Live at Winterland '76 [BOX SET] [LIVE]

E.L.O.

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 29, 1998)
• Original Release Date: September 29, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Box set, Live
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Cleopatra
• ASIN: B00000BIK6
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,762 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
10 live recordings from when Jeff Lynne was leader of thegroup, including 'Showdown', 'Strange Magic', 'Evil Woman','Roll Over Beethoven', 'Fire On High' and 'Eldorado Suite(including 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head'). 1998 EagleRecords release. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crackling live performance captures ELO at peak, November 20, 2004

By	Dr. Emil Shuffhausen (aka Tom Bombadil) (Central Gulf Coast) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Until the ZOOM TOUR LIVE 2001 album finally comes out, this CD remains perhaps the best overall ELO concert document. LIVE AT WINTERLAND '76 captures ELO as they were nearing their peak artistically and commercially. This nicely mixed, high-quality recording crackles with electricity, in contrast to the disappointing LIVE AT WEMBLEY '78 CD. At WINTERLAND, not every note is hit, and some of the licks miss their targets. There are even a couple of moments of feedback. All of these elements actually enhance this recording, however, giving it an intimacy and immediacy that quickly make the listener forget that this particular concert took place nearly 30 years ago. "Fire On High" is perhaps the penultimate progressive rock instrumental by anyone, anywhere, and it loses none of its excitement and vitality in this live recording. The "Eldorado Suite" captures some of the highlights from the brilliant 1974 ELDORADO album. WINTERLAND performance showcases Kelly Groucutt's outstanding vocals, which nicely compliment Jeff Lynne. Several times here, Kelly steps out of the shadows and takes the lead without missing a beat. There's some interesting between-song banter and instrument tuning between the various ELO mates. I'm glad it's included. The outstanding "10538 Overture/Do Ya" Medley pre-dates the re-recording of "Do Ya" for A NEW WORLD RECORD, and was a favored staple of ELO concerts of that era. All of the lovely bits that you would expect from ELO are here; what's surprising is the intensity and effectiveness of the rockers. "Poker," "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" and "Roll Over Beethoven" pack a wallop in this live recording, even perhaps beyond their studio counterparts. (Though "Beethoven" is perhaps a bit chaotic.) All ELO fans will be thrilled with this one; fans of great live rock and roll will enjoy it as well. We want more live ELO! (Stay tuned for the ZOOM TOUR album coming out soon.)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Grab a cello and start duck-walking across your living room, December 12, 2006

By	Dark Star-The Other One (The Bus To Never Ever Land) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live at Winterland '76 (Audio CD)

This is a really nice live release from a band that I always didn't expect much from live. I was really surprised at how good it is. The first impression is what a good drummer Bev Bevan is and my next is what a good keyboard player Richard Tandy is. I was impressed with Jeff Lynne's guitar playing. This was a band blacklisted for supposed lip synching. The only place I notice that is on some parts that couldn't be performed live ie the beginning of the Eldorado medley,ect. It's very brief and also obvious when it happens. This is a live performance. I wouldn't list any of the players as being heavyweights in their field(Jeff Lynne is no Eric Clapton for example)however this release is a blast and if you like ELO grab it. The only thing that might bug fans is that the strings are under amplified

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best live album, March 6, 2000

By	Stewart Stewson (denmark,ks.) - See all my reviews

Jeff Lynne and Company came off just tremendous on this 1976 Live At Winterland disc. This disc has great sound compared to Live at Wembly '78. This is the best live album out there under the E.L.O. Name. Get this one now.