Heep Live is my go to album for this band. I also love Sam Cooke Live at The Harlem Square Club, 1963. BB King has a lot of great albums but Live at Cook County Jail is my favorite. I like it better than the Regal live album. Love your take on things.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@gregorycarnes3521 Thanks so much. So nice to hear from a Textones fan. Doesn’t get much better than midnight mission. Amazing you saw cheap trick as an opener for the runaways. Wow that’s something. They are a great live band. I really like Uriah Heep live as well but not my favorite of theirs. I don’t have that BB King album. Very cool suggestion. Thanks again.

[@grahamthompson2594]

Nektar 'Live in New York' is a great performance. Upping the pace really brings those tracks to life.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

great live album - actually was two different live in New york live albums. Not my all time favorite Nektar album though. Thanks.

[@grahamthompson2594]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow yeah, the second album More Live From NY must be another night, slightly different take on King of the Twilight. I do like Sounds Like This, the live studio album.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@ been a long time since I’ve listened. I thought was same show. Radio broadcast from WNEW radio with some bonus tracks. But yea good live album. I like Sounds Like this too. Deluxe edition some cool bonus tracks. Good day. New Day Dawning. Do you believe in magic. Great stuff. Like it

[@stevejohnson2021]

Great video, Alan. As i mentioned in the comments for your recent Renaissance piece i was such a fan of live albums back in the 1970s. I have no quibbles with your choices though I have never heard the Michael Stanley or Good Rats choices. I was pleased to see you pick the Be Bop Deluxe and UFO records. When I started watching I wondered if Humble Pie would make the list. I too prefer Caught In The Act over the first Grand Funk live album. I was surprised The J. Geils Band did not make the list for either Full House or Blow Your Face Out. They were an incredible live band and generally pick one of those two to listen to when I am in a Geils mood. Also, Uriah Heep Live, my entry point to that band. I still love that one. By the way, Bridge Of Sighs was Trower's second solo album. The debut was Twice Removed From Yesterday from 1973.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!. You know, when I did debut albums that were their best album someone said I missed Trower's Bridge Of Sighs, which I love. I had it filed as his second album but figured I was wrong. I didn't research after the comment. So THANK YOU - I thought it was his second as well. Anyway. J. Geils is a personal favorite of mine and I have all their albums (including Wolf's incredible but underrated and virtually unknown solo career). I agree and in fact in my favorite live album of all time video you will see Full House. But, I didn't include it here because for me it's not my favorite J. Geils album. I love so much of their later stuff that of course isn't on that album - so that was my issue with it. But yea, as a live album - they're both like sheer perfection - thanks so much!!!!

[@danpastor7116]

Good selection. My five: Made in Japan (Deep Purple), Irish tour 74 (Rory Gallagher), Live at Fillmore East (Allman Brothers Band), Live At The Greek Theatre (Neil Diamond), It's Too Late to Stop Now (Van Morrison)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Great classic choices. Nice to see It's Too Late To Stop Now - I have the deluxe edition - phew a lot of stuff on it. Not my favorite Van the Man album so not on my list. Thanks so much.

[@hodwells1984]

Great video! Couple adds: Barenaked Ladies Rock Spectacle and Motorhead Everything Louder than Everyone Else

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@hodwells1984 wow I’m not familiar with either of them. Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@painless465]

Great call on that Good Rats album!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - they were at their peak live. imho.

[@brianlehman710]

Yes! Waiting for Columbus - thank you.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@brianlehman710 I’m with you. Amazing live album and their best imho. Thanks

[@markspooner1224]

Terrific batch of live albums there, I'm with you on Peter Frampton, Rory Gallagher, Wings, Renaissance, Thin Lizzy, Be Bop Deluxe, UFO, Humble Pie, Little Feat, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. I would include Robin Trower and I would have Yessongs too if the production was better.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - no doubt the production of Yessongs is underwhelming though the remastered CD is an improvement but still not fantastic. Still the songs and performance are incredible so the production really doesn't bother that much.

[@markspooner1224]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow That's true it is a great set.

[@schnurliputz]

A very nice list! Most I own, but there were also some I never heard of. I would add "Double Live Gonzo" by Ted Nugent, "Pressure Points" by Camel, "Live" Golden Earring, "Mas Hysteria" by Caroline Mas (1980) And some are at least my favorite album by the bands: "Uriah Heep live 1973", Uriah Heep, "Under a blood red sky" U2, "24 nights" Eric Clapton, "Live Rust" Neil Young, "On Stage" by Rainbow, "Tokyo Tapes" Scorpions (1978), "Exposed" Mike Oldfield And if you are interested in some german prog live albums of the 70s that are probably their best album: "Eloy Live" by Eloy (1978), "Live at home" by Jane (1976)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

thanks so much and great stuff on your list. I'm not a big Nugent fan - but that's a classic. Funny, I recently picked up Pressure Points and in my backlog. I'll get to it as I'm a Camel fan. Live Golden Earring is GREAT - love it. I've never heard of Mas Hysteria, though I remember Caroline Mas - I'm gonna look for that - interesting. The 2nd section I have and love all of them. Especially Live Rust - amazing and way up near the top of my all time favorite Neil Young albums (Plus I saw that tour so makes it even more special). Heard of Eloy but never heard of Jane. Will research. Thanks so much - great stuff indeed.

[@garethmillard7005]

Terrific subject 👏 I certainly agree with many on your list. My own list would have to include AC/DC if you want blood and live dates by Wishbone Ash ...both would make it into my own top 12 .Tricky and very subjective topic very well handled 👍

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Two great choices you made and both very much popped into my head. Especially Live Dates - as you know I'm a huge Wishbone Ash fan. But for me New England (and possibly Argus) just edge it out. Great choices though - thanks so much.

[@simpleman5688]

Good call-Wishbone Ashe.

[@lostinmusic5431]

I have a lot of your picks. They are all great. I was particulary happy for The Tubes and Michael Stanley Band. Two of my favourite live albums. My proposals. UFO - Live 1971 Rainbow - On Stage Bob Marley & The Wailers Babylon by bus Wishbone Ash - Live Dates Judas Priest - Unleased in the East Nils Lofgren - Night after Night Crosby Stills Nash & Young - Four Way Street Roxy Music - Viva Derek & The Dominos - In Concert James Brown - Live at the Apollo Ten Years After - Recorded Live Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsies Blue Öyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Oh great picks here. Again to make my video it was more than just being a great live album, but their best album overall - so there are many on your list that I LOVE but wouldn't qualify - BOC, Nils, Wishbone, Four Way Street, Rainbow - all great and love them. Not familiar with the UFO one. Marley I go with Live - which I actually think is his greatest album. I do really like Babylon By Bus as well. Thanks so much.

[@briandrinkard1004]

J geils fullhouse

[@lostinmusic5431]

@@briandrinkard1004 👍🏼

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@briandrinkard1004 Great choice - one of the all time great live albums (I also love Blow Your Face Out). But not my go-to J. Geils Band album overall, but yea all time classic live album. Amazing.

[@alancser1167]

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - Reach up and touch the sky. One of the best live acts I've ever seen.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@alancser1167 great live act. Still very good. To me the album is good but not my favorite of their albums .

[@spqdallas]

Cranked that up at kegger parties all through the 1980s.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@spqdallas Actually I can totally see that.. awesome "Party" music. In fact I can imagine you all going crazy for "We're Having A Party". I haven't heard the album in a long time - gonna put it on tonight. In the mood. Best, Alan

[@cu6454]

Derek and the Dominos live is Great 👍🎸 EC is amazing and EC was here now that I think of it 😁

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Good live records for sure, but neither would be near the top of their greatest albums of all time...at least for me.

