November 28, 2004

CD of the week: The Who Live at Leeds: Deluxe Edition

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I was hunting through the bazillion tracks on my iPod looking for something, and I stumbled on Magic Bus by The Who. One thing led to another... I found myself with a long drive through holiday traffic, and I had a new iTrip which allowed me to listen to the iPod though the car radio, so I cued up the incomparable deluxe edition of Live at Leeds and let it rip.

I bought the original, single LP version of the album many moons ago when I was still a student. Of course the new version includes a complete live performance of Tommy, as well as several additional classic Who tracks. Definitely one of the great live albums, right up there with Live/Dead, disc 1 of Umma-Gumma, Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!, and Wheels of Fire.

Posted by geoff2 at November 28, 2004 01:46 AM
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I once had the original single LP version as well. I now have the CD, but not the deluxe version. I may just have to get that one, since I do really like the Tommy material. I didn't know that part existed until I'd already bought the single CD version.

Posted by: Alan at November 30, 2004 03:14 AM

Now this brought back memories! I'd add the Band's Rock of Ages and perhaps Little Feat's Waiting For Columbus to your list...t-t-t-talkin' 'bout my generation :)

Posted by: Oren Sreebny at December 1, 2004 11:11 PM