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My Favorite Live Albums
By an Amazon.com customer
Concert for Bangla DeshConcert for Bangla Desh by Various Artists
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What makes this album so good is the diversity of performers and collaborations.
24 Nights24 Nights by Eric Clapton
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Eric Clapton is always his best when he's live and this one is his absolute best.
Live in JapanLive in Japan by George Harrison
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A very underrated live album with George Harrison backed by EC and the band. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Isn't It A Pity" are awesome.
Live Cream, Vol. 2Live Cream, Vol. 2 by Cream
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Perhaps the greatest set of musicians ever assembled in one band, Cream's power is so clearly evident in this collection.
One More Car: One More Rider (CD & DVD Set)One More Car: One More Rider (CD & DVD Set) by Eric Clapton
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I'm a huge Clapton fan and this one, live from The Staples Center in LA, is fabulous.
Robin Trower Live!Robin Trower Live! by Robin Trower
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Robin Trower is an incredible guitarist with a style all his own, though influenced by Hendrix.
Concert for GeorgeConcert for George by Original Soundtrack
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A very touching tribute to George Harrison by his friends.
Live at the RegalLive at the Regal by B.B. King
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B. B. King at his absolute best. After listening to this album you will know why B.B. is called the King of the Blues.
Delicate Sound of ThunderDelicate Sound of Thunder by Pink Floyd
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Haunting Pink Floyd. David Gilmour's solo on "Comfortably Numb" will give you chills.
The Last WaltzThe Last Waltz by The Band
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This farewell live performance features some of the most eclectic music The Band ever did.
Frampton Comes Alive!Frampton Comes Alive! by Peter Frampton
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A quintessential live album that raised Frampton from just another guitarist to superstar.
Back in the U.S. Live 2002Back in the U.S. Live 2002 by Paul McCartney
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It is hard to believe that Paul can still sing all those songs in their original key after all these years.
LiveLive by Mott the Hoople
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I always loved Mott and this is Mott at their best.
The Allman Brothers at Fillmore EastThe Allman Brothers at Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
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A classic and a timeless one.
Europe 72Europe 72 by Grateful Dead
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I'm not a big Dead fan, but this is a GREAT live collection of their best work.
Woodstock: Three Days of Peace & MusicWoodstock: Three Days of Peace & Music by Various Artists
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What can I say? This album defined a generation of live performances.
Cheap Trick At Budokan: The Complete ConcertCheap Trick At Budokan: The Complete Concert by Cheap Trick
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A real fun CD to listen to, Cheap Trick had the house rockin' when they recorded this one.
Live AlbumLive Album by Grand Funk Railroad
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Grand Funk was a great band to see live. Hear why.
Live RustLive Rust by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
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This is a great LP that captures the spirit and the genius of Neil Young in a live performance.
Mountain Live: The Road Goes Ever OnMountain Live: The Road Goes Ever On by Mountain
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Leslie West and Felix Pappalardi were an awesome combination and "Nantucket Sleighride" is a the high point on this one.
Live at the Fillmore EastLive at the Fillmore East by Ten Years After
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Recorded in February 1970, this was Ten Years After at their post-Woodstock peak. Extraordinary!
Coast to Coast: Overture and BeginnersCoast to Coast: Overture and Beginners by The Faces
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A great album from a band, led by Rod Stewart, known as "the poor man's Rolling Stones".