AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” Live at River Plate Is Arena Rock Perfection
From Bon Scott to Brian Johnson to a roaring Buenos Aires stadium in 2009, AC/DC’s live “Thunderstruck” at River Plate is the blueprint for how a rock show should feel.
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Andrea and Virginia Bocelli’s “Hallelujah” Breathes New Life Into a Classic
In 2020, Andrea Bocelli sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” with his 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, and the result rivals even Jeff Buckley’s famous version.
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Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” at Wembley, 2007: The Comeback Moment
After the St. Anger years, Metallica took the Live Earth stage at Wembley in 2007 and turned “Nothing Else Matters” into a stadium-wide singalong that proved they still had it.
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The Eagles’ “Hotel California” Live in 1977 Is Worth Not Skipping
“Hotel California” may be the most overplayed song on classic rock radio, but the Eagles’ 1977 Capital Centre performance, with Henley singing from behind the kit and that dual guitar solo, is a different story.
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Miley Cyrus and Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” on the Howard Stern Show
On the Howard Stern Show in 2021, Miley Cyrus fronted Metallica for “Nothing Else Matters,” and her raspy, powerful take, plus a bridge shared with James Hetfield, steals the show.
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Jonathan Antoine’s “Unchained Melody” Is a Rendition Unlike Any Other
Backed by piano, harp and strings, Jonathan Antoine takes “Unchained Melody” from a warm, low baritone to a show-stopping high note in a 2018 live performance.
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Sting Sings Springsteen: “The Rising” at the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors
At the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors, Sting took Bruce Springsteen’s post-9/11 anthem “The Rising” from a lone spotlight to a full choir while the Boss watched from the balcony.