- Audio CD (Feb 1 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import, Live
- Label: Sony
- ASIN: B00000HZE0
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Even It Up |
| 2. Kathy's Song |
| 3. Half Moon |
| 4. Everything |
| 5. A Case Of You |
| 6. Sister |
| 7. Love Mistake |
| 8. Ground Zero |
| 9. Leghead's Lament |
| 10. In Your Eyes |
| 11. ANGELS |
| 12. These Dreams |
| 13. The Rain Song |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Considering her status as a driving force behind the worldwide success of Heart, it's surprising to see the caution with which guitarist-vocalist Nancy Wilson has approached her bow as a solo performer. Most bands spin off solo careers as often as--indeed, perhaps more often than--they change their shirts. But Wilson is old school and Heart has always gotten her best stuff. Just so, Live at McCabes comes off as a loose and low-key showcase for Wilson's new material, as well as a chance to show off her interpretive skills. The 13-song all-acoustic program is highlighted by well-chosen covers such as Paul Simon's "Kathy's Song," Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes," and Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You." Wilson also takes on three Heart classics--"Even It Up," "Angels," and "These Dreams"--while new songs such as the mandolin-driven "Half Moon" and the gorgeous "Everything" stand comfortably alongside her best stuff. "All we need is a campfire," Wilson quips at one point, an appropriate summation of this intimate, unpretentious, classy set. --Daniel Durchholz
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5.0 out of 5 stars
unpretentious and wonderful,
By Jon Norris (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Live At Mccabes Guitar Shop (Audio CD)
Ann and Nancy Wilson are so powerful together that one can forget they are each substantial talents in their own right. This CD is a recording of a solo acoustic performance by Nancy (and a couple of friends, Kristen Barry and Astrid Young, singing backup) at a guitar shop in Los Angeles.While there are Heart tunes like Even It Up and These Dreams, some of the songs are not from the Heart playlist. The high point of the CD for me was her cover of Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes, one of my favorite songs. She did such a great job, it prompted me to pull out my guitar and finally learn the song myself. (Thank you, Nancy.) This CD is a great showcase of Nancy's talent, stripped down to the bare essentials - just her voice and guitar (and mandolin). While a tiny bit more folksy than most Heart CDs, this set is a great listen. It is more in the "unplugged" vein of The Road Home concert, and those who appreciate Nancy's muscianship (or are just smitten with her fine self) will enjoy it. It is nice to hear every nuance of her voice and the chemistry between it and her guitar, as well as her interaction with the audience. It would have been very cool to watch. Too bad there is no DVD. I do wish the cover art had more pictures of her, however. Nancy holds a special place in my heart. She was the first female guitarist I ever saw who fulfilled a longtime desire of mine to see a really firey, intense woman tear up the fretboard. The cut titled Leghead's Lament on this CD reminds me a bit of the old intro to Crazy On You that I saw her play in a concert video. That video of her playing blew me away, and I have been a dedicated fan ever since. I also love the Celtic/Zeppelin-flavored mandolin piece Half Moon. There are no mediocre or bad cuts - everything is well worth a listen. I "Heart"ily recommend it. Good job, Nancy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great toned down album from an amazing musician,
By Johny Bottom "Insane and lonely guitarist" (Jacksonville, NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Live At Mccabes Guitar Shop (Audio CD)
This new version of the beautiful 'Love Mistake' from Heart's Passionworks album is worth the cost of admission alone. Nancy's lead vocal work is most known for the song 'These Dreams', another Heart favorite. I would have loved to have been there when this was recorded. Nancy Wilson singing in the corner of a guitar store to a small crowd. Who wouldn't love that???
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heart guitarist / vocalist reminds us what music is about.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Live At Mccabes Guitar Shop (Audio CD)
Nancy Wilson of Heart delivers a refreshing mix of original material, cover tunes and Heart classics on her first solo album, "Live at MaCabe's Guitar Shop". You won't find any of the flashy, image-driven production found on the Heart albums of the 80's. As successful as this format was at the time, the band has gradually returned to it's more traditional roots over the last decade with albums like "The Road Home" as well as The Lovemongers projects. But it is Nancy Wilson's "Live at McCabe's" that is perhaps the best example so far of this return-to-basics attitude. The entire performance consists of Nancy, an acoustic guitar (or mandolin) and and a small audience, in the same tradition as MTV's "unplugged" series. She describes this recording as "The first time since my college coffee house days I'd done anything so nakedly human and fun...outside a living room!", which pretty much sums up the spirit and integrity of the album. This cd isn't for everyone, but at the same time isn't just for Heart fans. Almost anyone who enjoys this type of music in its purest, simplest form will appreciate "Live at McCabe's". Of course this is all just my opinion but I believe it's definitely worth a listen. Pick it up and post a review!
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