Live on Long Island 4-18-80

The Marshall Tucker Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Shout Factory
• ASIN: B000GRTQW0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,329 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The infamous last concert by the original MTB (bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car wreck days later)-and the ONLY complete concert these Southern-rock superstars ever released. They power through the hits This Ol' Cowboy; Fire on the Mountain; Heard It in a Love Song; Can't You See; Last of the Singing Cowboys , and more!

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the Best, January 1, 2008

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Running Like The Wind - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live on Long Island 4-18-80 (Audio CD)

I recorded this show, which was aired on WLIR FM NY, as part of the king biscuit flower hour broadcast. They actually played two shows at Nassau, April 18 and April 20. These CD's are OK, but the recorded tapes from the broadcast are way better, with respect to the sound and audience...I don't know what they did during the mixing, but much of the "crowd feel" has been cut out. I did buy the CD's because my original tapes are missing the last two songs, because I used only one TDK SA 90 tape.. Overall, a must have, but sound a little dissapointing. I did go to the April 20 show, which was the last show with Tommy C.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to their legacy!, September 12, 2006

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The Lyricologist - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live on Long Island 4-18-80 (Audio CD)

If you're a fan of the MTB then quit reading this review and just buy it! You will not be disappointed!

Per the title, this is a double disc representing the (complete?) last concert by the original MTB line-up. Overall, the sound is very clean (there are some spots where it's a bit muddied), the performance is smokin' hot and the song selection includes a good assortment of (then) newer songs and the classic hits we all know and love. Personally, I was not familiar with those newer songs but they're a worthy addition to this release.

As players, this show demonstrates that these guys were way more accomplished than many gave them credit for and Doug Gray is one heck of a vocalist. That said, one specific highlight of this show is Toy Caldwell's very ragged (effects of a long hard tour?) but yet very right vocals on his "Can't You See". Sa-weet!

The booklet includes some nominally interesting notes and pictures, but nothing overly special or unique.

I think their recent "Stompin' Room Only" release served well as a sort of greatest hits live - but LOLI has the edge due to the cohesion and energy of being one continuous concert. My preference is this one.

The only nit-pick I have with this is that the cover picture of Tommy Caldwell shows him with long hair, meaning it was from an earlier date rather than from this specific concert. No matter!

My overall rating is 4 1/2 stars.

Like I said, quit reading and order it! It's an absolute keeper!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Final Statement Of The Original Marshall Tucker Band, October 8, 2006

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live on Long Island 4-18-80 (Audio CD)

LIVE ON LONG ISLAND 4-18-80 features the last concert the Marshall Tucker Band played before bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a tragic car accident. The performances are all top-notch, and the selection of songs, with a few exceptions, is wonderful. Although no one knew it at the time, this live recording was the original lineup's epitaph, so pick up this album if you can, and pay tribute to one of the true giants of Southern rock.