The Yardbirds Live at the BBC
75 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock · R&B · blues rock
Dynamic live performances blend blues rock energy with psychedelic experimentation in the Yardbirds' electrifying sessions.
The Yardbirds Live at the BBC is an album by The Yardbirds. Dynamic live performances blend blues rock energy with psychedelic experimentation in the Yardbirds' electrifying sessions. The album highlights The Yardbirds' influence on the development of psychedelic rock and blues rock, featuring early versions of classic tracks that would later define their legacy. Notably, it reached a wider audience decades after the band's initial impact, serving as a crucial document of their live prowess and cementing their status in music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Yardbirds Live at the BBC sound like?
Dynamic live performances blend blues rock energy with psychedelic experimentation in the Yardbirds' electrifying sessions. Rooted in psychedelic rock and R&B.
What makes The Yardbirds Live at the BBC by The Yardbirds notable?
The album highlights The Yardbirds' influence on the development of psychedelic rock and blues rock, featuring early versions of classic tracks that would later define their legacy. Notably, it reached a wider audience decades after the band's initial impact, serving as a crucial document of their live prowess and cementing their status in music history. Released in 1992, *Live at the BBC* captures The Yardbirds during their peak years in the mid-1960s, showcasing their innovative sound and lineup changes. By this time, the band had transitioned through various influential guitarists, including Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, solidifying their role as pivotal figures in the British rock scene.
How many songs are on The Yardbirds Live at the BBC?
The Yardbirds Live at the BBC has 26 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Ain’t Got You Standout 2:00
- 2 For Your Love 3:17
- 3 I’m Not Talking 1:46
- 4 I Wish You Would 2:36
- 5 Heart Full of Soul Standout 3:17
- 6 I Ain’t Done Wrong 2:29
- 7 Too Much Monkey Business 2:30
- 8 Love Me Like I Love You 2:52
- 9 I’m a Man 2:27
- 10 Evil Hearted You 2:27
- 11 Still I’m Sad 3:45
- 12 Hang On Sloopy 3:22
- 13 Smokestack Lightning 3:33
- 14 You’re a Better Man Than I 3:59
- 15 Train Kept A‐Rollin’ 2:42
- 16 Dust My Broom 2:32
- 17 Scratch My Back 4:01
- 18 Over, Under, Sideways, Down 2:12
- 19 Sun Is Shining 2:45
- 20 Shapes of Things Standout 2:26
- 21 Most Likely You’ll Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine 2:50
- 22 Little Games 2:23
- 23 Drinking Muddy Water 2:42
- 24 Think About It 3:10
- 25 Goodnight Sweet Josephine 4:21
- 26 My Baby 2:48
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
75 min 23 sec
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