Every Saturday night at 9 PM EST, tune in to Live From The Vault, the radio show that brings you an incredible musical journey through time. For music lovers, this show is a treasure trove, offering a curated countdown of the Top 50 Live Albums of All Time as celebrated by Variety Magazine. These live recordings stand as iconic testaments to some of the best live performances ever captured, from rock and soul to jazz and country.
The show kicks off with the ultimate promise from the Rolling Stones’ 1966 album Got Live If You Want It, a promise that resonates even more deeply in 2021, when the pandemic has pulled the brakes on live performances worldwide. But fear not—Live From The Vault reminds us that while we can’t be in the crowd right now, we still have access to thousands of live albums that preserve the magic of the stage. From the raw energy of The Who to the soulful power of Beyoncé, from the lyrical storytelling of Bob Dylan to the jazz genius of John Coltrane, the list spans decades and genres, celebrating the artistry and experience of live performances captured in all their glory.
Live From The Vault isn’t just a list; it’s a celebration of live music’s power to transport us, to move us, and to connect us with artists in a way that studio recordings simply can’t. Whether you’re revisiting your favorite albums or discovering new gems, Live From The Vault has you covered with each week’s broadcast.
Just last Saturday night, Live From The Vault wrapped up its countdown of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 50 Live Albums of All Time, a thrilling journey through some of the most legendary live recordings ever produced. From Johnny Cash‘s unforgettable performance at San Quentin to the boundless energy of KISS in their prime, each entry was a testament to the power of live performance.
This week, the countdown continues with the legendary Allman Brothers Band and their iconic At Fillmore East (1971), coming in at number 50. This album is considered a defining moment in Southern rock and remains a benchmark for the live album format, brimming with energy and flawless musicianship. Don’t miss it this Saturday!
So, if you’re craving a dose of live music magic, make sure you’re tuned in to Live From The Vault every Saturday at 9 PM EST. Get ready for a mix of nostalgia, discovery, and pure musical bliss.
Here is that List:
- Johnny Cash, ‘At Folsom Prison’ (1968)
- James Brown, ‘Live at the Apollo’ (1962)
- Bob Dylan, ‘Live 1966: The Royal Albert Hall Concert’ (1966)
- Fleetwood Mac, ‘The Dance’ (1997)
- Beyoncé, ‘Homecoming: The Live Album’ (2019)
- The Band, ‘Rock of Ages’ (1971)
- Allman Brothers Band, ‘At Fillmore East’ (1971)
- Ellington, ‘Ellington at Newport’ (1956)
- Sam Cooke, ‘Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963’
- Miles Davis, ‘The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965’
- Daft Punk, ‘Alive 2007’
- Cheap Trick, ‘At Budokan’ (1978)
- Bob Marley – Live! (1975)
- Spiritualized, ‘Royal Albert Hall October 10 1997’
- Led Zeppelin – How the West Was Won (1972)
- Grateful Dead – Europe ’72
- U2, ‘Under a Blood Red Sky’ (1983)
- Ramones, ‘It’s Alive’ (1977)
- Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive! (1976)
- Rolling Stones, ‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!’ (1969)
- Queen, ‘Live at Wembley ’86’ (1986)
- Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, ‘Live 1975–85’
- Nirvana, ‘Unplugged in New York’ (1993)
- Jimi Hendrix – Live at Monterey (1967)
- The Velvet Underground, ‘Live 1969’
- Stop Making Sense, Talking Heads (1984)
- Frank Sinatra, ‘Sinatra at the Sands’ (1966)
- Kiss – Alive! (1975)
- MC5 – Kick Out the Jams (1969)
- Aretha Franklin – Live at Fillmore West (1971)
- Joni Mitchell – Shadows and Light (1979)
- Tom Petty, ‘The Live Anthology’ (2009)
- Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive! (1976)
- Jay-Z – MTV Unplugged (2001)
- Miles Davis, ‘The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965’
- Spiritualized, ‘Royal Albert Hall October 10 1997’
- The Velvet Underground, ‘Live 1969’
- Coltrane, ‘Live at the Village Vanguard’ (1962)
- Humble Pie – Performance: Rockin’ the Fillmore (1971)
- Motörhead – No Sleep ’til Hammersmith (1981)
- Buck Owens and His Buckaroos, ‘Carnegie Hall Concert’ (1966)
- Radiohead, ‘I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings’ (2001)
- Simon & Garfunkel, ‘The Concert in Central Park’ (1981)
- Miles Davis, ‘The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965’
- Led Zeppelin – How the West Was Won (1972)
- Spiritualized, ‘Royal Albert Hall October 10 1997’
- Miles Davis, ‘The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965’
- David Bowie, ‘Live Nassau Coliseum ’76
- The Allman Brothers, ‘At Fillmore East’
- Brandi Carlile, ‘Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony’