Sgt. Pepper Live

Cheap Trick | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Big 3 Records
• ASIN: B002G1WPGI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,538 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

American pop group Cheap Trick, in a reprisal of their widely successful sold-out concerts, salute the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' seminal Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album with a dynamic track-by-track rendition that features the New York Philharmonic orchestra, an Indian music ensemble and an array of very special guests. At the helm is none other than the legendary Geoff Emerick, who engineered the Fab Four's definitive album in 1967, and brings an exciting authenticity to the celebration. Cheap Trick genuinely infuse their brand of Beatlesque power pop into a live tribute that pays homage to their musical influences, by capturing the essence of an album that changed music history.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and often Rollicking, August 26, 2009

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Mr. Truthteller (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sgt. Pepper Live (Audio CD)

This is a great rendition of the Beatle's Sgt. Pepper by Cheap Trick, an absolutely fantastic, and legendary, band in its own right.

This recording does, however, primarily stick closely to the original tunes by the Beatles. In other words, this is not like At Budokan, or even Silver, as there is no extended jamming or riffing off of the Sgt. Pepper originals. Nor is there the imaginative interpretation, crackle, and dynamism that Cheap Trick provided to Day Tripper on its Found All The Parts EP. That being said, the encore medley of Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End is a nice touch that allows Cheap Trick to show off a little more of its own talents, especially the drum solo by Bun E. Also, at times the songs sound a little less bright, or flatter, than the original versions, especially Good Morning Good Morning, but maybe that's just me or it may be the limitations of recording live or my system.

All in all, this is an excellent recording and worth buying if you are a Cheap Trick fan or don't own or are unfamiliar with the original album/songs by the Beatles. In addition, all proceeds from sales of the album go to a great cause, fighting cancer.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, August 26, 2009

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Ty Twist "Stick" (SACRAMENTO, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sgt. Pepper Live (Audio CD)

Cheap Trick sound absolutely Fabulous. They stay so close to the original but add a little spice that this cd turns out to be Brilliant. Within and Without You, Lovely Rita and The End Jam are Fantastic. This cd rocks! I like it so much Im ordering the dvd version. Check this out. cheers TyT

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rocking St. Peppers, August 28, 2009

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Luis C. Diaz (Mason, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sgt. Pepper Live (Audio CD)

I agree with the others reviewers regarding this version being true to the original which is not at all a bad thing. Cheap Trick interpretations does have an extra guitar, hard rock edge that gives the recording its unique personality. It is a good adaptation and Cheap Trick sound very credible in their interpretation!! It is a nice addition to the Cheap Trick Catalog and to the Beatles tribute memorabilia!