Big Brother & The Holding Company – Live Thrills (CD, Big Sur Records BSR0015)

Why This CD Matters
Live Thrills captures the raw psychedelic blues-rock energy that made Big Brother & The Holding Company one of the defining bands of the late-1960s San Francisco scene. Featuring powerful live renditions of “Ball And Chain,” “Piece Of My Heart,” and “Summertime,” the recording highlights the improvisational intensity and emotional vocal style associated with the group’s classic performances. Unofficial live releases like this preserve performances that circulated primarily through collector networks rather than mainstream commercial releases.

Collector Note
Unofficial release on Big Sur Records. Underground live recordings connected to the original San Francisco psychedelic era continue to maintain strong niche demand among classic rock collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback
Case: VG+ with normal shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with minor handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Unofficial Release
Label: Big Sur Records – BSR0015
Country: Not specified
Released: Not specified
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist

Intro/Down On Me – 2:41
Intruder – 3:20
Blind Man – 2:38
Ball And Chain – 7:09
Comin' Home – 4:57
Combination Of The Two – 6:32
I Need A Man To Love – 6:04
Summertime – 4:13
Roadblock – 8:35
Easy Thing To Do – 6:42
Farewell Song – 4:26
Piece Of My Heart – 4:41
Flower In The Sun – 4:12
Turtle Blues – 6:22
Bye, Bye Baby – 1:19

Shipping & Handling
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Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery

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