Live at the Rainbow 1973 cover

Live at the Rainbow 1973

The Sweet · 1999

72 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · glam rock · bubblegum music

A vibrant showcase of glam rock energy, blending catchy hooks with raucous live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • catchy sing-along anthems
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • nostalgic crowd-pleaser atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio-polished tracks
  • dislike audience interaction

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Live at the Rainbow 1973' captures The Sweet during their peak in the early 1970s, shortly after their breakthrough album 'Desolation Boulevard'. This live recording also serves as a nostalgic reminder for fans after the band's initial split in 1981, reintroducing their flamboyant stage presence and infectious sound to a new generation.
Stylistic neighbors
Slade· T. Rex· David Bowie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:37
  • 2 Hell Raiser 3:36
  • 3 Burning / Someone Else Will 5:53
  • 4 Rock ’n’ Roll Disgrace 4:24
  • 5 Wig Wam Bam 3:05
  • 6 Need a Lot of Loving 2:57
  • 7 Done Me Wrong Alright 7:59
  • 8 You’re Not Wrong for Loving Me 3:19
  • 9 The Man With the Golden Arm 13:02
  • 10 Little Willy 4:40
  • 11 Teenage Rampage 3:35
  • 12 Rock ’n’ Roll Medley: Keep on Knockin’ / Shakin’ All Over / Lucille / Great Balls of Fire / Reelin’ and Rockin’ / Peppermint Twist-Shout 8:28
  • 13 Ballroom Blitz 4:27
  • 14 Blockbuster 5:31

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