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When i first purchased this disc on vinyl back in March 1976 i didn't realise that i'd be buying (up to this day) one of the finest live blues/rock albums of all time.
Thirty years has passed and this one STILL takes beating. The sound quality may be a little thin but the quality of Robin Trowers solos are beyond words. Exquisite is the only word i could use to express myself. Also he is backed by the greatest team since the days of Reg Isidore. Jim Dewar sounds superb, at his best as he always did. The live version of "Daydream" on this disc is by far the most controlled and expressive than on any of Robins albums. Trower shows what a master he is at feedback control during the solo. Infact his Fender Strat sounds unique on this song because i've never heard anyone hold a note for so long that it progresses endlessly through three stages of feedback and then back again. Jim Dewar is dynamic on this song as well and proves himself as one of the most proficient rock vocalists ever.
Every track is great on this CD but "Daydream" is my favourite.
The version of "Rock Me Baby" is spellbinding. Robin plays at full throttle throughout this CD.
I urge you, if you are a fan of blues/rock guitar, to put this one at the top of your list.

In my opinion absolutly the greatest live recording ever to grace the annals of rock & roll history. Anybody who calls themself a rock know-it-all but yet doesn't put this guy & his band at the top of their lists is an idiot. Period. This recording is masterpiece in every aspect. James Dewar's voice was THE voice at the time. His bass & Bill Lordan's drumming set a perfect foundation for Trower's guitar. Trower uses his wah & uni-vibe effects to a level that hasn't been duplicated to this day (I believe!). This should have been a double-record-set in the day. By this point in time Trower had proved himself to be much more than the alledged "shadow of Hendrix". Unfortunatly, Chrysalis Records could never get past that stigma & today is still sitting on the rest of the songs from that fantastic concert. "Robin Trower LIVE" is must have music for any lover of rock & roll. It was 27 years ago!

DAYDREAM!
If you can imagine the most gorgeous guitar tone in the world and cover it in honey you may get close to Robin Trower`s tone on this album. As Mr. Hendrix sang... "music sweet music drips from my fingers fenders". It actually floods rather than drips from Trower`s fingers through the whole album and especially during daydream. Do yourself a favour and buy yourself the greatest gift you ever bought yourself... THIS ALBUM!!!!

I simply cant beleive people can call themselves rock fans and not have heard of Robin Trower!!
Probably the most emotional guitarist since Hendrix, his work has got the most amazing touch, and his tone is to die for.
Heres a hint for you: play "Daydream" on headphones and sit in your favourite easy chair.At the end of the song he plays the most haunting feedback touches, my god what control!!!
James Dewar is simply the most underated singer alive today.
Buy this album, THEN call yourself a rock fan,thanks for reading

This is THE ONE for live Robin Trower fanatics, OR anyone else.

Great sound & Robin is ON FIRE !

Excellent versions of some his most famous songs.

Wish that this one was longer.

Doesn't seem to be currently in print in this version.

NO WORRIES.

Get the BGO 2 for 1 CD which contains this LIVE show +
you get the studio For Earth Below.

Cheers Mate :)

Its recorded at the Stockholm Conserthouse in 1976, by the Swedish Radio, so the sound is EXELLENT! It kicks off with To Rolling Stoned and from there on its just guitar heaven - not to the amount that you get bored, its a inspired and hungry master at work, just listen to Daydream and the following Rock Me Baby!
It still amazes me and give me goosepimples even on my theet.
So for aspiring guitarists out there - For pleasure - joy and inspiration , this is a must!

Wille - Former Guitar hero

I bought this albem when it came out in 76. I had to get a new one because I played it to death. Due to hurricane Andrue I lost that one. Since 8/92 I've tryed to find it and have been unable to , so if you can find it GET IT !!!!!!!!! You'll love it.............

This fabulous live album, along with other first four RT Chrysalis-era albums, are now available in remastered form on the excellent "A Tale Untold: The Chrysalis Years (1973-1976)" 3CD set, which can be purchased new & factory sealed here on Amazon for far less money than the cheapest used price shown on this page.

This kind of album dosn't some along very often. I bought this album when it came out after already seeing Trower in concert and am still listining to it today. It absolutely captures the magic he has. If you don,t own this album get one. I promise if you are a Trower fan you won't be sorry.. Also look for his DVD Living in the past.

this is my favorite album by robin and CO.fantastic guitar playing,james dewar is an excellent singer.i wish it was longer though.very highly recomended for most any music fan especially if you like guitar.