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Paul Rodgers is an elite voice in R+R history. Bad Co. was the first band Zeppelin signed onto their Swan Song record label after they formed it. Great band.
Paul Rodgers may have, in fact, helped save Jimmy Page's life. After John Bonham died, and while Jimmy became isolated and reclusive while he still suffered from a drug dependency, it was Paul Rodgers who helped Jimmy get purpose again by playing together, eventually forming the Firm, and getting out on the road.
First and foremost, Rodgers could _sing_ . Although BC played what I'd call generic rock ( _Free_ made better music, mainly because of Paul Kossoff), Paul Rodgers was the reason they differed from the herd. I do not believe he was one of the two best rock vocalists ever, though. Those honors belong to Steve Marriott and Freddie Mercury. And before the Zeppelin worshipping horde comes out, I'd recommend a listen to the 2022 interview Robert Plant had with Rick Rubin in his _Broken Record_ podcast. I never paid _any_ attention to Humble Pie until Plant, in that interview, said that starting out as a vocalist "he couldn't do the Marriott thing". Puzzled, I immediately checked out Marriott and saw exactly what Plant was talking about.
@@324cmac Yes, if I remember correctly Brian May said Freddie actually was a bit jealous of his voice and accent and he would love to sound a bit more like Paul 🎤
@@324cmac Here's a funny song from Paul Rodgers + Queen from 2008 😉🔥ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2bTHh53mvAU.htmlsi=aiZp49VnrKpFrPiF
Don’t know how intentional it was, but I noticed early on the singles usually ended up as second song first side or first song second side (or both on a really good album).
Guys your on one hell of a roll. The Faces yesterday, Zappa, Abbey Road which I hope you get back in to. Now Bad Co. Paul Rogers the lead singer. In my personal opinion. He’s just one of those iconic R&R voices in the business. Keep em coming, as always. Peace,Happiness, and Continued Success. I’m 62 I lived this music. Welcome to my generation ✌️
There's a live version of this song that'll knock your socks off! Paul Rodgers plays piano on this one and he's one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, rock and roll vocalists ever.
@@adamwayne5711 It is Sword, reminds me of Jesse James, and his gang, Youngers, etc., rebels we are called, guerilla warfare, after the Civil War they did throw away their swords, and those towns did all know their names.
Paul Rodgers also joined with Jimmy Page in the 80’s to form the band The Firm. Some great songs, but they had only moderate success and disbanded after two albums. Rodgers has had a great solo career. He released a new album this year called Midnight Rose. I was flabbergasted when I listened to it; his voice seems not to have changed at all and the songs are excellent
I saw the Firm in Jacksonville. It was a fun show from what I remember. But page pulled out violin bow and did a dazed and confused solo. It was unexpected and a tad bit surreal.😊
One of my favorite lead singers, along with Sammy Hagar. So many great songs by Bad Co. The entire Bad Co. album is fantastic, from start to finish. Thanks for reacting to this great band ❤
I want to share that I think you men are doing a great job with your reactions. It brings me a lot of joy to see your reactions to music that I love. Thanks for being consistent. 😊
When I was in the Marines in Desert Storm and later OIF I was in a Company of Marine (B Co) we of course used the moniker "Bad Company" with the Album covers flag on our vehicles. Prior to going into an engagement we would play the song over our headsets. All not very good discipline but we were young and didnt give AF. Good for morale
I always took it as, "An eye for an eye." "I give what I get." You're a jerk to me then I'm a jerk to you. I match your energy. You cool, then I'm cool. Same as the other line, "Double cross for Double cross." @@mikeeckel2807
Oh yeah! Bad Company Back in the day rock musicians had an affinity to the old west. Both rebel vibes. Paul Rogers has a fantastic voice. Paul Rogers, Robert Plant of Zeppelin and Burton Cummings of the Guess Who are three of the best voices in rock.
