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Simply Amazing - Highly Recommended
This, her debut album Mariah Carey, and Emotions are the best Mariah albums. This one is so amazing in particular. None of the songs are bad and she sings her heart out on them all. I could put this album on repeat and listen to it for hours. If you're wondering if you should buy it - do. It's an amazing album and really beings the best out of her and her voice. She isn't as glossy sounding as she is on her albums, but in a good way. You can hear the rawness of her voice and the soul in her voice much more and she lets go and sings passionately & sounds like she's having a lot of fun.
Perfect live
Man, well she's not like the rest when she's live she's live she sounds exactly the same. And the I'll Be there duet was just great. I strongly recomend this album.

MTV Unplugged EP (1992)
MTV Unplugged is Mariah's 1992 EP/album. It got #3 and spent 57 weeks on the Billboard Top 200. It's RIAA cert since its release is 3x Platinum. It includes the #1 hit I'll Be There, featuring Trey Lorenz. ... Read more

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If Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band were a playground basketball team they'd be the one made up of local legends that don't have as much spring in their legs as the young bucks, but get by on guts and guile. Culled from the two Madison Square Garden shows that closed out the revived E Street Band's 1999-2000 road show, this 20-song collection deftly entwines fan favorites with fresher material, including two new offerings, the stately "Land of Hope and Dreams" and the solemn "American Skin"--the latter prompted by the shooting of unarmed New Yorker Amadou Diallo by police officers. When Springsteen and company (including both Miami Steve Van Zandt and his successor, Nils Lofgren, on guitar) look back, they temper the force of the original arrangements with ingenuity and a sense of spacing. The E Street Band in their heyday may have served up four-hour marathons, but they felt stopwatch-tight. Here Springsteen reconciles his rocker and reflective sides as "The River" curves along through a serpentine course, "Mansion on the Hill" is given a curious (albeit lovely) Hawaiian treatment, and "Born in the U.S.A." resurfaces as a deep-blues lament. The gang can still muster a take-no-prisoners attack, as witnessed by the hard-charging likes of "Two Hearts" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out." Read more

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Springsteen Gets Back Together With The E Street Band, With Electrifying Results
LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY is a live album taken from Bruce Springsteen's reunion tour with the E Street band, and the results are electrifying. This album beats the great PLUGGED by a country mile, and has the feel of a religious service, with Springsteen testifying and hollering like there's no tomorrow. The studio reunion album, THE RISING, was just as good, and proved that the reunion was not just a temporary thing. Springsteen's belief that the young Australian tourist jailed in Indonesia since the spring of 2005 on drug-smuggling charges was unjustly convicted makes this CD/cassette an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.

10th Avenue Freeze-Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to confess: this version of 10th Ave. Freeze-Out brought tears to my eyes. And for one simple reason. I never saw a concert of The Boss and his E-Street Band. They never came to Brazil to play. "Oh, they are too americans" people say here. Oh, what a shame. Music is an universal language and, listening to Bruce's live albums (I have all the four) and watching his dance with The Big Man Clarence Clemmons, the raising of hands of all the little preeties from coastline to the city, I was really able to understand the meaning of lots of things like companionship, musicianship, harmony, communion. Well, I wish I was a Jersey native to walk down the 10th Ave just to see Scooter and Big Man singing and dancing in the streets. Rock and roll are made of these moments.

Redundant Maybe, but Why Complain?
I will start this review with the only complaint that can I can muster when discussing any live recording of Bruce and the E Street band. After the monumental perfection of the Live 1975-85 collection, much of this is extraneous or redundant. Springsteen is as focused and energized as always and the E Street Band plays with the same fervor that has established their reputations as an unbeatable live act. Because some of these songs have grown so familiar, though, the moody intensity of their studio counterparts is compromised, particularly on the most reflective tunes. "Prove It All Night" is all bombast, as is "Two Hearts," but they lean heavily on familiarity, while the latter suffers from a contrived ending that incorporates Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "It Takes Two." The energy is monumental, though, which helps to make the mellower songs that much more effective. "Mansion on the Hill" works beautifully, with gentle waves of pedal-steel guitar wafting behind the melody like a soft breeze over a field of wheat. "The River" suffers, though, because it is too drawn out and loses its central vision as a portrayal of lost innocence, sounding instead like the dim reflections of a middle-aged man. Springsteen is an honest performer, so I'm certain this is not an oversight. It's only that the aging process forces things to be re-assessed, and not everything works in this revised context. "Youngstown" is another misfire, with a ton of musical muscle to propel it, but without the vulnerable poignancy that made the original work so well. "Murder Inc." and "Badlands" are two songs that demand a tough, hard-as-nails energy, and they both get the treatment they deserve here.
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an outstanding showcase
If you are not a fan of Stephen Stills individually,this recording will not convert you.If you are,however,this compilation of electric and solo acoustic performances
Great Set From Stills
this is a nice collection of Stills playing live, a no-frills CD-packaging of the popular 70's album.the first half (Side 1) is electric, the second (side 2) is accoustic.Give SS kudos for an interesting set list, this isn't just a re-hash of hits.Well worth having.

