Live in Germany [Live]

Rainbow | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 10, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1976
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: Spitfire
• ASIN: B00005A0KI
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,610 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Kill the King

2. Mistreated

3. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves

4. Catch the Rainbow

Disc: 2

1. Man on the Silver Mountain

2. Stargazer

3. Still I'm Sad

4. Do You Close Your Eyes

Editorial Reviews

After Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1974, he formed Rainbowby adopting Elf as his backing band, featuring Ronnie JamesDio on vocals. 8 tracks featuring, 'Kill The King', 'Mistreated' and 'Stargazer'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Live Album, But..., May 14, 2001

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Azmodi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live in Germany (Audio CD)

As expected, this is an excellent live album. Blackmore blazes on guitar, so much so that even his ten-minute-long solos keep the listener's attention (at least this listener's attention, anyway). Dio is also great as always, again proving himself one of the most talented singers of all time. Unfortunately, this album is rather ancillary if one already owns "On Stage" - for those songs that the albums share, the performances are nearly identical (this version featuring some slightly extended renditions). While this proves Rainbow was a very tight and consistent live band, it also robs this release of some originality. While "Live in Germany" perhaps could be considered a tad more intense than "On Stage," the difference is minute (I probably only mention it because it says so in the liner notes). Also, the production of "On Stage" is a bit better. The major selling points of this album are "Stargazer" and "Do You Close Your Eyes," which aren't included with "On Stage." While the latter song is presented well, "Stargazer" just isn't up to par with the studio version - unless my ears deceive me, there is no orchestral support and thus the song is reduced. Despite this, it's still worth a listen. Also, "Man on the Silver Mountain" is presented alone, as opposed to in a medley. Overall, this is a very good live album, but recommended only if you don't own a live Rainbow release already.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rainbow - 'Live In Germany' (Spitfire), April 5, 2004

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Mike Reed (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live in Germany (Audio CD)

How many times has this 2-CD/100 minute title been reissued?Does anybody know?I can see as to WHY it's been repeatedly released time after time.It's nothing short of top notch '70's hard rock performed by the classic Rainbow line-up of Blackmore/Dio/Bain/Carey/and Powell.I believe I used to have this on 8 track years ago.I cannot honestly remember the last time I heard the killer cuts like "Kill The King","Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" and "Stargazer"(I know I've heard Dio play that while out on tour before).Thoroughly enjoyed the extended guitar and keyboard noodling during "Man On The Silver Mountain".Great audio document of a tour that'll NEVER take place again,as it did here.So be sure to check it out when you get the chance.Will certainly remain in my current rotation stack.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars brilliant live effort, January 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Live in Germany (Audio CD)

It is a perfect example of how a Rainbow concert would have sounded like in 1976, with the best lineup they ever assembled. I don't own On Stage, in fact, I didn't buy it because this record offered a better and longer selection. As explained in the booklet, these recordings weren't originally intended for release and that explains the poor sound quality, reason why it doesn't get the five stars. However, the songs, solos and interludes (100 minutes in 8 songs says it all) are worth it. Pity no one made video footage of this era.