yanowha said:

The very first live album that I bought and it's incredible The live versions of her early hits ("Love To Love You Baby","Spring Affair","Try Me,I Know We Can Make It",etc) are BETTER than the studio versions.She really brings these songs to life in a concert setting.As if all that wasn't enough,this 2-LP set contains the lengthy 'MacArthur Park Suite' which is just mindblowing.It's a damn shame that this landmark album hasn't been remastered yet.

kevinpnb said:

Ella Fitzgerald Live in Berlin is a must-listen, too!

Indeed. Pretty much any of Ella's live albums are great. For sheer volume you can't beat this one:

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^^^ heck yeah. Those Dylan releases are all essential.

rialb said:

kevinpnb said:

Ella Fitzgerald Live in Berlin is a must-listen, too!

Indeed. Pretty much any of Ella's live albums are great. For sheer volume you can't beat this one:

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Ya know, and I've said this before, I REALLY need to invest some time into exploring this lady's body of work, aside from the popular War Years era.

I don't think I ever heard a SINGLE bad live performance from this woman, even during her later years. That rendition of "Lover Man" from the Andy Williams show was sublime.

I'm surprised that this wasn't mentioned yet..

Other previously mentioned favorites:

Sam Cooke - Live at The Harlem Square Club 1963

The Jacksons - Live!

NoVideo said:

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one of the best live albums in history!

aardvark15 said:

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I have this one

Dancelot said:

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okay, a few more honorable mentions though

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I would love to own the Aretha one-Walk In The Light is on there and that has to be the greatest gospel song ever recorded imo.

Harlepolis said:

U guys mentioned most of 'em so I'll add this,,,

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Need this one too

yanowha said:

MickyDolenz said:

What is this?

Hmmm...I guess the link isn't working anymore.

[Edited 4/19/12 17:48pm]

Oh, that's why it's just a olive green square. I though it was like a plain album cover like The Beatles "White Album".

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