Rare Earth

[btlefn1]

I'm sitting here listening to "Rare Earth In Concert" from 1971. I just got it at the local used record store yesterday and all I can say is WOW, why didn't I ever buy this before? This review is spot on:

http://www.allmusic.com/album/rare-earth-in-concert-mw0000654299

 

[musichal]

I've been a strong advocate of that album ever since I bought it, which was within a few weeks of its initial release. I have it on CD still, having given up vinyl. Well performed, well recorded live album.

 

[mhardy6647]

I have been thinking about this album recently - I had it on eight track It is long gone, however.

It is a very good album and they were a very good band as far as I am concerned.

 

[daveg3588]

Have the original Rare Earth album from 1969, still enjoy it!

 

[amason3]

yep, great band and awesome guys. I saw them play a concert in the early 2000's for a dinky little town here in Michigan (Hastings). I think it was at summerfest. They arrived late because they were coming from another performance (which i'm sure paid a lot more), and still they played for well over an hour and a half, and they still kick @ss! They were playing for a crowd of probably less then 100 people, and still gave there all.

 

[needforspeed]

I have a very old copy of Ktel's combo Lp, Rare Earth side 1, Grand Funk side 2. People forget the very cool 7 or 8 songs RE put out. Funk, And rock, No one was better. It's still played at parties around here.

 

[olson_jr]

That big cover made it easy to sneak "contraban" from my house to my buddies.

We like the tunes too!

 

[Ilikevinyl]

You need to get their debut album. "Get Ready" takes up a whole side.

http://www.allmusic.com/album/get-ready-mw0000192707

 

[btlefn1]

You need to get their debut album. "Get Ready" takes up a whole side.

http://www.allmusic.com/album/get-ready-mw0000192707

"Get Ready" takes up a whole side on this live album also. At 23:38, I think it's longer than the studio version.

 

[Ilikevinyl]

"Get Ready" takes up a whole side on this live album also. At 23:38, I think it's longer than the studio version.

The live version is just a little over 2 minutes longer. You need the original version.:yes:

 

[btlefn1]

The live version is just a little over 2 minutes longer. You need the original version.:yes:

OK, thanks, I'll look for it.

 

[Ilikevinyl]

OK, thanks, I'll look for it.

I need to look for another copy too. Mine isn't in the greatest condition.

 

[qdrone]

That was their 2nd album

You need to get their debut album. "Get Ready" takes up a whole side.

http://www.allmusic.com/album/get-ready-mw0000192707

Their debut was titled "Dreams Answers"

 

[Art K.]

I really liked Rare Earth, then and now.

 

[bandg69]

Rare Earth Live

Thanks for the reminder "btlefn1". The night I read your post it reminded me that this was among the almost 3000 lp's I lost in a fire on 7/6/2001. I have slowly tried to accumulate all I lost. I ordered a copy right after your reminder. It took 10 days to arrive but it is in fantastic condition and all 4 sides are now daily listening after work. Impressive to say the least.

 

[Ilikevinyl]

Their debut was titled "Dreams Answers"

Your right.:yes: The second album is "Get Ready".

 

[krisjay]

I have the MA album. Just played it the other day.

 

[jsisk]

Listening to the 21 minute version of Get Ready (Vinyl Motown Release). First time I played the album since sometime in the mid 80's. Great drum solo.

 

[retrodude]

I purchased the live album in the late 70's. Great version of "Get Ready". Haven't listened to it for a while, will need to break it out soon!

 

[John James]

"I Know I'm Losing You" is a good one too.