Live Shots [Live]

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Recorded in the U.K. in 1980 when Ely was opening for The Clash, Live Shots is a frenzied shot of live rock & roll, west Texas style, with the fierce electric and pedal-(steel)-to-the-metal guitars of band members Jesse Taylor and Lloyd Maines. Although not as accomplished a live set as his later Live at Liberty Lunch, Live Shots remains the best document of Ely's rock-out phase; a driving, relentless cover of "Not Fade Away" particularly stands out. The quieter ballads are what'll bring you back, though, especially moving versions of Jimmie Dale Gilmore's "Treat Me Like A Saturday Night" and Ely's own "Honky Tonk Masquerade." --David Cantwell

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In the Heat of the Night (Original Release) Pat Benatar Manufacturer: Chrysalis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NFK912

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This is the original 1984 release on the Chrysalis label. Tracks are: 1. Heartbreaker 2. I Need A Lover 3. If You Think You Know How To Love Me 4. In The Heat Of The Night 5. My Clone Sleeps Alone 6. We Live For Love 7. Rated X 8. Don't Let It Show 9. No You Don't 10. So Sincere

Average customer rating: Alt Country When Alt Country Wasn't Cool!! Superb "Desert Island Disc" The Next Best Thing To Being There Live Joe - You Can't Beat It!

Live Shots Joe Ely Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Alt Country & Americana | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Outlaw & Texas Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Outlaw & Texas Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Joe Ely/Honky Tonk Masquerade Dig All Night Live at Antone's Lord of the Highway Love & Danger ASIN: B000002OO2 Release Date: 1993-08-17

Tracks:

1. Fingernails
2. Midnight Shift
3. Honky Tonk Masquerade
4. Honky Tonkin'
5. Long Snake Moan
6. I Had My Hopes Up High
7. She Never Spoke Spanish To Me
8. Johnny's Blues
9. Fools Fall In Love
10. Boxcars
11. Crazy Lemon
12. Not Fade Away
13. Treat Me Like A Saturday Night
14. Wishin' For You

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Recorded in the U.K. in 1980 when Ely was opening for The Clash, Live Shots is a frenzied shot of live rock & roll, west Texas style, with the fierce electric and pedal-(steel)-to-the-metal guitars of band members Jesse Taylor and Lloyd Maines. Although not as accomplished a live set as his later Live at Liberty Lunch, Live Shots remains the best document of Ely's rock-out phase; a driving, relentless cover of "Not Fade Away" particularly stands out. The quieter ballads are what'll bring you back, though, especially moving versions of Jimmie Dale Gilmore's "Treat Me Like A Saturday Night" and Ely's own "Honky Tonk Masquerade." --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

Alt Country When Alt Country Wasn't Cool!!.......2007-04-15

I remember listeing to this album back when it first came out in 1980 and being absolutely swepted away by Ely's energy and presence. This album made me a lifelong fan and is one of my favorite's.

Superb.......2006-08-05

This live record is one of the best country records ever! Joe Ely was actually never as good on record before and would disappoint me many times afterwards. This record rocks in an incredible way. You can feel the influence of rock'n roll and especially of punk on this live set. This one will blow you away.

"Desert Island Disc".......2001-01-23

There is only 2 live albums that brought that cold chill down my spine the first time I heard them. The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East and Joe Ely's Live Shots. It simply doesn't get any better than this. In 1979 the Clash went on tour with Joe Ely on a trek across Texas. In 1980 the Clash returned the favor by letting Joe come over to England to tour with them. You either have to be crazy or confident to open for the Clash in front of a bunch of punk rockers. But Joe Ely has a kind of energy and presence on stage like no other performer I've seen. And you can tell by listening to this album, even these punk rockers couldn't hold back their enthusiasm. The Clash thought enough of Joe Ely to invite him into the studio to help them record "Should I Stay Or Should I Go". One of their biggest hits. Joe's has released 2 live albums since this one, but this holds a special place in my heart because of all the singable and very memorable songs on here. If you don't like songs like "Fingernails", "She Never Spoke Spanish To Me", "Johnny's Blues", or "Wishin' on You", you might have to have your pulse checked. All the songs on here have so much crossover appeal to them, it might even appeal to the spiked haired set.

The Next Best Thing To Being There.......2000-07-13

Joe Ely is one of those rare artists whose songs improve in a live setting--not that his first three albums that this set derives from aren't all terrific and should be part of your collection as well. But with the recent release of his third live album (Live at Antone's), I'm reminded of what a terrific collection of songs this 1980 release is. This was a superb live band featuring lead guitarist Jesse Taylor and accordian player Ponty Bone.

Recorded during an English tour with The Clash, Ely tears through originals like "Fingernials" and "Johnny's Blues," along with rave-up versions of "Honky Tonkin'" and "Long Snake Moan."

When I bought this on vinyl when it first came out it included a 4-song EP, which is included on this CD as the final four tracks--the highlight is the Buddy Holly classic "Not Fade Away."

This is high octane stuff. Ely's brand of country/rock and Tex/Mex is riveting and deserves to be heard by a wider audience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Live Joe - You Can't Beat It!.......1999-11-25

This live album captures Joe with his original band - Jesse, Lloyd, Ponty and the sax player who was last seen blowing his horn in tune with a Harley. Recorded when Joe was touring with the Clash. One of the finest live bands ever assembled. A truly great recording of one of the best live performers around.

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Live at Mahogany Hall New Orleans Hot Shots Manufacturer: Ghb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000ZQX Release Date: 1997-05-06

Tracks:

1. Go To New Orleans
2. See See Rider
3. Mama's Gone, Goodbye
4. Lonesome Road
5. When You Wore A Tulip
6. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
7. Linger A While
8. Out In The Cold Again
9. Lou-Easy-An-I-A
10. Sister Kate
11. Isle Of Capri
12. Ciribiribin

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Live Shots Joe Ely Manufacturer: American Beat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PSJCZG Release Date: 1993-08-17

Tracks:

1. Fingernails
2. Midnight Shift
3. Honky Tonk Masquerade
4. Honky Tonkin'
5. Long Snake Moan
6. I Had My Hopes up High
7. She Never Spoke Spanish to Me
8. Johnny's Blues
9. Fools Fall in Love
10. Boxcars
11. Crazy Lemon
12. Not Fade Away
13. Treat Me Like a Saturday Night
14. Wishin' for You

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