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(23 customer reviews) 19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
THERE'S A RIOT GOIN' ON,
February 23, 2001 Patrick Earley (Edmond, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We've Got a Live One Here (Audio CD)
The old Commander went over to England in 1976, and came back with this Double Live album (originally on vinyl) on one CD. This was the last record that most of the original lineup played on together, along with the great harp player Norton Buffalo. Although this record doesn't quite have the electricity of their classic live album "Live From Deep In The Heart Of Texas", it comes pretty close. What I like about this one is you get a generous amount of songs here from their first 2 albums, which are certified classics that have long been deleted. You also get 2 great cover songs. "San Antonio Rose", and Milkcow Blues", which are not on any of their past albums. Two of my favorites on here are the Norton Buffalo song "18 Wheels", which fits right in with the Commander Cody truck drivin' theme. And also features some tasty harp playing by Buffalo. And "Hot Rod Lincoln", which you haven't heard unless you've heard it live. Old Commander adds a...Read more
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
My favorite LPA alblum,
October 17, 2004 Cat Jackson "Cat Jackson" (Columbia, SC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We've Got a Live One Here (Audio CD)
I have seen the Commander with and without the Lost Planet Airmen over many years... I own most of the titles listed here in Amazon, but this is by far the most bang for the buck. I have introduced many friends to the Commander by gifting this CD. After more than 25 years of listening to the band ... this is one of my all time favorite alblums in my music collection. This CD captures the band at the zenith of it's artistic arc. For a group that has a reputation for great live performances, this is the place to start.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Like finding an old friend,
March 15, 2004 R. J. Marsella (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We've Got a Live One Here (Audio CD)
Man, hearing this again brings back some great memories of live performances I caught back in the early 70's. The Commander and his band could rock like nobody's business and that comes across on this CD. For pure American road music , rockabilly and truck driving tunes you can't beat this band. Every show I can remember was foot-tappin' good. These guys could do Texas swing like Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys but with a hippie sense of humor thrown in. I'm very glad I stumbled on this and was able to hear this fine music again.