Recorded at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, California in March of 1990, Too Hot for Snakes is an entertaining, if ultimately non-essential, addition to the catalogs of both artists; the clear highlight is a fiery rendition of the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers track "Sway," a song Taylor clearly relishes performing as much as Olson does. (Too Hot for Snakes is the U.S. release of the material released in Europe as Live). ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Mick Taylor (Bass), Mick Taylor (Guitar), Mick Taylor (Vocals), Mick Taylor (Performer), Barry Goldberg (Piano), Barry Goldberg (Organ (Hammond)), Ian McLagan (Organ), Ian McLagan (Piano), Ian McLagan (Organ (Hammond)), Carla Olson (Guitar), Carla Olson (Vocals), Carla Olson (Main Performer), Carla Olson (Performer), Phil Kenzie (Saxophone), Mark Linett (Engineer), Charles Rook (Mixing), George Callins (Guitar), George Callins (Vocals), George Callins (Producer), Saul Davis (Producer), Rick Hemmert (Drums), Tom Morgan, Jr. (Saxophone), Juke Logan (Harmonica), Lisa Bronston (Vocals (Background)), Jesse Sublett (Guitar (Bass)), Jesse Sublett (Vocals), Gary Nichamin (Photography), Dane Lawing (Art Direction), Dane Lawing (Design), Mike Cruz (Photography)