circa 1979 - 1980, but again, whether it was the accustics at the venue or the 20,000 screaming Japanese fans, seems like everybody has a respectable live album recorded at Budokan.

Live at Leeds is about as good as anything I can think of in that category.

Check that: I would add Live Johnny Winter And

"This next one is the first song on our new album . . . "

Showtime was a underrated live album from a band that really knew how to put on a live show. Their version of Land of a Thousand Dances is the best version of that song out there.

Nine Tonight

I have seen the Joe Cocker with Mad Dogs live rendition of Feelin Alright numerous times. That was a good one.

The Allman Bros Live at Fillmore East, Frampton Comes Alive, The Doors Absolutely Live , Jackson Browne Running on Empty, Cheap Trick Live at Budokan, The Who Live at Leeds.

Make it a little more difficult, best live song. The Load Out, Jackson Browne Running on Empty, Statesboro Blues The Allman Bros Live at Fillmore East, Do you Feel Like We Do Frampton Comes Alive, My Generation The Who Live at Leeds, The Doors Light My Fire.

It's Thanksgiving and this list doesn't include The Band's Last Waltz?

With guests Paul Butterfield, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Hawkins, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, Neil Diamond, Bobby Charles, The Staple Singers, and Eric Clapton?

Live/Dead 1969 -- with Dark Star, St. Stephen, The Eleven

How about a nod for Waiting for Columbus? Little Feat with the Tower of Power horn section.

James Brown, Live at the Appolo Theatre in Harlem.

The Ramones -- It's Alive!
Talking Heads -- Stop Making Sense
Dylan/the Band -- Before the Flood
MC5 -- Kick Out the Jams

"Live at the Hammersmith Odeon"

Great picks. Keep them coming. Have some of them and have heard most, but I will definitely be updating my library.

Another vote for 'Waiting For Columbus' by Little Feat! My one album on a desert island.

Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks -Where's The Money

Wattstax

Hoodoo Gurus - Bite The Bullet

U2 - Rattle & Hum

Gary Numan - Living Ornaments 81

Miles Davis - Aghartha

Joy Division - Peel Sessions

Descendents - Liveage!

Touch of Grey. Recorded at the Laguna Seca raceway, Monterey , Calif.

Excellent choices! Brings back memories.

Here is another: The Wall performed at the Berlin Wall, Roger Waters and a host of performers. Buy the DVD.

Grateful Dead, Barton Hall, Cornell University, May 8, 1977: A flawless performance by greatest live rock and roll band of all time.

The aforementioned Stop Making Sense by Talking Heads is the greatest concert film ever, although it's more film than concert.

Zappa - "You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore" Volumes 1 through whatever.

As a rule, though, live rock albums are usually the pits. Rock music came of age right along with the recording studio, and generally speaking, albums are better when they're produced in one.

Live rock music should be experienced, not replayed in your living room or on your iPod.