Allman Brothers Band – Live at Fillmore-East (1971) This album was recommended to me by an acquaintance in the mid-70s. He was so enthusiastic that I quickly bought this double LP, but initially, I found it somewhat disappointing. I probably wasn’t ready for it...
Little Feat – Electrif Lycanthrope (1976?) Little Feat has certainly produced better and better-sounding albums, but I truly got to know them through this unofficial live LP. They’re a virtuoso band that defies categorization. The highlights are, of...
Van Morrison – It’s Too Late to Stop Now (1974) The 70s were certainly the years of the live double albums, and this one by Van the Man was one of the finest examples. With an incredible voice, amazing songs, and talented musicians, this is truly an album...
The Band – The Last Waltz (1978) At that time, birthday parties weren’t really my thing, so for my 18th birthday in July 1978, I went with my best friend Frank to Haarlem to watch The Last Waltz concert film in the cinema. I barely knew The Band’s work,...
Bruce Springsteen – Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978) Barely recovered from the musical earthquake of The Last Waltz, Bruce Springsteen entered the scene, thanks to the “Rosalita” live clip shown during Rockpalast Night—and what an entrance!...
The Tapes – You Just Can’t Sleep (1979) Queen’s Day, 1979: my first real live concerts at a small festival in my hometown of Uithoorn, featuring The Tapes, The Nits, and Sfinx. The Tapes left the strongest impression on me. They were sometimes referred to...
