Waiting for Columbus

This review refers to the Live Deluxe version with 27 tracks. What do I mean better than it has been in years? Let me explain. I purchased this double live set back in the 70's and it was constantly on my turntable. The double album set is absolutely one of the best albums ever. I still own my original vinyl version and I have nearly wore out the groves. Why you ask? Why not go buy the CD? I did, it was one of my first CD purchases and I have regretted it ever since, I hated the CD version. First off, did I mention the album was a double-album set? And the total time of all the songs added together came out to 81 minutes and 38 seconds. Did you know that a CD cannot hold more that 80 minutes of music? Did I mention that the double-album set was made into a single CD? Now how do you put an album with over 81 minutes of music on an 80 minute cd? Oh and don't forget about the 2 second silence between the 17 tracks, that totals another 32 seconds. So with the silence between the tracks 2 minutes and 10 seconds had to be trimmed from one of the best albums of all time. Yes the original CD release was missing one whole track, it was only 1:01 but a whole track. That still leaves a minute and 9 seconds to trim. So let's take one of the best songs on the album, Spanish Moon, and fade into it and fade out of it so we can trim so more time. You get the pictue. The original CD was missing one whole song and small parts of two or three other songs. I HATED IT. Now my favorite Album has been given back to me in it entirety, with even some bonus tracks. I already had some of these tracks on an outtakes album called "Hoy Hoy" but a few of the bonus tracks are new to me. Some of the tracks are out of order from the original track order and the track order of the first CD but that is small stuff. All the tracks are back and complete. If you have never heard this album, well, you should. If you want to just try one song, get Spanish Moon. I don't think you will be disappointed.

August 8th 1977, I was there at Lisner Auditorium in DC, Best Concert I have been to and I have seen all the greats like original Lynyrd Skynyrd (Ronnie Van Zandt, Allen Collins), Zeppelin, Leslie West and Mountain. 70s was the best Rock. I have the Double Album bought in 1978 along with Hoy Hoy which also has songs from the concert at Lisner. Most experts and Rockers will tell ya Waiting for Columbus is still the best live album of all times. Got the CD for my car. Lowell George and Ronnie Van Zandt were masters when it came to Music

Man, I missed the boat on these guys. I just checked them out in 2024. My friends have been raving about these band and this disc in particular since it came out. So, I'm late to the party again. But at least I got here. Great, great disc. The band was on fire and all the extra material is of the same quality as the songs on the original release. Just killer, good time stuff. I've been playing the hell out of this and my Sea Level CDs all winter.

If you are a Feat fan this is a must. Premium quality recording. Very happy.

4.5 stars for an excellent live re recording. This album truly deserves the accolades it has received. Based on customer reviews I purchased this without having heard it. I have listened to it 10 times and I'm still not getting tired of it. Lowell George knew how to write, and this band is sounds exceptional. This one will be in the rotation from here on out. I research artists new to me, and I read a lot of reviews on amazon and abroad. One of the most critical reviews had to do with the synthesizer sound dating the record. The pianist is definitely limited by 1970's technology, but then again I used to hang with guys who payed big money for that old technology. If you are one to perseverate on such nuances I feel bad for you. You're missing out on one heck of a record.

This order was handled and delivered in prompt timing. Product was just as advertised and meet my request. I have a handful of other OM albums that predate the serial number issues that are offered today. I would not have any problems buying more items from this seller.

"Waiting For Columbus" is one of the best live albums ever recorded, and this two disc packaging improves dramatically on what was already a classic. The album was recorded over several nights at the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University in Washington, DC and at the Rainbow Theatre in London during August 1977. Tragically, Little Feat's dynamic frontman, Lowell George, would play his last concert at Lisner less than two years later. This two CD set restores some great songs to the earlier abridged release, notably "Cold, Cold, Cold," "Rock and Roll Doctor," and "Teenage Nervous Breakdown." This album is one of the few live albums that stands the test of time, competing favorably with other greats like "Alchemy" from Dire Straits for my favorite live album of all time. For me the standouts here are "Fat Man in the Bathtub," "Mercenary Territory," Spanish Moon," "Dixie Chicken," and "Rocket in my Pocket." The live version of "Feats Don't Fail Me Now," is, like several other songs on the set, a poster child for improvisation, a staple of the live Little Feat experience. During these concerts the Tower of Power horn section contributed constructively to the overall sound of the live band, making an already great listening experience utterly sublime. I normally don't buy "remastered" albums, but here I wholly endorse spending the money: the sound quality of this release is excellent, and the added material is a gift to Little Feat loyalists like myself. I could not recommend any recording more highly.

Classic live album...sounds great...Perfect addition for those who didn't want an 8 disc box set. Great underrated band. I believe most are gone now RIP

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１９７８年リリース、全米18位（らしい）と売れたアルバムみたいです。私にとってLITTLE FEATはFRANK ZAPPA絡み（ローウェルジョージ・ロイエストラーダ）で、アルバム”DIXIE CHICKEN”1枚の人でございます。先日大学時代の音楽の師匠（笑）とメールのやりとりをしていて、勧められたのがこのアルバムでした・・・聴いた事がなかったので、中古を探しこのDX2CDを購入させていただきました。基本自分が嗜好する曲ではなかったりするんだけど、その音楽性の深さ（それにLIVE！）がなかなか凄いと思います・・・感覚的にFRANK ZAPPAを聴いてる感じになる時があるんだよね。それに皆さん上手いし、巧い！ 1CDフォーマットは2曲がカットされていたとの事ですが、この2CDでは無事元通りに・・・この2LPに収録されていないOUT TAKEが10曲追加されています（出来は本編相当！）。曲はおそらくスタジオ盤以上で、カッコいいんじゃないかな・・・確かにLIVE名盤でしょこれは！※RHINO盤なんだけど、滅茶苦茶音が良くて約45年前とは思えない。 Personnel Paul Barrère – guitar, vocals Sam Clayton – congas, vocals Lowell George – lead vocals, guitar Kenny Gradney – bass guitar Richard Hayward – drums, vocals Bill Payne – keyboards, synthesizer, vocals Mick Taylor – lead and slide guitar ("A Apolitical Blues") Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons – backing vocals ("Red Streamliner") Tower of Power horn section: Emilio Castillo – tenor saxophone Greg Adams – trumpet Lenny Pickett – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and clarinet ("Dixie Chicken") Stephen "Doc" Kupka – baritone saxophone Mic Gillette – trombone, trumpet

As so many have already said, this is one of the finest concert recordings ever. The Lowell George led Little Feat are at their absolute prime on this incredible record. A real masterpiece. The tracks cover their best works through 1977's Time Loves a Hero. Plenty of extended jams with fantastic horn arrangements as well. The production on the Deluxe Edition is outstanding. Highly recommended!

Es el primer disco de esta banda que compro.El sonido es muy bueno.Por lo demás me parece un gran directo.

Excellent cd