The Iconic Drumming Behind “Give Blood” | Pete Townshend Song Breakdown

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The Who’s Pete Townshend accidentally wrote one of the biggest drum songs of the ‘80s.
Townshend’s “Give Blood” was the result of a misscheduled recording session that saw Toto’s Simon Phillips and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour in the same studio. Fearlessly creative, Townshend put together “Give Blood” on the spot - and Phillips’ drumming stole the show.
Simon Phillips’ performance on “Give Blood” earned him a “Best Recorded Performance” from Modern Drummer in the year of its release, 1985. And it’s easy to see (hear?) why…
“Give Blood” features a tasty ghost note groove over the verses and a beautifully syncopated ride bell & tom pattern over the B section - something only an open-handed drumming expert like Simon Phillips could pull off.
In this video, you’ll hear the complete story behind Pete Townshend’s “Give Blood” straight from the original drummer, Simon Phillips, as well as a performance & breakdown of the masterful drum part.
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Lesson Index:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 -- "Give Blood" First Playthrough
2:33 -- Drum Breakdown & History
4:39 -- Sheet Music Explanation
9:56 -- "Give Blood" Final Playthrough
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@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

Check out note-for-note sheet music of Simon's "Give Blood" drum beat here: www.drumeo.com/beat/breaking-down-the-drum-part-on-pete-townshends-give-blood/ Lesson Index: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 -- "Give Blood" First Play Through 2:33 -- Drum Breakdown & History 4:39 -- Sheet Music Explanation 9:56 -- "Give Blood" Final Play Through

@masnbdrumming6561 Жыл бұрын

Do a video on the genius of Mario Duplantier of Gojira, HE DESERVES IT!

@Scottjazz55 8 ай бұрын

Simon's open-handed technique it's just so wonderful for so many songs

@leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

I have always loved this song. It's from one of Pete Townshend's best solo LP's. This drum breakdown makes me love the song even more seeing all the little tricks layered into the drum part.

@Rockin_Ross 9 ай бұрын

Same here. A childhood staple as a teen in the 80’s.

@BubbaZen10 9 ай бұрын

His 80s albums are him at his ego driven i care so much about the fans, i'm telling everyone i'm clean but am super fckd up best.

@dmdrum101 Жыл бұрын

Simon's smile at 12:18...the gift of music and Simon are amazing!

@TinaReggie Жыл бұрын

❤

@janmuenther 8 ай бұрын

Right? And when that double bass part kicks in it goes DEEP. Totally understand why he had to smile.

@markhayes100 Жыл бұрын

Long lapsed drummer here, every time I watch Simon play open handed my head explodes a bit. What an absolute talent monster.

@toddh4491 Жыл бұрын

Pino on the bass on this song is as amazing as the drums. Thanks, Simon, this is great.

@drumz700 Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY 💯 PHENOMENAL BASS PARTS

@JohnDoe-vy5hh 8 ай бұрын

As a bass player I have to say I absolutely adore Pino Pallidino's playing. And yes, the drumming on this is wonderful. That double kick fill was so powerful and tasteful. When I first heard it and still today I think the word NICE!

@rhythmista7707 Жыл бұрын

The 80s live version of this song shown briefly in this video, is absolutely mind blowing. Simon rips the song to shreds..

@flowerlandofjohn Жыл бұрын

Yes. A total killer! 🙏🏻🤩 Here’s the whole performance: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsuImZxhtK24eHk.html

@Frip36 9 ай бұрын

Are you saying he rips the song a new a-hole?

@Teelirious 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant performance: Gilmore, great backup singers, interesting, if busy, camera work. Worth 50 watches over the years.

@Constantijn09 Жыл бұрын

Simon Phillips is an absolute monster on the drums, the only drummers that are living on that same planet is Vinnie Colaiuta and the great late Tony Williams, as they manage to combine Groove with Technique on such a level, that they make the most difficult thing look so easy

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

So true. Not only that, but he has the ear of an engineer when it comes to mixing & drum sounds!

