Released 50 years ago
Live!
Richard Thompson · 1976
87 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A vibrant showcase of folk-rock, blending raw acoustic energy with Thompson's poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- poignant storytelling through song
- wave-like pacing throughout set
- intimate moments with audience
- deep emotional resonance in lyrics
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer highly produced studio albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Live!' captures Richard Thompson at a crucial moment in his career following his departure from Fairport Convention. This live album marked his emergence as a solo artist, showcasing his distinctive guitar work and lyrical depth while building on the acclaim earned from his previous studio albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 When I Get to the Border 3:26
- 2 The Calvary Cross 3:51
- 3 Withered and Died 3:24
- 4 I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight 3:07
- 5 Down Where the Drunkards Roll 4:05
- 6 We Sing Hallelujah 2:49
- 7 Has He Got a Friend for Me 3:32
- 8 The Little Beggar Girl 3:24
- 9 The End of the Rainbow 3:55
- 10 The Great Valerio 5:22
Disc 2
- 1 The Ballad of Easy Rider 4:52
- 2 Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman 5:31
- 3 A Heart Needs a Home 4:04
- 4 The Dark End of the Street 4:14
- 5 The Pitfall/The Excursion 2:57
- 6 Flee as a Bird 3:12
- 7 Night Comes In 12:22
- 8 Calvary Cross 13:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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