World Wide Live
Occupation
- Vocals: Klaus Meine
- Rhythm Guitar: Rudolf Schenker
- Lead Guitar: Matthias Jabs
- Bass: Francis Buchholz
- Drums: Herman Rare Bell
World Wide Live is after the publication of the 1978 Tokyo Tapes released the second live album by German hard rock band Scorpions, which was released in mid-1985. The images were taken during the Love at First Sting Tour 1984 /1985. It is among the most popular live albums in rock music, it has long been the second- best-selling by Peter Frampton Comes Alive live album worldwide and is one of the most commercially successful releases of the band.
Background
World Wide Live emerged as the second live album by the group during the Love at First Sting tour, which began on January 23, 1984, came to an end on 5 September 1986. The recordings for the records published on the album are from the following concerts:
- Bercy, Paris, France (February 29, 1984)
- The Forum, Los Angeles, CA, United States ( 24 and 25 April 1984)
- Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, USA (26 April 1984)
- Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA, USA (28 April 1984)
- Gymnasium, Cologne, West Germany (17 November 1984)
During the first live album by the group was taken at a venue on different days, so here recordings from various concerts are thus collected. The cover was designed by Franz Epping. The first release on CD was released despite insufficient space without the Title Another Peace of Meat, Six String Sting and the two Can not Get Enough parts. Only the digitally remastered re-release, which was published in 2001, contains the entire album on CD. Originally published album was released as a double LP.
Selection
This live album contains exclusively of material from albums that were released after the previous live album. This therefore affects songs from the albums Love Drive (1979) Animal Magnetism (1980 ) Blackout ( 1982) and Love at First Sting (1984). Duplication of songs of other live albums, as it is otherwise the case with similar live releases, so do not occur here. Rather, World Wide Live is a summary of these four albums and is proud to introduce the new guitarist Matthias Jabs with his live prowess, played in its place in Tokyo Tapes still Uli Jon Roth.
Title list
Single releases
In 1985, the recording included on the album of No One Like You, along with The Zoo appeared ( also live) as a single.
Reception
Criticism
The album received mostly positive reviews in the international press. The All Music Guide to Rock, for example, described it as " one of the best Scorpions albums ever released ," continued he called it as " an absolute must for fans of this genre ." Christof glue wrote in 2009 in Metal Hammer, World Wide Live "is one of the most legendary live albums in rock history ". "The songs contained therein summarize the highlights of the post- Roth- era perfectly. " Furthermore, wrote Uwe Lerch from the magazine Rock Hard short and concise: "Actually, there is no need probably this criticism, because everyone who is interested in this plate, she probably for those who still are not quite conclusive, was already long in short. : ., all hits of the past six years, great atmosphere, good (maybe back to good ) sound and strong presentation ( color poster ) One touch I save me ( they would be in the 9-ring ) ". The average rating assigned is 9.5 out of possible 10
Sales
To this day, World Wide Live sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
Chart positions and awards
In Germany the album reached number four and stayed 10 weeks in the Top 10 of the charts. In Austria, the album also was number 4 in Switzerland and in the UK it reached number 18 respectively, while it was also placed in France at number 20 in Sweden and number 9. In the U.S., the panel managed to No. 17, with which it reached double platinum status. Furthermore, the album was certified platinum in Canada and in Germany with gold.
Video
1985, a live video with the highlights of the concert was released on the album, which received a gold award in the United States. This includes the following titles: