In a 1969 piece called "A Short and Happy History of Rock", published by Stereo Review, Robert Christgau selected Live in Europe as a representative Redding LP in his basic rock "library" of 25 albums.
Robert Christgau, writing for Stereo Review in 1969, included Live in Europe on his list of 25 essential rock albums in his "basic rock library". This selection was made to represent the work of Redding.