Richard Thompson - Wall of Death

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15 жыл бұрын

Let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
Let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
You can waste your time on the other rides
This is the nearest to being alive
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
You can go with the crazy people in the Crooked House
You can fly away on the Rocket or spin in the Mouse
The Tunnel Of Love might amuse you
Noah's Ark might confuse you
But let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
On the Wall Of Death all the world is far from me
On the Wall Of Death it's the nearest to being free
Well you're going nowhere when you ride on the carousel
And maybe you're strong but what's the good of ringing a bell
The switchback will make you crazy. Beware of the bearded lady
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
Let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
Oh let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
You can waste your time on the other rides
This is the nearest to being alive
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
Let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death

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@SouthCoastMackem 13 жыл бұрын

Astonishing to think that he was only 18 when he started out with Fairport Convention back in 1967. Truly the guitarists' guitarist, he's been turning out top quality music like this for so many years now, I think he's past superlatives. The man is a wonder, pure and simple.

@Baci302 5 жыл бұрын

What a band! Thompson, Gregson and Collister! Man, I love Christine's voice so much.

@dunebillyofswanbeach4294 2 жыл бұрын

Christine and Greg are both treasures.

@bevisbenneworth7172 8 жыл бұрын

I remember Richard Thompson introducing this song in Oxford, A girl had asked him to play that song about the Water Bed. I don't do a song about a water bed he replied. Yes you do, the one the goes " Let me ride on your water bed one more time".

@WeWereYoungandCrazy 6 жыл бұрын

After a second listening.. yes, it sounds exactly like "Ride on your waterbed one more time". Don't know how I missed that.

@sueharrison3200 6 жыл бұрын

And I suppose 'the sixpack will make you crazy" too?

@goodun6081 5 жыл бұрын

WeWereYoungandCrazy, John Prine had a similar experience when a woman asked him to play "that song about the Happy Enchilada"......when the correct lyric is really: "it's a half an inch of wattah and ya think yer gonna drown...."

@alistairewen9558 5 жыл бұрын

Most underrated man ever.

@ragayomama 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most hilarious thread I've ever read. I wonder what he thought of the mishearing.

@garywhitt98 5 ай бұрын

Christine Collister's harmony cuts like a warm knife. What beautiful harmonies!

@incongra 12 жыл бұрын

Although the Folk fraternity generally take ownership of Mr. Thompson I would respectfully suggest he is also the greatest Rock'n'Roll guitarist the UK has ever produced.

@robg8074 3 жыл бұрын

'Shoot Out The Lights' may well be the greatest album of all time...and so few have even heard a single song. Smh

@peterguglietta5260 5 ай бұрын

This is an outstanding performance. Thompson and Collister's voices are incredible and the guitar playing is mesmerizing.

@MatthewMuhammad 3 жыл бұрын

Richard & Linda Thompson are the best duo ever. Nothing will change my mind.

@stephengarrison9572 4 жыл бұрын

Greatest Richard Thompson Band of all time?

@winritzert3310 3 жыл бұрын

Christine

@sharonmccrea8892 8 жыл бұрын

I can't stop listening to this

@MrGinger62 5 жыл бұрын

It’s Christine Collister. She’s currently a member of Daphne’s Flight.

@winritzert3310 3 жыл бұрын

Christine Collister's a powerhouse

@lyndamclean6786 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@stupendor1 2 жыл бұрын

also

@66smashy 10 жыл бұрын

*Added to Favourites* Richard Thompson with Christine Collister

@bobhowyousay 12 жыл бұрын

The joy on Christine's face is simply beautiful!

@JStarStar00 5 жыл бұрын

Bob Comtois: Well, she was like 23-24 in this video, so that helped too. Although she's still very nice looking in her mid-50s now.

@granthurlburt4062 7 жыл бұрын

For those who don't know, the Wall of Death is a fairground attraction. Inside a circular, drun shaped building about 30 feet (10 m) across, professionals ride a motorcycle on the inside of a circle wooden wall. They are basically horizontal and centrifugal force stops them from falling. Hopefully. I used to see them at the summer exhibition in Edmonton, Alberta. You can see how this fits into the other images in the song, and of course RT is using it as a metaphor.

@charlesbrewer4747 3 жыл бұрын

This is a superb version, the two voices match perfectly.

@guidokahuna 12 жыл бұрын

I was so fortunate to see Christine Collister sing with RT on Wall of Death, my favorite song in 1986. She is so talented. Ten years later, he was playing solo and asked the crowd what he should play & I shouted "Wall of Death!" to which he began strumming and laughing for a few minutes!

