Old Man Riva

Perhaps an acquired taste, and certainly not to everyone’s, but a band where the rhythm section is destined to never fall out..!

3 hours ago, casapete said:

Famous clip taken from ‘Hail hail rock n roll’, the film about Keith putting together a top band to back Chuck in a concert celebrating ( I think) his 60th birthday. All the grief of the rehearsals, then true to form on the gig Chuck did it his way anyway, changing keys and arrangements etc. Steve Jordan on drums did a great job, along with Johnnie Johnson on piano, Joey Spampinato on bass and Keith as MD on guitar. Great film if you get the chance to catch it.

Ah, okay. Thanks for the heads up - I’ll definitely try and get to see that.

I had to watch bits of that clip through my fingers - I could also sadly relate to Keef’s experience (being in a situation of just not getting it and trying to avoid the awkward glances of others, rather than having the pleasure/honour of playing with Chuck Berry obv.!)… 

16 minutes ago, paul_5 said:

When people talk about ‘feel’ it always reminds me of that time that Chuck Berry schooled Keef at rehearsals…

 

 

Christ, I feel for him there!! When was that?!

19 hours ago, lee650 said:

Daryl always in the right place at the right time! His mate Vince Wilburn was Miles Davies Nephew and recommended him for the miles gig.

 

Daryl is a hell of a player though "You're under arrest" was constantly on my turntable as a youngster. I think He and Steve Jordan will really drive that band.

Not to derail, but regarding Daryl Jones: I saw Sting on his Dream of the Blue Turtles tour in early/mid 80s at Brum NEC.

Sting played guitar and had Daryl Jones on bass, along with a selection of other fine musicians. One of the best/most enjoyable gigs I’ve seen, and Daryl Jones was superb… 

With regards to Charlie Watts. He’s actually one of my favourite drummers. I also actually think he’s a fundamental part of their sound (in terms of the Stones’ groove and swagger - especially on record) due to his playing relationship with Keef. In a weird way I regard Charlie and Keef as the Stones’ rhythm section rather than the bass and drums… 

I’ll get me ya-ya’s out of here..! 

Channeling my inner ‘Nathan Barley’: today, I have mostly been listening to… 1970s Zambian funk!

24 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said:

five mins later when nearing my destination, the badger was by now fully conscious and standing up with his front paws on the car door looking out of the window !

I can only imagine what motorists coming in the opposite direction made of it.

”Maureen, you know I told you I thought I saw a badger in Lidl the other day, well…” 

1 hour ago, Reggaebass said:

So you didn’t get the job then , I would definitely come and see that 😁

Well I took the literal approach and turned up with a bass made out of a toaster, barbed wire and a cardboard box.

”Don’t push, I’m going”, I said, as I was ushered out of the building, “I was only making good use of the things that we find. You know: the things that the everyday folk leave behind”.

It only seemed to make things worse… 

1 hour ago, bassace said:

And the bassist was my old school friend Les Hurdle. When I knew him he was getting a great sound out of an EBO with added bridge pickup.

Ah, that explains a lot. I went for an audition yesterday for the reformed Wombles gig.

Trying to curry favour with the MD I mentioned I was an avid recycler and have been committed to keeping Britain tidy since I was a kid.

“Do you think that serves me in good stead, I’d really love this gig”, I said.

“That’s admirable”, he replied, “but you do know you’ve got one Les Hurdle to overcome”.

”That’s good news”, I reckoned. 

“What?!”, he said, scratching his head and looking bemused.

And so it went on… 

Love the track, love the album…

59 minutes ago, Nail Soup said:

I'm not a massive fan of The Who (especially the 'Rock' years 😕), but really enjoying this instrumental from the High Numbers (i.e. before they were called the Who). Came up on facebook.

 

Disclaimer: A couple of folk on youtube  are disputing who it is . But great track whoever IMO.

Not heard that before. Really like it.

I can see why some folk might think it’s not The Who - the guitar does sound a bit more Jimmy Page than Pete Townsend in parts - but the drums have to be Keith Moon, don’t they?! 

Edit to say, I’ve listened to it a couple of times now and there’s definitely a Townsend ‘Sparks/Underture’ feel to the guitar so no real reason to think it isn’t early Who?
 

As you say, whoever it is it’s good… 

If you stuck ‘Fender Custom Shop’ on it I’d be all over it!

Not sure about the fire extinguisher capo, mind… 

36 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said:

 

You didn't happen to buy a dark redburst TRBX while you were in there, did you? No? Damn.

Wasn’t me, guv. Honest.

Was in Bass Direct today and had a little noodle on the OW (fretted) Jazz.

Hugely impressed. Looks great, sounds great, plays great. 

The finish and overall craftsmanship is right up there.

I’ve a CS Jazz that I love and, being honest, this is just as good, IMO.

If anyone is in the market for a really good Jazz then this is definitely worth checking out.

11 hours ago, tredders said:

I think I might grab one for the time that I’m out here for, and then donate it at the end of the trip to a local music group or something.  

Brilliant, that… 

Over 40yrs old and still sounds as good as ever…

Two-bass-tastic plus Adrian Belew!!

5 hours ago, pst62 said:

 

 

 

Love that cover. It wasn’t until a few years after it was released that I realised it was Mogg and Way wearing the ball bearings!

Re. New Order. I always think they produced some sublime pop moments, this being one of them…

I’m going to throw a different Cult track into the mix.

I was blown away when I first heard this. Loved the bass!

Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed it, brought back a lot of good memories. Had the pleasure/good fortune of seeing WR as a kid (at Birmingham Odeon) and it was like watching someone from a different planet.

Also hadn’t realised how close him and Peter Erskine were. 

Feeling a bit flat. I need a bit of a boost. I’ve started the day with this…

A blast from the past (which may have sneaked into the post punk thread?)

7 hours ago, rushbo said:

What a brilliant era for Bill...

The Red Noise album "Sound on Sound" blew my mind in '79 and it still does today.

He still makes great music now, but "Sound on Sound" is a desert island disc for me.

 

It certainly was! I was really disappointed when Be Bop Deluxe split but bought Revolt Into Style when it came out (on blue or red vinyl, I think?!) and loved it.

I saw the band at Birmingham Odeon (or Town Hall?) and, again, loved it.

Whilst it wasn’t BBD, it was a definite progression from Drastic Plastic, which I really dug, esp. the more electro moments on the album (e.g. Electrical Language).

For me Bill Nelson is such an overlooked artist and musician…

Going to add a touch of Bill Nelson…

First track has Bill channelling Devo and T Rex, and the second is by Fiat Lux and was produced by Mr Nelson.

Third track is back to Bill, and his New Wave electro-groove ways…