@Constantijn09 Жыл бұрын

@@DrumeoOfficial He has proven that with the Toto record ‘Falling in Between’ (an underrated album) which is sound wise, one of the best albums on record

@Crucifiedego Жыл бұрын

Would love to see his take on Tool or Porcupine Tree songs... Or Danny Carey's / Gavin Harrison's takes on his songs!

@AugCorreia Жыл бұрын

Thomas Lang? Gavin Harrison? Steve Smith? (…) Ring a bell?

@Constantijn09 Жыл бұрын

@@AugCorreia They are phenomenal drummers, I agree with you there, but Simon Phillips has something special that makes him stand out. There is a reason why he was one of the most prolific session drummers in the UK, and one of the most in demand drummers in modern history.

@JK-zo4px Жыл бұрын

He has gold in his feets and hands. Never heard a drummer like him. A truly master. 🤗🤗🤗

@geoffwilkinson2286 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of Niel Peart?

@JK-zo4px Жыл бұрын

@@geoffwilkinson2286 oh, there are so many fantastic drummers. But for me, Simon stoods out.

@Frip36 9 ай бұрын

True, "gold in his feets and hands". But sadly the poor man can't afford shoelaces. There must be some sort of musician's charity that can help out guys like Simon who've hit hard times after their glory years.

@Darylrb1983 5 ай бұрын

I wouldnt be so quick to judge, he may be using those shoes specifically for drumming and may be comfortable without the laces.

@jonhenke1504 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this song in 1985 on HBO with Simon Phillips beating those drums into submission and David Gilmour playing 100 mph for six and a half straight minutes on this give blood song as Pete townshend's lead guitarist!! This whole concert is worth owning which I do!! Just great musicianship all the way around the horn for this entire show!! And then of course Pete Townshend and his great voice with a bunch of great songs! This whole concert is such an anomaly with different musicians and singers from all over the place! Wonderful concert!!!!

@bertbecker7532 Жыл бұрын

Never heard him talk, a drummer’s drummer.

@sethcashman1011 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Thanks, guys. I remember the first time I heard "Give Blood" on the radio in '85. Knew straightaway that it was Simon and immediately went out and bought the album (which had just been released rhe week before). This guy has been a drumming god to me since I was 8 or 9 years old, when he was still playing his legendary Fibre Star kit. Finally got to meet and chat with SImon and Bob Graham just before the pandemic hit and they could not have been any kinder. Always nice when your favorite musicians turn out to be great human beings. People are people, and it doesn't always happen that way.

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! This song has inspired generations of drummers. So cool to hear your story.

@scottneumeister4851 5 ай бұрын

When this song came out, I was first starting to realize the power of ghost notes in creating groove. I forget which drum magazine had a transcription for it, but it completely changed everything for me! To see it broken down by Simon himself is like a 40+ year dream come true.

@stevendavid5370 Жыл бұрын

Pete Townsend is one of my favorite guitarists and music composers. This is one of many great songs Pete wrote in his career and the story told by Simon behind this song is fascinating. Simon absolutely breathes life into this song in a way that only he can. Just amazing and beautiful how the fill itself keeps him in time with the song. It's a masterpiece of music and musicianship. This is a perfect example of my Simon Phillips is one of my all-time favorite drummers.

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

It's a testament to all their skills that they wrote this on the spot! You have great taste in drummers 👀

@johnrush521 Жыл бұрын

Steve , I couldn’t have said it any better. Pete is my all time favorite. A testament to an amazing musician and songwriter.

@elehnez5732 Жыл бұрын

Simon's one of the most respected drummers for his unique technique. What I love more about him is his unique taste. There are hundreds out there these days with even better technique, but non would play what Simon does.

@renevandalen96 Жыл бұрын

For me Simon is my favorite drummer. He is sooo musical and always knows how to push the music to the next level.