[@cu6454]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow Wow very surprised especially the D and D one 🙂

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@cu6454 Remember the video is about live album that is that artists greatest album ever. I would not put Derek and The Dominos live album as their best album ever, the album Layla is better IMHO, plus to me its a band in name only - it's a Clapton album.

[@cave70]

Hey Alan, long time listener, first time caller.....LOL. Anywho, since I've been watching your channel, I realize that I want to be a little more adventurous with the music I buy. While I think I have a varied palette musically, I tend to buy an artist back catalog. Of course, nothing wrong with that. I love classic rock, jazz, real R&B, soul, funk and a bit of classic country. But there are a couple of the genres of music I just described that I don't have any vinyl of. So, I'm going to watch this vid again and choose an artist that I think I'd like and give it a whirl. I'll let you know what I think. Also, I will be writing comments and maybe suggestions in the future. You'll just have to get used to me being a bit long winded. Best, Johnny K.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Johnny K. I love that you've been watching the channel and enjoying it. But now even better that you can and will correspond. Feel free anytime. I hope that I and others here can turn you on to other artists and you to us as well. Long winded is fine...lol. I'm a bit long winded myself I'm sure. Welcome again. Best, Alan

[@RingosMate]

Joe cocker, Mad Dogs … is a gem! Thanks for a great video.

[@jasonpp1973]

Neck and neck with his debut IMO.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@RingosMate great choice. Though I agree debut album possibly a little better. But great choice yea.

[@nealtircuit9373]

Great video, I agree with most of your choices. I would like to add two: Black Oak Arkansas - Raunch and Roll Live and Bill Withers - Live at Carnegie Hall.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - great choices - Live At Carnegie Hall is actually one of two Bill Withers albums I have - the others a compilation. Yea great album and I never felt I needed another of his - so perfect choice. BOA - another great choice - I bought the deluxe 2 CD edition of that album a couple of months ago and still in my backlog. Now I have to listen to it....lol. Thanks so much for sharing. Awesome

[@nealtircuit9373]

@ I would be interested in your opinion of that version. I’ve been listening to the original ~30 minute LP since the 80’s and haven’t listened to the two hour version. The original was such a nice, tight selection of songs from the two nights included on the 2cd version.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@ I haven’t heard it yet. But I’m guessing that the original vinyl is still a tighter possibly more enjoyable listen. There are repeated songs on the 2cd set etc. I’m gonna keep the original vinyl along with the 2cd for that reason.

[@dr.s.]

Nice, quite a few where I would agree, I'd swap The Last Waltz for Rock of Ages (or Live at the Academy of Music). For Rory Gallagher there are a couple of posthumous releases, that are pretty awesome, I'd most likely choose Check Shirt Wizard, recorded a bit after Irish Tour, think in 77 instead of 74. Bands I would add? Of course the Allman Brothers, it would either be the Fillmore album (the Deluxe version) or One Way Out, since their final lineup doesn't get enough love. Could even pick their final concert. And since we are at their final lineup, we have to talk about Mule, and I would go with Live... With a Little Help From Our Friends or The Deepest End, their tribute to the late Allen Woody. And of course Warren Haynes Live at the Moody Theater. And being at the topic of Warren Haynes, The Central Park Concert for Dave Matthews Band. Okay, something completely different, Fleetwood Mac, the original Peter Green era, and it's got to be the Boston live album (Boston Tea Party). The Free live album, in particular the reissue with the additional tracks, is also one I prefer to grab. There are probably a couple more, but these just came to mind.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Great suggestions - I'm a big fan of the Allmans of course and have the albums you mentioned. Fillmore way up there on my list of all time favorite live albums. But none of their live albums would be my #1 all time favorite Allman Brothers album. Fair enough with The Band - many prefer Rock Of Ages (I have the deluxe edition with the Dylan material added) - great album, but for me personally no Band album comes close to The Last Waltz. Others have mentioned various posthumous Rory live albums - hard to keep up but I'm sure they're great. I have to look out for them in the wild. DMB I don't like - just not for me, and I've tried. Deepest End is a good one - lots of Gov't Mule to choose from. FM Boston live album is a nice choice - going deep with that one. Of course, wouldn't be my overall all time favorite FM album, but for that time period - great choice. Thanks so much.

[@wheater59]

I was very glad to see The Michael Stanley Band's Stagepass on your list! I would have put The James Gang Live at Carnegie Hall and Lou Reed A Rock n Roll Animal on your list.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I love Rock n Roll Animal, as well as the sequel Lou Reed Live - great live albums...but for me not my all time favorite Reed albums. I don't have that James Gang live album - interesting - Glad about Stagepass - wish more people heard it - mighty fine live album. Thanks.

[@daveduane2699]

James gang is excellent

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@daveduane2699 thanks for the recommendation - Carnegie Hall and The James Gang - interesting combo - definitely on my look out for list. Thanks.

[@thomaswery3087]

Great picks Alan.There are so many that you mentioned but they had such good studio albums it's kind of a toss up like Yes,McCartney Iwould maybe throw in there Uriah Heep Live '73 and Bursting Out by Tull but all these bands have such a great discography.Great video though my friend.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@thomaswery3087 Thanks Tom. Thought of Uriah Heep live but not my favorite of theirs. I actually prefer their acoustic live album more. Love Tull live of course but not my favorite either.

[@allennudelman7189]

Great selections. Just curious, Allman Brothers at the Fillmore would be on my list. What’s your go to AB album

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks Allen - Live at The Fillmore on my list of all time favorite live albums. But I do listen to other Allman Brothers albums more. Love the first two (I listen to them on the Beginnings album) and still listen to that album - a lifetime of listening to that. Brothers And Sisters as well. My most played Allman's album was my first Allman's comp - The Road Goes On Forever (on vinyl) but the 2 CD version added many tracks and is amazing. My most played studio albums at this point, believe it or not - is either Seven Turns or Enlightened Rogues (saw that tour so pretty special for me).

[@jamestomkin8784]

​@@TheAlanRosenbergShowI saw my first two Allmam Brother concerts back to back in Syracuse and Rochester ,NY during the Enlightened Rogues tour. It was a great comeback tour. I have many favorites , and like all types of music, but to me the Allmans were the best ever!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jamestomkin8784 We're similar. The first time I ever saw The Allman Brothers was at Madison Square Garden for the Enlightened Rogues tour - had Bonnie Bramlet singing with them. Was so special as I loved and still love that album. Thanks so much for sharing - great memories of back then...when Dickey Betts was a crucial member of the band.

[@jamestomkin8784]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yes Enlightened Rogues was a very good come back album for them .Kinda got back to their early days of bluesy tunes!

[@jamestomkin8784]

Also Shades of Two Worlds is an excellent album!

[@charleslively1714]

Seen Peter a couple of times once with long hair right before live album came out and once with short hair he was so awesome on guitar

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@charleslively1714 he really is. A unique player. I did a video just on Frampton Comes Alive on why it was the best live album ever. You might enjoy it. Thanks

[@Peter-Burbank]

Rock of Ages is my #1 Band Lp .. love James Gang live .. King Crimson USA is my go to of that era .. Bridge of Sighs was not his debut .. you are correct, best live Dead album is impossible to pick .. I enjoyed the video!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@Peter-Burbank thanks so much. So many have said Rock Of Ages. I really have to go back to it. Been such a long time since I’ve listened to it. Love your Dead comment. So true

[@dmk7700]

MC5 - Kick Out The Jams

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@dmk7700 I’m sure it definitely is their best album but personally I kick out the jams elsewhere. Thanks though.