The Most Amazing Acoustic Guitar Work I Have Ever Heard
I have been an SS fan since my old man turned me on to him,(late 80's). You cannot touch the guitar work on Crossroads/You Can't Catch Me. This is SS at his non-electrical best. No wonder he and Hendrix were collaborators/friends. This album is worth the price for this song only. Buy it and if you don't think so, send me nasty e-mails.
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wot no Denny?
The unquestionable highlight of The Beach Boys during this period of their career was Dennis Wilson...he wasn't stuck behind the drums, after injuring his hand, so co-fronted the group, and played electric piano/synth. I've heard a live recording of his song 'cuddle up', complete with strings AND a spoken word intro from Mike Love chastising the audience for talking over a quiet track and preventing them from artistic growth! Amazing stuff...which makes it all the more inexcplicable that there is NO vocal solo or song written by Denny here...not even as a bonus track.
Great album
I saw them on the tour during which they recorded this album.I had never been as much of a fan of theirs as, say the Beatles, Stones, Byrds, etc....But I had bought Surf's Up and Holland on the strength of some decent reviews in Rolling Stone and other magazines.So, I decided to catch this concert.Man, was I glad. They had added some guys from Holland and had some new material as well as their standards.I was as impressed by how they would trade instruments almost as much as the quality of the show.Man, could these guys tear it up when they wanted to."Fun, Fun, Fun" just plain tore the house down.
If you only buy 1 Beach Boys live CD, this is the one
There are several options to get the Beach Boys live (without bootlegs, that is): the twofer release of "In Concert/Live in London", this CD, and "Good Timin'" (a 1979 English show). For sheer excellent song selection and performance, this is far and away the best of the three.
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Canada's ultimate Renaissance man has bounced from grizzled heartland rock to soft-focus middle-of-the-road pop without employing a safety net--or even a consultant to warn him that his legion of fans is definitely split between the two genres. For the most part, Adams steers clear of his later power ballads on this acoustic (but hardly stripped-down) set, instead reaching back to concentrate on such choogling classics as "Summer of '69." Yes, he tugs at the ol' heartstrings with tunes like "Cuts Like a Knife" (which is given a new twist via the uillean pipes of Davy Spillane), but if it's out-and-out schmaltz you're craving, there's little to be had here. Read more

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Not a Bryan Adams fan....but...
I enjoy high end home audio, so while auditioning a set of $20k+ speakers the owner of the store popped in this CD.I'm super familiar with Adams and have heard him on great systems in the past, BUT this particular CD has some exception tracks in terms of seperation and imaging.So even though I don't care for Adams choice in songs - this cd has some "high end" qualities that I couldn't pass up. I had to buy it!

The classics turned classical...
If you love chart toping hits from Bryan Adams, you will love their live versions. Unplugged features 13 of them with a unique, addictive, orchestraic, acoustic tone that feeds off the excitment from the live audience. Great from start to finish!

The Best Album of Bryan Adam
I've been his fan for more than twenty years. After I went to his concert, I bought this album because his concert was excellent and perfect.His live sound was even better than his CD.This CD nearly inspires his concert.If you were his fan, you must buy this one.Never disappointed. ... Read more

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Michael Stanley Band Stagepass
I first encounterd this as an album in the 70's.It was a great album and the band was not one that many had heard of... was great to find a piece of my teenage history available on CD and brings back the great memories of the songs I loved.Highly recommend if you are looking for a great live recording with rich instrumentals and vocals.