@ronbock8291 Жыл бұрын

Somehow, for the first time that I ever noticed, watching Simon Philips is like watching Eric Idle play absurdly difficult drums.

@brianlaughlin8974 Жыл бұрын

I love this song and Simon's drumming. I had no idea Simon played ghost notes on the snare like that. 1985 was certainly a good time for great music!

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@johnstrawberriusfields Жыл бұрын

me neither - lotta gates on the drum mixing back then - probably cut most of em out.

@lextual Жыл бұрын

I think the verse section where it appears Mr. Phillips is doing the work with the ghost notes could be a lesson in itself. One of those things you don’t know you’re hearing till you see it…

@mathursharad007 9 ай бұрын

@@lextual The ghost notes were the first thing I noticed when I heard the song. It was exactly the style I was getting into, a beat with an undercurrent of ghost notes to keep an ambience going.

@realmusiclover5642 Жыл бұрын

I‘ll never forget the moment i saw this song the first time in the german television show Rockpalast, live whith this amazing band! I look at the guy on the drums and thought „what the heck is this“!? 😳 Since this moment i was „Simon infected“ and since this concert i‘m a follower of Simon, he is so fantastic, amazing, the best sounding drummer, and such a nice guy! Decades later in 2018 i’ve had the opportunity to met him personally during the „drums and percussion“ weekend here in germany! You can‘t imagine how does it feel to spend a whole weekend with this humble and fascinating men, to hear his storys ( i could listen to it for hours and hours!!!), asking questions, get lessons from him.... It was mindblowing! These three days i‘ll never forget in my hole life, i‘ve had the best time of my life! So thanks drumeo for this one here! Great, great work! It‘s a perfect example how a drumkit has to sound like, respect drumeo 👏🏻, great job! 👍🏻

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@Chamarlouand Жыл бұрын

Always known this song was special, about time it becomes official 😊

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@thomaspatrickparker6648 Жыл бұрын

Well its a great song regardless but I really enjoy this detailed study of it

@stormbringercoming8105 9 ай бұрын

Saw him with The Who in ‘89 in Tampa. Seeing him play drums was quite a thrill. It was a great show.

@tae-yunlee7658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon and Drumeo! Had to do a double take to make sure i wasnt dreaming! Huge fan of townshends solo work, and especially the 1986 live version that won Simon the Modern Drummer performance of the year for '86. Not easy to instantly jump back into something from 36 years ago! Especially when hes playing along to the studio version

@DynastyVinyl Жыл бұрын

I was 15 when I first saw the video. When Simon went to the left hand ride, it completely knocked me over! His pocket, his fills, the left hand and the Double Bass kit. Just the best!!!!

@lornestein7248 Жыл бұрын

OMG.. The 1st song I every heard Mr. Phillips play. An iconic drum song that will be remembered and revered for many years to come. So great!

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@CrustyCurmudgeon Жыл бұрын

The performance clip of the song are originally from a VHS called "Pete Townshend's Deep End Live". It was a killer concert, brimming with great energy. Unfortunately, it was never updated for DVD or Blu-ray. It was released as part of a CD/DVD set (Face the Face), but re-editing somehow sucked the energy out of it. The reissue just wasn't the same. I wish someone would go back and try and update the original, preserve that raw energy, and re-release. Simon's drumming shines throughout, but the whole effort was just a stunning performance.

@unclefreddy2009 Жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? One of my all time favorites, deceptively simple sounding but not . Love his feel, huge fan

@jimbo7484 Жыл бұрын

That was absolutely fascinating.As a twenty year old in 85 I remember being transfixed simply by the drums on this song.To watch the master Simon pick it apart for us piece by piece is an absolute treat.Thank you Simon and Drumeo.

@JohnDoe-vy5hh 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the link to fascinating.As website. What a treat!

@timcussins 9 ай бұрын

Man, I used to love this track as a kid. I had no idea who Pete Townshend was. Cheers Simon!