Bad company had a lot of success with their first album "Bad company" on Led Zepp's Swang Song label and manager Peter Grant. I love them. Paul Rodgers is one of the best rock voices. When Mercury died, Queen wanted him to be their singer, but he was at a couple of concerts and he didn't want to, he didn't want to be Fredy's replacement. Until recently Nury I have still heard myself sing with a wonderful voice. I'm glad you listened to them. They have great songs
Paul Rodgers with one of the best lead rock vocalists of any generation!Sorry about the Lakers getting beat by my Knicks!😅Mr. Rodgers was in Free and later was the lead singer for one tour with Queen after Freddie died!
That chuckle in the beginning was great😆 realizing where they're coming from! Wanna vote for the probable part 2 for this song ( one of my favorites) Bad Company - "Burning🔥Sky"! Lyrics will explain why it follows & fits after "Bad Company"👀 hope y'all enjoy ✌
One of the all time great rock bands from the 70’s! Paul Rogers is one of the greatest pure rock voices in the business. He actually toured as the lead singer of Queen before they discovered Adam Lambert . As a drummer myself, Simon Kirk is in my top five. With Boz on bass they had a brilliant rhythm section. Love Love Love em!❤❤
Bass and drums drive this one like a big, hardened steel locomotive. With Paul Rodger’s stellar voice over the top and thick guitar tones, man it doesn’t get much better than this!
Hey guys, thank you for this reaction. Paul Rogers is my favorite voice in Rock n Roll. I love Bad Co. That's Paul on Piano. - I've been wanting to tell you guys about a solo project Paul did a while ago called "Muddy Water Blues". It's a tribute to Muddy waters. I'm not saying you have to react to it, but you must listen to it. His musicians are off the chain. Jason Bonham on drums with a slew of Guest guitarists such as: Jeff Beck, Brian May, Steve Miller, Slash, Neil Schon, Gary Moore, Brian Setzer, Richie Sambora, Buddy Guy, Trevor Rabin, David Gilmore - all playing Muddy Water's songs.
Saw them the first time in 1977 after " Burnin' Sky " album. Keep in mind I hade seen dozens of bands live by then and played in a band myself. Ir's 1 thing ro hear that on vinyl. But when. You hear Rodgers voice BOOM over the top of that rock band. It's unforgettable. And he does it for 2 1/2 hours no problem.
I never noticed before how much his voice reminds me of Lou Gramm from Foreigner, or vice versa. I saw both of those bands as a kid in small indoor arenas when they were back in their early heyday. Definitely has that badass vibe but to me there's always been at least some wistfulness there too, if you take note of the anguish in his voice at times, well most of the time, and then there is that line in there about them being rebels, the ones that other people more or less cast out, so they took up a gun and gave away the sun. That is particularly heartbreaking to me for some reason.
Paul Rogers is the pianist along with the vocals (plays guitar too). Front man & co-founder of Free, Bad Company, The Firm (with Jimmy Page, post Led Zeppelin), The Law (with Kenney Jones - ex-Small Faces/Faces and The Who drummer). Did a couple of concerts & an album with a reunited Queen billed "Queen + Paul Rodgers". A personal favorite of his solo work is "Muddy Water Blues: A Tribute to Muddy Waters (1993)". In 2016 & 2019 he had major strokes, along with 11 minor strokes. I believe he's made a full recovery in spite of the last one affecting his speech and musical abilities. He is the quintessential rock vocalist with aggressive vocals.
Paul Rodgers is an elite voice in R+R history. He is also the voice in the song "Alright Now" by Free. You can hear it on TV and Movie soundtracks as well as numorouse TV commercials.
Bad Company was the first band Zeppelin signed to their brand new Swan Song record label, that says a lot right there about this all star band led by the great Paul Rodgers, vocalist extraordinaire and multi instrumentalist who has played all instruments on some solo albums, he can do it all. Bad Co Rocks! Do Live for the Music for more, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
"He can Sing" is one of the biggest Understatements ever ! Paul Rodgers, is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time from Free to Bad Co. to The Firm,to all of his solo work......always on Top !!
