Return to Forever - live - 1974 return2forever.... Chick Corea - Keyboards Stanley Clarke - Bass Lenny White - Drums Al Di Meola - Guitars
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@kentholmberg18182 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with Di Meola here, he' s only twenty and plsys great, but i miss the intensity and feel of Bill Connors. When I was in my teens and listened to RTF i liked both Bill and Al, and was very impressed by the speed of the latter. I even tried to play like that nyself. Now 50 years later, Connors has held up better over time. Is this only me or does someone else feel the same out there? Stanley and Lenny are fantastic as always and RIP Chick! Greetings to all RTF fans from Sweden!
@totallyunmemorable2 жыл бұрын
I never understood why my drummer friends were all so crazy about John Bonham, when we were all listening to RTF, Mahavishnu, et al. How could you not go crazy for Lenny? My God, he's killin' it!
@haroldbrooks42352 жыл бұрын
I threw away my sticks as a young teen after I started getting into RTF & Lenny. I was like I give up, he's on some stuff I couldn't fathom
@mikehirsh18962 жыл бұрын
I was a drummer and I played the Lenny played left handed ... And could play like that the cross over technique well I never did try but you have so much room Cobham also left handed.... Try that cross handed you can't the blow out speed .... Lot of fun to play that way.
@michaelg3074 Жыл бұрын
My personal favorite jazz drummer.
@haroldbrooks4235 Жыл бұрын
Billy's not left handed, he just plays lefty
@haroldbrooks4235 Жыл бұрын
Lenny said in an interview with Carlos Santana's wife Cindy Blackman who's also his drummer. Lenny said that he read that Bonham was influenced by Lenny. Lenny said that blew him away because he's a big fan of Bonzo
@peghead Жыл бұрын
Notice the deep respect the audience conveys to the band, a high caliber band attracts a high caliber audience and fan base.
@Jeff_____4 жыл бұрын
They're all amazing. Stanley Clarke is like a machine gun or a sequencer. He's so consistent.
@312Duck Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Perfect description. Incredible!!
@griiseknoen2 жыл бұрын
A lot of guitar players tried to emulate Di Meola's style, but never sounded remotely as good. Mostly because they focused on capturing his _speed_ without picking up on his excellent sense of *rhythm* and *pocket.* That's what made him magic. His lead lines groove just as hard as his rhythm parts. Dude could have been a percussionist. His playing makes you want to dance!
@stevencalhoun8723 Жыл бұрын
I agree 💯♥️🚀‼️
@mrJimCharles5 ай бұрын
You kind of have to he born.with that good sense of timing
@iggy995510 ай бұрын
What a years. Amazing music.Journalists called this music Jazz-rock because it attracted tens of thousands of young rock fans to stadiums and open air concerts. The numbers were fantastic for a jazz festival. Pure jazz with rock instruments and loudspeakers. I've been to several, incredible.
@trevski92653 жыл бұрын
r.i.p chick. a true giant of jazz. hoping you return to forever
@michaelbruce18473 жыл бұрын
Yes...a return to where it all started for me.
@BahFrancis Жыл бұрын
Very well said..
@peghead Жыл бұрын
One can not only feel the chemistry, but also hear it and SEE IT, what a great line-up.
@dantidwell2616 Жыл бұрын
I was so fortunate to see this band live in Knoxville TN in 1974. Have seen many great concerts since but none have topped RTF. The very best!
@sucersdungeon8 ай бұрын
Chick Corea's solo that start around 2:21 is an incredible barrage of rhythmic and harmonic innovation mixed with cool sounds and noises and executed with absolutely flawless precision
@cdk29683 ай бұрын
Lenny and Stan - my all-time favourite rhythm section!
@garywright7686 Жыл бұрын
I thought I'd watched every live video of RTF there was. Good Lord - Stanley is blowin' this thing up!!
@augustbeck82889 ай бұрын
Seen them and chicago and doobie brothers at spac upstate n.y. awesome 76 or 77 dont remember party and concerts were rampant there and in Albany.great freaking times i was in my teens
@oaklandtobangkok8 жыл бұрын
Saw them live twice in 1974 shortly after Al DiMeola joined the group. Chick heard an audition tape of Al and immediately sent him a ticket out to meet the group on tour. Norman Conners, also an amazing under rated guitarist left mid tour. Lenny White has become one of my favorite drummers of all time. I love this quartet one of the best. Thanks for the video.
@PaulGoodeK8 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it Bill Connors?
@MusicMatic7077 жыл бұрын
Johno F Yes Bill, Norman was a drummer.
