World Wide Live cover

World Wide Live

Scorpions · 1985

80 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A high-energy celebration of hard rock anthems, blending electrifying guitar riffs with powerful vocals.

Why this album works

'World Wide Live' reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and was instrumental in expanding Scorpions' global appeal. The album's live renditions of classics like 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' and 'Still Loving You' helped define the sound of 1980s rock, influencing countless bands that followed.
Best for
high-energy concert atmosphere wave-like pacing for engagement anthems for sing-alongs
Context
Released on June 20, 1985, 'World Wide Live' captured Scorpions at the height of their fame following the success of their album 'Love at First Sting'. This live album showcases their ability to electrify audiences worldwide, solidifying their reputation as one of the premier heavy metal bands of the era.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Iris· Ozzy Osbourne

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Countdown 0:42
  • 2 Coming Home 3:17
  • 3 Blackout Standout 4:04
  • 4 Bad Boys Running Wild 3:52
  • 5 Loving You Sunday Morning 4:41
  • 6 Make It Real 3:51
  • 7 Big City Nights 4:58
  • 8 Coast to Coast 5:13
  • 9 Holiday 3:23
  • 10 Still Loving You Standout 5:49
  • 11 Rock You Like a Hurricane Standout 4:15
  • 12 Can’t Live Without You 5:32
  • 13 Another Piece of Meat 3:39
  • 14 Dynamite 7:24
  • 15 The Zoo 5:50
  • 16 No One Like You 4:10
  • 17 Can’t Get Enough, Part 1 2:16
  • 18 Six String Sting 5:16
  • 19 Can’t Get Enough, Part 2 1:53

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