I’ve mostly avoided selecting live versions of rock songs for the Anthology, and honestly I’m usually not a fan of live records - but sometimes an inspired night and an amped crowd beats months of studio tinkering. “I Want You To Want Me” just isn’t the same without the cheers on the chorus; the Budokan version is definitive for a reason. This ace jukebox set also includes rock’s premiere smartasses (Steely Dan and Warren Zevon) and mystics (Fleetwood Mac and The Police), plus a couple 80s karaoke perennials.
1. The English Beat
Save It for Later
2. Madness
Our House
3. Cheap Trick
I Want You to Want Me (Live)
4. Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way
5. Toto
Africa
6. Warren Zevon
Werewolves of London
7. Big Country
In A Big Country
8. Steely Dan
Reelin' In the Years
9. Elvis Costello & The Attractions
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding