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1977 live album by Wet Willie
Left Coast Live
Wet Willie - Left Coast Live
Live album by Wet Willie
ReleasedJune 1977
RecordedApril 19, 1976
VenueRoxy Theatre, West Hollywood
GenreBlues rock, southern rock
Length39:35; 59:11 (reissue)
LabelCapricorn Records
ProducerPaul Hornsby, Kurt Kinzel
Wet Willie chronology
The Wetter The Better
(1976) 		Left Coast Live
(1977) 		Manorism
(1977)

Left Coast Live is a live album by American rock band Wet Willie, released in June 1977. It was recorded on April 19, 1976, at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood. The album showcases the band's energetic performances of blues rock and southern rock songs.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

AllMusic awarded Left Coast Live 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising the band's energetic performances and the blend of blues rock and southern rock styles.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."No, No, No"Michael DukeThe Wetter The Better (1976)3:11
2."Grits Ain't Groceries"Titus TurnerWet Willie II (1972)3:21
3."Everything That 'Cha Do (Will Come Back To You)"Ricky HirschThe Wetter The Better (1976)5:42
4."Teaser"Michael DukeThe Wetter The Better (1976)3:52
5."Lucy Was In Trouble"Ricky HirschKeep On Smilin' (1974)11:50
6."Keep On Smilin'"John AnthonyKeep On Smilin' (1974)5:38
Total length:39:35
1999 reissue
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Shame, Shame, Shame"Jimmy ReedWet Willie (1971)2:57
2."Baby Fat"Jack Hall, Jimmy Hall, Michael Duke, Ricky HirschThe Wetter The Better (1976)3:41
3."Grits Ain't Groceries"Titus TurnerWet Willie II (1972)3:21
4."Everything That 'Cha Do (Will Come Back To You)"Ricky HirschThe Wetter The Better (1976)5:47
5."Teaser"Michael DukeThe Wetter The Better (1976)4:08
6."Jelly Jelly"Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines 12:52
7."Country Side Of Life"Ricky HirschKeep On Smilin' (1974)3:44
8."Ring You Up"Michael DukeThe Wetter The Better (1976)5:29
9."Lucy Was In Trouble"Ricky HirschKeep On Smilin' (1974)12:14
10."Keep On Smilin'"Jack Hall, Jimmy Hall, John Anthony (16), Lewis Ross, Ricky Hirsch*Keep On Smilin' (1974)5:49
11."No, No, No"Michael DukeThe Wetter The Better (1976)4:12
Total length:59:11

- tracks 1,2,6,7 and 8 are added on reissue

Personnel

  • Jimmy Hall - lead vocals, saxophones, harmonica
  • Mike Duke - lead vocals on "Teaser", harmony vocals, piano, clavinet
  • Jack Hall - bass guitar, harmony vocals
  • Lewis Ross - drums
  • Ricky Hirsch - lead guitar
  • John Anthony - Moog, electric piano, ARP String Ensemble, organ, rhythm guitar

Production

Produced by Paul Hornsby, Kurt Kinzel

Charts

Chart (1977) Peak position
US Billboard Top LPs & Tape 191

References

  1. https://rocktourdatabase.com/concerts/wet-willie-5 Live performance details
  2. ^ Eder, Bruce. "Left Coast Live > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  3. "Billboard 200 Chart: June 4, 1977". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2023.

External links

Wet Willie
  • Jimmy Hall
  • Jack Hall
  • Donna Hall Foster
  • T.K. Lively
  • Bobby Mobley
  • Ric Seymour
  • Ricky Chancey
  • Lewis Ross
  • Ricky Hirsch
  • John David Anthony
  • Wick Larsen
  • Ella Brown Avery
  • Elkie Brooks
  • Leslie Hawkins
  • Mike Duke
  • Marshall Smith
  • Larry Berwald
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