Fightin' Side of Me

Like its predecessor, , was a rush-released live album designed to cash in on the success of his ultra-patriotic hit single of the same name. was recorded live in Philadelphia, where drew a capacity crowd. The songs are a good representation of a typical concert from the early '70s: A classic hit opens the record ( ), followed by some selections from his recent records, a couple of songs from and , a medley of other singers performed as imitations, and, finally, three recent hits -- including -- to close the show. It's a fun record, and one that gives a better indication of what a typical concert was like in the early '70s, but it's ultimately a minor entry in his catalog. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine