Five Live Yardbirds
The Yardbirds · 1964
56 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock · R&B · blues rock
Raw, electrifying blues riffs collide with frenetic energy, capturing the essence of live rock in the 1960s.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- energetic live performance vibes short, punchy song lengths raw, electrifying listening experience
- Context
- Released on December 4, 1964, 'Five Live Yardbirds' marked The Yardbirds' first live album and came shortly after their breakthrough hit 'For Your Love.' At this point, the band was transitioning from a popular British blues group to a leading force in the psychedelic rock movement that would define the late 1960s.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock, R&B, blues rock
Five Live Yardbirds is an album by The Yardbirds, released in 1964. Raw, electrifying blues riffs collide with frenetic energy, capturing the essence of live rock in the 1960s. The album is significant for its raw representation of live performance and showcases the band's innovative guitar work, especially notable during a period when they were becoming influential in the burgeoning rock scene. It also reached No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting its commercial success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Five Live Yardbirds sound like?
Raw, electrifying blues riffs collide with frenetic energy, capturing the essence of live rock in the 1960s. Rooted in psychedelic rock and R&B.
What makes Five Live Yardbirds by The Yardbirds notable?
The album is significant for its raw representation of live performance and showcases the band's innovative guitar work, especially notable during a period when they were becoming influential in the burgeoning rock scene. It also reached No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting its commercial success. Released on December 4, 1964, 'Five Live Yardbirds' marked The Yardbirds' first live album and came shortly after their breakthrough hit 'For Your Love.' At this point, the band was transitioning from a popular British blues group to a leading force in the psychedelic rock movement that would define the late 1960s.
Who is Five Live Yardbirds for?
Five Live Yardbirds works well if you're into energetic live performance vibes, short, punchy song lengths and raw, electrifying listening experience.
How many songs are on Five Live Yardbirds?
Five Live Yardbirds has 16 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Much Monkey Business 3:52
- 2 I Got Love If You Want It 2:39
- 3 Smokestack Lightnin’ Standout 5:35
- 4 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Standout 2:42
- 5 Respectable 5:36
- 6 Five Long Years 5:18
- 7 Pretty Girl 3:05
- 8 Louise 3:42
- 9 I’m a Man 4:33
- 10 Here ’Tis 5:11
- 11 I Wish You Would 2:19
- 12 A Certain Girl 2:18
- 13 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Standout 2:46
- 14 I Ain’t Got You 2:00
- 15 For Your Love 2:29
- 16 Got to Hurry 2:36
Release Date
December 4, 1964
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
56 min 50 sec
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