Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Running Like The Wind
2. Last Of The Singing Cowboy
3. It Takes Time
4. Cattle Drive
5. See You One More Time
6. Sing My Blues
7. Take The Highway
8. Heard It In A Love Song
9. Ramblin’

Disc 2:

1. Fire On The Mountain
2. In My Own Way
3. Desert Skies
4. 24 Hours At A Time
5. Can’t You See
6. Searchin’ For A Rainbow
7. This Ol’ Cowboy

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24783 in Music
• Brand: Marshall
• Released on: 2006-08-22
• Number of discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Album Description
The 2-CD set Live On Long Island 4-18-80 was recorded at Nassau Coliseum, the last stop on their 1980 tour, just days before bass player Tommy Caldwell died in a tragic car accident, making it the last performance featuring all of the original members of the Marshall Tucker Band.

On this historic recording, MTB delve into old favorites from their hit-heavy catalog, such as "Heard It In A Love Song," "Can’t You See," and "Fire On The Mountain," making it a vital document of a powerful live act, and a must-have purchase for fans.

Customer Reviews

Excellent addition to their legacy!
If you're a fan of the MTB then quit reading this review and just buy it! You will not be disappointed!

Per the title, this is a double disc representing the (complete?) last concert by the original MTB line-up. Overall, the sound is very clean (there are some spots where it's a bit muddied), the performance is smokin' hot and the song selection includes a good assortment of (then) newer songs and the classic hits we all know and love. Personally, I was not familiar with those newer songs but they're a worthy addition to this release.

As players, this show demonstrates that these guys were way more accomplished than many gave them credit for and Doug Gray is one heck of a vocalist. That said, one specific highlight of this show is Toy Caldwell's very ragged (effects of a long hard tour?) but yet very right vocals on his "Can't You See". Sa-weet!

The booklet includes some nominally interesting notes and pictures, but nothing overly special or unique.

I think their recent "Stompin' Room Only" release served well as a sort of greatest hits live - but LOLI has the edge due to the cohesion and energy of being one continuous concert. My preference is this one.

The only nit-pick I have with this is that the cover picture of Tommy Caldwell shows him with long hair, meaning it was from an earlier date rather than from this specific concert. No matter!

My overall rating is 4 1/2 stars.

Like I said, quit reading and order it! It's an absolute keeper!

Good but not the Best
I recorded this show, which was aired on WLIR FM NY, as part of the king biscuit flower hour broadcast. They actually played two shows at Nassau, April 18 and April 20. These CD's are OK, but the recorded tapes from the broadcast are way better, with respect to the sound and audience...I don't know what they did during the mixing, but much of the "crowd feel" has been cut out. I did buy the CD's because my original tapes are missing the last two songs, because I used only one TDK SA 90 tape.. Overall, a must have, but sound a little dissapointing. I did go to the April 20 show, which was the last show with Tommy C.

The Great Final Statement Of The Original Marshall Tucker Band
LIVE ON LONG ISLAND 4-18-80 features the last concert the Marshall Tucker Band played before bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a tragic car accident. The performances are all top-notch, and the selection of songs, with a few exceptions, is wonderful. Although no one knew it at the time, this live recording was the original lineup's epitaph, so pick up this album if you can, and pay tribute to one of the true giants of Southern rock.