@bobzubb 14 жыл бұрын

Christine Collister and Clive Gregson in fine support! Brilliant phase of the maestro's career.........

@mjlewis104 14 жыл бұрын

Without doubt, the best guitarist, songwriter, singer I have ever come across.

@rigelmoon9030 3 жыл бұрын

REM does the greatest cover of this, the coolest song ever. Whenever I feel down, I take a big dose of the "Wall of Death".

@mattmcdonald6202 2 жыл бұрын

Great cover - but Rt is king

@del5158 13 жыл бұрын

How sick is that guitar solo? Incredible. So short. So perfect.

@AndrewAheadSnare 11 жыл бұрын

Christine Collister is a great singer in her own right. Fell in love the first time I saw her live. Several examples of her performances on here

@ron8637 2 ай бұрын

Excellent, excellent, excellent !!

@elicarley1031 5 жыл бұрын

Richard Thompson is a very talented person

@elizabethstone5009 5 жыл бұрын

BEST version of this song - EVER! Her voice is a powerhouse!!!

@winritzert3310 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely!..

@jamesmcquarrie3329 10 жыл бұрын

I've met RT loads of times. You can read as much as you like into the songs, but basically he is just a great songwriter who takes us on a journey into his own life and therefore our own. He is foremost a great translator, a great journeyman and essentially a great human being who can make a guitar speak words that humans can't voice!

@MissChrissyM1 7 жыл бұрын

James McQuarrie exquisitely put. 🙋🏻

@yippeyoyo5151 5 жыл бұрын

I saw him recently and was simply blown away, total unique and like nobody! What insane talent and as stated a fine man. May I say great Trio?,

@elicarley1031 5 жыл бұрын

You've met him Like face to face?

@scrapheapofshame 4 жыл бұрын

@@elicarley1031 played a gig in seattle some years ago as a tour rehearsal. about 50 people where there. we hung out after the show. he just came out later and asked if he could join us. talked for about 30 minutes. ok, he told jokes for thirty minutes then has to go. nicest person you ever meet

@elicarley1031 4 жыл бұрын

@@scrapheapofshame Wow you're lucky

@petericeman100 5 жыл бұрын

I saw him with Loudon Wainwright in Australia in the 80s and still love his music.

@susannevacek2769 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the Richard Thompson band with collister Greg’s on snd John Kirkpatrick per form wall of desk in 1986 memorable

@georgecav 11 ай бұрын

So this is Christine Collister? Absolutely perfect harmony to RT

@user-bm7ze1vn8f 7 күн бұрын

Twisters movie brought me here.... great tune!

@FrancoS59 2 жыл бұрын

A very spectacular version is that of Mrs. Nanci Griffith in "Other Voices Too", show in Glasgow, 1998 - Is on You Tube. It's the first song on the Show.

@johndaniels1923 7 жыл бұрын

this song is awesome Richard is a brilliant songwriter one of the best guitarists in the world I love this song. I saw him and Linda in 1980 at Theatre Royal in Stratford East London a stones throw from Hackney where Linda Was born

@bigdaddystinkeye Жыл бұрын

I've got this show on VHS tape. Stretched and worn out. Wish the powers that be could find a way to get it re-released on DVD. It's a great show.

@piccalillies 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's my favorite song of yours, Richard. Got to watch my daughters on it this September over at the Champlain Valley Fair & could hear this playing

@TheBham54 12 жыл бұрын

Would love to see him do something with Mark Knopfler, that would be something...2 of the best guitarists on the planet, both with unique vocals...heaven

@nealhall5997 3 ай бұрын

Love her singing.

@anthonydavies8459 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing singer songwriter , amazing song .

@barbaravonschlegell8355 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing song, brilliant performance. Amusement park at state fair as a kid had The Rotor ride (Wall of Death without motorbikes)

@mixrmandd 6 ай бұрын

God I miss the 80s

@PhalainaBelgium 15 жыл бұрын

Excellent song with outstanding vocals of Christine Collister !! Phalaïna

@pwwatson8888 13 жыл бұрын

I still get goosebumps listening to this. I t is excellent driving music!

@MyMaracana 3 ай бұрын

I just love this!

@garethwynne-williams Жыл бұрын

Genius! Love this line up.

@aprilglaspieable 12 жыл бұрын

RT plays electric rock guitar without patterns, even on solos. It's astounding and you couldn't mistake him for anybody else except Tom Verlaine or Richard Lloyd.

@petermillar6583 9 ай бұрын

Glorious!

@rwbullock4197 7 ай бұрын

Holey Moley! RT is great , but no man deserves to be with that gorgeous back up singer/guitatist (other than me? 😉)

@goriajk 9 жыл бұрын

Kick ass song from one hella of a guitarist

@MaabudZ 14 жыл бұрын

A perennial great song. One of Thompsons finest IMHO. I did like the version he did with Linda but this is a true pleasure to watch and hear.

@papajohnloki 5 жыл бұрын

one of his best with some of his best

@fjbdc 9 жыл бұрын

You can waste your time on the other rides This is the nearest to being alive God it's so good to see all the other die hard RT fans here. I've seen him 3 times acoustic...never electric. The depth and passion of Richard Thompson are something to behold. I've always believed that there is Richard Thompson and Beethoven...and everyone else!

@schleifMets41 9 жыл бұрын

Dr. Fred Blum Don't know where you live, but he's touring w/an electric right now. Seen him both acoustic and electric, totally different, but always amazing. That's what happens when you play guitar w/three 6-fingered hands.... :)

@schleifMets41 9 жыл бұрын

electric trio, I meant

@deluge71 6 жыл бұрын

Arrived here because I've always loved the Dax Riggs' cover of this song on 2007's "We Sing of Only Blood or Love." This is pretty great, in its own right.

@baszman 13 жыл бұрын

From what I can remember this was from like1983-1985 saw the tour very incredible show!

@GrezH 12 жыл бұрын

Saw this lineup at Leeds Town Hall in 1985 and they were stunning. Great night out!

@Matt63491 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff ! I think RT has said in the past that the song's about a reminder to himself not to play it safe and taking chances....

@writer1990 14 жыл бұрын

Shawn Colvin often performed this live, back before her first album in the mid 1980s...sad that it wasn't on "Cover Girl"

@nonameinfl 13 жыл бұрын

That is a great little song and man, what a great strat tone.

@WorkmanJohn 6 жыл бұрын

FYI. Recorded at Barrymore's Club in Ottawa, Canada. In its heyday was one of the greatest clubs in Canada

@johndaniels1923 7 жыл бұрын

This song is pure magic brilliant!!!

@Kagami101 14 жыл бұрын

This song was on a Time-Life anthology I bought years ago and it has been a favorite of mine ever since.

@whoopieman 5 жыл бұрын

To me, Wall of Death will always be about a woman with whom I was in a relationship. It was the most exciting experience I could have ever imagined.

@davidseslar5798 11 жыл бұрын

The Wall of Death probably referred to in this case is an amusement park that is comprised of a vertical cylinder that can spin around the vertical axis. Riders stand against the wall of the spinning cylinder and the floor falls away leaving the riders held up by centrifugal force and friction.

@sueharrison3200 6 жыл бұрын

Uhhh, I think this is meant to be metaphorical, but interesting info!

@nhgumbah 13 жыл бұрын

effortless perfection...

@SoCali_Surfer 4 ай бұрын

I agree! Have you listened to the version sung by John Doe (of the punk band X) and Mare Winningham? Definitely worth it! I think John's harmonies are beautiful!

@christopherallen9580 Ай бұрын

I have now listened and their version is excellent

@rwbullock4197 10 ай бұрын

This is a great performance. Share it with friends. The official (not live) video is hilarious by Modern North American Standards, you get to see "the wall of death!!....... I am not kidding you!

@tedcrum 11 жыл бұрын

The wall of death is a sideshow attraction where motorcycles ride inside a wire cage, going up the vertical sides. RT is a rider down to his soul, using lots of motorcycle imagery, like the "spokes" in Misunderstood. Ride and live like there's no tomorrow!

@marysagar 4 жыл бұрын

At 2:52, dizzying and in perfect control. Practice is how you ride the Wall of Death.

@janiceohara7667 10 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Richard's ever owned a motorcycle. He's got a couple of songs about them, this being one of them. Great song. Love him.

@MrRazorblade999 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I love the sound of his guitar.

@granthurlburt4062 7 жыл бұрын

Richard's voice is at its best when accompanied by a female voice, as here or with Linda in days gone by.

@billtaylor9931 6 жыл бұрын

Include Shawn Colvin on that list.

@densely 4 жыл бұрын

And Emmy Lou Harris.

@goodun2974 4 жыл бұрын

@@densely , and Bonnie Raitt....

@JStarStar00 4 жыл бұрын

good 'un And daughter Kami.

@JohnGreen_US 8 жыл бұрын

Caught Christine and Clive on their last US tour at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Also, try to attend each swing RT makes thru the state Fantastic, timeless, cherished talents.