[@dmk7700]

The fact that it was their "Debut Album" gives it even more credence.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@dmk7700 You're not alone. I'm personally just not a fan - but hey they made it into the R&R Hall Of Fame so there you go. But for me I've heard their first two albums and just didn't do much for me...just personal taste.

[@Gunnion]

(Started typing this before the video was done...) I'm a huge KISS fan - lotsa people don't like them - but KISS Alive! (the first one) is their best, and a great starting place to check out the band with, in their early, heavy, punky purity. Kept waiting for you to mention it, Alan! You've got a lot of KISS-adjacent acts here, I thought you might get to it. OH! THERE YOU GO! Saved the best for last!! Give that one a spin again, Alan, you'll remember it's a great one.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - it is the perfect entry point - was for me as well. But I've had no desire to listen to it in decades and I do listen to other Kiss albums on occasion so didn't list it as my Kiss favorite album ever. But no doubt it's a classic live album and probably their best for most people - i'll give it another listen - been a long time. Best, Alan

[@Gunnion]

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[@ernger531]

I am big Fan of Kiss Alive and saw the Alive 35 Tour. But the Doublealbum is not really live, more studiowork ;-) A really live Album ist the original Live At Leeds Album (The Who), raw, noisy, crackling and without overdubs. Unfortunately later corrected.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ernger531 True that Kiss Alive is very much a studio recreation. But the majority of live albums are filled with overdubs, though perhaps not to that extent. I don't have a problem with that. Live albums and still albums - re-edited, re-sequenced, added crowd noise etc. Dire Straits Alchemy is a rare live album with no overdubs. But they are rare.

[@Gunnion]

@@ernger531 A LOT of my favorite rock recordings are "Fake Live" - besides KISS Alive!, there's Elton's "Benny and the Jets," Aerosmith's "Train Kept a-Rollin'," and Cheap Trick's "Day Tripper - all fake live. Those inspired me to make my own fake live album!

[@russellcampbell3274]

As always, a very entertaining and thoughtful video, Alan. I didn't think I owned many live albums until I watched this but actually own the ones by Little Feat, Yes, The Band and Bob Marley plus Rory Gallagher's Live in Europe and like them all. The playing and song selection on Yessongs is great but I find the sound quality on my vinyl copy is a bit poor. I think that the Little Feat studio albums are all a bit patchy. - Some great songs but also some fillers. "Waiting for Columbus" has most of their best songs so a case can be made for saying it is the band's best album. However, I'm not convinced the live versions are much of an improvement on the studio versions. - The exception is "Old Folks Boogie" which I think is much better than the studio version. All the best from a cold wet Scotland.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks and hello cold wet Scotland - I really have to get there one day (when it's not cold and wet - though I imagine a visit to a pub is a perfect antidote). So true about Yessongs - it's muddy without that punch. I do find the remastered CD an improvement, but still not perfect. But the songs and playing are so fantastic that I've gotten used to it. Thanks again.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Yessongs underrated for sure! Took me many years to appreciate

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - that's awesome. We all wish the sound production was a bit better - but it's still an amazing Yes album and to me their best. Thanks, Alan

[@ronalaurence4105]

Had I bet on the first album you were going to pick, I’d be making a large deposit into my bank account. So would everyone else who has watched all of your videos. Besides the video you devoted to “Frampton Comes Alive!,” you have sung the praises of that album several other times - and rightfully so (IMHO). While it’s not my absolute favorite live album, though it’s very high up on my list, it is my favorite Peter Frampton album. I think the live renditions of the songs he plays outshine the studio versions. And that, of course, is what it takes to like a live LP better than a studio album. In many cases, a live rendition, with its big differences or its subtle nuances, is just as good as a polished studio version. For me, that’s the case especially for The Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead (though my fellow Deadheads, when I was connected to that scene in the ‘70s, thought it was sacrilegious to not always prefer a live, long jam-filled Dead song above all else. For me, it was - and still is - all about my mood at the time. With regard to “Yessongs,” I love the album despite its poor sound mix. Each time I’ve seen Yes in concert (the classic lineup), I’ve marveled at how excellent the “live song changes” were while holding fast to the greatness of the studio versions. Nevertheless, I prefer what I hear on “The Yes Album,” “Fragile,” and .”Close to the Edge” to what I hear on “Yessongs.” To me, nothing from Yes comes close to beating those three studio albums (though “Tales from Topographic Oceans” has been my most-listened-to Yes album for years). As far as “The Last Waltz” goes, it “almost” straddles the line between an album by The Band and a compilation album (IMHO). Technically, it is an LP by The Band - as The Band is “the band” supporting all the guest stars, and songs by The Band constitute close to half of the tracks on the album. But the other approximate half belongs to the guest stars - though The Band does take each of those songs to another level. Regardless of how one categorizes the album (and it matters not!), it is a classic - and a joy for one’s ears and one’s spirit.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ronalaurence4105 I love how you mentioned the sacrilegious of dead heads who always have to prefer the long sometimes meandering jams that go on and on to a nice tight relatively short more commercial performance. As I mentioned I love Steal Your Face. Possibly the most hated live dead album ever because that’s what that album is. Of course I also love Skull and Roses and Europe 72 which are pretty tight. But I do feel the studio albums are largely wonderful. Especially the remastered CDs are so much better than the original muddied vinyl. My favorite two dead albums are not live. Terrapin Station and American Beauty. Thanks as always.

[@SuperStrik9]

Foghat are the first band that comes to mind. Sweet Jethro Tull shirt btw.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

You're right - I should have included Foghat live probably. I was thinking that Fool For The City was my favorite - but in retrospect - probably should've included Foghat live. Thanks.

[@kingofallmediums2123]

I agree with you on Caught In The Act! 😊😊😊😊😊 Their best album.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@kingofallmediums2123 Thanks so much. Awesome that we are in agreement. But I’m sure we’re in a minority. But that’s OK.

[@southsheff]

Great video as ever!. I am like you Alan a fan of live albums as it shows how the band play without studio tricks in the main. Pub rock bands were particularly better with a live sound ...examples being Dr Feelgood and early Graham parker and the Rumour. Also maybe Southside Jonny and the Asbury dukes live is better than the studio work

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I have the Parkerilla and it's good, but I don't think great. BUT great choices with Southside Johnny and Dr. Feelgood. Their third album - the live Stupidity is awesome. I could've included it, but forgot it. Thanks - great recommendations.

[@jimalaimo8467]

Love the choices(Tubes,Be Bop Deluxe...). Foghat Live (should've been a double), and Free Live (same thing). Great live versions of their best!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jimalaimo8467 I forgot about Foghat Live. I agree their best album. Love Free Live too. Thanks

[@carstenselberg1255]

What about SAGA's The Chapters Live?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I've never heard it. I once had a different Saga live album - personally I wasn't a fan, but that's just me. Thanks for including it.

[@chrisboerger465]

For some reason my comment got deleted. I was just talking about Live Rust. That I think it's Neil's best album, but you could make a case, based on the fact that several tracks equal or even better their studio counterparts: The Loner, When You Dance, Sugar Mountain, After the Gold Rush, Like a Hurricane, Cortez the Killer...

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I wouldn't argue your choice. Live Rust is in my top list of all time favorite live albums (and I was lucky enough to actually see that tour). It's fantastic. After The Gold Rush is a really special album for me - my first Neil Young album actually but yea Live Rust is amazing.