One of the best live recordings in Rock history!
This, along with "The Allman Brothers Live At the Fillmore East", is one of the best live recordings in Rock history.All of the songs are terrific, especially "Midwest Midnight" and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow".MSB, in all of it's forms, was one of the greatest Rock bands ever and this recording demonstrates how really great they were.If you want real music performed by real musicians on real instruments, buy this CD now!

Should have been a star...
Michael Stanley could well have been the best rock and roller that very few people outside the midwest ever heard of. But, those who were the biggest names in the 70's sure heard of him. Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh,Todd Rundgren, and dozens of others, appeared on Michael's albums and onstage with him. This album, Stagepass, was recorded at the Cleveland Agora Ballroom in October, 1976. Recorded during 4 shows in 3 nights, it represents the essence of true midwestern, blue-collar 70's rock and roll. From the opening strains of Midwest Midnight ( an ode to the terrible way record companies treat artists ), to the jazz-influenced Movin' Right Along, to the solid rocker Let's Get The Show On The Road, this album represents one of the best live albums ever put out. Although a little underproduced by later standards, it was meant to be a true reproduction of a very good band, mistakes and all. It sold well enough to make Michael Stanley a big draw throughout the midwest, and a household name in Cleveland, at the time the "Rock And Roll Capital Of The World". He set attendance records that have yet to be broken, including selling out the Cleveland Coliseum 5 nights in a row-- thats more than 125,000 tickets-- in just a few hours. If you like real classic rock, give this a listen. You won't be disappointed... ... Read more

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Wonderful CD
I got this cd about 3 years ago for my birthday and from the moment I put it in the cd player I loved it. This is probably one of my favorite celine dion cds and I own them all. I love the song Calling You and I also really love the song Elle. This is a beautiful cd and well worth the money. This cd is worth the money alone just for the song Calling You. This is a beautiful cd and a must buy for any celine dion fan or someone who just wants to listen to a great cd.

Awesome livesinger
Most of the songs are in french and on the "Dion chante Plamondon" Album. Wonderful
This is one of Celine's best live performances. "Quand on n'a que l'Amour" will BLOW you AWAY! ... Read more

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Two Unique Shows
These two concerts are quite different in their own way, but both are stellar examples of EJ at the top of his game. If you're a fan of his early material or wanting to check it out for the first time, this CD is worth it.

Elton Performing in his Hey Day
This album released in 1976 filled Elton's contract with Dick James Music, the company that discovered him and made him a star: the company that he had long since outgrown.
Fans can never be objective...
From the OBJECTIVE reviewer...Elton live is rarely good and expanding this to include the full London and New York concerts doesn't mean more is better, it's just more. ... Read more

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You are there!
All of the previous reviews will tell you that this is a great concert album.For me, this is one of those albums that fully blooms when listened to on good quality headphones - ones that completely shut out all outside noise and give high quality sound.When you experience this album in a pure environment, you literally feel as if you are in the middle of the stage on a cool summer evening in Los Angeles - true "surround sound".Having grown up there and attended many concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, I can say that this album evokes the experience like none other that I have heard.So put on your headphones, close your eyes, and enjoy the trip!

Mangione On Fire
Recently, while looking here on amazon to see if Main Squeeze had yet been re-mastered and reissued, I encountered An Evening of Magic. I don't know why I did not already have this on vinyl. Perhaps I ignored it when it was released because I was justifiably leery of "live" recordings and then subsequently just forgot about it. Anyhow, when I saw that the entire Main Squeeze album was on this CD, I ordered it, Main Squeeze itself being unavailable at any reasonable price. And as it turns out, I was really missing out on some great music all these years.
Jazz Orchestra
I wish that there was a music category called "Jazz Performance with Full Orchestra Accompaniment".Those who have heard 'Hubert Laws, The San Francisco Concert', or 'Phil Woods/Floresta Canto, or Bob James Two, or Sadao Watanabe/How's Everything', will know what I mean.
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Paul McCartney's world tour of 1989-1990 was big news, and with good reason--after a decade that saw him lose much of his critical and commercial credibility, McCartney had plenty to prove. Backed by an ace band that included Robbie McIntosh of the Pretenders and Hamish Stuart of the Average White Band, McCartney reasserted his relevance on a nightly basis, reminding the world that he'd not only written some of the best songs of the last 30 years, but that he was still capable of rocking the hell out of them. This two-disc, 30-track souvenir of the tour (a single-disc, 17-track distillation was also released) may lean a little too heavily on songs from Read more

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Paul Mccartney all time best CD
I am a very big fan of Sir. Paul Mccartney, and I love his Tripping the Live Fantastic CD. I think it is second to his Wing's over America. I give this CD 5 Stars. Sir Paul has so many great songs on this CD. I really loved the way he remaked the song Coming Up with his drummer Chris. Thanks for letting me write a review on The Tripping the Live Fantastic.