@kpingvin2 жыл бұрын
I only just found out DiMeola was just 19 when they recorded Where Have I Known You 😲
@NA-ov8gc6 ай бұрын
@@PaulGoodeKI think it was actually Earl Klugh playing live with them at that point, from what Al said in a Rick Beato interview.
@leonleon37735 жыл бұрын
just stumbled across this amazing video,these guy's are on another planet, i can't believe it's got 7 dislikes
@joyschulte53682 жыл бұрын
Boy did this bring back memories! I saw this tour at Berkley in Boston, I floated for weeks after this concert. Thank you for the sweet memories.
@haroldbrooks42352 жыл бұрын
Lenny is just ridiculous. He makes it looks so easy. My favorite musician because I'm a bit partial to drummers
@yellowquantum42403 жыл бұрын
What a band at that time we musicians wanted to play like these guys. It was 12 hrs practice a day looking at it now they made look so effortless. We just had the vinyl the rest was imagination and a lot of listening.
@JustforFun-ki6fk6 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys in the early 80s in philly so tight and solid !
@blatneyev37402 жыл бұрын
I heard this album when it was new. First jazz music that I liked. A killer band.
@the_one_and_only_billy_she61952 жыл бұрын
What album?
@richardshansky3040 Жыл бұрын
@@the_one_and_only_billy_she6195WHIKYB
@samiam7342 Жыл бұрын
4 absolute masters of their instruments
@musicgarryj5 жыл бұрын
Chick Corea... a fashion trendsetter about 25 years ahead of the curve with that hoodie top! lol
@miketharipr3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Rumor has it he was wearing crocs made out of melted ashtrays. 😄🚬
@radZspacely6 жыл бұрын
SMOKIN'!! Great live performances, my favorite piece, FUSION FOREVER!
@pinoyway60733 жыл бұрын
greatness comes full circle. thank you for sharing your talent. RIP Chick.
@harrynewiss463011 ай бұрын
Wow, these guys were amazing
@josedemelojuniorjunior7 жыл бұрын
Legends of Fusion.
@teppscan Жыл бұрын
I've had the pleasure of seeing all these musicians perform but not together in this version of RTF. Can't have everything, but this video helps--thanks.
@Fulc4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Seven plus years on and my Recommended feed finally alerts me that this exists. This performance was broadcast on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, a syndicated music show here in the States, in 1974, though I may not have seen it until 1975. Having heard much of RTF but having never heard them as yet (I was 12), and having recently been introduced to progressive rock some months earlier when ELP played Cal Jam, I set my painfully tiny cassette deck up next to the tee vee console and recorded what came off the low-fi speakers in case I wanted to hear it again - figured I could always erase over it if I didn't like what I heard later. But as it was, this was my very first introduction to fusion, and it pretty much changed my life. Needless to say that cassette got played till I could see sunlight through the tape. Thank you for curating this!
@Invisiguy3 жыл бұрын
The filming of this is great. Knocked out by Lenny White - he must have lost five pounds every show! Reminds me of the Where Have I Known You Before album, which I played to death.
@ntesslafan4 жыл бұрын
I saw this formation in Charlotte, NC in 1975, i think. I know it was in Ovens Auditorium. They were completely mesmerizing and had a strong sound. The encore song was: "The Duel Of The Jester and The Tyrant".
@bozenkazarnowiec18066 жыл бұрын
Amaizing hooray for Fusion ...Al Di Meola and friends..jazz fusion at its best..
@rockonthestone49073 жыл бұрын
One of the all time great line ups
@leonleon3773 Жыл бұрын
absolutely colossal
@cymbya6 жыл бұрын
Al Dimeola... the Real Romantic Warrior. Lenny White.... no challenge can match his smooth finesse. Stanley Clarke... Enjoys himself, fully. Chick Corea .... will gladly take on all comers
@marcjames352310 жыл бұрын
Gives me the chills.An makes me wiggle.An waggle..An smile
@scottyg540311 ай бұрын
Amazing simply freaking amazing! Kicking ass!
@christinesullivan12293 жыл бұрын
Return to forever forever
@ornleifs11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic - Great to see this, never seen it before and RTF footage is always a Treat.
@godbluffvdgg Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks so much! This is an amazing upload...The kings of Fusion!
@manuelwerro72423 жыл бұрын
Back then the world was ok.
@peterojala59482 ай бұрын
I love this band and I love all Al's recordings up to and incl the "Casino"-album. After that his music hasn't been as enchanting as in the beginning. Note, if you missed it, Al did some great stuff with Stomu Yamashta too.