[@chrisboerger465]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Rereading my comment, I meant to say, regarding Live Rust, "Not that I think it's Neil's best album, but you could make a case." My personal favorite will always be On the Beach, but After the Gold Rush is a true classic, no question.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@chrisboerger465 Yea - you can easily make a case for Live Rust - absolutely. I also always liked the Film as well. Interesting about On the Beach - Of course I have it - been a long while since I listened to it. Great stuff indeed.

[@JimmyV1530]

Little Feat / Waiting for Columbus - my all-time favorite live album. / YESSongs is a true classic live set / I just picked up the newest 3 vinyl set of Rory G. Live 🔥

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Nice pickup with the Rory G Live. I'm so with you on Waiting For Columbus and Yessongs - never bettered imho. Thanks.

[@JimmyV1530]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow New follower & subscriber

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@JimmyV1530 Thank you so much - really appreciate it.

[@ernger531]

Great stuff! But No Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Kate Bush, Weather Report...?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I live jazz but still a bit of a novice. I don't have those jazz artists complete discographies to commit to a live album being their all time best. Plus Miles Davis' class studio albums I'm assuming would still be at his top. Kate Bush I'm a big fan but her only true live album is Before The Dawn and it's not her all time greatest album ever.

[@simpleman5688]

Imagine familiar with most of these, but we gonna disagree on Yes. Since you kinda blew me away with that one, how about “Live at Leeds” as the best Who album..?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I've ton lots of videos on The Who and even rankinig their albums. My favorite Who album is Quadrophenia but certainly Live At Leeds (and I prefer the 2nd of the three editions) is one of the greatest live albums of all time of course - way way up there.

[@MrMick50]

The Who live at Leeds the best live album here some more great live albums Derek and the Dominoes live at the Filmore The Allman Brothers live at the Filmore Live Dead Blue Oyster Cult on your hands and on your Knees ELP welcome Back my Friends Genesis live and Seconds Out Frank Zappa live at the Roxy David Bowie Ziggy Stardust live Jimi Hendrix live at the Filmore The Rolling Stones Get your Ya ya's out Slade Alive Ten Year after double live Laurie Anderson United States Grateful Dead Reckoning to name a few

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@MrMick50 Thanks so much - so I actually have know intimately every single one that you mentioned except for the Laurie Anderson. But remember the crux of this video is that the particular live album is also their greatest album ever. For me none of these amazing live albums hits that plateau. Best, Alan

[@seasidesun1]

UFO - Strangers in the night, would be on my list.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Absolutely - on mine as well of course.

[@davepx1]

Impressed to see the Tubes and the Wailers in there, but Misty in Roots Live at the Counter-Eurovision beats everything else hands down with its lean crispness, not just live but a debut too: in fact I've long thought bands should record their first LP live before subjecting their sound to the studio production and repeated takes that so often crush the urgency & spontaneity that made them exciting in the first place.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I've never even heard of Misty In Roots Live At The Counter-Eurovision. No idea who that is. Will research it. Interesting concept about first album a live album. In many instances totally makes sense. Many have knocked out their first albums really quickly because they virtually played their setlist live in the studio and then a few overdubs. The Knacks first album cost like 18,000 to make - totally live in the studio and few overdubs as an example but their's a ton of them. Thanks.

[@davepx1]

​@@TheAlanRosenbergShow They're a reggae band of the generation that followed the Wailers' success (speaking of which, Aswad's Live & Direct is another zinger with a hotter sound but that same crisp outdoor ambience - and I was there!). Now I think of it, the Gabriel-era Genesis Live has a similar feel, though from vastly different musical terrain. The other reason I like the idea is that a live debut captures the original fan base before they made it big: it's a different vibe to the mass audiences of later days, but for me a more intimate live setting also makes for a better sound than belting it out in a stadium (or a studio).

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davepx1 Your knowledge of deeper reggae clearly far exceeds mine. I have heard of Aswad but never any of their music. I like your Genesis Live analogy. It is very true about a club size performance. Can be incendiary. Might be a different kind of example, but listen to The Stones performances in a small club size show. They make for such exciting performances, plus the deeper track listings at those performances goes a long way. anyway, thanks again.

[@davepx1]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow For Aswad I definitely recommend that live LP: though their regular vinyl output had mellowed a bit by then as chart success beckoned, even the earlier studio renditions didn't capture them as well as that performance (I still swear the ground shook as the audience went manic - and it was in a local community park!). Those Stones shows sound right up my street: these early-career venues to me are always the best, so thanks for that tip-off. :)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davepx1 Went to a record fair this morning and no Aswad- actually the show was a bit of a bust. But I'll be looking for them in the future in the wild. Best, Alan

[@seekah1]

Would have to go for Kiss Alive and Lizzy's Live and Dangerous...def their best, such killer versions🔥🔥

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - I imagine 99% would agree with you. No argument from me. Just personally, I never listen to Kiss Alive for decades but it was the entry point for virtually everyone for a reason. Thanks so much.

[@patlampo9288]

I think KISS ALIVE is the essential KISS album for those who want to listen to, to become a KISS fan✨

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I agree - there's a reason why most Kiss fans discovered Kiss through Kiss Alive. Absolutely. Just for me, I never have the desire to listen to it....and I'm not sure why. But it's phenomenal Kiss record...and yea, still probably the best entry point (except for many a great compilation Kiss album)

[@williamhartley1225]

No Thanks

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@williamhartley1225 ooh - Thanks for watching and commenting - I really do appreciate it.

[@LuisGarcia-ee2tr]

Absolutely agree with Franpton´s come Alive; Yessongs; Made in Japan; Irish Tour; Wings over America; Live & Dangerous; Strangers in the Night. I would add: Allam Bros- At Fillmore East Seconds Out (Genesis) Live Evil ( Black Sabbath) The Delicate Sound of Thunder (Pink Floyd) Live Killers (Queen) Live after Death (Iron Maiden) Genesis Revisited II (Steve Hackett)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks for commenting. Interesting choices. I have all of them except the Maiden. For me Allmans, Seconds Out are amongst my favorite live albums ever. But are these the best albums overall for these artists? Delicate Sound Of Thunder - I like but wouldn't be near the top of my all time favorite Floyd album. But definitely great live choices there. Thanks.

[@daveallen9921]

Johnny Winter And Live! My favorite Live album. Great guitar playing by 2 guitarist. Rivals Filmore East Allmans. Derringer>Betts. I dont see it anywhere here.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@daveallen9921 great choices. But not my overall all time favorite album by the artists so didn’t make the video for me. But you’re not alone. Thanks.

[@SteveOSpielberg]

Elvis On Tour is worth your time. I saw David Byrne live on his solo tour he put on a great show. What about Zappa live and George Thorogood and The Delaware Destroyers?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - I enjoy Elvis On Tour - wouldn't be my favorite Elvis album - but his live albums are fun. As for Zappa - I'm still getting a handle on him. I'm a moderate fan, though really probably a bit more - I currently have 17 Zappa albums. Obviously he's not an easy listen oftentimes. I really really like Roxy & Elsewhere and also Zappa In New York. Really strong live albums though don't think they'd be my favorite Zappa albums overall. Thorogood I'm a moderate fan (I like him in small doses - he can get on my nerves over time). For me the 2CD Anthology is enough. Cool you saw David Byrne live - not surprised he was great - he's a true artist for sure.