@MrPercussionPete Жыл бұрын

Simon is all about tasteful and musical drumming, love his sound, the parts fit in the song perfectly. His playing is so inspiring, never gets boring. And he's still on top of his game, even after being around for 40+ years.

@xpicklepie 10 ай бұрын

I was at a Simon drum clinic at Seattle in the early 90's and Simon told this story and played the song for us. One of the most awesome music experiences I've ever had. The skill he played with seen from a few feet away was unforgettable.

@CousinWhatIsIt Жыл бұрын

Back in the '80s, Modern Drummer had a transcription of this in an issue. As a new student, I would just stare at it in utter amazement, with no clue how to pull off all those ghost notes.

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

... and now you can stare in disbelief at the DIGITAL transcription! 😂

@danbrodsky57 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are showing this .. Live from the Deep end was on of my favorites concerts and really brought out Pete Townshend's body of work. Wish Pete would do more solo tours .. as he is a true musician and composer like no other

@jeshkam Жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favorite drummers, wish he played Mike Oldfield's "In High Places" at some point in this series.

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@clarkerots9348 Жыл бұрын

Nothing against Zak, but Simon should've been the drummer to continue in The Who. His work on the Tommy tour is legendary. Awesome drummer, awesome sound, awesome licks, and from all accounts, seems like an awesome guy.

@kitdinker Жыл бұрын

I agree but Zak paid a tremendous homage to Keith Moon at the Super Bowl.

@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын

They always felt more like "The Who" with Zak, even though Simon is technally better on certain levels. Zack was crazier, had the same kit ideas, and had a 60 modern feel, and hit fuc&ing hard.

@kradomsky Жыл бұрын

Scheduling conflicts made it impossible, and Zak has the bombast that Keith had.

@MrCherryJuice Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Keith had a very up and open feel about his playing, as does Simon - it's really spirited. No disrespect to Zak but he doesn't appear to have that, at least based on the numerous clips I've seen.

@adam872 Жыл бұрын

Agreed on Simon on that Tommy tour in 1989. Legendary is the word.

@mpetra4537 Жыл бұрын

Freakin brutal.....Simon and Pino......incredible chops....

@Chickboom34 Жыл бұрын

Great tune, great chart, great playing! Remember seeing the video on MTV back in the day when MTV was about music!

@philf4086 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great playing! I'm sure that most people don't realize the physicality that professional drumming requires, Simon shows it all in this song.

@mattmallecoccio8378 Жыл бұрын

Best Non Moon drummer The Who ever had

@pdxdrumtech Жыл бұрын

One of my ALL TIME faves from that era, I was the only kid in my town listening to Pete's 'White City: a novel' album, and the only one copping Phillips' licks. Therefore, I was a GOD! Thank you so much to Drumeo for inviting the esteemed and wonderful Simon Phillips to your studios to break down this iconic performance. Such a treat!

@andymassingham Жыл бұрын

YES to the kick drum break!! I always remember the Deep End bit where the camera was on you at exactly that moment and thought”that’s my favourite bit of a great song” -had no idea it was a Rockit tribute but then, of course!

@williamkjwilliamkj1815 Жыл бұрын

I literally watch one of the full band live versions of this song every week with my family. We love it!

@tylee5291 Жыл бұрын

Give Blood is my favorite Simon song followed CLOSE with Jeff Beck's Space Boogie. This is also my favorite Pete Townshend song. Anything and everything Simon played on is killing. Favorite Tears for Fears song? The Year of the Knife from Sowing The Seeds of Love cause....Simon played on it. Thank you Simon for the breakdown and behind the scenes of my favorite Pete Townshend song!!!

@zenghost1 Жыл бұрын

Agree - Simon killed on that recording of The Year of the Knife - a monster performance! A hidden jewel for me.

@bigwrdzable Жыл бұрын

Is this ME, talking?

@Rgidhkfel Жыл бұрын

When I first heard this song, there was something about the sound of the drums ( as if the drums lifted the song in the air ) that made me aware of Simon Phillips and since then has become one of my favorite drummers!

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

He is a true master of drum sounds.

@johnstrawberriusfields Жыл бұрын

yeah the whole album is incredible. the Face The Face stair stepping, escalating, drum sound thing is one of the most powerful drum sounds i've ever heard on record.

@davidwinegar7016 Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite drum tracks and songs. Simon is such a musical drummer playing just what is needed to drive this track to another dimension. I spent hours learning this track from a transcription in Modern Drummer back in the 80s, I was just obsessed with it. Thanks for sharing this Simon.

@my31and37 Жыл бұрын

That big K ride sounds so nice.

@Stevedrums741 10 ай бұрын

Still my favorite Townshend solo album. And SImon's playing is simply sublime.

@mattwarbuckle Жыл бұрын

This is so great. I have been a huge HUGE Who and Townshend fan for 35 years at least. I read and listened to everything I could in my teens! Thanks for this!

@SteveZinn Жыл бұрын

Dang man. What a killer surprise to see Give Blood explained. I played along to this so many times as a 15 year old. Saw Simon play live with The Who in 1989. He's been one of my favorites ever since. Thank you so much for this.

@redsed1565 9 ай бұрын

Sick song and sick drumming ! Awesome stuff Drumeo!

@park171 Жыл бұрын

As good as he is on drums he’s far advanced in his musicality. That why when I listen to his music I don’t ever have to be distracted by his technique

@ericredlefsen5554 9 ай бұрын

I saw him re-create that performance from memory with no backing tracks at one of his drum clinics in a church in Hempstead, Long Island in 1988, brought the house down.

@adam872 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely one of my favourite drum parts of all time and it's a real treat watching the man himself run through it. The bloke is a monster player and that fill he talks about at the end of the song is one of my favourite bits of the song too. The live performance from '85 or so is one of the best you'll ever see.

@MrFlyzbar Жыл бұрын

Amazed how he makes it look so easy. One of my all time favs, Thanks Drumeo!!

@michealbrian3442 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉

@guitarbycandlelight350 Жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic video! Well done by Simon and Drumeo! I had forgotten how much I loved this song, and how great Simon and the other musicians had played on it. Thank-you! James Ponak

@kennytesta9312 Жыл бұрын

Simon is not a tall guy and the way he gets around that huge kit is astonishing! If you’ve ever witnessed his playing up close it’s mind blowing!!

@alecj3454 Жыл бұрын

The way the notes are written, confused me for a moment. I knew Simon Phillips was in Toto for a long time, but i didnt think he took over until the unfortunate passing of Jeff Porcaro in 1992. So this song would have come out long before he was "Toto's Simon Phillips" -- It would be cool to know what Mr. Phillips was doing around the time of this record's release. Simon Phillips is a living legend who i unfortunately didnt learn about until rather recently.....The more information about his long career, the better. What a technician, though, amirite? His ability to flawlessly change feel & time signature without your ear comprehending anything but a groove.....Simon Phillips is one of the greatest ever. So cool to get to watch him up close, and hear his thoughts. Thank You Drumeo. This kind of access to a genius is priceless.

@anakina1 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I stumbled on this seriss. Simon is a consumate professional and keeps beautiful time. Great song and story as well. Thanks guys.

@ballhawk387 4 ай бұрын

Groovy, very literally! Definitely one of my favorite all time drum tracks. Dig the live version even better. Simon's playing has inspired me to transition to an open-handed approach, which just makes more sense. Simon was obviously having a lot of *fun* playing this, as one might expect.

@deantalbotdrums Жыл бұрын

This was one of my favourite songs in the 80s as a novice drummer, and although I was already aware of Simon (Stanley Clarke, Jeff Beck etc) this track really resonated with me. In fact the whole album was brilliant. I’d love to hear Simon do Face the Face on Drumeo.

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@rhythmista7707 Жыл бұрын

Great song !

@JefW Жыл бұрын

A track by track breakdown would be a really wonderful!

