1973 Sonny & Cher – Live In Las Vegas Vol.2

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Live In Las Vegas Vol. 2 is the second live album by American pop duo Sonny & Cher, released in 1974 by Kapp/MCA Records.

It was released in 1974 and reached #175 on the Billboard album charts.

This was their first double album. The album is largely a collection of cover songs including “I Can See Clearly Now” (originally by Johnny Nash) and “Where You Lead”). No singles were released from the album. The songs “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” and “You Better Sit Down Kids” were performed by Bono; both were written by Bono and performed by Cher in the late 60’s. Cher also sings “Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves” as a solo.

Tracks

1  All I Ever Need Is You (Eddie Reeves, Jimmy Holiday) 6:22
1  I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) 0:00
1  You’ve Got A Friend (Carole King) 2:28
1  Where You Lead (Carole King, Toni Stern) 6:00
1  Reprise: You’ve Got A Friend (Carole King) 0:00
2  You’d Better Sit Down Kids (Sonny Bono) 0:00
2  A Cowboy’s Work Is Never Done (Sonny Bono) 11:50
2  I Got You Babe (Sonny Bono) 3:07
3  Gypsy, Tramp & Thieves (Bob Stone) 0:00
3  Brother Love’s Traveling  Salvation Show (Neil Diamond) 5:15
3  You And I (Stevie Wonder) 5:15
4  Superstar (Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell) 10:21
4  Comedy Dialogue () 0:00
4  Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (Sonny Bono) 6:00

Media

Musicians

BassDavid Hungate
DrumsJeffrey Porcaro
GuitarDan Ferguson
GuitarDean Parks
OrganDavid Paich
PianoDavid Paich
VocalsSonny Bono
VocalsCher

Liner Notes

Producer – Denis Pregnolato
Conductor – David Paich
Engineer – Lenny Roberts
Orchestra – Jack Eglash Orchestra

Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
Manufactured By – MCA Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Sahara Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas