"Live" is a live album released by the American rock band Iron Butterfly in 1970. Following the success of the band's most popular album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", this collection sought to provide a more immersive experience of their music, capturing the raw energy and the rich soundscapes the band created in their live performances.
The album was recorded on May 22, 1970, at the Fillmore East in New York City and features the most recognizable lineup of Iron Butterfly, with members Doug Ingle, Lee Dorman, Ron Bushy, and Erik Brann. It includes the band's hit composition "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", in an extended 19-minute version, in addition to other tracks like "Soul Experience", "Filled with Fear", and "You Can't Win".
The album was the band's fourth studio album, presenting a more direct, unmediated representation of their distinctive heavy, psychedelic sound. Despite not reaching the same commercial success as their previous album, "Live" is still seen as a significant release in Iron Butterfly's discography, capturing the band at the height of their powers and displaying their knack for lengthy, passionate performances.
Considering it was released during the heyday of progressive and psychedelic rock, this album is a testament to Iron Butterfly's musical prowess and their enduring influence on the genre.