@jxm1677 Жыл бұрын

The whole album resonated with me. White City is a Masterpiece and Deep End Live is just incredible.

@rayfabbri3759 9 ай бұрын

Thanks to whoever posted this. Excellent!

@DonII1980 Жыл бұрын

Way cool... just love watching and listening to Simon! One of my favorite drummers!!

@gratefulsabbath7026 10 ай бұрын

A true master. It's not often to see so much talent, skill, and ability in one person. Thank you for this.

@brandonmclendon5368 Жыл бұрын

This has always been one of my favorite drum performances, and it got me inspired to try new things with my drumming

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

It's truly one of those "once-in-a-decade" performances!

@rogersroad Жыл бұрын

I spent the better part of 1986 in my basement with my walkman on listening to this track trying to figure it out. Damn... Wish I had this clip back then as I never could get it down completely. Simon is an incredible drummer!

@johnkokinis2313 Жыл бұрын

Great video of my favorite drummer playing my favorite drum song. Thanks!!

@musicalchairs777 Жыл бұрын

The majesty of it almost brings a tear to my eye. So dignified and powerful. Even as a kid I knew this was a step up from everything else at the time. On a side note, I wish Tama would go back to the T logo and gloss wood grain finishes of the Superstar line. They were it in the 1970's-80's, arguably music's biggest era.

@heinzpo Жыл бұрын

I remember meeting the man at a local presentation in Santiago, Chile many years ago. We were allowed to bring cameras and own discs to be signed if we wish. I took Judas Priest's Sin After Sin. He saw the album and just told her translator, "look, your favorite album". And he signed it. Lovely memory.

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@GustavoLopez-ig9tc Жыл бұрын

Simon nos muestra gentilmente lo "simple" que es ser un súper sesionista! Gracias, maestro!!!

@thehaymaker3660 Жыл бұрын

Broooo, one of my heroes playing a drum groove I've been practicing for years! Thanks so much!

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

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@Kiekhaefer6 Жыл бұрын

I used to play this in a band called K Lee Reich in the 80s. I remember working out this song during the day in Calgary at Frankie and Johnny's South. Must've been 1987 because I had my brand new Gretsch double bass drum kit. Back in those days all we did was play our instruments 6 days a week with one day of travel to the next town or club and we loved it when it was a cabaret because that meant we could practice during the day.

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@stevenabi5095 9 ай бұрын

Man this dude right here been wow-ing me for years. Saw him live in nashville years ago and he blew my mind with his polyrhythmic 3 over 4 4 limb coordination thing. Been ripping his licjs for years! One of my all time faves! Give Blood was epic!

@tmdemokrat5750 10 ай бұрын

Mr Simon Philips, i know you since "Crises" and "Discovery and The Lake" - thanks for making my days in these times. You have been part of my life since then, I admire your skills and professionalism ! all the best and greetings from Germany

@bubhub64 Жыл бұрын

Saw Phillips live at both A.R.M.S. benefit concerts back in 1983 at the L.A Forum with Clapton, Beck and Page. Dude's a legend.

@Metragnome_Images Жыл бұрын

YES!!!!! could watch this all day... best drum groove ever.... so energetic and exhilarating... thanks Drumeo.

@jeffwolinski2659 Жыл бұрын

Not only a great drummer but he seems like a great person as well. This is such a phenomenal song all the way around!

@berndgaal7689 Жыл бұрын

I love his drumming sooo much!!!! Thank you Simon!!!

@caseymerritt1870 4 ай бұрын

Amazed at how these songs come together. I thought Simon was fantastic on this song before this video, and hearing about how it came to be makes it even more interesting.

@mynd_band Жыл бұрын

Love that song and Simon's performance ❤️! That was around that time when the show "Super Drumming" was on German TV. You can find parts of it on YT for sure. Simon is one of our drummer's heroes ever since. Thanks, Drumeo!

@shoedocker5215 Жыл бұрын

Super Drumming…yes. I remember this. Wasn‘t it with Pete Best?

