No - James Dewar who is the bass player is also a the vocalist not Robin Trower. That whole album is worth checking out IMHO. Check out Day of the Eagle or Little Bit of Sympathy for a different take
i bought this album back in the 1970s when i was in college. i played the heck out of it. robin's guitar tone is awesome and he's an outstanding guitarist.
Robin Trower belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall . Heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix actually toured with him 2x in Europe. Known as the guitarist of Procul Harem and left early 70's to pursue his own fame. His heavy sound comes from his heavy gauge strings and a pick up at the neck. Known as the king of the strat and he is the best string bender at the time. I saw him 5x in Detroit and he sold out Cobo Hall all 5. This whole album is great
This album sold nearly 3 million copies worldwide with no singles. He was labelled the ''White Hendrix'' which he hated but also acknowledged Jimi's influences. Only one Jimi only one Robin. Robin's playing is second to none. SRV isn't in my top 5 ever as his playing never made me cry. When Robert Fripp of King Crimson and collaborator with Brian Eno was asked about why he regarded Robin as the best (he took lessons from Robin) is that every note matters. His first three albums are corkers and shows his GREATNESS in writing and playing songs and even any covers are masterful.
Trower was a big fan of Hendrix. He wrote a song on the first album called “Daydream, which is often mistitled Spellbound, that was written as a tribute to Hendrix. It’s very much in the style of”The Wind Cries Mary”. It’s an extremely beautiful song. Also check out another track from a later album, a great, as it turns out coincidentally, song for Christmas, the very beautiful, “Bluebird”.
I love Robin As a kid in the 70s i had a 8 track of him i gave it to a friends older brother not knowing of his talent I think he took over where Jimi Hendrix left off Live vids of this are worth a look too
W'out watching first, I'll give my literal interpretation of this song. I don't mind rolling stoned, but after a while, I get tired of rolling stoned and thusly become TOO ROLLING STONED. Now I'll watch.
I think it's more the inside picture than the cover of Goat's Head Soup that you're thinking of. I agree fully with the man whose comments are below mine.
You guys should have more subscribers, You're very good at this. I try to avoid statements like so-and-so is better than so-and-so; instead preferring I like so-and-so better than so-and-so.
Robin took heat for sounding/acting too much like Hendrix (who passed in 1970). But his live stuff is fire - I especially like Daydream (very aptly named). I recall an interview with Stevie Ray where he reminensed about his first Wah-Wah and Jimmy (his bro) said degroratorly, you sound like effing Robin Trower. Lol
Omg, why did I watch. You just insulted one of the greatest artists known to ROCKHEADS. This is a classic jam AND that you two do not realize this just emphasizes why older dudes despise the arrogance of today's "music lovers." I mean, it's freakin ROBIN TROWER!!! What is better than this now? SRV would slap John for his insulting remarks. Now, I gotta delve deep into your vids and see what other legends you guys DISSED. SIMPLE BASS LINE!!