Tripping the Live IS Fantastic
Back in the days before the internet when tickets were sold by lottery I had no chance in hell to see this tour, so I got this album as a consolation prize.At the time I treasured it.It is a great document of a live performance, moreso than "Back in the U.S.", which skips the interaction with the audience and song introductions.However, upon recent listening you can hear that Paul might not have been in the best voice.He is often horse, his voice breaks and is sometimes overpowered by Hamish doubling his vocals.It also would have been nice had Paul toured with a full brass section.Synthesizers just don't do justice to the arrangements on "Got to Get You into My Life" and so forth.It's a great set with great packaging, certainly the best live set Paul has released.Look for the song recorded in your hometown in the booklet.

Absolutely Fantastic
After a brief respite from touring, Paul McCartney launched a massive world tour to promote his 1989 album "Flowers In The Dirt". Many thought it was risky. However, it paid off handsomely: the tour was a massive success, both commercially and artistically. Soon after the tour was completed, the live album "Tripping The Live Fantastic" was released. Featuring two discs with a total of 30 live perfromances (a single disc, 17 track edition was also released), "Tripping The Live Fantastic" is supposed to serve as a memento for this amazing series of show. How does it serve us? Read on for the highlights and the lowpoints.
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Can't sing? Listen again!
The 2 people (or is it 1 double posting) on here who say George Michael can't sing are talking nonsense. OK, you're Queen fans and in your eyes and mine nobody can ever replace Freddy, fair enough, but to say George Michael can't sing is like saying Posh Spice CAN!! It's absurd. I am a massive fan of Queen and on the day of the Tribute Concert it became all too apparent that none of the artists performing could hold a candle to Freddy for sheer vocal ability and performance, then right near the end of the concert George Michael took to the stage. WOW!!! Is all I can say, he nailed it. George sang his butt off that day and you could see and sense the crowd at Wembley appreciating someone who could actually pull it off. They loved it, I loved it and if you don't own this CD you will love it too. This is a fine performance from a fine singer. End of story.

GM -The King is the Best!
King George is the Best - When we gotta pick a choice of the best of the best of Pop, it's George Michael vs the rest of the rest. Yeah, pick any single or an album of George Michael, it's the hazy, soft and the tempting, sensuous n seductive voice of George that is irresistible to listen. In this Five Live, Somebody to love - I love this song with the repeats somebody...somebody...and teaming up with live performance of Queen, Freddie Mercury classic Somebody to love is the perfect song ever I like. Papa was a rolling stone is yet another superb presentation even with the video and Lisa n George prove their excellence with the music beats behind blending to perfection duo. Killer is one number that I love apart from its theme n lyrics. I would say, for a diehard fan like me, George Michael is great listening and when Queen is a choice with GM, by all means, Freddie Mercury too, stand out great pleasure listening. Go for Five Live - A must collection for a GM Fan till you cross your fingers and await for George Michael's latest new single "An Easiest Affair - Here comes one for the ladies..I have yet to pick this one!

Decent, but not essential
This short E.P. of mostly live performances was mainly an effort to hold fans over in-between albums.Some live performances with Queen were included, including a powerful hit rendition of the Freddie Mercury classic "Somebody To Love" (#30 US) and a lovely cover of Queen's "These are the Days of Our Lives," performed as a duet with Lisa Stansfield.Michael also performs live renditions of Seal's "Killer"(#69 US), which segues into the Rolling Stones' "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," and a stark, stirring performance of Bob Telson's Oscar nominated "Calling You" (from the BAGDAD CAFE).Also included, for somewhat inexplicable reasons, is a brief snippet of Queen performing "Dear Friends" from it's SHEER HEART ATTACK album.There are enough interesting moments to make this a fine listen for Michael's fans, however, none of the covers top the originals and most listeners will be able to live without it.
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Live, The Farewell Tour
This is a live album from Cher's Farewell tour. Included are songs from the most successful phases of her carreer. Half Breed, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves and Dark Lady are crammed down into a medley of about four minutes, which is a pity. The best performances here are the songs from the Geffen and Believe eras, plus the opener, her cover of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".
cher is cher
i think this live cd this shows cher greatness she been around for 30 years she was around my mom,s time in the 60,s she had a talk show with the late sonny bono in the 70,s after a few flopping records in the late 60,s the 70,s made cher a star i think she did great job in the 70,s and 80,s in movies she rasied the bar the frist artist to change their image she did it frist. most these women idolize (janet jackson) models after her and MRS crow in the 90,s she start to slow down and come and go. and i would see her come and go cher in veagas now taking mrs Dion place thank you cher gloria estefan was the last preson to rasied the bar since cher and she fade out with her too . in 98

