Silver (Cheap Trick album)
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Silver is the third live album released by Cheap Trick
. It was performed at Davis Park in the band's hometown of Rockford, Illinois
in 1999, to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary since their formation. It was recorded and released as a two-disc set in 2001, and re-released in 2004 with two additional tracks ("Daddy Should Have Stayed In High School" and "On Top Of The World").
The band performed at least one song from each of their albums, including The Doctor. "I Want You To Want Me
" (from In Color) was performed slightly differently, with the "I'd love you to love me" line sung in a different tune. Jon Brant
made a brief return to play "If You Want My Love" and "She's Tight" (both from One on One). The band made acoustic arrangements of "I Can't Take It" (from Next Position Please
), "Take Me To The Top" (from The Doctor), "It All Comes Back To You" (from their 2nd eponymous album
), and "Tonight It's You" (from Standing on the Edge). Holland Zander, Robin Zander
's daughter and former lead singer of The Snaggs, made a guest appearance to sing a duet version of "Time Will Let You Know" (from Robin Zander's solo album). Rick Nielsen
did lead singing in "World's Greatest Lover" (from All Shook Up).
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of members Robin Zander , Rick Nielsen , Tom Petersson , and Bun E...
. It was performed at Davis Park in the band's hometown of Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a mid-sized city located on both banks of the Rock River in far northern Illinois. Often referred to as "The Forest City", Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. As reported in the 2010 U.S. census, the city was home to 152,871 people, the third most populated...
in 1999, to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary since their formation. It was recorded and released as a two-disc set in 2001, and re-released in 2004 with two additional tracks ("Daddy Should Have Stayed In High School" and "On Top Of The World").
The band performed at least one song from each of their albums, including The Doctor. "I Want You To Want Me
I Want You to Want Me
"I Want You to Want Me" is a song by Cheap Trick which first appeared on their second album In Color in 1977. It was the first single released from that album but it didn't chart in the US. However, it was a #1 single in Japan...
" (from In Color) was performed slightly differently, with the "I'd love you to love me" line sung in a different tune. Jon Brant
Jon Brant
Jon Brant was the bass player for the band Cheap Trick from 1981 to 1987. In addition to his work with that band, Brant has also played with artists including Chris Spedding, Micki Free, Robert Gordon, Lou Reed, and Diana Ross...
made a brief return to play "If You Want My Love" and "She's Tight" (both from One on One). The band made acoustic arrangements of "I Can't Take It" (from Next Position Please
Next Position Please
Next Position Please is a studio album by Cheap Trick, produced by Todd Rundgren and released in 1983. It was the band's seventh studio album and eighth release overall.- Background :...
), "Take Me To The Top" (from The Doctor), "It All Comes Back To You" (from their 2nd eponymous album
Cheap Trick (1977 album)
Cheap Trick is the first studio album released in 1977 by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It was their debut album for Epic Records, produced by Jack Douglas.- Overview :...
), and "Tonight It's You" (from Standing on the Edge). Holland Zander, Robin Zander
Robin Zander
Robin Wayne Zander is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Cheap Trick.-Early life:Zander was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, the fourth of five children; he has two older brothers, and older and younger sisters....
's daughter and former lead singer of The Snaggs, made a guest appearance to sing a duet version of "Time Will Let You Know" (from Robin Zander's solo album). Rick Nielsen
Rick Nielsen
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did lead singing in "World's Greatest Lover" (from All Shook Up).
Disc One
- "Ain't That A ShameAin't That a Shame"Ain't That a Shame" is a song recorded by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, in New Orleans, Louisiana, for Imperial Records and released in 1955. It was previously recorded in 1901 by Silas Leachman. The recording was a hit for Domino, eventually selling a million copies. It reached #1 on the...
" - "I Want You To Want MeI Want You to Want Me"I Want You to Want Me" is a song by Cheap Trick which first appeared on their second album In Color in 1977. It was the first single released from that album but it didn't chart in the US. However, it was a #1 single in Japan...
" - "Oh, Candy"
- "That 70's Song"
- "VoicesVoices (Cheap Trick song)"Voices" is the title of a song written by Rick Nielsen and recorded by American rock band Cheap Trick which appeared on the album Dream Police. It was written by guitarist Rick Neilsen. The single was released in 1979 and peaked at #32 in the US...
" - "If You Want My LoveIf You Want My Love"If You Want My Love" is a single from American rock band Cheap Trick which appeared on the album One on One. It was written by guitarist Rick Nielsen. The single was released in 1982 and peaked at #45 in the US. The single showed a change in style in the band, heading towards a more commercial sound...
" - "She's TightShe's Tight (song)"She's Tight" is a single from American rock band Cheap Trick which appeared on the album One on One. It was written by lead guitarist Rick Nielson. The single was released in 1982 and peaked at #65 in the US. The style of the track shown a more commercial rock sound, unlike anything by Cheap Trick...
" - "Can't Stop Fallin' Into LoveCan't Stop Fallin' Into Love"Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love" is the title of a song recorded by American rock band Cheap Trick which appeared on the album Busted. It was written by lead singer Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielson and bassist Tom Petersson. The single was released in 1990 and peaked at #12 in the US...
" - "Gonna Raise Hell"
- "I Can't Take It (Acoustic)"
- "Take Me To The Top (Acoustic)"
- "It All Comes Back To You (Acoustic)"
- "Tonight It's You (Acoustic)"
- "Time Will Let You Know"
- "World's Greatest Lover"
Disc Two
- "The FlameThe Flame (Cheap Trick song)"The Flame" is a hit power ballad by Cheap Trick, released on July 25, 1988. The song was first offered to English singer Elkie Brooks, who turned it down. Written by Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham, the song was initially released on Cheap Trick's Lap of Luxury album...
" - "Stop This Game"
- "Dream PoliceDream Police (song)"Dream Police" is the title of a song written by Rick Nielsen and originally released in 1979 by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It was the opening track of Cheap Trick's album Dream Police. The single peaked #26 on the US single chart...
" - "I Know What I Want"
- "Woke Up With a Monster"
- "Never Had a Lot to Lose"
- "You're All Talk"
- "I'm Losin' You
- "Hard To Tell"
- "Oh, Claire"
- "SurrenderSurrender (Cheap Trick song)"Surrender" is a single by Cheap Trick released in June 1978 from the album Heaven Tonight. It was the first Cheap Trick single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 62...
" - "Just Got Back"
- "Day TripperDay Tripper"Day Tripper" is a song by The Beatles, released as a double A-side single with "We Can Work It Out". Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the Rubber Soul album...
" - "Who D'King"
2004 Rerelease
- "Daddy Should Have Stayed In High School"
- "On Top Of The World"