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Rating: The 1980s were a strange period musically, with the new wave, the revival of genres like punk, the birth of Iron Maiden, hair metal, pop, and dance. In short, many artists had to deal with this decade: AC/DC with the death of their singer, Aerosmith with the return of their two guitarists, even the rock icons the Rolling Stones experienced a tumultuous period...
But why are we talking about the '80s? Simply because for the Scorpions, nothing changed excessively during this time. After Ulrich Roth left following "Tokyo Tapes," many guitarists auditioned, but the one who convinced the most was Matthias Jabs. They immediately got back on track with the album "Loverdrive," followed by another five works that satisfied fans and critics alike. After these, during the "Love at First Sting" tour, a live album was recorded: "World Wide Live," the record we will talk about now.
Among everything, the band certainly hasn't lost the ability to perform live. In fact, here, unlike the excellent "Tokyo Tapes," the technique is greatly improved, Meine is truly in a state of grace and does not disappoint at all... A perfect live performance then. Unfortunately, in its perfection, the record lacks a little energy, a trait that characterized the previous testimony. However, the songs (in my very humble opinion) have an even more satisfying live impact, and in certain moments the emotion will truly soar to the heavens, and one won't be able to resist. You'll want to shout all the choruses at the top of your lungs and scream along with the audience when Meine interacts with them. The chosen tracks are undoubtedly the best; nevertheless, I would make a note about the setlist: in my opinion, two masterpieces like "When the Smoke is Going Down" and "Always Somewhere"" should have been included.
Let's leave the "theoretical" part to fully immerse ourselves in the record.
After the introduction titled "Countdown," the series of solos in "Coming Home" sweeps the listener away. It gave me goosebumps, and Meine's singing is perfect. Not even time to recover before the fast chords of "Blackout" blast in, reaffirming that the band is in top form. Rarebell keeps the pace perfectly for another sonic barrage: "Bad Boys Running Wild," impressive. "Loving You Sunday Morning" slightly slows the pace, but with "Make it Real" we start back up full throttle. Listening to "Big City Nights" will make you lose your voice from shouting with the little Klaus Meine, who from his image seems anything but a hard rock singer. The instrumental "Coast to Coast" gives Meine a break. The first ballad of the album arrives, "Holiday," present here only with the acoustic part, perfect with the usual impeccable Meine. But the peak, in my opinion, is reached with "Still Loving You," definable as amazing, the singer surpasses himself, not missing a note, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reminds us we're at a Scorpions concert and gets everyone dancing again. Very well performed are also "Can't Live Without You" and "Another Piece of Meat," with "Dynamite" providing another burst of riffs and solos at will. "The Zoo" will surely make everyone scream during the chorus. To calm things down this time is "No One Like You," which creates great pathos during the quieter parts. The finale in pure hard rock style comes with the two parts of "Can't Get Enough," interrupted by the exceptional solo interlude by Jabs, "Six String Sting," where the newcomer shows he has little to envy Roth.
The live album is exceptional, although slightly lacking in the power present in "Tokyo Tapes." Because Scorpions are still Scorpions, and not even the '80s can change them.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
03 Blackout (04:04)
I realize I missed a day
But I'm too wrecked to care anyway
I look around and see this face
What the hell have I lost my taste
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
My head explodes, my ears ring
I can't remember just where I've been
The last thing that I recall
I got lost in a deep black hole
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
Blackout
I really had a Blackout
I grab my things and make a run
On my way out, another one
Would like to know before I stop
Did I make it or did I flop
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout
I really had a Blackout
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout
I really had a Blackout
04 Bad Boys Running Wild (03:52)
Out in the streets
The dogs are on the run
The cats are all in heart
Out in the streets
Snakes are all around you
Dirty rats are on their way
They control you and they'll make you play
Out in the night
Glaring eyes in darkness
Tigers wanna fight
Out in the night
Spiders all around you
Spinning webs and make you pray
Tie you up and you can't get away
Bad boys running wild
If you don't play along with their games
Bad boys running wild
And you better get out of their way
Out in the streets
The dogs are on the run
The cats are all in heat
Out in the night
Spiders all around you
Spinning webs and make you pray
Tie you up and you can't get away
Bad boys running wild
If you don't play along with their games
Bad boys running wild
And you better get out of their way
Bad boys running wild
If you don't play along with their games
Bad boys running wild
And you better get out of their way
Get out of their way
06 Make It Real (03:53)
You can always trust your inner feelings
'cause they always tell the truth
Where did it get you, then your analyzing
Just do what feels right for you
If you take life as a crazy gamble
Throw your dice take your chance
You will see it from the different angle
And you too can join the dance
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy oooh yeah
Did you ever have a secret yearning
Don't you know it could come true
Now's the time to set wheels turning
To open up your life for you
As you know there's always good and evil
Make your choice don't be blind
Open up your mind and don't be trivial
There's a whole new world to find
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy oooh yeah
Did you ever have a secret yearning
Don't you know it could come true
Now's the time to set wheels turning
To open up your life for you
If you take life as a crazy gamble
Throw your dice take your chance
You will see if from a different angle
And you too will join the dance
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy
Make it real not fantasy
Fantasy oooh yeah
07 Big City Nights (04:58)
When the daylight is falling down into the night
And the sharks try to cut a big piece out of life
It feels alright to go out to catch an outrageous thrill
But it's more like spinning wheels of fortune
Which never stand still
Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
When the sunlight is rising up in my eyes
And the long night has left me back at somebody's side
It feels alright for a long sweet minute like hours before
But it's more like looking out for something
I can't find anymore
Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
Always yearning
There is no dream
That you can't make true, if you're looking for love
But there's no girl
Who's burning the ice away from my heart
Maybe tonight!
Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
Always yearning
Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
Always yearning
09 Holiday (03:23)
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange the cold days for the sun
A good time and fun
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange your troubles for some love
Wherever you are
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Longing for the sun here we come
To the island without name
Longing for the sun here we come
On the island many miles away from home
Here we come on the island without name
Longing for the sun here we come
To the island many miles away from home
away from home
away from home
away from home
away from home
10 Still Loving You (05:48)
Time, it needs time
To win back your love again
I will be there, I will be there ...
Love, only love
Can bring back your love someday
I will be there, I will be there ...
Fight, baby I fight
To win back your love again
I will be there, I will be there ...
Love, only love
Can break down the walls someday
I will be there, I will be there.
If we'd go again all the way from the start
I would try to change things that killed our love
Your pride has built the wall so strong that I can't get through!
Is there really no chance to start once again?
I'm loving you
Try, baby try
To trust in my love again
I will be there, I will be there ...
Love our love
Just shouldn't be thrown away
I will be there, I will be there ...
If we'd go again all the way from the start
I would try to change things that killed our love
Your pride has built the wall so strong that I can't get through!
Is there really no chance to start once again?
If we'd go again all the way from the start
I would try to change things that killed our love
Yes I hurt your pride and I know what you been through
You should give me a chance, this can't be the end
I'm still loving you ...
I'm still loving you ...
I'm still loving you ...
I'm still loving you ...
Still Loving You Baby
11 Rock You Like a Hurricane (04:15)
I was born in a hurricane
Nothing to lose and everything to gain
Ran before I walked
Reaching for the top
Out of control just like a runaway train
I never walked on the narrow path
I always wanted what I didn't have
All was not enough
Riding lady luck
Driving in the fast lane and just stepped on the gas
Cause I was raised on rock
My dad was howling but my heart was a rolling stone
Yeah I was raised on rock
My mama said I had a devil to scratch my soul
And I was raised on rock
Shoot me up baby make me high
And hit the jackpot in the heat of the night
Wanna kiss your lips
Wanna move your hips
See my desire in your laser-beam eyes
You shake me up got me spinning 'round
You know what's going up must come down
Tomorrow I'll be gone
A million miles from home
The only road I know leads out of town
Cause I was raised on rock
My dad was howling but my heart was a rolling stone
Yeah I was raised on rock
My mama said I had a devil to scratch my soul
And I was raised on rock
Growing up with the guitar men
Growing up way too fast
Follow the sound of a rock'n'roll band
This call will always last
Cause I was raised on rock
12 Can't Live Without You (05:32)
You stand in front of the band
With all those scarves in your hands
I see you play imaginary guitars
You people shaking your heads
Right till the end of the set
You really turn me on wherever we are
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Put your hands in the air
So I can see you are there
I wanna you see all your lights shining on
Want you stand up and dance
Gonna leave you no chance
I take a breath between each single song
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Stand up and shout
We're ready to rock, we're ready to roll
Stand up and shout
Are you ready, are you ready
Come on and get it
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
13 The Zoo (05:50)
The job is done and I go out
Another boring day
I leave it all behind me now
So many worlds away
I meet my girl, she's dressed to kill
And all we gonna do
Is walk around to catch the thrill
On streets we call the zoo
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
Enjoy the zoo, and walk down
42nd Street
You gonna be excited too
And you will feel the heat
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
14 No One Like You (04:10)
Girl, it's been a long time that we've been apart
Much too long for a man who needs love
I miss you since I've been away
Babe, it wasn't easy to leave you alone
It's getting harder now that im gone
If I had the choice, I would stay
There's no one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you
No one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you
Girl, there are really no words strong enough
To describe all my longing for love
I don't want my feelings restrained
Ooh, babe, I just need you like never before
Just imagine you'd come through this door
You'd take all my sorrow away
There's no one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you
No one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you
No one like you
15 Dynamite (07:27)
Kick your ass to heaven
With rock'n'roll tonight
I'll make this night a special one
Make you feel allright
Shoot my heat into your body
Give ya all my size
I'm gonna beat the beat tonight
It's time to break the ice
Dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite
Hit the top together
Get ya with me spell
I'm gonna make my shot tonight
Take you down to hell
Eat your meat until your're breathless
Twirl your hips around
I'm gonna break my neck tonight
I'll get you off the ground
Dynamite
You're Dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite
Get it now or never
Let's get it really tight
We'll make this night a special one
Make us feel allright
Put your heat into my body
Give ya all my size
We're gonna beat the beat tonight
Come on let's break the ice
Dynamite
You're Dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite
Baby you're Dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite
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