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The Association "Live"

The Association Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Dream Girl (Dressing Room) (1:36)
2 One Too Many Mornings (2:49)
3 Along Comes Mary (5:21)
4 I'll Be Your Man (3:23)
5 Goodbye, Columbus (2:28)
6 Let's Get Together (3:25)
7 Wasn't It A Bit Like Now (3:12)
8 Never, My Love (3:12)
9 Goodbye Forever (2:48)
10 Just About The Same (2:50)
11 Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You (3:51)
12 Seven Man Band (2:26)
13 Time It Is Today (3:04)
14 Dubuque Blues (4:42)
15 Blistered (2:08)
16 What Were The Words (3:15)
17 Remember (2:47)
18 Are You Ready (3:31)
19 Cherish (5:12)
20 Requiem For The Masses (4:26)
21 Windy (3:41)
22 Enter The Young (3:13)

Editorial Reviews

The Association was one of America's most popular 60s pop bands, with hits like "Along Comes Mary," "Cherish," "Windy," and "Never My Love." The group was also one of the best on-stage groups ever. These qualities were clear on this live album recorded on April 3, 1970. The album features all the previously mentioned hits, as well as fan favorite songs, such as "Enter the Young" and "Requiem for The Masses."

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.84 x 5.59 x 0.43 inches; 2.89 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Varese Sarabande
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0030206749687
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2017
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 9, 2017
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Varese Sarabande
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0721BHR2L
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

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Krista M. Joyner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Live Album
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Gives you a taste of what a great group The Association was. Nothing could beat the real live
performances, but this came close.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great group, a great performance, a great album
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2008
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The Association, who sold more records than the Beatles between 1968-1970, were arguably one of the late '60s most popular performing groups. They were without a doubt one of the best on-stage groups ever, almost without peer in the vocal skills and harmonic blend that was so sorely missing in most guitar-heavy bands.

The Association also excelled in tight, carefully staged performances that mixed humor, conversation, and skits with their songs to produce professional performances that connected with audiences in ways that few groups before or since have ever achieved. All of these qualities are clearly in evidence on this excellent album, recorded in Salt Lake City on April 3, 1970 at the University of Utah.

The fact that this performance contains a few flaws, which it does, and the fact that some quibbles can be made about the group's selection and arrangement of songs for their "Live" album, which they can, do not prevent this performance or this album from showcasing the many exceptional qualities that made The Association one of America's most popular rock bands between 1966 and 1972. I saw the group perform twice, first in 1967 and again in 1969, a few months before this album was recorded, when they were at the peak of their mature powers as a performing group.

Their stage presence was electrifying, and hearing them perform their songs in person was like hearing the records themselves, except better, because it was live. I doubt if there ever was before, or ever has been since, a group with seven members who could ALL sing as well as The Association, as their 2003 induction into the Vocal Music Hall of Fame attests to. It is difficult to describe the powerful effect that occurred when they unloaded in full voice on songs like "Requiem for the Masses" or "Cherish."

Furthermore, often lost in the praise for the group's vocal talents is acknowledgement of their instrumental abilities, which were considerable. With the addition of Ramos, the group had three first-class guitarists in Alexander, Yester, and Ramos. Yester also expertly manned the keyboard when needed, and Bluechel had long been recognized as one of southern California's top drummers. Kirkman could play more than 20 brass and wind instruments, many of which featured prominently in the group's hits. And Cole's melodic bass joined with Giguere's able rhythm guitar to assist in providing a more-than-capable foundation for the group's harmonies and melodies. These guys had the full musical package, including a totally professional stage presence.

In my opinion, this version of "One Too Many Mornings," though marred a little by the heavy fuzz, is their best ever. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for "Dubuque Blues" or "Never My Love." And why did they perform "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You"--perhaps a sentimental favorite for the band but definitely not for their fans--and leave out "Yes I Will," one of their best songs ever? Who knows?

But it's still The Association--great sound, great vocals, great music. Anyone who ever saw them perform in person will love this album, because it has everything in it to remind them of the great group that they knew and loved. And for those who never got to see them--this album will be almost as good as the real thing: The Association--Terry, Jules, Jim, Russ, Brian, Ted, and Larry--live, in concert. Enjoy!
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S. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Association Were Not Phonies
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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I've been wanting to get this recording for many years. I missed the first CD release of this album back in the 1990s, and after that went out of print, the price of that edition went through the roof. Now it's available again and I hope it stays that way. It's a fine performance from 1970, and I wish that more recordings of performances like this could be made available. This further proves that the Association were not phonies - they could play their own instruments and always did in concert, even though there were studio musicians (the Wrecking Crew) who played on some of their studio recordings. One song of theirs that I really like that was not performed in this set is "Everything That Touches You". It would be nice to have a live recording of that song. There's a funny mistake in the liner notes where "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" is credited to H. G. Wells and not Jules Verne.
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alfred k. lum
5.0 out of 5 stars Live concert of original association members at their peak!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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A fine showcase of one of rock’s underrated bands of the late sixties, this album was criticized for some studio overdubs by members of the wrecking crew(a more prevalent though unacknowledged practice during the era) This in no way detracts from the overall performance which is excellent! The only criticism I have is the omission of the James Thurber poem preceding let’s get together due to copywrite issues with thurbers’ family. As a live concert band they are underrated and underappreciated. If you enjoyed their hit songs on the radio, you’ll treasure this live concert. Get it before it goes out of print again.:
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Fran Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars 1969
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
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I graduated high school in 1969. The Association was a very big group. Thanks for offering the CD . I used to have the LP years ago.
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KarenKay
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019
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I got this as a Christmas gift for my son as he is into 60's and 70's rock. It was shipped and delivered right as promised! Thank you!!!
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David F. Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Arrived very quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
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Everything seems okay.
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A. Nony Mouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Live, just as it should always be
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014
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Got this in vinyl way back when it was first released (birthday present from my big sister!). Wore out the vinyl before making a bad CD dub of it. Finally sold all my vinyl and foolishly loaned out the CD. Delighted to discover this available from Amazon.com and I snatched it up as an early Christmas present to myself.
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gigi195211
5.0 out of 5 stars Plays good
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2020
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Very good in time
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars worth the money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2020
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great cd of a much underated band
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ナベシュン
5.0 out of 5 stars 最高のライブ盤の一つ
Reviewed in Japan on June 18, 2004
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アソシエイションの最高にキャッチーでメロディアスな代表曲が
これ一枚で大体聴けるというのも、もちろん素晴らしいのだが
このアルバムはアソシエイションの1stでプロデュースを担当したカートベッチャーが率いる
ミレニウムのJust About The Sameという曲のカバーが聴ける数少ない
物の一つだったりもする。
しかもこのカバーがなかなか素晴らしい出来で一聴の価値がある。
カートベッチャー曰く「アソシエイションはミレニウムの１０分の１も
歌えていなかった」らしいが、それでもやはり素晴らしいものは素晴らしい。
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Richard Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Memories
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2018
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Long time fan, wore the record out, so going digital !!
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António Nunes Correia
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2019
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Perfect
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