@kaewonf8 11 жыл бұрын

Agree w/leisure suit. Also envious about seeing him tour ... never had the pleasure. Funny how you can date his tours by hairline and ensemble!

@ianbadg 12 жыл бұрын

The most unique soloist Ive ever heard. Awesome!

@geoffreygaletti2614 Жыл бұрын

The original video for this is pretty outrageous

@JStarStar00 11 жыл бұрын

The words aren't silly -- it's a metaphor for the twists and turns of life. Now I love Seger, and I like his songs, but RT is in a whole other league as a writer.

@cullenski4313 10 жыл бұрын

this is a guy who will breathe his last on stage, the turn into a zombie and carry on playing

@FergyGuitar 10 жыл бұрын

Doesn't get much better, does it? RT, Clive Gregson, Christine Collister going at it like that. Pure music gold.

@jbcatl 15 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic performance of this song.

@uberpills 14 жыл бұрын

Of all the times I"ve seen Thompson, this tour - his '87 tour, with Collister and Gregson - was the best.

@paulmarsteller6422 3 жыл бұрын

Saw it, too, at The Bayou in D.C.

@TheoZoffrok 2 жыл бұрын

It was right up there - although he's always toured with superb musicians: Danny Thompson, Pete Zorn, Michael Jerome, Shawn Colvin, Judith Owen, his son Teddy, etc etc. That said, Christine Collister is my favourite singer ever. Her records solo and with Clive Gregson are glorious.

@Lynwoodco 8 жыл бұрын

Came here because this song closed out tonight's episode of Banshee. Hadn't heard it for such a long time. Sounded different (a solo) but I still enjoyed this version!

@mickpowell6958 8 жыл бұрын

me too

@pmfzero 14 жыл бұрын

@uberpills - I saw the band with Clive and Christine and you are right - they were perfect partners for RT

@johnbarry1965 13 жыл бұрын

Richard Thompson like Ray Davies should be taken over by the National Trust because they are both national treasure's!!!!!

@pauldover1403 3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think that the high point of Chrissie Collisters career was when she was singing with Clive in Gregson and Collister and appearing with Dickie Thomo in his band.

@garywhitt98 5 ай бұрын

This.

@MisterJaeg 11 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@hans-jurgenandresen1542 3 жыл бұрын

Das ist ein richtig guter Song, herzlichen Dank!

@earlmcpherson6913 6 ай бұрын

Great song 🎵

@tintriumph 9 жыл бұрын

one of the few who sound GREAT live ,or recorded

@YooperG 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!

@MightyTimYoung 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great band for this great song.

@stephenw181057 3 жыл бұрын

Great song...my favourite version was The Bushwhackers live back in the day. (Sung with a great Australian accent.)

@stephenw181057 3 жыл бұрын

If I want to hear it now have to dig out the vinyl: "Lively!"

@nealharrington2964 10 жыл бұрын

I believe the Wall of Death was where motorcycles rode around the wall faster and faster billed as death deyfing. I an addicted to this song.

@kingstumble 10 жыл бұрын

Correct.The great Ronnie Moore,speedway rider,started out on the wall of death.

@flairbird1965 11 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! That's good!

@thefrisquette 14 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday MM,superbe concert ensemble(dans une autre vie)

@sharonmccrea8892 7 жыл бұрын

Can't stop listening

@clifffurnald 13 жыл бұрын

The female vocalist is Christine Collister, the guitarist in the shades and hat is Clive Gregson.

@OxbowisaMstie 13 жыл бұрын

Such a sweet song....with such a brutal title! rock! \ ,,, /

@RYRocker 11 жыл бұрын

Christine Collister on vocals and acoustic guitar with RT...from the "Shoot Out The Lights album.

@daf827 12 жыл бұрын

@Coltrane48 Agree! I saw this lineup several times in the mid '80s and they rocked. Christine is RT's best backing singer, by far. Great harmonies.

@filmerado 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ParcelOfRogue 7 жыл бұрын

Total genius.

@jamesrogulski5676 Жыл бұрын

NYTimes brought me here.

@JStarStar00 11 жыл бұрын

1. The polyester leisure suit look was not a good one for RT. 2. CC is the best female guest vocalist Richard has had in his bands post-split. 3. I actually saw this version of the RT Band play this tour in 1986. The shows were awesome.

@AmariTheKingOfYT 6 жыл бұрын

totally agree about Christine Collister... and she was there at Fairport's 50th Anniversary Reunion in Cropredy this summer... and he fluffed his words on Wall of Death (I think it was) and said Sorry... lol... and she just laughed. She is such a solid performer (CC, I mean... as well as RT).