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Here are the Ides recorded live in 2002 and sounding absolutely spectacular. Since the group reunited in the 1990s with all original members (and they still perform today), this is not some one-off reunion show, but the sound of a band playing every bit as well as they have at any point in their long career. Lead singer and guitarist Jim Peterik's vocals are brilliant, as is the performance of the entire band. The set includes songs that Peterik co-wrote for Survivor and .38 Special, along with the Ides' first single (the almost-top 40 "You Wouldn't Listen," with lead vocals shared by Peterik and Larry Millas), a driving longer version of "Vehicle" and a note-perfect "L.A. Goodbye" with stunning harmonies. If you're only a casual fan of the Ides, pick up this CD and hear a band 35+ years on that is still in its prime. You'll then want to search out the rest of the band's rich catalogue. Kudos for the great price, too.

I love to hear songs that where recorded at concerts and this CD has some of the best.If you are looking for that feel good CD get Ides of March.

Who was firt? Ides of March or Chicago. It really doesn't matter. Perhaps there's a slight difference between them. The Ides of March produce an outstanding kind of musical mix that includes rock, naturally, some bits of jazz, and an evident contribution of soul. Plenty of instruments (saxophones, trumpets and others included) to enjoy plus a great leading voice. The live show is simply fantastic. You should have it!

I got the album based on good reviews on Amazon -

but what I am hearing is some not-so-impressive live versions of songs from well after their peak era.

Live concerts are sometimes hard to enjoy if you were not actually at the event - this is one of those ...

Los metales de Ides Of March fueron el gancho que me llevaron a interesarme en este grupo. El CD no me decepcionó.Buena versión en vivo de Vehicule con bonito manejo de la audiencia. Hay dos tracks que se salen del "canasto" con versiones bastante pop sin el uso de metales , que dan todo el tono de ser rellenos de las "extended versions":"You Wouldn't Listen " y "L.A. Goodbye".