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9:30 Coffee Break: Live-Album Cuts

by Jill Riley and Sean McPherson

October 01, 2015

Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett performing live at Rock the Garden 2015
MPR / Nate Ryan

Today we revealed Live Current Volume 11, this year's compilation of the best in-studio performances recorded live in the studios of 89.3 The Current. Live Current Volume 11 isn't available in stores, but you can get your copy when you become a member.

As we've been playing the tracks from Live Current Volume 11 this morning, it's really made us appreciate the energy of live album cuts. It brought to mind other favorite "live" albums that are out there. What are some of your favorite live recordings? Let's make that our theme for today.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what tracks from live albums do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

Songs Played


James Brown "I'll Go Crazy" Live at Apollo
Cheap Trick "I Want You to Want Me" Live at Budokan
Talking Heads "Life During Wartime" Stop Making Sense
The Who "Summertime Blues" Live at Leeds
Trampled By Turtles "Midnight on the Interstate" Live at First Avenue

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