General Gregory N. Pigott: Late Night Music Part 130........."Live!"

I got creative with this list. People say I've seen "everyone" live. Well, why not have a list honoring the artists I've had the privilege of seeing perform in person.

In order to receive votes in this category, I had to have SEEN THE ARTIST PERFORM AT LEAST ONE SONG IN PERSON. Even if it was a guest appearance or an opening act, it still counts. Also receiving votes were "Right Thurr" by Chingy, "Never Gonna Be As Big As Jesus" by Audio Adrenaline, "I'm So There" by Brittni Black, "Too Close" by Next, "That's The Night That The Lights Went Out In Georgia" by Reba McEntire, "Two Sparrows In A Hurricane" by Tanya Tucker, and "Money In The Bank" by John Anderson.

"Cold As Ice"- Foreigner. I thought I was so cool when I saw Foreigner in the summer of 1992 at Rapids on the Reservoir water park while they were touring to promote their 1991 album Unusual Heat. I was 11. This song was included on their self-titled debut album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMqfWoFjgto

"Cadillac On 22's"- David Banner. I actually saw David Banner live at the 2004 Jubilee Jam. I still have no idea what this song is talking about, but I suppose I'll give him bonus points because the song is about Mississippi. Probably worst video acting ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U61JP4KkFKc

"Another Time Another Place"- Wayne Watson and Sandi Patty. Wow, just a small change of gears. This TV performance from "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson" in 1990 promoting this album and title track of Sandi Patty's was huge on several fronts. Not only was it the first time a Christian act was brought onto network television, as far as I know, it was "The Tonight Show" only Christian music guest until Relient K performed in 2004. This great performance was a huge turning point for both artists. While Sandi Patty remained successful for a few more years, her career was rocked by a adultery scandal and subsequent divorce. While Wayne Watson was already a successful artist, his career skyrocketed for the rest of the decade. I actually saw these two perform this song together in Jackson the next year, and then had the privilege of meeting Wayne Watson in 1996. Without a doubt one of the most underrated musicians in music history of any genre. Funny how Johnny doesn't even mention him here. I guess he was getting old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0swvVO_NjU

"Higher"- Creed. Saw Creed in one of their last shows before breaking up in 2001 in Tupelo. They are a much different band live than they are on TV. Big hats off to Jay Money for talking me into this one. One of the most awesome pyrotechnic and multimedia displays I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16lInLZRms

"Keep It Between Us"- Kelly Rowland. I'm reaching on this one, but I definitely saw Kelly Rowland come out and do "Nowhere To Run" with Kevin Eubank and the Tonight Show Band on my visit to "The Tonight Show" when Katie Couric hosted. More on that one later. This is her newest single- not a bad video either. I'm glad to see she's still got it going on. Without a doubt one of the skinniest women I've ever seen in person.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNZkI2yWi5w

"Friends In High Places"- Larnelle Harris. Saw him live twice. Once in Jackson and once at Mississippi College. May be the best gospel voice ever. He can really do things with his voice that no other singer can. This song was on his 1990 album I Can Begin Again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcuLZxyhOoI

"Lightning Crashes"- Live. Saw these guys the same night I saw David Banner in Jackson. John Lassiter still does not believe that the word "placenta" is in the lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJ4O-nSveg

"God Gave Me You"- Dave Barnes. Saw Dave Barnes last Christmas in Memphis (check out my facebook album). This song was recently recorded by Blake Shelton, but Dave Barnes version is SO much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hQK6GIrpYU

"Live Forever"- Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. Drew Holcomb was the co-headliner with Dave Barnes that night and I heard him do this song live and was blown away. He actually wrote this song for his family, and he performed it live for the first time for them that night. At least that's what I think he said.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUf4FEiimwg

"Wasting My Time"- Default. These guys opened for Creed that night in Tupelo. Great song that defined a very quick career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAocvKHUidg

"Stay Fly"- Three 6 Mafia. I have to admit, I actually met these guys. I was backstage when they gave the Austin Peay homecoming concert in 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBjzAdpZzf0

"Hello, Goodbye"- Paul McCartney. Saw him live for my 21st birthday! I actually saw this set with this song open up this tour in 2002 in New Orleans as part of Paul's "Back In The USA" tour, which was released with a live album. Can't beat this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyxVXf4o5FE