@cindynichols272 жыл бұрын
My God. This is thrilling.
@steveberti70603 жыл бұрын
Utimate Players Compositions so powerful Rip Chick Corea
@jaccitera9604 Жыл бұрын
Saw RTF in a sound studio around this time, maybe '73, live broadcast with a small studio audience. Where Have I Known You Before and No Mystery
@goliathrealm91411 ай бұрын
Power Chick& Stanley Clark wow!!!!
@blatneyev37403 ай бұрын
Yes, the first jazz I liked, too. Totally killer.
@kellyneese52162 жыл бұрын
WONDERFUL.
@Unibabble6 жыл бұрын
Man, look at the size of Stanley’s hands!
@rhmayer13 жыл бұрын
Reggie Workman - another bassist with huge hands.
@TheGrubnuk8 жыл бұрын
Chick's mustache has to be the most amazing thing of the entire performance :D. Moves with the music..
@thebonedss9 ай бұрын
Damn this is kickass!
@54taqiyya11 жыл бұрын
great sound quality on this, thanks!
@Fluffyfluffyhead3 жыл бұрын
Lenny White!!!
@pipedreamfretworks Жыл бұрын
These guys were the greatest. Stanley at about 1:54. My goodness...
@MaliVinnyB6 жыл бұрын
My Idol before Jaco convinced me to find my "OWN" Style,(LOL!!)!! Saw them at the Berkeley community theatre,UN- WISLEY sitting RIGHT on Front of the P.A.!! Told my Buddy,"If they don't play ACOUSTIC next set, I'm Outta here!! Fortunately, they Did!! My man Stan..at that time everybody BUT me were aping Larry Graham..!!
@ShangoDC4 жыл бұрын
Tell everyone how bad and influential Stanley was. People for some reason don't know or have forgotten.
@paullevine181310 жыл бұрын
Vulcan Worlds is the tune , saw them in 74 as well The Kennedy Center in Washington DC Billy Conner had just left the band , DiMeola was only 18 !!!! Head turning is the only thing you can say.. As much as liked Al , Billy Conner was just as good..
@anthonyfesta12245 жыл бұрын
paul levine seen them in 74 IUP field house
@big_jimcooley2679 Жыл бұрын
Bill was a great player but Chick and Stanley thought he needed to go and that Al was the better fit.@@anthonyfesta1224
@edwardc17885 жыл бұрын
Who else thinks this sounds like Toots Theilman's theme to " Midnight Cowboy"?
@Erkbrothers803 жыл бұрын
That refrain in the outro most definitely. Faith No More does a phenomenal cover of that song. Check it out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLuZhbyCtZ7VcYE.html
@petermuller70296 жыл бұрын
Discussions about the best electric guitar player is difficult, it depends what you accept, speed and technic, feeling and groove ..
@samsochet74368 жыл бұрын
Nice version of Vulcan Worlds!
@humanbn10573 жыл бұрын
I hope the venue updated the parking lot to house the band's spaceship.
@bholaoates15423 жыл бұрын
Anyone else have an issue with the audio not being in sync with the video? The video seems to be around a second ahead of the audio.
@horaciojavierpedrozo21983 жыл бұрын
The Best, insuperables
@castlevanian10 жыл бұрын
this piece is "vulcan worlds" i believe
@jfo300010 жыл бұрын
You are correct
@canaldodib53057 жыл бұрын
Greattttt
@Rayquesto9 жыл бұрын
Al is 20 here. Looks much older. wow
@jeffreyburton72846 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that might be because he IS older. He looks great for his age and seems to be in very good shape.
@werber759 жыл бұрын
2:06 HAH! Thats Stanley Clarke for'ya!
@derpllama88815 ай бұрын
SONG: VULCAN WORLDS BAND: RETURN TO FOREVER
@MrGTO-ze7vb7 жыл бұрын
This band changed the world of rock and jazz Forever... I wonder if Al still has that Gibson Black Beauty??
@rfraser-ut7qi4 жыл бұрын
He does! It was in his studio tour he did on facebook. facebook.com/AlDiMeolaMusic/videos/2350988385191521/
@archivestereo2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!
@jetrcmsp6 жыл бұрын
UC Berkeley.....Way back in the day! They were just kids!
@JohnnyNation6 ай бұрын
This is extremely early footage as Al D had not yet switched out his original pickups for Dimarzios/ or removed the Bigsby assuming this is the same guitar/ I know it had the vari-tone switch !!!###
@christinesullivan12293 жыл бұрын
Energy love and serious fun X
@ManfredElsingBielefeld3 жыл бұрын
so it was in 1974.....nice!