[@adambower2677]

The version of yours is no disgrace from your songs is my favorite live version of all time

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@adambower2677 Thanks I C agree Yessongs is incredible. Production could have been better. But still incredible

[@martinstarnes2237]

Okay, well, not that I know all the examples you have come up with, nor the complete catalogue of those artists, but here's what I think of the ones that I know well enough to comment on from your list (YES means I agree totally!!): Tubes - YES; Yessongs - YES; Last Waltz - YES; Renaissance - YES; Marley - YES; Talking Heads - I prefer The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads as I prefer the version of Take Me To The River on it; Little Feat - your comment was quite revealing. When Columbus first came out in '78 I remember we were a bit dubious - why have they added the Tower of Power horns throughout, which I guess is what you were referring to, looking from a different angle, as the studio albums not having the punch (ie no horns). Time has mellowed, and Columbus is a great album, although I still won't say it's their best. Skynyrd - YES; and finally, Humble Pie Rockin' the Fillmore - BIG YES - if not the finest live album of all, certainly the one I have played the most during my lifetime. There is a nice little box set called Rockin' the Fillmore - The Complete Recordings, which you will need, if you haven't got it, for your Frampton collection if for no other reason, I suggest - co-produced by Frampton & Pie drummer Jerry Shirley, whose book 'Best Seat in the House' is well worth getting hold of too. And I might just have to grab a copy of the Hot Tuna live album you mention - always been a Kaukonen/Cassidy fan. Very well done for two hours' research, mate!! And we absolutely agree on quite a few.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks Martin - I remember that Humble Pie box - if I remember - the setlist was similar or identical so I passed on it. Didn't know how much I would listen to it (same songs etc). I'm not a Humble Pie completist - Also love Smokin' and Rock On - and I have a great compilation (showed it in sexiest album covers I believe). King Biscuit live is also good. But I got rid of the first two and Eat It. The two reunion albums were spotty as well. But yea Rockin' The Fillmore is incredible. Pretty cool that Frampton is heavily featured in two of the greatest live albums ever - they even have a similar sound - so live - you're literally there which is rare, but the mark of an incredible live album.

[@martinstarnes2237]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Agreed! Again!

[@zestyut1344]

I started collecting records when I was 11. I did not have a lot of money, so would pick up stuff from the bargain bins. The third LP I bought was GFR “caught in the act”. I really loved it, but it’s a funny thing, I only bought 1 album a week then so would listen to the stuff to death. So probably would have liked anything that was remotely good. I will give it another spin now “footstomping music”

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thats a wonderful point. When I was 10 and started buying / getting records (oftentimes at Woolworth in the cut out bins) I started my database which was written and then typed lists I did for each year. I still have them (since of course transferred to my computer). so I know when I purchased every single album I own - now close to 6000. Back then - starting in 1973 I also got around 20-25 albums a year. like one every two weeks. Like you said - you and me and others back then knew every note of every song and played those albums to death. Over the last few years - I call the golden age of buying used CD's because they're giving them away - I'm getting on average 3 a week. I have to (musical OCD) listen to a new album (where I'm unfamiliar with the material) at least 5 times and then I decide if I'll keep it. I don't keep everything. So as you can imagine I have about 300 albums in my backlog that I haven't heard enough times to get into my official collection. Pretty crazy but also pretty legitimate as I have to know to a good extent everything in my official collection. But having a backlog drives me crazy. I almost miss those days, but I can't pass up these incredible deals. Anyway, sorry for my yapping, but I know where you're coming from. thanks.

[@donhadfield2835]

Three additions & one switch. I prefer Live Taste for Rory Gallagher. Also three iconic UK bands, Free Live, Hawkwind's Space Ritual & the criminally under appreciated Sensational Alex Harvey Band Live album.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@donhadfield2835 I really like Free live. Not my favorite Free album though. I’ve tried Alex Harvey band albums but just didn’t do much for me. Same with some Hawkwind. But certainly appreciate your recommendations. Thanks

[@tomhemlock]

Watching for first time thinking Be Bop Deluxe and Michael Stanley Band But of course will never be mentioned, And you mentioned back to back!!! Yes Rory Irish tour and Humble Pie…. Grand Funk I would pick their first live lp but obviously not recorded as well as Caught in the Act A great lp you left out is Camel ‘A Live Record’ But every Camel album is Amazing Robin Trower did do a live album of Bridge of Sighs recorded better than the studio lp and I think is better?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@tomhemlock thanks so much. Really appreciate your comments. I really like Camels A Live Record. Love the live Snow Goose on it too. Not quite my favorite Camel album overall. At least not yet. Cool about the other Trower live one you mentioned. I don’t know that one. Thanks again

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Quicksilver Messenger Service,'Happy Trails'. Jackson Browne,'Running On Empty'.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I might be in the minority but I don't consider Jackson Browne's Running On Empty a live album. Its my favorite Browne album and I love it and it's incredible. But as you well know, its all new tracks, rehearsal, sound checks etc. Really not a "live" album which would be of a concert(s). Best, Alan

[@monsieurlehigh4912]

Just adding a few that weren't mentioned.... Colosseum - Live ('71) ELP - Welcome Back My Friends... ('74) Kraan - Live ('75) Kansas - Two For The Show ('78) Eric Clapton - Just One Night ('80)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I do love the ELP and I think the Kansas (I have the remastered 2 CD with bonus tracks) and Just One Night are really excellent. Just wouldn't be my all time favorite albums by them. I've never heard of Kraan. Colosseum is actually in my backlog. Thanks so much.

[@deeg8849]

Love live albums myself and I respect your choices, but I can never consider a live album to be the best album because it generally is a collection of popular hits.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I actually always thought a great live album is a perfect entry point to get into a band. It's worked for me so many times. So yea - in a way you're correct - like a best of ....but better.

[@deeg8849]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Cheers. I do appreciate how much you put into thinking about obscure topics though. Just don't do a greatest greatest hits albums

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@ thanks so much. I did get a request for artists that I only need s greatest hits album. For a completist like me that’s an interesting one. Something like seals and Croft or America would be examples. What do you think of that idea?

[@deeg8849]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Sure, but that list could go on forever and if that's the case, what value does if offer?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@deeg8849 I have to go through my collection - being a bit of a completist - I actually may not have a lot. I have to see. I agree, if there's too many it's really just a show and tell as opposed to more of a story. Thanks as always.

[@jangunner]

Grand Funk 💯💯

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Alright - indeed. Though I'm probably in the minority that I prefer Caught In The Act (and / or Bosnia) over the classic Live album. But still it's GRAND FUNK like you said. Thanks.

[@DriftyTrick]

Just Curious - What Are Your Views on k-Tel record compilations ??? Do you own any??? If so make a video of it. It be interesting to see your input on them.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@DriftyTrick that’s s really cool question. I remember the commercials well. I didn’t buy them back in the day and don’t own any now. I did a video on old 70s record company compilation albums. I have a bunch of those. The ktels were loaded. A lot of songs per side which effected sound quality. But good value for money. Remember the tv compilations which weren’t by the original artists. Were cover versions. Anyway fun idea. Perhaps if I find them in the wild I’ll pick up a couple. I don’t buy just for videos ever. But I like your idea. Brings me back for sure. Thanks.

[@jasonpp1973]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Rhino, Ace, DCC and Time Life do those best various artists comps IMO (those are keepers and use the original recirdings), I am talking cds of course!, folks like K-tel, Madacy, Pickwick, etc. also frequently use cheesy re-recordings, a must to avoid

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 Am I crazy but I seem to remember a case that my friend Mike bought one of those K-tell records and the cover said something like "recorded by The Original Artists" and it was actually re-recordings by some fake artists called The Original Artists - well something like that. For real.

