"Live and Sleazy" is a unique offering from the Village People, serving as both their first live album and fifth studio album. Released as a double LP, it blends live recordings with studio tracks. The live portion features original cop Victor Willis throughout, while the "Sleazy" side showcases various lead singers including David Hodo, Ray Simpson, and Alex Briley on different tracks. The album is notable for its arrangements, with Horace Ott conducting the string and horn sections credited under the pseudonym Bittersweet.
In 2018, Victor Willis announced plans to remaster and reissue the live portion of the album as a standalone release titled "Village People Live At The Greek Theatre". This updated version would include songs from their 1979 tour that were originally left off, such as "Key West", "Go West", "Village People", and "I Wanna Shake Your Hand". The album remains a testament to the Village People's energetic performances and their ability to blend disco with theatrical flair.