"Somebody's Hero"- Damien Horne. I hate that I only saw Damien Horne live twice in Nashville, as he may be the best cross-genre artist I've ever heard. He recently was featured on ESPN during the coverage of the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. I really hope he has more great success to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyonlbHD2xo

"I Don't Ever Wanna See You Again"- Uncle Sam. Ok, I take back what I said about the worst video acting ever. I saw Uncle Sam open for Boyz II Men in Jackson 1998, and while this was a good song, and he was an underrated singer. He really needs to learn some new dance moves. Uncle Sam had some talent, but this would prove to be his only hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWasrUYMHgo

"Lifetime"- Better Than Ezra. BTE has the record for most times seen live with 4. Most of you already know about their memorable birthday performance I saw in 2005 (see "Sometimes It's More Than A Game"). This was one of their songs that was so awesome it was recorded twice AND released twice as a single.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ2QT88m_nk

"Drops of Jupiter"- Train. I admit I was never that big of a Train fan before I saw them live in 2004 at Southern Miss. Great show that night........one that Better Than Ezra opened.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xf-Lesrkuc

"All These Years"- Mac McAnally. I've seen Mac McAnally twice. You probably know some of his songs, he just rarely records them, or much less charts with them. This was always my favorite by him, and his version is exponentially better than Sawyer Brown's that reached the Country charts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__l81lN6JaY

"All My Life"- K-Ci and Jo Jo. The night I saw Boyz II Men in Jackson, K-Ci and Jo Jo freaking stole the show, really on the heels of this single, which at the time, was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. One of the best live show groups out there in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXvMT_mVbqw

"Let Me In"- Steadyfall. I saw these guys do a set at the Cumberland Jam in Clarksville in 2006. Very awesome live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrEH9x3qts

"End Of The Road"- Boyz II Men. Back before Boyz II Men was playing the sideshow tent at the State Fair and still had 4 members, they had one last headliner World Tour in 1998 that stopped in Jackson. Very difficult music to perform live, and while it was a good show, it definitely wasn't great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKO6XYXioc

"You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone"- Brooks and Dunn. I sometimes I forget I actually saw these guys open for Reba McEntire in Tupelo in 1996. Easily my favorite song by them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjENhIdDsic

"Speak To Me"- Mason Douglas. Of all the artists I saw in Nashville, Mason Douglas is without a doubt my favorite. This song of his is seriously underrated, and one of his best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVSppvI8ySk

"Right Where You Wanted Me"- Jamie Floyd. I saw Jamie Floyd do this song live 3 times and it still would never be enough. Every time I heard it I was overwhelmed. Bonus points for mentioning Mississippi in the first line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNbmR5ftX7I

"Long Black Train"- Josh Turner. Saw him at the Grand Ole Opry in 2009. Can't get over how this guy looks perfect all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyRZTAmcW7c

"That's What I Love About Sunday"- Craig Morgan. Saw him at the same Grand Ole Opry show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm3aCyRD3Vg

"Someone Saved My Life Tonight"- Elton John. Saw Elton John in my infamous "lying about my grandparents anniversary" in order to get out of choir contest in Memphis's Pyramid in 1997. He was riding the heels of The Big Picture and did 3 songs from it that night. Unforgettable show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIvKDs7cSN4

"So Nice To Be Loved"- Darnell Levine. I saw Darnell Levine open for Damien Horne once in Nashville and was completely blown away. This guy is another great cross-genre artist that really needs to be on your playlist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqP-dxwWaoA

"Love Will Keep Us Alive"- The Eagles. Me and Lassiter made the trek up to Tupelo one night in 2001 to catch the Eagles. We may have set the world record for air guitar that night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Df82nmQut8

"Testify To Love"- Avalon. I actually did these guys lights when I saw them perform at First Baptist Church in 2000. I love this song, and they still close every show with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXTvMUJgJaE

"Feel"- Robbie Williams. Bonus points to me for being in the audience on this one. See if you can find me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP0d5lmzJqs

"Secrets"- David Jennings. I've said it once, and I'll say it again. David Jennings is the MAN!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDLoi4yzntY

BONUS VIDEO- "Goodbye Woman"- Mason Douglas. Another great song from Mason Douglas. Bonus points for this song getting dedicated "to the General" during one his live performances.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Vc_UlK0mQ

Paul McCartney's "Back In The US"