[@jasonpp1973]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow LMAO! Rhino's Have A Nice Day series of cds are cool with many 70s one hit wonders, just wish there were more than 10 to 12 track per cd.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 True - there was once a really cool Have A Nice Day boxset that actually had like a shag rug cover.

[@Brother_MarkG]

No MC5?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@Brother_MarkG probably in minority but I’m not a big fan. I’ve been kick out the jams in other places. Sorry

[@derekroberts6654]

When it comes to Paul Mccartney solo i always say “Ram” is his best solo album BUT Wings as a band, the best Wings album is “Wings Over America”..

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@derekroberts6654 yea I get that. I love Ram as well.

[@Larrybabbin1957]

The Band’s best for me is Before the Flood with Dylan and I’ll say that’s my favorite of his also. We get a twofer! I prefer Rory’s Stage Struck era but agree with Irish tour. The 16 disc Be Bop Deluxe reissue is phenomenal. The Thin Lizzy and Humble Pie multi disc reissues also fantastic. I want to add: Chicago at Carnegie Hall Golden Earring Live Ten Years After Recorded Live Aerosmith Live Bootleg 1970’s live albums are the best!!! When Springsteen’s Born to Run was released he was supposed to play at my university in Madison, NJ. He canceled last minute breaking his contract for another gig for 10X more money and The Good Rats replaced him! I saw the Funk Bosnia show at the Beacon Theater. 2nd row in front of Farner! Bridge of Sighs is not Trower’s debut album’ Oh yeah - speaking of Long Island - the expanded Blue Oyster Cult’s Some Enchanted Evening

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

First wow Larry you were at the Bosnia show at the Beacon - 2nd Row..I can't imagine - was it as great as I imagine it was. Such a shame they never released the film. I thought of BOC - great live albums - also love Extraterrerstrial live - but still not my favorite BOC album so didn't include it. Funny story that Good Rats replaced Springsteen. I really like Live Bootleg and Golden Earring Live but wouldn't be my favorite albums of theirs. I never bought the TYA live album. Someone else mentioned their Fillmore album as their best as well. I prefer Chicago in Japan - great live album as well. Yes about Bridge Of Sighs - best, Alan

[@Larrybabbin1957]

@ I also forgot the Allmams at the Fillmore Wast. Grand Fink only played two shows - Detroit and NYC. It’s a top 5 concert of all time for me. I am not happy they never reeled the Detroit show. Leslie West in NYC joined on Mr. Limousine Driver

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@Larrybabbin1957 Wow - that's awesome - considering how many incredible shows you must've seen. If memory serves - Frampton also joined at one of the shows.

[@Larrybabbin1957]

@ Yes in Detroit

[@DavidHughes-pb7vq]

Take a listen to Colosseum Live with Chris Farlow guesting from 1971.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@DavidHughes-pb7vq I checked out a Coliseum 2 cd anthology. Thought was ok. Interesting but not great.

[@freemanmorey3655]

Doors-Absolutely live

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Good Doors live album but definitely not my favorite Doors album of all time. The video is not just about good / great live albums but being their best album ever.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

lol...gonna be same reply to The Who - amazing live album - love it....but not my all time favorite Allman Brothers album - but certainly understandable if it's yours - it's fantastic.

[@TalesofWiltshire]

Dr Feelgood - Stupidity Sam Cooke - Live at the Harlem Square (wow!) Neil Young - Weld Deep Purple - Made in Japan Can we do opera? Maria Callas - Lucia di Lammermoor - Berlin 1955 - cond. Herbert Von Karajan. If I said it this was absolutely electrifying I'd be understating things.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I should've included Cooke Live At The Harlem Square - I own it and it's awesome as you said. I also couldve including Stupidity - another awesome suggestion. Weld - I like it, but definitely not my favorite Neil Young album and same for Made In Japan (I mentioned that in the video). Thanks so much.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Forgot to mention, you can mention anything you want here....I hope others enjoy everyones comments and can learn from them. I personally know NOTHING about Opera, but maybe one day. Last few years been digging deeper into jazz and that's quite a rabbit hole, as is classical music.

[@TalesofWiltshire]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Possibly a bit of a Brit thing! I was born in Southend and saw Dr Feelgood live numerous times with the original Wilko type line-up - they were just unbelievable on stage. So much so that when I was living in London in the punk era, I found most of those bands were very disappointing. Likewise I saw Deep Purple with their classic line-up e70s, I was just 15! To say they rocked would be an understatement! I'd love to have seen guys like Sam Cooke live, black music remains my big love - but mostly it's before my time. My brother-in-law is 5 years older than me and was jack the lad in the 60s - he saw Otis, Jimi, Sam & Dave etc etc. EVERYBODY!

[@TalesofWiltshire]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow That's great. I love jazz too, particularly pre 1950. I have over 100 Duke Ellington albums (ahem!). I'm now retired, but I worked in the book trade for 35 years and had many opportunities to buy music in every peculiar way you can think of. I'm lucky that my late parents were remarkably open minded about music and so I always had that curiosity about "other" kinds of music.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@TalesofWiltshire Nice to have an older brother-in-law who can help guide musically. My sister is 4 years older and had great taste in music so that's how I started so young listening to such great music. So cool you saw the classic Purple and when you were 15, in their prime no less. And you experienced pubrock (Feelgoods etc) and punk first hand. I had to just read about it and live vicariously . "Jack The Lad" - love that - you just took me back to Performance - one of my favorite movies.... Best, alan

[@patlampo9288]

😃YES the TUBES!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - they were great in their time.

[@jasonpp1973]

Two more to add Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison. BB King Live at the Regal. Their 2nd live albums are no slouches either Johnny Cash Live At San Quentin. BB King at Cook County Jail.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Damn Jason - nice job. I have both and thoroughly agree and could've and should've included them. I actually don't have much by BB King but that album is the best I've heard from him. Same with Johnny Cash and yea both Folsom and San Quentin are both awesome like you said. Yea - Great recommendations!

[@TheMolacho1]

Strangers In The Night-UFO, Unleashed In The East-Judas Priest, KISS ALIVE!-KISS!🤘

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I'll have to check out that Priest classic live album. I've never been into them, though I know many songs of course. I'll have to give it a shot. Thanks..

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Last of the Red Hot Burritos. Flying Burrito Brothers absolute best and live!!!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I like it a lot, but for me their best album is the classic Gilded Palace Of Sin and Burrito Deluxe is not far behind. Thanks.

[@charlesandrews2360]

Allman Brothers Fillmore East. Obviously people will argue Eat a Peach or Brothers and Sisters but Fillmore is one of the greatest live albums of all time. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Fillmore East is high up on my list of greatest live albums ever. But it's not my favorite Allman Brothers album, so that's why it wasn't there. Thanks so much.

[@charlesandrews2360]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow I saw your earlier comment on that after I made my comment. I actually like Idlewild South quite a bit. It was one of the first rock albums I ever bought. I went out and got it right after I heard Fillmore East for the first time and it was the only Allman Brothers album available. I'd like to take this time to mention King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Almost all of their live performances over the past 2 years are available on youtube. I saw them in Chicago in June of 2023 and since those shows all I've been listening to is the June 13th at the Salt Shed. If it had been released as a live album it would be my favorite live album of all time along with Europe 72, Fillmore East and Weld. The June 13th show was an inspired performance as a reward to the people who showed up in really crappy weather. Hot Water/Hypertension from the show is amazing. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@charlesandrews2360 Wow - that's some kind of praise. Don't hate me...lol. But I've no idea who King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard is. Never heard of him / them? Heading out to work now but will research. Interesting. Best, Alan

[@charlesandrews2360]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow they put up 25 albums in 11 years. Dripping Tap in 2022 got me hooked.

