1. Noel Coward, “Noel Coward at Las Vegas” (1955)
Columbia Records
This marked the witty Brit’s first appearance on the Vegas Strip-a strong introduction to America.
2. Frank Sinatra “Sinatra at the Sands” (1966)
Reprise Records
A definitive portrait of Sinatra in the ’60s, it was his first live recording commercially released.
3. Elvis Presley, “Elvis in Person at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada” (1969)
RCA Records
The King picked up a new backing band and recorded what many consider to be his best live album.
4. Sonny & Cher, “Sonny & Cher Live” (1971)
Kapp Records
Following a drought of hits, this album of the couple’s classics and covers helped revive their recording career.
5. The Killers, “Day & Age” (2008)
Island Records
With all the band’s space-age heroism and poetics, frontman Brandon Flowers asks, “Are we human, or are we dancer?”