Keep Us on the Road: Live 1977

• Artist: Motörhead
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• Release Date: May 07, 2002
• Type: Live
• Genre: Rock

Review

Few bands in the history of heavy metal are as road-tested as Motörhead. Since the mid-'70s, Lemmy Kilmister and whoever else was man enough to join the band's ranks have been tearing it up on the road, and are responsible for one of rock's greatest live albums of all time, 1981's No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith. As its title states, the double-disc set Keep Us on the Road: Live 1977 captures Motörhead early on -- including their classic lineup of singer/bassist Kilmister, guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke, and drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor. And while it's not as awe-inspiring as the aforementioned Hammersmith set, it does include quite a few down 'n' dirty treats ("Motörhead," "Iron Horse," "White Line Fever," and "I'll Be Your Sister"), as well as a handful of covers ("Leaving Here," "Train Kept A-Rollin'," and "Louie, Louie"). The sound quality is a bit rough and many of the songs are included twice, but for fans curious to hear what Motörhead sounded like on-stage early on, Keep Us on the Road: Live 1977 is a worthy document. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Motörhead	Lemmy Kilmister	Motörhead	(3:22)
Vibrator	Larry Wallis	Motörhead	(3:59)
Keep Us on the Road	Mick Farren, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, Lemmy, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor	Motörhead	(5:55)
The Watcher	Lemmy	Motörhead	(5:08)
Iron Horse (Lyrics)	Lawrence, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, Mick Brown	Motörhead	(5:11)
Leaving Here (Lyrics)	Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland	Motörhead	(2:59)
On Parole	Larry Wallis	Motörhead	(6:32)
I'm Your Witchdoctor	John Mayall	Motörhead	(3:02)
Train Kept A-Rollin'	Tiny Bradshaw, Howard Kay, Lois Mann	Motörhead	(3:46)
City Kids (Lyrics)	Duncan Sanderson, Larry Wallis	Motörhead	(4:32)
White Line Fever	Merle Haggard	Motörhead	(2:40)

CD 2

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Motörhead	Lemmy Kilmister	Motörhead	(3:03)
I'll Be Your Sister	"Fast" Eddie Clarke, Lemmy, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor	Motörhead	(3:00)
Leaving Here (Lyrics)	Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland	Motörhead	(2:50)
Lost Johnny (Lyrics)	Mick Farren, Lemmy	Motörhead	(3:46)
The Watcher	Lemmy	Motörhead	(4:38)
Keep Us on the Road	Mick Farren, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, Lemmy, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor	Motörhead	(5:07)
Louie, Louie	Richard Berry	Motörhead	(2:36)
Tear Ya Down (Lyrics)	"Fast" Eddie Clarke, Lemmy, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor	Motörhead	(2:32)
Iron Horse (Lyrics)	Lawrence, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, Mick Brown	Motörhead	(4:32)
White Line Fever	Merle Haggard	Motörhead	(2:23)
Instro	"Fast" Eddie Clarke, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister	Motörhead	(2:56)

Credits

Motörhead (Main Performer), Ross Halfin (Photography), Dave Ling (Liner Notes), Antony Amos (Release Coordinator), Steve Hammonds (Release Coordinator)