Live is the second live album by Shawn Colvin. Released on 23 June 2009 by Nonesuch Records, it was recorded over three nights at Yoshi's in San Francisco during July 2008 and captures Colvin performing solo with just her voice and acoustic guitar.

The album showcases many of the songs that made Colvin one of the most respected singer-songwriters of her generation. The set list includes:

Polaroids

Shotgun Down the Avalanche

A Matter of Minutes

Tennessee

Nothing Like You

Sunny Came Home

Wichita Skyline

Diamond in the Rough

The album also features several notable cover versions, including:

Twilight by Robbie Robertson

Crazy by Gnarls Barkley

This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) by Talking Heads

What makes Live particularly appealing is its intimacy. Without a backing band, the focus is entirely on Colvin's expressive vocals, intricate guitar work and storytelling. The stripped-back arrangements reveal the strength of her songwriting and allow listeners to hear familiar songs in a more personal setting.

The album arrived more than a decade after her breakthrough success with Sunny Came Home, and serves as a retrospective of her career, drawing material from albums such as Steady On, Fat City, A Few Small Repairs and later releases.

The recording was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Contemporary Folk category, reflecting the high regard in which Colvin's live performances are held. Many fans consider it one of the best introductions to her music because it presents her songs in their most direct and uncluttered form.

For listeners who enjoy thoughtful songwriting, folk-pop and acoustic performances, Live is an excellent showcase of Shawn Colvin's warmth, musicianship and enduring talent as a performer.