What is one of your fav live performances for a song and why?
We all have that mental list where we were blown away by a live performance of our favorite song. What is one of your favorite live song performances of all time? And why? Was it the energy or were you moved to tears?
There is such magic in a live performance and in the old days artists felt their words when they sang. It's more rare nowadays. Sometimes I will see an older live on youtube, and it's a bittersweet experience. It makes me feel such joy and hope but also can give me the blues because those days are over.
Gen X and boomers. Were you ever present at any of these live shows and if so describe the feeling of being there. I saw a live on youtube by Peter Gabriel the song IN YOUR EYES (Secret World Live).. it's on youtube channel Peter Gabriel ... their happiness is real, their smiles, and the happy dancing. It's a really amazing performance and I saw a comment where someone wrote "this isn't a performance this is a celebration of life" Amen to that! Long live older music.
I also love Foreigner I Want to Know What Love is Live in Japan, Aug 1985 on youtube channel MTVArchives. It's a brilliant performance and it gets better and better as it progresses with gorgeous chanting at the end. The emotion Lou Gramm has in the vocals is very unforgettable.
Another one I saw was Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (Live in Buffalo, NY, 7/4/2004) It started to pour rain and everyone decided to keep going.. not one single person was hurt and you can see the fans twirling their umbrella and enjoying the moment. The singer even told the cameraman don't film us film them and the front row was dancing and smiling.. and he too was smiling. It was so beautiful and I bet the crowd was on cloud 9. Reminds me of the quote "some people run and hide when it pours while others embrace the moment and dance in the rain."
Name one of your favorite live songs and why you love it so much. Thanks