Classic Rock Challenge XII

[Digidave]

Before MTV came up with the "Unplugged" specials, there was Tesla's "Five Man Acoustical Jam". In 1990 Tesla decided to play some acoustic shows as a warm up for a tour they were to do with Motley Crue. On a whim they decided to record one of the shows & history was made in Philadelphia. According to Jimmy Page, who happens to be a huge fan of the album, it was the first time any band recorded a live acoustic album. Usually when a band records a live performance, they go back into the studio & fix some of the parts. Tesla refused to do this. They said that it would feel like they were lying to their fans. So they left it as is, Raw & Unplugged. The name "Five Man Acoustical Jam" comes from the original band name of the song "Signs". Five Man Acoustical Band was a band from Canada that was...well, a one hit wonder, to put it nicely. So here it is! A fun album to listen to. It makes you feel like your in the middle of a party with a bunch of friends just sitting around jammin' with home made instruments.


Tracks
1. Comin' Atcha Live/Truckin'
2. Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)
3. The Way It Is
4. We Can Work It Out
5. Signs
6. Gettin' Better
7. Before My Eyes
8. Paradise
9. Lodi
10. Mother's Little Helper
11. Modern Day Cowboy
12. Love Song
13. Tommy's Down Home
14. Down Fo' Boogie

My take on
2. Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)

[mikem12188]

Okay, I'll play, How about:

Comin'atcha Live/Truckin'

[filemanager]

Paradise



(This was taken with a film camera, then I scanned it in - but you get the point )

[leafyfingers]

Taken through the car window while driving down the freeway..............

[Taallyn]

Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)



Kind of obvious, I suppose, but I just took this one today.

[lisak]

Modern Day Cowboy

[FlashMcDirt]

I'm kind of new around here, as far as actually being active, but this looks like fun and I'll give it a try.

I have two different possibilities for Modern Day Cowboy:





And here is my take on Comin' Atcha Live/Truckin' :



If it is not ok for me to use 3 photos, please let me know and I'll delete them.

[Nathan deGargoyle]

Mother's Little Helper



I was always cursed with a literal mind.

[ike]

4. We Can Work It Out:



Found under a bridge in Manchester - Cross Processed to add something...

ike,

[mikem12188]

Originally Posted by Nathan deGargoyle

Mother's Little Helper



I was always cursed with a literal mind.

Nathan,

This is truly a beautiful photo. Thank you for sharing it with us.