Dec. 4, 1964 - On sale today in the United Kingdom is “Five Live Yardbirds,” the live debut album by the English rock band the Yardbirds. It features the group’s interpretations of 10 American blues and rhythm and blues songs, including their most popular live number, Howlin’ Wolf’s “Smokestack Lightning.” The album was recorded at the Marquee Club on March 20.
In October of last year, the Yardbirds — formed in London last year and comprised of Eric Clapton, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, and Paul Samwell-Smith — the Yardbirds took over the Rolling Stones’ position at the Crawdaddy Club and signed a management contract with club owner Giorgio Gomelsky. After touring with Sonny Boy Williamson II, the band signed a contract with Columbia Records.
This year, the Yardbirds recorded two singles, “I Wish You Would” and “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.” These had limited success, and Gomelsky was able to persuade Columbia to release a live album as the Yardbirds’ debut.
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