@sungwookook58278 жыл бұрын
power bass
@thomasbailey96055 жыл бұрын
giants among the giants!!
@DrummerKen85 Жыл бұрын
Lenny White on his beautiful white Gretschys
@stevencalhoun8723 Жыл бұрын
Where did they record this session AWESOME♥️💯‼️
@elainesorah35566 жыл бұрын
Al sounds like a typewriter.
@highgradeOG3 жыл бұрын
Chick Corea forever
@tarin1155 Жыл бұрын
DEFINITE OFF WORLD REINCARNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS MOB OF FEARLESS SPACE FARING RISK TAKERS!!! THANK FUCK FOR THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@musterionsurly2 жыл бұрын
burning
@HerbalistGuybrush Жыл бұрын
If i had to name one racially ambiguous musician with a onomatopoeic sound as a first name and a country as a last name as my favorite, i sure would choose Chick without hesitation!
@raulmacias13113 жыл бұрын
Al DiMeola's solos all sound the same. If you've heard one, you've heard 'em all!
@zoranmihajlovski15592 жыл бұрын
I second this one Raul (though disagree with your criticism to Chick's Moog solo phrasing).. Al Di Meola have always been the most overrated guitar player by far. Just like you say: one single phrase, he somehow sells 45 years. Flat, zero-invention soloist, dreadful sound.. Have never bought any RTF album since Al replaced Bill Connors. Actually, absolutely the best RTF was the original lineup, without guitar
@Kanendd2 жыл бұрын
@@zoranmihajlovski1559 LOLZ🤣
@blackarrow907210 күн бұрын
Still he thinks he was as important as John McLaughlin.
@Cfchild16 жыл бұрын
I prefer Connors guitar work in this performance in early 1974 that was on Germany's MusikLaden show: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptaFo81qlb-ldok.html Better vibrado and overall synergy.
@markrobinson841010 ай бұрын
Al dimeola recently had a heart attack, get well soon al
@guitarttimman Жыл бұрын
Al Dimola lead guitar
@nicklinnik10 жыл бұрын
They are on fire! What is the piece?
@killerman2284 жыл бұрын
nicklinnik vulcan worlds
@RedArrow732 жыл бұрын
Stan musta learnt that shoulder technique from Ringo.
@WesHampson4 жыл бұрын
Les Claypool was without a doubt influenced by Stanley Clarke
@ShangoDC4 жыл бұрын
Yeah he says he copied his style more than anyone else.
@tonyspada27443 жыл бұрын
Stanley inspired every bass player I knew when he hit the scene. In college I remember students practicing his technique and lines in the dorms and hall ways.
@alisonwunderland99005 жыл бұрын
Lenny White makes playing seem so efortless...
@augustbeck82889 ай бұрын
Mahavishnu was badass too
@jacko2223332 жыл бұрын
midnight cowboy theme
@davidgarcia6796 Жыл бұрын
Song name?
@ericbelopolsky38518 жыл бұрын
Would anyone know what is amplifying Correa's keyboards?
@RocknJazzer6 жыл бұрын
a pair of fender twin reverb amps
@tadhg38 жыл бұрын
Who's the drummer?
@RockmanYoshi8 жыл бұрын
Lenny White
@gatomua6 жыл бұрын
The magnificent Lenny White. Check his solo albums...awesome.
@robertplanting5330 Жыл бұрын
Open handed?
@scottkasper63783 жыл бұрын
At least align the audio
@bholaoates15423 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought it was just me. The audio seems to be about a second behind the video, making it harder for me to enjoy this great performance.
@christinesullivan12293 жыл бұрын
Monsters Inc X
@sucersdungeon8 ай бұрын
The band has to be something absolutely amazing when Al Di Meola is the weakest member.
@elainesorah35566 жыл бұрын
BILL CONNORS!!
@ShangoDC4 жыл бұрын
No Al at this point...lol.
@jduncanm3golf10 жыл бұрын
Al D w/ a Bigsby? wtf?
@Meddled9 жыл бұрын
And there is a Varitone fitted in front of the volume knobs as well. Scary mods.
@ari1234a8 жыл бұрын
+jduncanm3golf It is for them dive bombs man.
@Meddled8 жыл бұрын
***** I would use one in a pedal, maybe, but not mounted in a guitar. Gibson messed up the bypass on a lot of them as well.