@montagefranke Жыл бұрын

Pete York was the guy (?) -Drummer of Spencer David Group

@KyleDavisMusic Жыл бұрын

Simply incredible.

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@sickoftheleftwingscum Жыл бұрын

I love watching a proper drummer at work and Simon Phillips is the man ! 👍🙂

@chaseme9860 3 ай бұрын

The beginning guitar and drums of Give Blood is the internal sound of my body after that first sip of morning coffee. All cylinders are firing and the brain is creating ideas.

@just82much51 Жыл бұрын

LOVE the breakdown and when he started talking about the other fill, I knew exactly which one it was! That fill blew me away the first time I heard it and Ive anticipated it coming tip each time since!!!

@peskymcnuggets3357 Жыл бұрын

What can you say, Simon Phillips is simply the best, plays technically but grooves as well, made all the Rolling Stones songs come alive when he was touring with Mick Jagger

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@tone9930 9 ай бұрын

Brings back memories. What amazing drum playing!

@stevewilcock4767 Жыл бұрын

Epic playing from one of the masters of drumming. Cheers Simon.Cheers Drumeo. Blessings.

@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rnl9520 10 ай бұрын

I saw Simon at a drum clinic in 1983 and was an immediate drum fan boy. I recall when this song was released and being blown away by the power and musicality of his performance.

@FrederickJohnSebastian Жыл бұрын

So much subtlety in this groove but never feels 'complex' / 'Prog' but... it is! Like that he acknowledges influences. So so good

@drumz700 Жыл бұрын

One of the best songs ever recorded!! Simons parts are out of this world phenomenal ♨️♨️♨️♨️♨️♨️♨️♨️

@drumz700 Жыл бұрын

One of the best drummers to ever play the instrument. In the Hall of Greats

@bigstef2010 Жыл бұрын

I remember this song ! Was really good ! Simon did an awesome job on it !

@brockmannolaf7182 Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest musicians of all time! And such a humble person!

@bigwrdzable Жыл бұрын

The "Live" Give Blood, put Simon on the map for, THE MASSES! His energy was, so contagious, the dead could've been resurrected. As most on this feed, I personally discovered Simon on There and Back and of course, Stanley Clark! He's been my inspiration for so very long and he STILL inspires me!

@kitdinker Жыл бұрын

I saw this on an HBO concert way back when and was blown away by the drumming. Seeing this is 100 times better!! Simon is awesome!!

@zoneoftechx Жыл бұрын

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@bobbysands6923 9 ай бұрын

When I heard this song when it first came out, I knew it was a gem. I'm a drummer, and brought it to my drum teacher. We both woodshed it for quite a while. The most difficult part is the "latin" part, which you need to figure out first, and then be able to rip those double kicks. It kicked my ass, and became a great challenge to learn to play. Phillips is a monster. This is a fabulous post and brings back great memories.

@leefreed2060 9 ай бұрын

My favorite Pete Townsend song. Great job Simon

@zarwarrior Жыл бұрын

Love the ride in that position, easy access to the bell specially with fast double(sweeping motion) or more surface rhythms involving h.hats, snare and ride. Following Simon since the Rock, Pebbles and Sand album with Stanley Clarke. V8 next please!

@markb7067 Жыл бұрын

Great tune, great drummer, great commentary. Thanks.

@SuperLocrian Жыл бұрын

Firstly, child of the 80's - I forgot about this song - It's fantastic! I was a wanna be drummer, but I grew up in apts... soooo, I've been playing guitar for over 30 yrs🤣🙄 But my man!!! All I see is your right hand going : high hat, snare, ride, snare, high hat, snare, ride, snare, high hat, snare, ride, snare, high hat, snare, ride, snare, high hat, snare, ride, snare, etc... I tried to fake that motion with air drums and my shoulder immediately said, Nope! Amazing! and that one handed high hat in the beginning... I want to do that 😥 Great stuff!