Richard Thompson's surely the most versatile artist among all the Guitar Heroes. A pure folk musician, a Folk-Rocker, and a Hard-Rocker. Acoustic and electric guitars master, and wizard of melodic surprises. He's a brilliant subtle poet, music-writer-arranger. With understated charismatic stage presence. -Doug Pratt, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
@kolloduke33413 жыл бұрын
ONE of the greatest guitarists to be still playing and inventing , lots of love .
@DaveDexterMusic3 жыл бұрын
as a side note, I've never understood people who sign their tweets with name and location
@paddymeboy2 жыл бұрын
@@kolloduke3341 Who else is there left to compare with him?
@kevinward9518 Жыл бұрын
@@DaveDexterMusic it's not a tweet 🙄
@commontater86304 ай бұрын
You said a mouthful there, but I agree heartily!
@chrisparkin99475 жыл бұрын
This is as good as it gets. No musician alive can top this man when he's in full flight.
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
Yes, RT's amazing. I'd recommend you also check out this dude: www.johnfrancismariano.com. for rare talent.
@MaurizioMusic2 ай бұрын
yeap
@2wayplebney5 жыл бұрын
When many artists say, "New songs," the audience goes to the bar. That never happens with Richard Thompson.
@ShadySidebury4 жыл бұрын
Damn right! Had my first experience seeing him live in Torquay, 2018. Breathtaking. Hope it's not too long before it can happen again. Take care, Casey
@hectorlp12983 жыл бұрын
And, boy, does Her Love was Meant for Me rock!
@roymitchell45633 жыл бұрын
I was there and gobbed smacked, its like seeing Mozart in his day if ye get mi drift!!
@samissomar8 ай бұрын
One of the greatest Folk Rock Musicians still today...Master !...
@Cloud-ok6wy3 жыл бұрын
What a great drummer
@lilblackduc73122 жыл бұрын
You're right.
@rgombert7855 Жыл бұрын
Michael Jerome is truly exceptional.
@MaurizioMusic2 ай бұрын
thinking the same thing - killer.
@chuckufarley53484 жыл бұрын
I grew up with Richard playing at my dad's record store 2 or 3 times a year as a kid. The first time I got to see him with a band was the mirror blue tour in Utah where he walked on stage and asked what everyone's favorite band was . Someone yelld out the Mormon tabernacle choir . He promptly responded with well we got a surprise for you tonight it's the morman tabernacle choir joining us in our version of spinal tap's lick my love pump . That's probably the moment I really started to appreciate RT his seance of humor is just as spot on as his guitar .
@honeychurchgipsy62 жыл бұрын
@ Chuck u farley - how lucky were you to have RT playing at your dad's record store - really envious. As to his sense of humour - yes, he's very funny - and quite rude for a practising Sufi!!
@shelll92542 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, made me smile ✌️💗
@YourPiper3 жыл бұрын
the greatest guitarist ever to be recorded - understated perfection
@richardjames79053 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@nhmtrhd2 жыл бұрын
Richard is in his very own category, there are no equals, WOW!!! ❤️
@brandontbolt5 жыл бұрын
This man just keeps getting better. The new record is pure fire!
@micheleperego59245 жыл бұрын
There is music on this poor planet . A Nobel prix for Richard And his band.
@KWilliamsacoustic4 жыл бұрын
I just love this man's voice. Instantly recognisable as his own there's no wondering whose voice it is. And effortlessly expressive.
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
I think you'd also like a new, unknown singer, songwriter, guitarist who is as unique as Thompson. Check out www.johnfrancismariano.com and email him what you think.
@CharlesREllis-kd7xu5 жыл бұрын
He's incredible, singer,songwriter guitarist what a triple threat just fantastic.
@TomKeays5 жыл бұрын
Setlist: Bones of Gilead Her Love Was Meant for Me Take Care the Road You Choose Meet on the Ledge Can't Win They Tore The Hippodrome Down Dry My Tears and Move On 1952 Vincent Black Lightning The Rattle Within Guitar Heroes Tale in Hard Time Trying I'll Never Give It Up Wall of Death Put It There Pal Tear Stained Letter Encore: Beeswing Take a Heart (The Sorrows cover)
@CDB975 жыл бұрын
Same exact set list as Manchester last Sunday!
@sullivan23395 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. This is blowing me away!
@VoluntaristJAM5 жыл бұрын
I've got tickets to see them in February and if he does this same list I'll be in heaven. I can't wait!
@hopkinsdiane5 жыл бұрын
@@VoluntaristJAM Me too! Boulder Theater, Christmas present from my daughter! I taught her well!
@VoluntaristJAM5 жыл бұрын
@@hopkinsdiane My wife and I are taking my daughter and her boyfriend... will be the kid's first time to see RT.
@valeriapatrikidis35983 жыл бұрын
I just listened to Beeswing, what a beautiful song...thank you 🐝 ❤
@ferdinandconcubierta17902 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this concert The depth and versatility of his guitar playing is amazing.
@douglasmayhall82792 жыл бұрын
the bard of folk rock.. without peer..
@andydixon29805 жыл бұрын
What a talent this man is. He always sings Vincent Blacklightening and Beeswing with such commitment and feeling.
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
I agree and I think you might appreciate this unknown man who is also loaded with talent and who has a lot in common with Thompson: www.johnfrancismariano.com
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
I am going to make a statement that I may come to regret: RT fans are the most polite, lovely, musically well versed/knowledgeable (often musicians in their own right) fans on the KZfaq planet. It is an absolute delight to read comments and reply to them - to talk to fellow RT fans and indulge in a bit of fan girl nonsense - without coming across any nastiness. Just talk and praise of the great man. I think we should all be proud of this - perhaps it is something unique about the man himself?
@ozuidema5 жыл бұрын
honeychurchgipsy6 agree with you there; the man seems to bring about the best in us. Let’s just say that sometimes, very sometimes, artists do get the audience they deserve!
@Mudbugaudiopro Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the greats! The album Electric was definitely a masterpiece
@andycope6683 Жыл бұрын
@Mudbugaudiopro - I love Electric - not a bad track on the album but my personal favourites are (currently) The Tic Tac Man and Another Small Thing in Her Favour
@gibby69048 ай бұрын
It doesnt get any better than this..,he scares most normal guitar players....performers....songwriters.....Bob Dylan covers Richard Thompson.,...sort of says it all......fantastic!
@caroljohnson85705 жыл бұрын
I always knew he was a legend - but then I saw he was just under Don McLain headlining at the Moseley folk and arts festival where I attended last weekend - was mightily impressed by his brilliance. I did know of Fairport Convention - - the folk band from the 70s - that he was in - with the great Sandy Denny. He has to be one of the Uk s most underrated singer/songwriter/guitarist ever. He did say on stage though - he was happy / surprisingly to have been making a living at it over the last 50years.
@edouglaspratt5 жыл бұрын
The tune Can't Win begins at 22:27...the solo beginning 26:40... we had no idea in 1968 that rock music would be a spiritual path, build our connection with each other, and connect us with Life Force like this. Richard, you are one of our rare Priests. Bless you always. -Doug Pratt, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
@SuperAllanjames5 жыл бұрын
"whats the cure for lonely, where's the pill for that?". Nobody writes nostalgic melancholy like RT.
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Check out this up and coming artist who has a lot of things in common with RT. www.johnfrancismariano.com.
@Ben-to8vt Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the top 100 or 200 guitarists of the last 25 years.
@Pwecko9 ай бұрын
Make that top five and I'll agree.
@IndigoJo4 ай бұрын
0:34 Bones of Gilead 5:44 Her Love was Meant For Me 11:00 Band intro 11:30 Take Care The Road You Choose 19:22 Meet On the Ledge 22:27 Can't Win 32:09 They Tore the Hippodrome Down 38:13 I'll Dry My Tears and Move On 42:04 1952 Vincent Black Lightning 47:39 The Rattle Within 51:19 Guitar Heroes 59:16 Tale in Hard Time 1:02:51 Trying 1:06:48 Never Give It Up 1:10:30 Wall of Death 1:14:24 Put It There, Pal 1:21:49 Tear Stained Letter Encore: 1:28:45 Beeswing 1:34:55 Take a Heart (Miki Dallon; Sorrows cover) Band: Richard Thompson -- lead guitar, lead vocal Taras Prodaniuk -- bass, harmony vocal Michael Jerome -- drums, harmony vocal Bobby Eichhorn -- rhythm guitar
@douglasalan57835 жыл бұрын
Richard is truly in a class by himself.
@rickb92384 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Richard sure can play the guitar. I especially love his song Vincent Black Lightening 1952, amazing guitar and lyrics to my ears.
@arneemilbredland23393 жыл бұрын
Always puts tears in my eyes.
@paulsnyder8515 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shrewsbury !
@rickbullock43313 жыл бұрын
Fantastic concert as usual. All amazing instrumentalists. Richard is a wonderful guitarist and vocalist. He ain’t no spring chicken( me either) but he can carry a tune with the best of them, no auto tune needed here folks.👍👍
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick. I think you'd also like a new, unknown singer, songwriter, guitarist who is as unique as Thompson. Check out www.johnfrancismariano.com and email him what you think.
@jeffspencer6465 жыл бұрын
Astounding performance. RT at 69 is better than ever, and he keeps proving it over and over. His new record 13 RIVERS may just be the best he's ever done.
@coloradokid29465 жыл бұрын
I first saw him at the Ark (of course) in Ann Arbor in 1986. It was a cold winter night and we were late. Walking into the Ark, the rocking beat of Wall of Death came out. That was the first time I ever saw RT live. This year on 2/13 we saw him at the Boulder Theatre, front row seats, one of a small handful of artists I'd pay that kind of money for. This electric trio is very good. RT is, if possible, better than ever. I just can't find the words to say how great he is. He's really operating on a whole other level. Who plays guitar like that? And writes so many great songs. And sings with such soul. And such a humble person. I feel like he's channeling some ancient Celtic minstrel story-telling magic. Just so astonishingly good.
@Gregorovitch1444 жыл бұрын
When I saw Richard Thompson at the Rainbow in the the early 1980's it was one of the top five live performances I've ever whitnessed. It's not just his songs, it's his top drawer and unique guitar playing. The other four are U2 at Brixton Academy in about 1984, Niel Young backed by Booker T and the MGs at Finsbury Park around 1990 I believe, Bob Dylan backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Wembley Arena around 1987-ish, Peter Gabriel at Earls Court in the early 1980's and the Greatfull Dead who I saw at Wembley in 1991 (I think) with Bruce Hornsby sitting in on piano. Thompson was easily as good as that lot, and from this video it seems he still is.
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick. I think you'd also like a new, unknown singer, songwriter, guitarist who is as unique as Thompson. Check out www.johnfrancismariano.com and email him what you think.
@joepfeiffer82825 жыл бұрын
this one is so good! Sir Richard in all of his glory. Thank you whoever helped put this one on KZfaq!
@2wayplebney3 жыл бұрын
Let's just keep calling him Sir Richard. He totally deserves it.
@Pwecko11 ай бұрын
The Bones Of Gilead 0:35 Her Love Was Meant For Me 5:40 Take Care The Road You Choose 10:48 Meet On The Ledge 18:40 Can't Win 22:20 They Tore The Hippodrome Down 31:10 I'll Dry My Tears And Move On. 37:50 1952 Vincent Black Lightning 41:45 The Rattle Within 47:20 Guitar Heroes. 50:40 Tale In Hard Time 58:45 Trying 1:02:35 I'll Never Give It Up 1:06:40 Wall Of Death 1:10:30 Put It There Pal 1:14:20 Tear-Stained Letter 1:21:40 Beeswing 1:28:35 Take A Heart (Cover - originally by The Sorrows) 1:34:50
@Rahoorkhuitable11 ай бұрын
"Trying" is really catchy....
@eugenemcgloin67805 жыл бұрын
"A Tale in Hard Time"?!!! Wow!!! I hope he plays this in NYC next month!
@jc65945 жыл бұрын
Happy 70th Birthday Richard Thompson
@kolloduke33413 жыл бұрын
After more than ten years playing in simple minds the lead singer said he was" only starting to warm up" in so many words, the older you get like Richard you just keep getting better knowing your voice and talents more having given them time to grow .
@stuartwait38865 жыл бұрын
at my age just discovered this guy on 1000 yrs ... and now this ... very very listenable and a one of a kind artist
@arneemilbredland23393 жыл бұрын
You`ve got a lot to catch up on, but welcome to the club.
@kurttimothy1392 жыл бұрын
When anyone speaks of Richard's voice, lyrics, electric or acoustic tonality, humor ( I met him at my virgin show in the 80's in Chicago) I MUST say, as a MUSICIAN and just a Man - he requires NO SUPERLATIVES and has almost no equal as a very sincere human.
@nobull7406 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy..hope he's still with us
@MrMorganMovies5 жыл бұрын
Saw Richard Thompson solo acoustic at the beginning of the year. Absolutely blew my mind. Then the 13 Rivers album came out, and I was completely blown away again. I've listened to the album almost daily since it came out (sometimes three times back to back in a day). He definitely deserves more credit than he's given.
@JGlassy3 жыл бұрын
Whew! Refreshing, great energy and confidence!
@thomashampton7582 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I saw Richard. I was completely blown away by his guitar playing. I remember that Dave Alvin, a great musician in his own right opened for Richard that night and during his set said something that I never forgot. Before one of his songs he stopped and said " I know I know I can't wait to see Richard Thompson either. "
@helenminnes34494 жыл бұрын
After watching some of the well-intended living room link-ups that have appeared over the past few days due to the Corona shutdown, there's no beating the real thing. I haven't seen much of Richard electric - seen him more solo - but this is brilliant!
@Tomsprints25 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder that I’ve been an RT fan for 50 years, Richard. Great set, by the way!
@paulkellaway56282 жыл бұрын
You sir are amazing...Folk festival??? you knocked em for 7 Thank yo for the pleasure you give us xxx
@whitetigress74482 жыл бұрын
I'm happily married to my own personal guitar hero, but I feel compelled to say R.T. has never looked more sexy and in command. It's an objective observation -- he's a king. Given his virtuosity and history, nothing could be more appropriate. (My husband and I never fail to see him when he performs in Lawrence, KS. Thank you for enriching our lives R.T.)
@StewartBairdPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Seen him live 3 times, never lets you down... outstanding. Tear Stained Letter!!!
@sullivan23395 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this incredible Up-load.
@georgeivanfan Жыл бұрын
There's only one word that I can think of when I hear and see this: brilliant!
@volkerke53152 жыл бұрын
Great Britain, why do you have so many great musicians? Greetings from Germany
@radiotelegram6 ай бұрын
It's overcompensation for being hopeless from 11 metres. :)
@Smudge41992 жыл бұрын
Truly cannot be categorized, freak of nature
@rallabhandiprabhakar47505 жыл бұрын
RT is a fluid guitarist equally proficient on acoustic and electric guitars .He has a mature voice that blends into his musical landscape effortlessly. He can fire off fiery guitar riffs like Clapton, Chuck Berry, Jeff Beck, Neil Young etc.and play delicate acoustic guitar like John Renbourn, Leo Kottke, Al Di Meola and Steve Stills. He played with Fairport Convention, his wife Linda and solo for several years and came up with several brilliant albums. He has been on forefront of folk music without a great deal of commercial success . He is the ultimate cult musician and his music grows on people
@jimwilliams3816 Жыл бұрын
It's been a while now since we've been able to see Richard, so it's really great to find this. I do feel like I should mention that it's actually The Bones of Gilead, though. Sorry! ETA: I'm so glad Richard has had Michael Jerome with him all these years. Jerome is an incredible drummer who can handle time signatures that few can.
@enarbee11535 жыл бұрын
It is very important that someone uploads a high quality vid of The Storm Won’t Come, live. Saw it played in Bexhill this week. Brilliant and epic.
@bartjanssen38375 жыл бұрын
yeah, looking forward to it!
@manthasagittarius15 жыл бұрын
Guy is unfathomable, what a creative crucible that Celtic core to the personality is. Rattle Within is brand new, and still shows close kinship with the rough raunchy delivery of Blackleg Miners from 50 years ago.
@connectyourstories3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I saw RT in concert in Maine and was floored. Now I work with songwriter/singer/guitarist John Mariano. I think you'd like him too: www.johnfrancismariano.com
@fletchsrv3 жыл бұрын
Meet on the Ledge still brings goosebumps - Christ, he was 19 when he wrote this!
@philmus1 Жыл бұрын
No he was 17
@jamesbottomley25963 жыл бұрын
Awe inspiring. He was always brilliant, but keeps getting better.
@lilihillis14495 жыл бұрын
Awesome Richard...simply amazing!
@raybosworth44624 жыл бұрын
I bought Across a Crowded Room sound unheard based on the reviews. Had never heard of RT. Needless to say I've been a rabid fan since. Don't get many chances to see him electric in my neck of the woods. Should be in R&R HOF.
@kevinloignon79432 жыл бұрын
But Madonna is?
@WolffBachner5 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent performance. Simply brilliant.
@alwaysmerkyou48375 жыл бұрын
I.heard.him.ten.years.ago.for.i.great.sounds...
@2ChukBuk5 жыл бұрын
This is tremendous...seeing RT electric trio in less than 2 weeks at Rev Hall in PDX...taking a friend who has never seen Richard live...woohoo!
@teatime88425 жыл бұрын
I was there but it's great to get this recording - just love RT, new ones, classics, the lot!
@richardrbrown53212 жыл бұрын
Fun amazing show Thanks
@miramarensis3 жыл бұрын
Bravo boys! Groove, energy and mojo. All of that was conjured up in this band, trio one may say but aptly assisted by a tele and acoustic player. Great stuff!
@clemsplace5 жыл бұрын
Fifty years old. Written when he was 19. Starting about 19:30 Richard goes into Meet on the Ledge and I start singing along and tearing up. Just a wonderful show. Thanks to Richard and the folks at Shrewsbury for sharing this with all of us.
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
malcalm - I'm 56 and last year his solo acoustic act had me in tears at least twice - first was Who Knows Where the Time Goes and then again when he did Down Where the Drunkards Roll - just superb.
@clemsplace5 жыл бұрын
Hi honeychurchgipsy. The song is 50 years old, as Richard informs in the into. I have 15+ on the song and 10 years on you! I've seen Richard at least a dozen times, and he's always wonderful. If I ever heard him do Who Knows Where the Time Goes, I'd cry like a child for sure. Love Sandy Denny forever.
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
malcalm - only seen him 3 times so far - 4th is next month and I can't wait. I am a late developer where RT's music is concerned having been made to listen to Vincent Black Lightning by my brother about 12 years ago. What followed was a slow burn - it took me a while to really appreciate his genius - but now I can't think of anyone better - especially on electric guitar - and his song writing - wow!! And the great thing is that I still have a huge back catalogue to trawl through. At present I'm really into both the Sweet Warrior, and You? Me? Us? albums. There's an excellent YT video of RT playing a live acoustic/stripped down version of 'A Love You Can't Survive' that I love to watch - his voice is amazing. I really envy those who have been fans for a long time and had the chance to see him so many times.
@2wayplebney5 жыл бұрын
"I'm Trying" goes up there with Richard's best. Holy moley.
@lilihillis14495 жыл бұрын
My favorite is still the playboy club ...1000 years of music...
@AndrewPhotoKing6 ай бұрын
"Come a day" is "Meet on the ledge" Thanks for sharing a great gig!
@formationit50395 жыл бұрын
Truly sublime. Thanks for posting.
@samissomar3 жыл бұрын
Great Folk Rock Soundscapings...Masters !...
@federicomoreno65705 жыл бұрын
I insist; this is utterly good! deserves greater exposition. Many thanks for the upload!!!!
@leelijg27785 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for posting!
@tomandaj12 жыл бұрын
His drummer is great
@elysiumfire42304 жыл бұрын
Even with a show like this that was slightly 'off' and having a few technical glitches Richard still makes it an intense show. His sound is not for everyone, but his craftsmanship is awe-inspiring.
@joehiggs1005 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for posting. Congratulations to all concerned, the technical side, despite the glitches sound and pictures are excellent. Live and direct.
@jeffreylemal74322 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@commontater86304 ай бұрын
Another stellar set by Master Richard Thompson. Kind of ridiculous though that whoever uploaded this thing couldn't get the titles straight: under the title What Kind of Mother appears the song Can't Win.
@jviden5 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing! Love the new record.
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
It's tonight - the day has finally arrived - we are going to see RT tonight - whoah!!!!!!!
@AndrewWatsonChangingWay5 жыл бұрын
Great show, great sound mix (bass is upthere), great camera workj.
@friendofbeaver66364 жыл бұрын
RT's style is certainly a polyglot. The "Guitar Heroes" song explains a lot. I hear "psychedelia" in his playing, but it might be Celtic Mysticism.
@christrevatt1925 жыл бұрын
An amazing gig. Richard Thompson just gets better and better. Bring on the gig in Perth 😊
@dmn235 жыл бұрын
"Can't Win" solo starts at 26:25. Honestly, who else is operating at this level? Who else even thinks like this?
@Pwecko5 жыл бұрын
That solo is a high spot at any RT concert. It is spectacular.
@ianwalker2915 жыл бұрын
I'll be seeing him in 24 hours time. The thrill of anticipation never lessens.
@Pwecko5 жыл бұрын
I've just got back from the Liverpool concert. He was fantastic. The setlist was the same as in the video. I was a bit disappointed. This was sold as the 13 Rivers tour. I was hoping for more from the new album. Still, it was a great concert. The highlights for me were a particularly vicious Put It There Pal and, of course, the Can't Win solo. Sadly, as seems usual, ninety five per cent of the audience had grey hair (or none). It would be great if RT could get a younger audience.
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
Ian Walker - lucky you - I've still got two weeks to wait - saw him last year acoustic solo - absolutely brilliant - BUT - I love his electric guitar work and can't wait no one plays electric guitar like RT - to call him unique is NOT hyperbole.
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
dmn23 - I think the version of Put it there Pal he plays at Austin Texas with Danny Thompson on double bass is exactly as you describe (it was on YT but has been removed - I'll just have to buy the DVD). At one point the solo almost loses all melodic connection to the song and then - as you say - just when you think 'where the hell is he going with this?' the melody comes back in and - well - I needn't say anymore. I found his electric solos hard to get a handle on when I first heard them - apart from the more bluesy ones of course - but now I love them and can't think of another player I'd rather hear. As for Calvary Cross, well that is just sheer madness from beginning to end - love it - hearing a touch of it in the song Trying.
@fdfsdfsvsfgsg48889 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. And congrats for managing to squeeze some occasional, brief moments of music in between the ads.
@kashesan4 жыл бұрын
He is the best.
@ukrobochips88175 жыл бұрын
Snare drum sound is gorgeous!
@likhound5 жыл бұрын
That is great music .
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
Having just listened to Guitar Heroes yet again it occurs to me that there is a conceit at the heart of this song - and that conceit is that, when RT says at the end 'I still don't know how my heroes did it' he is, of course, not being honest is he? Not only is he capable of playing in all of these styles, he has his own unique style - need I say more?
@reidwhitton62485 жыл бұрын
Sure he's being honest. He can only re-create what they invented.
@rca885 жыл бұрын
You know, I just watched this entire video, and I"m thinking ... I have watched a *lot* of Jeff Beck lately too, on youtube. I've been a fan of Eric Clapton since his fire breathing days with Cream, and dug into his Bluesbreakers catalogue too. And then there's Led Zeppelin's Celebration Day - a totally fantastic, remarkable *one time* performance - massive proof they were a truly great band. It doesn't get any better than Beck/Clapton/Page. But I'm thinking ... those guys cannot touch Richard Thompson. RT is a *great* singer now (even of other people's material - check out his version of Joni Mitchell's Black Crow). Look at all the amazing songs he's written. Jeff Beck's prime is now(!), and both of them are mind blowing players. But JB can't sing, or write, like RT.
@2wayplebney5 жыл бұрын
Yep. Richard is getting better and better. Pay homage, stand in awe.
@sullivan23395 жыл бұрын
Well Said. I've been listening to allot of J Beck too; As for Eric Clapton he's simply Mastered the tribute to George Harrison- I love his covering other's artists song. Let's not forget Genius Peter Townsend. Stevie Ray V. There is No Best- Just a bunch of GREATS
@edouglaspratt5 жыл бұрын
rca88, so well said I couldn't add a thing. But can't resist trying...Richard Thompson's surely the most versatile artist among all the Guitar Heroes. A pure folk musician, a Folk-Rocker, and a Hard-Rocker. Acoustic and electric guitars master, and wizard of melodic surprises. He's a brilliant subtle poet, music-writer-arranger. With understated charismatic stage presence. -Doug Pratt, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
@hopkinsdiane5 жыл бұрын
@@sullivan2339 Yes, so many greats, I love them all. What is amazing is MOST PEOPLE have never heard of Richard Thompson! I guess that's good because I just got a ticket to see the RT Electric Trio for $35.00!
