In the Flesh (2000)

About this title: An 18-track collection taken from an April 4, 1987, Heartbreakers gig at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, In the Flesh captures Johnny and the boys, with special guest, ex-New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane, on one of those "had to be there" nights that, sadly, didn't come around nearly enough in J.T.'s career. Unlike a lot of Thunders live recordings, this one is conspicuous by the absence of the side banter and stoned drivel that spiced up so many of his shows. Johnny comes across as shockingly professional throughout -- it's tough to argue with the greasy power of his playing. Starting ... read more

Tracks:

1. Pipeline [Carman/Spickard]
2. Blame It on Mom [Thunders]
3. Personality Crisis [Thunders/Johansen]
4. I Can Tell [Smith]
5. Dead or Alive [Thunders]
6. Can't Keep My Eyes on You [Thunders]
7. I Ain't Superstitious [Dixon]
8. Too Much Junkie Buiness [Thunders]
9. You Can't Put Your Arms Round a Memory [Thunders]
10. Eve of Destruction [Sloan]
11. Lonely Planet Boy [Johansen/Thunders]
12. The Wizard [Bolan]
13. Play With Fire [Jagger/Richards]
14. Green Onions [Cropper/Jackson/Jon]
15. Midnight Hour [Cropper/Pickett]
16. Sad Vacation [Thunders]
17. Little Queenie [Berry]
18. Born to Lose [Thunders]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.