"Swallow This Live" POSTERS

"Swallow This Live" is the first live album by the American glam metal band Poison, released on November 12, 1991, by Capitol Records. The album captures performances from their "Flesh & Blood" world tour, featuring live recordings of songs from their initial three studio albums: "Look What the Cat Dragged In," "Open Up and Say... Ahh!," and "Flesh & Blood."

The live tracks were recorded at various locations, including Miami, Orlando, and Tampa in Florida, as well as the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in California. In addition to the live performances, the album includes four new studio tracks, which were the last recordings featuring guitarist C.C. DeVille before his departure from the band later in 1991. One of these studio tracks, "So Tell Me Why," was released as a single and reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1991

"Swallow This Live" achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 51 on the Billboard 200 and number 42 on the Cash Box albums chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2001, signifying over 500,000 copies sold.

For those interested in listening to the album, "Swallow This Live" is available on major streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Additionally, a live video titled "Swallow This Live: Flesh & Blood World Tour" was released in 1992, featuring a concert recorded at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre on May 19, 1991. This video provides a visual experience of Poison's dynamic stage presence during that era.

The album's release coincided with a tumultuous period for the band, marked by internal conflicts and lineup changes. Notably, a backstage altercation between Bret Michaels and C.C. DeVille at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards led to DeVille's temporary departure from Poison.