@honeychurchgipsy65 жыл бұрын
rca88 - I'm so glad to find a fellow fan of RT's version of Black Crow - I watched it again the other day and absolutely love it - people commenting that he looks strained when playing it have obviously never watched RT play live before - he always makes that face. This performance is stupendous - i was on my way to see him at Bexhill back in November when the car died and we ha to be towed off the road - OMG was I sad/angry - just have to wait until next time. I can always listen to this again - especially my favourite 'Put it there Pal' - those lyrics cut like a knife, and the guitar solo is amazing.
@stevesorrell90425 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. No-one comes close.
@georgemcelroy30585 жыл бұрын
RT is amazing!
@honeychurchgipsy64 жыл бұрын
wow, just fucking wow - listening to this for the umpteenth time and it never gets old or boring, and I'm getting excited because it is now only 9 days until the Royal Albert Hall 70th birthday concert. Let's hope the tickets I bought via Stubhub are genuine - lol!!!!
@jj9homer3 жыл бұрын
What is the matter with these people?! Clap, clap, oh, yes...clap. Why are they not going wild and tearing their hair out? The man is genius, the band is brilliant.
Every time I hear Richard play it's better than the time before. I've been a fan since his Fairport days. Has he ever written a bad son? Sorry, trick question, of course not.
@stevelogan16995 жыл бұрын
Apart from the majesty of the performance and the quality of the songs it is a joy to see such a beautifully made film. Those of us who want to study the guitar playing or tune into the moods moving over the musicians’ faces are able to do this just as you so often want to but can’t. Richard Thompson’s playing, electric or acoustic, is gorgeously passionate and exact. I agree with many others that his singing now is superb, mellow, gutsy, rangy, full of hints and glints of meaning. This film is the cinematic equivalent of single-coil pickups and hybrid picking. Thank you!
@patriciaharris73235 жыл бұрын
Set list from Keswick Theater 11/10/2018: Bones of Gilead Her Love Was Meant For Me Take Care The Road You Choose Tale In Hard Time Guitar Heroes Storm Won't Come They Tore The Hippodrome Down Dry My Tears and Move On 52 Vincent Black Lightning The Rattle Within *Never Give It Up* You Can't Win The Way That It Shows Put It There Pal Wall of Death Tear Stained Letter Bee's Wing Take A Heart (The Sorrows cover) A great, long set from this generous legend, spanning his 50+ year career. Opened up on several of his new ones from 13 Rivers, which is a 'barn burner'. Extended bridge solos (at least one of 3+ minutes on I believe You Can't Win), and of course blazing, seemingly impossible fret and picking work throughout. His 2+ man backup for the 'Trio' is just outstanding - the drummer in particular is obviously enjoying himself immensely, grinning widely, singing backup and bashing insanely the whole time. Just a fantastic show. My new best concert ever, with Shawn Colvin opening, as charming and full-timbred of voice as ever. See him while you can. There likely won't be another of his like.
@daniels19755 жыл бұрын
Minor correction - Never give it up was after Can't Win. Was there, too. The solos and drumming on You can't win were stellar. Simply outstanding musicianship, especially from RT and his drummer. I've seen a LOT of live shows, and his drummer ranks in the top 3 I've seen. My only complaint - everybody stayed in their seats! Surely that has an impact on the band, although you wouldn't know it from Saturday nights show. Trying was on the setlist that I got from the sound guy (first song of second encore before Take a Heart), but was not played.
@patriciaharris73235 жыл бұрын
Robert Daniels Thank you Robert! Amazed I only missed one - writing in the dark, and some I had no clue the name of. Yes I just can't say enough about it. Actually I'm posting under my wife's name. Bought 13 Rivers and I am just hitting 'repeat' on Her Love Was Meant For Me (starts here at 6:45), over and over again. What a powerful song, lyrically and musically. Certainly hasn't lost any edges he had. Hard to get people to grasp what seeing him in action is like - as someone there that night said to me "he's a force of nature".
@SmashedBottleMan3 жыл бұрын
The best.
@suncage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this, what a great performance for us...