[@Sevcrow]

Little Feat-Waiting for Colombus

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Absolutely - it's in the video. My favorite Little Feat album

[@renetrachet]

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@renetrachet I actually prefer Nine Tonight over Live Bullet. But neither is my all time favorite Seger album. But two great live albums for sure

[@simpleman5688]

Maybe, cuz at least there, he’d have to finally end the song… I sure remember the Night Moves… so do we, and We Weren’t There. Thanks.

[@jamestomkin8784]

Some great albums there, but did I miss The Allman Brothers Band "Live at Fillmore East?" Arguably the best live album ever! Of course they had other great al ums so in this topics context, you might think anothet is better.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

So in my lists of my all time favorite live albums - Allmans Live At Fillmore East is way up there. But I didn't include it in this list because as much as I love it - there are other Allman Brothers albums I've listened to more - like the first two (on the Beginnings compilation), Enlightened Rogues, Brothers and Sisters and finally Seven Turns. So for me I couldn't honestly choose Fillmore as my favorite Allman Brothers album overall. Actually would be very hard to choose which is my #1. Great observation and cool pointing it out (others have too - the Allman Brothers is a tough one for me).

[@painless465]

I could argue Rock of Ages is better than the Last Waltz. But it’s close. I would go with UFO Strangers in the night, Thin Lizzy Live and Dangerous, Allman Bros Live at the Fillmore East , Grateful Dead Europe ‘72 The Who Live at Leeds has to be in the discussion even though they have amazing studio albums. And my go to Jimi Hendrix album these days is Band of Gypsies

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

For me Quadrophenia is my all time favorite Who album - though Live At Leeds top 3 live album of all time. So many people LOVE Band Of Gypsies. Machine Gun etc. I think its a good album, but funnily enough I prefer studio Hendrix over his myriad of live albums and that included Band Of Gypsies. But I'm clearly in the minority of that one. Thanks.

[@tarrtruck2869]

Mott the Hoople Live.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@tarrtruck2869 ooh yes. That’s a good one. Especially deluxe edition .

[@ThomasMcDowall-c8l]

Alas the majority of ‘live’ albums are basically greatest hits compilations, which would be fine other than the record companies have a tendency to fake them by engineering overdubs and alterations into the mix making them thereafter anything other than truly live representations of the respective band’s actual performance. There are exceptions of course. ‘The Who Live At Leeds’ immediately springs to mind (probably the greatest live band recording ever) as is pure and unadulterated by technological wizardry. However, it does not fit into the remit of this podcast as, as magnificent as it is, it is not ‘The Who’s’ finest album, not by a long chalk. Just a thought that I felt that I should share.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Hi Thomas - thanks for your comments. You're not alone in assessments of most live albums. I'm actually not in that camp. I'm well aware that most are overdubbed, edited, fixed, changed from the original show(s) they're recorded from . There are exceptions (Dire Straits Alchemy is another one). But I accept that they are live "albums". I've often pointed out a great live album really recreates what was an amazing performance. Frampton Comes Alive and Humble Pie's Rockin' The Fillmore two great examples. Yet Frampton Comes alive is re-sequenced from the original shows - but an amazing live album puts you in the audience of what sort of was a great performance. Of course, over the last decades, bands have been releasing their live archives (Stones, Springsteen, Who and many many others) where they're releasing unadulterated live shows - so really the best of both worlds imho. One thing I hate is live albums that have separation between the tracks - why? because you completely lose the illusion of being at a live show, which is really what a live album should be demonstrating. But relatively few live albums stand up as the artists best album overall. Best, Alan

[@johnbrazzell9469]

Jimi Hendrix live at Fillmore especially the deluxe box set cream wheels of fire Emerson lake and Palmer welcome back my friends I'm actually a big fan at that show who yells out get crazy right before Greg lake sings a acoustic version of Lucky Man

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@johnbrazzell9469 Great classic suggestions. All personal taste but the Hendrix and cream are not my favorites. Welcome back my friends is great. A classic triple live album for sure. But it’s not my most played album by ELP.

[@johnbrazzell9469]

Basically Jimi Hendrix band of gypsys if you never heard songs for groovy children I highly recommend to check it out also wheels of fire crossroads

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@johnbrazzell9469 Oh I have Band Of Gypsys and the deluxe Fillmore release. It may seem like heresy but when it comes to Hendrix I prefer his three studio albums over the many live I have. Similar to Hendrix, I really have to be in the mood to hear all that sometimes excessive Cream live material vs their studio material. Thanks.

[@iwanbottos5128]

Wow , after watching the whole stuff. Ridiculous , no Fillmore, from Allman Bros, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Silver Bullet BandLive and really , not listening to Made in Japan ? What? 3 best live albums ever . Allman's at the Fillmore is arguably the best ever blues rock album . I could make a list of at least 50 live albums that were their greatest . Roy Buchanan , Alquin( dutch)🎉Anouk at the Gelredome , Can Live etc , etc

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Perhaps you missed the point of the video. Allman's live at the Fillmore is one of the greatest live albums of all time - on my list as near the top of greatest live albums ever. The point is, for me, as great as that album is, it's not my all time favorite Allman Brothers album. Same for Made In Japan, Live Bullet or Nine Tonight.

[@davidkunzli680]

Your brain is thinking too much. I am expecting a list of albums released in 1973 that have the month of October mentioned in them 😂🤣 It's hard enough for me to remember to eat much less than have all these deep thoughts. I saw the Stop Making Sense tour. It's a great live album and was a wonderful visual show as well. OMG, you are sooooo wrong about the Band.It's got to be Rock Of Ages. I still listen to Rockin The Fillmore by Humble Pie. I used to see them live a lot especially when Peter Frampton was in the band.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davidkunzli680 is there like no one you haven’t seen …. And probably in the small warehouse no less. I thought this was a good one. Live album is best album. Humble Pie was made for this. Am I the only one who doesn’t totally love Rock of Ages. Although the deluxe with Dylan is much better. I think Last Waltz is way better. Really. Month of October will be next thanks to you

[@bradlafran4172]

Interesting list, Alan. Hard to argue with the Frampton to be sure, but like a few others here, I have to give my vote to Rock of Ages, The Who Live at Leeds, and The Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore. A few others I really enjoy are Clapton’s E.C. Was Here and Golden Earring’s The Naked Truth and Joni’s Miles of Aisles. Keep up the good work. Always enjoyable and thought provoking.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@bradlafran4172 Thanks so much as always. I love Miles Of Aisles and just got into Golden Earring and The Naked Truth album a couple of years ago and loved it. Of course Live At Leeds and Allman's Fillmore are all time classics and way up on my list of all time favorite live albums. But those wouldn't be my all time favorite albums by those bands, though I imagine you're not alone with Leeds and Fillmore. For me and I'm not sure why but some of Allen Toussaint's horn arrangements on Rock Of Ages somewhat distract me. Not sure why. thanks again.

