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Best ever live, raw, funky and tough albums to blow you away
Love Power Peace Live in ParisLove Power Peace Live in Paris by James Brown
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James Brown with the original JBs including Bootsy!
Tiger ManTiger Man by Elvis Presley
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Elvis does a bluesy unplugged set-Blue Suede Shoes never sounded so tough
LiveLive by Donny Hathaway
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Great song slection and arrangements compliment Donny's fantastic singing voice
Aretha in ParisAretha in Paris by Aretha Franklin
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Wow-Aretha at her peak blasts through her album 'Lady Soul' and others too
Etta James Rocks the HouseEtta James Rocks the House by James Etta
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Etta James actually frightens me on this she's sounds so mean and raw.
Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 by Brown James
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Awesome hardcore funk (check out Cold Sweat) mixed with his older style randb leanings
Stax/Volt Revue Vol.3: Live in EuropeStax/Volt Revue Vol.3: Live in Europe by Various Artists
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Captures the show and manages to record Otis going nuts on Try a Little Tenderness like no one else can
The Stax/Volt Revue, Vol. 2: Live in ParisThe Stax/Volt Revue, Vol. 2: Live in Paris by Various Artists
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A rare recording of the dynamic Sam and Dave effectively coupled with other great acts, including Otis of course
Live in JapanLive in Japan by B.B. King
BB at his peak with fantastically funky arrangements for his songs-track this cd down!
Live At The Summit ClubLive At The Summit Club by Johnnie Taylor
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Buy for "Jody's got your girl'' and 'Who's making love'-brilliant
What You Hear Is What You GetWhat You Hear Is What You Get by Ike & Tina Turner
Well, any live Ike and Tina Turner album is going to be one here-she can make a nursery rhyme sound plain filthy
Live at Circus Krone 1973Live at Circus Krone 1973 by Ike & Tina Turner
Better than the Carnegie hall album but impossible to get hold of
Country Preacher "Live" at Operation BreadbasketCountry Preacher "Live" at Operation Breadbasket by Cannonball Adderley Quartet
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Mainly jazzy but the first two tunes are as tough as they come
How The West Was Won: Live (3CD)How The West Was Won: Live (3CD) by Led Zeppelin
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First cd-LA Drone merges into Immigrant Song-if you don't get the Zepp after this then you never will
Live at the GreekLive at the Greek by Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes
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An absolutely perfect fit for Jimmy Page-I wish I had been there to see this
The DanceThe Dance by Fleetwood Mac
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Fleetwood Mac-have I gone nuts? Listen to Don't Stop, Big Love and the Chain then you'll see why
In Person At The Whisky A Go GoIn Person At The Whisky A Go Go by Otis Redding
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Bright sound, a slightly off key trumpet and a performance that blow your socks off
Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and MoreWoodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More by Various Artists
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A crazy Santana, a gutsy Richie Havens, a pumping Sly and the Family Stone medley. Oh, and some Hendrix fella. too.