Good commentary on the piano here. Paul Rogers' voice is its own instrument, too. He later teamed up with Jimmy Page in 1982 or so for a couple of albums under the name "The Firm," whose hit "Radioactive," has a wicked bass line. Another of Bad Co. many hits was "Shooting Star," which, I believe, was inspired by the life and tragic death of one Jimi Hendrix.
Paul Rodgers also played piano for the band and on this song of course. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen them a number of times in the past. Most recently a couple of years ago in concert in Tampa with Joe Walsh opening for them. And I can honestly say his voice is as good as ever!
I just love this song and Bad Co. I have always loved Paul Rogers vocals the best!! One of their most under rated song was Gone, Gone, Gone, IMHO! Any takers?
This is a perfect anthem for the western outlaws such as Jesse James and Billy the kid. I think of that every time I hear this song. Actually I think it was in the movie Young guns about Billy the kid. Excellent excellent song
Fun fact: the remaining Doors wanted Paul Rodgers to take over his lead singer after Jim Morrison died. They were going to ask him, but we’re not able to track him down (these are the days before Internet and cell phones). Later, when Rogers found out, he said he would’ve joined them. Imagine how Roch history would be different if he had
People used to say that Paul Rogers, was Jimmy page‘s brother, because Bad Company was the only other group on swansong records lol that was back in the day when magazines were the only place you got the information on groups
First we get that iconic keyboard as the song opens and then we get that drum drop which is IMHO on the same level as In The Air tonight by Phil Collins. Another banger La & Che. 🔥
Paul Rogers is the lead singer and Wrote a bunch Bad Companies music In 1993 or 94 Paul made a tribute album to Muddy Waters and all of the songs are Muddy Waters songs except the Cover Song and the name of this song is Muddy Water Blues and their are two versions of this song One in acoustic and one in electric guitar This song was written by Paul Rogers This album has some of the best blues and rock guitarist on the planet Jeff Beck, Steve Miller David Gilmour Buddy Guy,Slash from Guns and Roses and a couple more that I can’t remember My favorite music is by far the Blues I like all kinds of music But I went to a party in high school and someone put a Muddy Waters album on an I was hooked like a fish They say that Muddy Waters was the father of the blues and I believe it Every blues artist on the planet has covered most all of his music Eric Clapton,BB King,Albert King,Albert CollinsJonny Winter’s even played lead guitar for Muddy Waters But I own a bunch of blues albums and this Album that Paul Rogers did as a tribute to MW is one of my favorite albums that I own
Paul Rodgers voice is often referred to as the perfect rock-n-roll lead in a band. Just lay back, sing the song just after a shot of dry whiske to give an edge and sing your ass off. He is sometimes overlooked because of the era in which Bad Company lived and breathed. The Who, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and some other popular music acts could overshadow the great appeal but not the music of Bad Company. Examples of such great rock songs them include, SWEET LIL SISTER, GONE, GONE, GONE, SILVER BLUE AND GOLD, THE SKY IS BURNING. Enjoy the beats guys. And keep going
Many rock bands have sought after this icon.......... Paul Rogers, what a voice! Saw him live in Virginia Beach a few years back and he can still belt it out. His live performance sounded just like his studio stuff. He attributes his longevity to staying away from the life of substance abuse. Rolling Stone ranked him at #55 in the "Top 100 Greatest Singers of All Times". Thanks for reacting.
This was written in regards to the Old West when there was chaos and lawlessness around the country. Is it telling that we have come full circle and now it brings to mind a “ gangsta” lifestyle ? Interesting, but very sad as well.
Ronnie van Zant saw Free and Stones perform in FL and it changed the trajectory of his life. He gave up boxing to become the lead singer and creative/driving force behind Lynyrd Skynyrd. A front man has alot of influence
Welcome to My generation of music. We old people have some mystical magical musical treasures that await you young hungry music lovers.❤ Do you know why these bands are still around 40 and 50 years later? Because they made the best music ever. I wonder how many of today's bands will be around in 40 or 50 years? My guess is, a few. Great show guys. Going to check y'all out again.
