Track Listing

1. Rim Shot (Intro)
2. Other Side Of The Game
3. On & On
4. Reprise
5. Apple Tree
6. Ye Yo
7. Searching
8. Boogie Nights
9. Certainly
10. Stay
11. Next Lifetime (Interlude)
12. Tyrone
13. Next Lifetime
14. Tyrone

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26422 in Music
• Released on: 1999-03-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Dimensions: .19 pounds
• Running time: 75 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
There is always cause for concern when a promising new artist follows up a solid debut with a live album rehashing all the same material. After seeing Erykah Badu steal the "Smokin Grooves Tour" in the summer of 1996, however, it only makes sense that her record company decided to release Live as a stopgap between her next studio recording. To put it mildly, the Badu live experience is anything but typical. There is a kindred bond between the singer and her audiences which translates wonderfully onto the disc. It's in the warmth of the songs, the intimacy with which Badu addresses the crowd, and the constant chants of "Erykah!" emanating from the masses. For her part, Badu does a wonderful job revisiting the material from her superb debut Baduizm. She also takes on an assortment of covers, ranging from Roy Ayers's "Searching" to the Mary Jane Girls' "All Night Long", making each one sound distinctly her own. The most captivating moment, though, is a new number called "Tyrone", in which she most eloquently tells a dense boyfriend to take a hike. --Aidin Vaziri

CD Description
With her debut album, Erykah Badu exploded onto the R&B scene, quickly achieving iconic status lofty enough to displaceMary J. Blige as the reigning queen of modern soul. On thislive recording, she makes it clear that her talent is not bound to studio chicanery and expensive production. Throughout LIVE, Badu exhibits the intensely soulful yet artfully restrained vocal style that has made her such a runaway success. On her own tunes such as "On & On" and "Apple Tree" as well as distinctive interpretations of Chaka Khan's "Stay" and Heatwave's "Boogie Nights" she evinces an authority that is as enthralling as it is unquestionable.

Customer Reviews

Puts ALL Studio albums to shame!!!!!
When is Erykah Badu going to get worldwide recognition? This album blends the amazing vocal talents of Badu with the thick, passionate music of the band (and singers.) Quite possibly the most outstanding and fullfilling album of it's genre I believe. (And believe me I own the lot.) The soul that is put into the likes of Tyrone and On and On is unbelievable! And if you want something to give you a bit of a kick, there is no better than the Chaka Kahn cover (Stay)! Believe me-this is a must!!!!!

What Baduizm should have been
It's rare to find a live album of such quality, never mind one that so outshines the studio album that it's based upon.

Erykah and her band work through the songs from the studio album giving them a smoother, less harsh, feel. The performance is immaculate; delivered with style and humour.

If you only buy one live album, make it this one!

erika badu
my order came in perfect condition
and in a few days of ordering am very happy with my purchase