LaserDisc The Chain HD
 

Here you go!! Enjoy, put it on HD!

Nice! And by far this version is the best live "The Chain" I've heard. Always been my favorite.

One of my favourite performances of the chain.

Stevie and Chris look so... PHWOAR in those black and white pictures at the very start. I'd never noticed how gorgeous Christine was until then. And that Stevie picture at 0:20 kills me every time.

Thanks!!!! im glad your enjoyed it!!!

I think "The Chain" gained a whole new aspect of power on the 1982 tour. I think the impression is especially strong for those of us who experienced the performances of the song on the 1980 tour first--with its creeping, unbearably suspenseful buildup. I remember my excited surprise on hearing "The Chain" live at wherever it was I first saw Mac on the 1982 tour. The pumped-up tempo was a major contrast to earlier tours; it was like a jolt of electricity, a whole different feel. I remember thinking that the band couldn't possibly maintain the speed & the emotional freneticism, and then being amazed that they did maintain it, right through to that final whipped E minor.

also stevie's tambourine cant be heard!!! she should have stuck with that double row that she used in 1977-1981! the dark wood one!

Nice analysis. I was far too young at the time (the '82 tour being the first Mac tour I was even alive for) but from the recordings, I can hear exactly what you are saying. Must have been great at the time to go to a show and get such a different interpretation of the same song just a few years later. Which begs the question, what the hell happened to The Chain after this? I will say the '87-'90 tours weren't that bad, but the Dance, SYW, and Unleashed tours leave something to be desired. So, so, so bland.

well David i hate to say this but YOUR WRONG!!! lol!! THE CHAIN, was always a fast song and they did maintain there composure!! Trust me!