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Out of print on CD and cassette on A&M [75021 4306] as of 1st Quarter, 1993.

This reissue of the pioneering British progressive blues band's classic early-1970s live album contains five bonus tracks.

Following Paul Rodgers' unsuccessful project titled Peace and Andy Fraser's ill-fated Toby, Free rebuilt themselves and released Free at Last in the summer of 1972. The band went right back to what they know best, with Rodgers bearing his blues-rock soul to Kossof's moody electric guitar. Tracks like "Sail On," "Soldier Boy," and "Travelling Man" come out on top as some of the band's most emotive material, proving that their breakup in 1971 had no real effect on their chemistry. "Little Bit of Love" was released in the U.K., peaking at number 13, while the album itself broke the Top Ten there, stalling at number 69 in the U.S. The band's mixture of laid-back blues and gritty, bare-boned rock & roll is as poignant and as expressive as it was on Tons of Sobs or Fire and Water, even though Paul Kossof's problems with drugs were beginning to be more and more evident. Eventually, Kossof's addiction affected the entire band, hindering Free's ability to go on tour to promote the album. After Free at Last, Andy Fraser left the group and created the band Sharks along with Chris Spedding, while Kossof was busy with his own Back Street Crawler project. After Kossof's death in 1976, John Bundrick re-joined along with Tetsu Yamauchi for 1973's Heartbreaker...Free's final release. ~ Mike DeGagne

Although Free made excellent studio records, Free "Live" is perhaps the best way to experience the band in all its glory. Led by singer-guitarist Paul Rodgers and lead guitarist Paul Kosoff, the band swings through nine songs with power, clarity, and a dose of funk. Of course, the hit single "All Right Now" is gleefully extended, much to the audience's and listener's delight. Superbly recorded by Andy Johns, this is one of the greatest live albums of the 1970s. ~ Matthew Greenwald

UK remastered reissue of 1971 album includes seven bonus tracks, 'Woman', 'Walk In My Shadow', 'Moonshine', 'Trouble On Double', 'Mr. Big', 'All Right Now' & 'Get Where I Belong' (alternative take). Enhanced package contains sleeve notes & previously unseen photographs. 2002.Q (2/02, p.122) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Drips with stinging testosterone..."
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List Price $15.99 (You save $3.00)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Live Performances CDs, Hard Rock, Rock
Label Universal Distribution
Orig Year 1971
All Time Sales Rank   10477  
CD Universe Part number 2989533
Catalog number 586228
Discs 1
Release Date Mar 12, 2002
Studio/Live Live
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Additional Info Bonus Tracks; Remastered
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1.All Right Now  $0.99
2.I'm a Mover$0.99
3.Be My Friend$0.99
4.Fire and Water  $0.99
5.Ride on Pony$0.99
6.Mr Big$0.99
7.Hunter$0.99
8.Get Where I Belong
9.Woman
10.Walk in My Shadow  $0.99
11.Moonshine$0.99
12.Trouble on Double Time$0.99
13.Mr Big$0.99
14.All Right Now  $0.99
15.Get Where I Belong - (Songs Of Yesterday Version)
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Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

5 stars "Kossoff's tone defined"
Sweet Tooth from Tons of Sobs & this live album define Paul Kossoff's tone which is simply awesome. Even Eric Clapton was a fan of Koss' & traded his '59 Les Paul Sunburst to Paul for Paul's Les Paul Custom. All you need is a Les Paul & a straight faced (cabinet) Marshall half stack & your good to go. What a great story. Anyway, theres not much more to be said about the subject. Great band...hands down.
Submitted by Bill (Rogers, AR USA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Free Live!
One of the best live albums of the 70's. The sound on this remaster almost makes you feel you were there. The band was at it's peak. Paul Rodger's great vocals, the great guitar work of Paul Kossoff, the blooping bass of Andy Fraser and the great drumming of Simon Kirke make for a great live show.
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3 stars A Truly Great Band
Yes indeed, this is one of the great live albums of the 70s but lets not get too excited. There were many great live LPs from that decade and this doesn't crack the top 25 of that and only makes #42 in my complete top 100. Still a good reason to go and buy it, with stunning takes on 'All Right Now', 'Mr Big' and 'The Hunter'. Plus, the bonus tracks are all great.
Submitted by S J (Woking)
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5 stars The greatest blues rock album of all time?
Simply divine
Submitted by richard_preston (Winchester, Hampshire, UK)
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