Commodores - Live

"To all the Brick Houses (in Atlanta Ga)" Everywhere

This is such a great live set!
I remember back in the day I would be playing the Wild Cherry version of "I feel sanctified" do a seamless mix into the live Commodores version on this album, let it ride into the next song "Brick House" and mix that seamlessly into the studio version of Brick House. It was some of my best work of the day! Kids screaming and dancing and having the time of our lives. It's all good! (Just Like this CD)
March 2, 2007

Awesome CD!

I am an old school R & B guy and actually went and saw the Commodores in concert several times in the late 70's and early 80's. This CD brought back some great memories! January 12, 2007

Live in 1977

One of the truly outstanding live albums of all time. The guys recorded this at the height of their beginning into a supergroup. All of the early classics are here. You will feel as if you are right there back in Atlanta in 1977. The guys are having a lot of fun and it is evident in their live show which has always been a staple of the Commodores. If only they would do a reunion tour (sorry J.D. original members only). These songs are too good to never be heard live again. If you don't have this in your collection, get it soon while it is still available. This is a must have. May 19, 2004

A trip back in time....

My older sister had this album when I was a kid. The Commodores were LARGE back then, I mean, everything they touched turned to gold. I am so glad this is on CD for me to own. This is one of the most enjoyable live CDs that I own, just all around fun to listen to. These guys knew how to rock a party, and on a dime, slow it down to make it romantic and mellow.

The CD kicks off with a fantastic high-energy version of "Won't You Come Dance With Me", and that sets the tone for everything you hear afterwards. You can hear and feel the excitement the Commodores were giving out, and the love the crowd was giving right back to them. I especially loved the live versions of the funk/jazz groove of "Funny Feelings" and the hit "Just To Be Close To You"...at the end Lionel Richie and Clyde Orange do some gorgeous doo-wop harmony! It has to be heard to be believed, their voices sound so good together!

Other standouts are "Fancy Dancer" (which breaks into a hot dancehall beat at midpoint!), "Sweet Love" (another harmonic masterpiece - look out, Temptations! Clyde hits a high falsetto note that reaches to the rafters - whoa!), "Zoom" and "Easy". I loved how the guys go from "I Feel Sanctified" into a bangin' ten minute version of "Brick House"...and they have the "Brick House" contest, another high point of the recording. I found myself laughing along with the guys! I loved the friendly stage rivalry between Lionel and Clyde...hey yall, you REALLY need to reunite and show every just WHY yall got the name "The Funkiest Band In The Land"! You have so many fans out here who would love for that to happen. Just like Lionel said on this live version of "Sweet Love"...yall reached your goals TOGETHER...which is where yall need to be now...BACK TOGETHER!

I highly recommend this CD to anyone who likes live concert recordings. You'll feel like you were back in 1977 and partying along with the crowd, I know I did! A must have. March 28, 2004

the real commodres

This album is truly the best the commodores recording. To define a group or singer to real talent a live recording will tell the truth. The harmony and togetherness of this group can not be found any more defined than with this recording. Truly a real joy to listen to this great cd over and over again.

I will be the first to go see a reunion tour and buy whatever recording that they put out............

Kelvin T. Haynie
Baltimore,MD March 13, 2004

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