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List Price: $27.98 | | Label: Tvt
Salesrank: 6374
Released: July 4, 2000 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Editorial Review:
Previously released over the internet, this critically acclaimed double live CD is finally available to the masses.20 tracks Recorded Live at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles in the fall of 1999. Jimmy Page, one of rock music's greatest guitarists combined with The Black Crowes, one of today's best live bands, delivers ripping Zep classics like 'What Is And What Should Never Be', 'The Lemon Song', 'Your Time Is Gonna Come', 'Nobody's Fault But Mine', and more, as well as the bonus blues classic 'Mellow Down Easy',and enhanced live video footage. 2000 release. Double slimline jewel case.
Description of Live at the Greek:
The Black Crowes already possess one of the beefiest sounds in rock. Add legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and now you're talking about thick-cut steak. Recorded in October 1999, this double-disc slab will certainly stick to your ribs, chock-full as it is of burly, brawny riffs, and it is as flavorful as it is filling. Without question, the pairing of Page and the Crowes sounds as strong on your player as it does on paper. Page's playing is more focused and incisive than it has been of late, the Crowes sound energized and inspired by the esteemed guest, and Chris Robinson makes a fine Robert Plant. The Zep covers, which account for 14 of the 20 tracks, stay close to the original arrangements--you can sing along most of the way based on your knowledge of the Zep studio albums. At first, this may seem disappointing, but it becomes clear very quickly that this method is preferable to any heavy-handed reworkings. And they smartly include a few lesser-known tracks as well ("Sick Again" and "Ten Years Gone" from Physical Graffiti and "Out on the Tiles" from III). The real payoff, however, comes with the half-dozen blues covers, which sound looser and more alive than the Zep tunes. This set isn't innovative, surprising, or adventurous, but that's precisely where its charms lie. --Marc Greilsamer
Live at the Greek Reviews:
Great substitute to the real thing 
2009-12-10 - I am an unashamed die heard Led Zeppelin fan. Robert Plant is supposed to be irreplaceable. So I was pleasantly surprised and rapt to hear Chris Robinson singing Led Zep songs. I don't think they were trying to be replicas of Led Zep, however, with Jimmy Page at the helm, the arrangements were always going to be extremely similar to the originals. Chris has pulled off the singing of the songs with aplomb and highlights just how good a singer he is. The Black Crowes is a tight band here and provides greater depth to these collection of songs with the additional guitar in these arrangements than some of the originals.
Jimmy Page is perhaps playing some of the best solos since the Led Zep days. The highlights on this album are Ten Years Gone, Heartbreaker, Out On The Tiles, In My Time Of Dying and a version of an old Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) song "Oh Well".
This album is a must have for both Led Zep and Black Crowe fans.
NOT HAPPY WITH AMAZON 
2009-11-16 - WAS NOT THE ITEM ADVERTISED. LOOKING FOR THE ENHANCED VERSION WHICH INCLUDES 20 TRACKS ON CD2,,,WAS RETURNED BECAUSE ITEM WAS NOT AS ADVERTISEDAS THE ENHANCED VERSION IN THE DESCRIPTION
Just GREAT
2009-09-27 - If you want vintage Black Crowes with Led Zepplin mixed in this is just great.
Chris and Jimmy are electric together
2009-08-25 - Chris Robinson never sounded better, teaming up with Jimmy Page and brother Rich with new versions of classic Led Zeppelin classics. The band also rips out other blues and rock masterpieces. This double cd is highly recommended.
Hard-To Find DVD
2009-07-18 - Have searched for this album in all the stores including some of the "rare find stores" and finally found on Amazon.