Great CD for serious and casual Cher fans
This is not only a fine concert CD, but it's also a good retrospective of Cher's music career. You get the classics ("Dark Lady", "Half-Breed"), the '80s rock ("I Found Someone") and the '90s dance comeback ("Believe", "Strong Enough") plus some forgotten classics ("Heart of Stone") making this almost an essential Cher CD.
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Thank Goodness ITS NOT UNCLE STEVIE
Its amazing how one release BECOMES THE ULTIMATE BENCHMARK to compare subsequent releases by!!??Yeah. ALONG TOGETHER IS A SUPERB COLLECTION of distinct melodies and songs...BUT SO IS is his follow ups.Especially on this one....Live meant at ONE TIME...well...not post production bloated with STUDIO punch-ins, redone vocal passages, added instruments, and the whatever else not needed but ESSENTIALLY RENDERED to 'sweeten' its supposed soulessness!!!
just a tad late
I'm probably as big a Dave Mason fan as they come, although I must confess that I've only caught him in concert on one occasion, and by happenstance that occasion was in the same year as this double-live disc was recorded, 1976.I don't recall a whole lot about the show since I was sitting near the crest of the Pine Knob Music Theatre lawn, the muddiest lawn I ever had the displeasure to sit on, trying my best to stay dry in a driving, cold rainstorm.Dave was accompanied by Jim Krueger on second lead guitar, a fixture in Dave Mason excursions since 1974, bassist Gerald Johnson, a 1970's fixture in the Steve Miller Band, keyboardist Mike Finnigan, well-known for his work with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and journeyman drummer Rick Jaeger.It's a solid line-up that delivers smooth, top-notch performances, which ironically is part of the problem.
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An Excellent Live CD!!!!
I have been a fan of George Benson for almost 3 decades.This is an excellent CD which does more to showcase his superb voice more than his great guitar playing.Among my favorites on this CD are....Lady Blue, The Greatest Love Of All, and It's All In The Game.Some of the arrangements are with a disco-beat.Hey, this was the 70's after all and Disco-Jazz was at it's peak.Overall, this is an excellent live CD!!!!

Benson Live
Weekend In L.A. is a smooth live recording by George Benson.His version of"On Broadway"is a great combination of jazz, r&b with a dash of funk thrown in.Mr. Benson's voice has never sounded finer and the song became a top ten single.There are other great performances on the album including the smoky "Lady Blue", the breezy title cut, the heavy jazz of "Ode To A Kudu" and a touching tribute to his mentor Wes Montgomery, "We Remember Wes".There is also Mr. Benson's original version of "The Greatest Love Of All" which is from the Muhammad Ali biopic, The Greatest.The song is nothing like the overplayed, schmaltzy version that Whitney Houston had a hit with.It is an understated, pretty song that Mr. Benson doesn't go over the top with.

The best compromise of George Benson Singer and Guitarist
This particular recording exhibits a perfect compromise between George Benson pop singer and George Benson masterful guitarist."Ode to Kudu" is absolutely spectacular in it's beauty. George plays the hell out of it. "Weekend In La" has George flexing his jazz muscles on the is pleasant tune, you even hear a quick "I Got Rhythm" quote". Read more

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The Angel of the Night in Music!
This CD is the second Michael Crawford CD I have in addition to the original soundtrack of Phantom of the Opera. I have listened to the CD from beginning to end. I was in tears.. I laughed. I felt I knew all the songs, but in effect only some of them. I was feeling that the music lifted me up and took me directly live to that concert. This man had the power to take you in his hands and hold you to drag you down on your knees. I cannot put it down.. it goes with me in my car... I hum the songs alot. The man is simply a treasure you want to know in your lifetime. He can inspire you beyond anything you ever want to do. I have to admit being a music lover.. that he is one of the best I have ever heard in my life. I have yet to see his concert. AND I am making sure I do go to experience this LIVE! I think once the Phantom has touched you.. there is no where to hide... there is not anywhere you want to be alone. You can't go back to anything you ever knew.. once this CD is playing. He is an angel.. he is a magician.. he is just a very special man.
Absolutely enchanting
Michael Crawford is one of the finest singers on stage today.And this album of his live concert is filled with beautiful music and electricity.I would highly recommend this.

