Live One
Tommy Emmanuel · 2005
103 min · 28 tracks · blues · country · contemporary folk music
A vibrant showcase of virtuosic guitar work blending folk, blues, and country influences in a live setting.
Why this album works
'Live One' is significant for capturing Emmanuel's dynamic live performances, which have garnered him a devoted following. The album reached notable positions on music charts and reinforced his influence within the contemporary acoustic music community, showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic songs like 'Classical Gas' and traditional standards.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy virtuosic guitar showcases abound waves of engaging spontaneity
- Context
- By the time 'Live One' was released in 2005, Tommy Emmanuel had established himself as a respected guitarist known for his fingerstyle technique. This album came after his 1999 breakthrough album 'Only,' further solidifying his reputation as a leading performer in the acoustic guitar scene. The live format allowed him to connect with audiences while displaying his improvisational skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Little River Band· Crowded House· Powderfinger· The Living End· Rick Springfield· Diesel· Russell Morris· Icehouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Beatles Medley Standout 5:28
- 2 Peter Allen Medley / Waltzing Mathilda 4:55
- 3 Classical Gas Standout 3:31
- 4 Old Fashioned Love Song 2:57
- 5 Son of a Gun 1:56
- 6 Dixie MacGuire 3:16
- 7 Country Wide 1:56
- 8 Saltwater 3:27
- 9 Borsalino 3:04
- 10 Up From Down Under 3:02
- 11 Morning Aire 4:38
- 12 Those Who Wait 4:21
- 13 Michelle 4:07
- 14 Questions 3:37
- 15 Angelina 3:37
- 16 Precious Time / That’s the Spirit 3:15
- 17 Mona Lisa 4:26
- 18 Mombasa 2:48
Disc 2
- 1 Amazing Grace Standout 3:33
- 2 House of the Rising Sun 4:55
- 3 Guitar Rag 3:19
- 4 Blue Moon 2:43
- 5 Mozzarella Tarantella 3:01
- 6 Guitar Boogie 3:59
- 7 Train to Dusseldorf 2:39
- 8 One Mint Julep 3:32
- 9 The Hunt 3:21
- 10 Initiation 8:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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