[@davidkunzli680]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Of course there are people I haven't seen. I have just been fortunate to have seen some classic tours. I actually saw the Stop Making Sense tour in an auditorium. I am looking forward to the albums of 1973 that had October in them 😂🤣 Really , you need to be thinking about a special show when you hit 3,000 subscriptions. I thought you should have done one at 2,000 but you didn't listen to me...... And now I'm gonna bitch......You said that you should have listed the Bridge Of Sighs album as a best first album. You said that someone mentioned that. Well, that someone was me!!!!! I know you can't keep us all straight. May I suggest a data base of viewers?🤣😂🤣

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@ I knew it was you. I didn’t want to expose your ignorance and to make me look bad on purpose. Lol.

[@billhobbs7077]

Agree with Last Waltz,all the Bands songs are made better with the Tower of Power horns backing them up

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - I think we're in the minority - seems most prefer Rock Of Ages. I love that album of course - but for me nothing beats The Last Waltz.

[@brianlehman710]

Only thing missing for me is Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Well Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out is my favorite Stones live album and my #2 pick for greatest live album ever. But it's not my favorite Stones album ever....that would be Sticky Fingers.

[@siltom1962]

Allman Bros At Fillmore East

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - you're not alone. Love this album - one of my favorite live albums ever....just not my personal favorite Allman Brothers album overall, but you're not alone that's for sure. Great choice.

[@siltom1962]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow It's the only Allman Bros disc I own, the deluxe version that contains all the songs from those concerts has just the right amount of AB for me. Not one skippable track.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@siltom1962 Well you started at a good spot. I'd recommend their debut album is fantastic. But also later albums - Brothers And Sister, Enlightened Rogues, Seven Turns some of my favorites, though a great compilation like The Road Goes On Forever hits the spot.

[@yatestom4845]

Allman brothers fillmore east,who live at hull, led zeppelin how the west was won,zappa roxy,in new york,neil young live rust, way down in a rust bucket

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I have every one of those albums and they're fantastic. Amongst the greatest live albums of all time and some in my videos of greatest live albums of all time. But not, for me their best album ever.

[@genzebetirunesh]

Good choice but not great. Try to listen: Joe Ely - Live Shots, America - Live, Kinks - One For the Road, Eric Clapton - Just One Night, and last but not least Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Live 1975-85 three CD box. All these albums are just amazing and should not be overlooked by no means.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@genzebetirunesh actually I have every one of those except Joe Ely and he’s on my watch for list. Remember the point of this video is live albums that are their best album. None of yours reach that height for me. Gonna be getting Joe Ely. Better late than never though I saw him live decades ago

[@chuckshepherd790]

One on the vinyl side Steppenwolf live. Probably their best album. Just sayin

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@chuckshepherd790 Good choice. I’m not a huge Steppenwolf fan. To me was a good live album but not great. Great cover though. But for a bigger fan could definitely make sense. Thanks

[@raggs1334]

Uriah Heep Live `73

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Great classic live album - love it - not my all time favorite Heep album but it is for many. Thanks.

[@OwenManuela]

The Who live at Leeds

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Amazing live album, one of the all time greatest, but not my overall all time favorite Who album.

[@iwanbottos5128]

The last waltz is no Band album . It's great but more a tribute to the Band .Ram is the best album from McCartney. But my favorite live album is Thin Lizzy L&D. And from Holland Golden Earring live and Cha cha from Herman Brood & Wild Romance. And I forgot Allman Bros live at the Fillmore , same title for Zappa's Mothers. And Waiting for Columbus I'd much better than their studio stuff . I can keep going , but I'll quit here.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I disagree - The Last Waltz is the ultimate Band album. They back all the guests, but beyond the guests its the best live performance by The Band ever and my favorite Band album ever including better than Rock of Ages. I love Ram as well and the Golden Earring Live album is excellent - I agree. Well at least we agree on Waiting For Columbus being the best Little Feat album and same with Lizzy's Live and Dangerous.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

The Who Live At Leeds

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Amazing live album - one of the greatest of all times and the best Who live album....but not my all time favorite Who album.

[@MrMaxtaurus]

95% of those albums/artists I don't care about so I'll just say that while the track list on Yessongs was absolutely their best, the record quality and performances do not surpass their studio counterparts. As you say many times it's just opinion and your opinions are lame - just my opinion

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

well I'm sorry you feel that way. Yessongs was the first Yes album I ever bought...when it came out too. yes the production could be much better, but the remastered CD is an improvement. And yes, for me, it's the greatest collection of Yes songs on one album with fantastic performances, plus the amazing Rick Wakeman solo section. Yep for me can't beat it...But just my opinion. Don't know your likes and favorites in classic rock, but if you don't care about 95% of the classic material on my channel - we definitely aren't on the same page - we're not even in the same universe.

[@MrMaxtaurus]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow no we're not i clicked on one of your vids about billy joel - which is odd because i don't give a toss about billy joel. You seemed to be burnt out on his music and i could never imagine lisyening to so much billy joel that i would tire of it, it strick me as AM girly music. Live albums that are a bands best album? I'd go with Rainbow - on stage Nugent - double live gonzo Kiss alive And probably deep purple's Made in Japan and maybe Priest's unleashed in the east Plenty of other fantastic live albums but none i can think of as the artist's best record

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@MrMaxtaurus You clicked on my Billy Joel video because I can no longer listen to him because he's so overplayed here on Long Island, and you can never tire of Billy Joel because you hate him so much that you can't even listen to him...Interesting. I think most would agree with your live album picks, except maybe Rainbow On Stage - although some really love that album. Personally I think it's just ok. But yea tons of good great live albums, but rarer to be their best album overall.

[@MrMaxtaurus]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow don't hate billy joel, just uninterested in his music. Seems fine to put on if you have mellow old people around kinda like the eagles, inoffensive AM music. Not sure I hate anyone's music but i am completely uninterested in most popular chart toppers.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@MrMaxtaurus fair enough...love the "old people" comment..lol. I'm their at 61 years old, though don't feel it. I live on Long Island, which is like owned by Billy Joel. Turn on the radio, chances are he's on with the same old classics and I just can't bear it (and I rarely listen to the radio).

[@painless465]

The Name of this Band… is a better live album, in my opinion, than Stop Making Sense

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Some others have said that too. Personal opinion of course, but not to me. I actually wasn't blown away by that double live album. Thanks so much.

[@jasonpp1973]

Stop Making Sense, best Tom Tom Club album too, lol.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 lol. Agreed. Genius of Love is a highlight of the album to me.

[@gneveln]

The Band live? I'd choose Rock of Ages.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

You're not alone - I love Rock Of ages too. Especially the deluxe edition with the Dylan cuts, but I still think The Last Waltz is the Band's greatest live performance. Just my opinion of course. Thanks.

[@joelsislak8031]

Most live albums fix the mistakes, so no warts and all. A band can’t fix a flubbed note while playing in the moment.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

That's true, but live albums are "albums" - we go into them knowing that there are overdubs, and fixes. I've no problem with that. Big fans (like me) also buy bootlegs to get pure unadulterated performances. Also now most bands and artists have been releasing their own bootlegs and previously unreleased live shows. So it's all pretty much available. But for me a great live album is a wonderful experience. There are some classic live albums that are untouched (Dire Straits Alchemy is just one example). Kiss alive the other extreme - virtually a studio album.

[@joelsislak8031]

Boots sound like the mic was stuck in a pillow and recorded from 3 miles away from outside the arena. I don’t waste my time buying them.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@joelsislak8031 Boots come in every shape and size. There are boots that sound like that and there are bootlegs of radio broadcasts and soundboards and even amazing audience recordings. They totally run the gamut. And that's not even touching on studio outtake and unreleased song bootlegs. They can be a real treasure trove.