Speechless...
A remarkable live recording, making me feel like I was right there in the audience. This album lives in my car. He is a truly remarkable performer and absolutely hilareous live- had the great opportunity to see him in EFX. His vocal ranges are incredible and his voice even more so. Truly an Angel of Music. Here he brings one to tears with the Irish medley and speaking of his Nan and to stomach-soreness laughter with "Let me show you my Raoul". Words cannot express how much I love this album, its a delicious treat. ... Read more

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Cheap Trick at Budokan
Buy the time Cheap Trick recorded at Budokan, they were more or less superstars over in Japan. While their first three albums didn't burn up the charts in the U.S., in Japan they were hits, that went gold. Live at Budokan was originally going to be released in Japan only, but when a couple of DJ's got a hold of imports, and started playing I Want You to Want Me, people started to become interested in Cheap Trick at Budokan and were forking over the big bucks to buy the import. In 1979 Epic records decided to release it here in America, and hold back the release of Dream Police. At Budokan is a great album, because it captures the magic of Cheap Trick in concert, there's a lot more energy in the songs and performances than the album versions. Live, Cheap Trick has something they just can't capture on their albums. Currently they have Cheap Trick at Budokan the complete concert, I would recommend springing for the double disk set instead of this version. Both are great!

A piece of history
Yeah, it is not sound recording excellence, nor the greatest sounding performance.It grows on you, and you keep comming back to it.You will probably never admit you like it around your friends.I can imagine life without Surrender.One of the greatest rock and roll albums of all time.

A classic, but you can now do better
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Absolutely the BEST!
This is IT!The ONE album to take with you on a deserted island.The rest of my collection hasn't even seen the light of day since this one floated in the door.
An Extraordinary Experience
One of my great regrets is that I did not get to see some of my very favorite performers live.Here, on "The Harbor Lights Concert" CD, I get to experience the next best thing.Put these CD's (it is a 2 CD set) in the changer, dim the lights, relax, and be transported back to the Boston waterfront on a chilly evening in September 1995.John Denver was in excellent voice, the band was well tuned, and the audience was enthusiastic.Disregard those reviews who say there is too much talking on this set.John delivered extended intros to An Extraordinary Experience
One of my great regrets is that I did not get to see some of my very favorite performers live.Here, on "The Harbor Lights Concert" CD, I get to experience the next best thing.Put these CD's (it is a 2 CD set) in the changer, dim the lights, relax, and be transported back to the Boston waterfront on a chilly evening in March 1995.John Denver was in excellent voice, the band was well tuned, and the audience was enthusiastic.Disregard those reviews who say there is too much talking on this set.John delivered extended intros to Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Folk-Pop    3. Folk-Rock    4. Pop    5. Pop/Rock    6. Popular Music    7. Rock    8. Rock/Pop    9. Singer/Songwriter    10. Soft Rock   

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MAZE -LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS
I THINK IN HONOR OF THE 30th ANNIVERSARY. THEY SHOULD RE-ISSUE THIS CD IN IT`S ORIGINAL ALBUM FORMAT (2-CDS & EXTEND FORM DVD), WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO A RELIEF FUND IN NEW ORLEANS. TO ME THIS IS THE BEST LIVE R & B PERFORMENCE EVER.

Live in New Orleans
This is the BEST live album I have ever heard - I got the vinyl double album years ago and still have it in my collection (I thank the posters who honestly state that the cd is edited and therefore not one that I'd add to my collection).
My all time favorite R&B band
Maze is a well ballanced group with a singer songwriter that
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Subjects:  1. Funk    2. Pop    3. R&B    4. Soul/R & B    5. Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues    6. Urban   

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Great Memories
I bought Raos wonderful cookbook and cound not resist the CD.The songs are wonderful, full of manny manny menories. The Old Neighborhood
Down in the dumps?? Feeling blue? Miss the old crew?