Thanks for the playlist. I've been playing the vinyl of *Live Forever* damn near nonstop since it was released. It's so very good! But it raises a question: Is the "i" in "Live" long or short? I mean, one of the one hand, "Colossus of Roads" includes the lyric, "You will live forever, as this bombshell in my mind." So, that's one point for the the short "i."
On the other hand, it's a live (long "i") record, so "Live Forever" where the first word refers to the fact that it's a recorded concert, speaks for the long "i."
Seems like a tie so far. But the intention of the artist is what really matters here. So which is it? (Yes, I'm prone to overthinking; it's an occupational hazard!)
been playing Live Forever on loop pretty much every day since its release, thank you for this beautiful gift <3
thank you for listening!!! 💙💙💙
Great list!
My fave live albums:
Ani DiFranco "Living in Clip"
Hot Water Music "Live at the Hardback"
Archers of Loaf "Seconds Before the Accident"
Ani’s Living in Clip was life changing for me when I first heard it!
Hell yeah! I still teach tracks from it when doing rhythm in workshops. Just a mind-blowing freakin’ album!
If you haven't heard Rickie Lee Jone's live "Something Cool"... so good. I love her. Would be amazing if you two collaborated!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C28djtouWoI&list=RDC28djtouWoI&start_radio=1
That's an awesome playlist! I'll be diving in shortly.
Your "Live Forever" LP is spinning on my turntable right now. A killer recording!
“Dreams” was like opening the lid on a closed decade—the 80s—and saying “no, there’s so much more gold to be mined, or that could have been.”
Talkin' Bout a Revolution (1988), when the insurgents 'whispered' rather than wield bear spray. I never dreamed it would come from right field.
https://youtu.be/LySF0Rrhc8c?si=PTxihmHGB9ZI_4tY
Thanks for the playlist. I've been playing the vinyl of *Live Forever* damn near nonstop since it was released. It's so very good! But it raises a question: Is the "i" in "Live" long or short? I mean, one of the one hand, "Colossus of Roads" includes the lyric, "You will live forever, as this bombshell in my mind." So, that's one point for the the short "i."
On the other hand, it's a live (long "i") record, so "Live Forever" where the first word refers to the fact that it's a recorded concert, speaks for the long "i."
Seems like a tie so far. But the intention of the artist is what really matters here. So which is it? (Yes, I'm prone to overthinking; it's an occupational hazard!)
Your own live album is at the top. Fantastic sound and delivery and no wasted space of audience responce (we already know they went wild).
Great list of live clips you selected.
Ricky Lee and Cranberries are incredible.
Also looking forward to Sierra Ferrell's live album coming out this summer...