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The other reviewers are right...but, the best tune on this set is "Power" a collaboration of friends making great music. I had the original lp and now am getting the cd... I just love the harmonies here... don't miss this.

What an excellent collection of music, and what a performance by many of these artists. I'm overjoyed (but also very sad) to here the late Nicolette Larson perform live on stage.

This is from back in the day before celebrities got bashed and labeled un-American for making political statements. While by no means depicting the entire show, it's not a bad collection of 70s rock stars, many of whom are still popular and making great music today. For many years (too many) this was the only official source of live Springsteen on record, and still the only place you can find the Detroit Medley ("Devil With A Blue Dress/CC Rider/Good Golly Miss Molly"). This song has been popping up recently in Bruce's setlist, and I don't believe it's too different from the rendition heard here. Bruce's duet with Jackson Browne on "Stay" also makes it worthwhile- you don't often get to hear Bruce with another artist on record. James Taylor, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, The Doobies- all also make excellent contributions and will be sure to please fans of those artists.

This is from back in the day before celebrities got bashed and labeled un-American for making political statements. While by no means depicting the entire show, it's not a bad collection of 70s rock stars, many of whom are still popular and making great music today. For many years (too many) this was the only official source of live Springsteen on record, and still the only place you can find the Detroit Medley ("Devil With A Blue Dress/CC Rider/Good Golly Miss Molly"). This song has been popping up recently in Bruce's setlist, and I don't believe it's too different from the rendition heard here. Bruce's duet with Jackson Browne on "Stay" also makes it worthwhile- you don't often get to hear Bruce with another artist on record. James Taylor, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, The Doobies- all also make excellent contributions and will be sure to please fans of those artists.

With some obvious exceptions, very few of the songs on this set sound dated. I personally gravitate more towards the ballads like Bonnie Raitt and her signature "Angel from Montgomery" (this one sounds better than the original album version). J.T.'s "Captain Jack's Drunken Dream" is another one of my favorites. The covers of various anti-war tunes are also good. Of course all the songs performed by The Boss are awesome - what a great live performer.

What a wonderfull live CD.When this film came out,I went to the theater everyday.Most of the time I was the only one there.When Carly and J.T.started the show with "Mockingbird," I was in heaven.For someone who's afraid to perform,Carly looked like she was in her glory.Bruce Springsteen is the main event.I bought "The River," after watching this movie.In the late 70's,these musican's top the charts. Carly,J.T.,Bruce,Crosby,Stills,and Nash,Jackson Browne, Ratt,and The Doobie Brothers.22years later there still turning out great music.It would be fantastic if they could get together again and tour the USA.I think it would be a huge hit.

Nearly 21 years ago when this first came out on vinyl, it rarely left my turntable. What a great variety of songs/artists on this 2 cd set! Except for a couple of clunkers, the majority of these tunes are great, I have 2 that are tied for my faves-a toss-up between Lotta Love(the late, great Nicolette Larson backed by the Doobies)and the Devil With The Blue Dress Medley by Springsteen & his E Street Band-absolutely electrifying even to this day. All in all, a great collection & you can't go wrong with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby Stills & Nash,etc. This was a major cause back then(and still ought to be right now)and tickets to this show were very hard to come by. Now if only they'd re-release the video version. This set is highly recommended.

I have been looking for this album since the early 80's. I just recently bought the CD last December 98 and I was really amazed at the great work of all the artists featured in this fantastic album ( i.e., from Bruce to JT to Doobie Bros. to Jackson Browne. This album confirms that music is not only a means to give enjoyment to people but also to reach out and convey relevant messages. Also, it shows that artist are also concerned citizen of this planet interested in the preservation of peace and survival

I owned the original 3 record set on vinyl and wore it out. I have been waiting for this to be released on CD since they announced it a few years ago. I was worried that they had shelved the project. Many great performances, but those who stand out are the Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills and Nash and of course what I consider one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in the history of rock and roll, Springsteen's "Detroit Medley". I think I have seriously damaged my hearing by listening to this many times over at the volume turned up to 11. I have a bootleg copy of the movie too, and I wish they would rerelease that too. In the movie, Bruce has a version of "Thunder Road" with the E Street band going all out. If you recall, the version released on his live box set was just vocals and piano. Also in the movie is the great performance of Gary U.S. Bond's "Quarter to Three" where Bruce "passes out" and has to be revived by the band. Buy this CD now!!!!!!!

I was very sceptical about ordering this cd, but I am very glad that I did. It is a must have or any James Taylor or Doobie Brothers fan. Their version of "Taking it to the Steet" is phonominal. Over all, it is a great CD with an outstanding line-up of singers and the sound quality is excellent.