I'd Love To Change The World - Ten Years After | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION! 

We walked into this being curious/skeptical as to if they’d pull off this title, and they NAILED it, phenomenal guitar work and song composition. Where do we go from here?! 🙌🏻🔥

Alvin Lee wrote, sang and played all the guitars on this masterpiece! This song is 50 years old, the lyrics are more relevant now than ever in history.

I'm Going Home... Live version Woodstock Alvin Lee &Ten Years After Incredible tune!

This wasn't just a song...back in the day, this was an anthem.

I'm 70 years old. The guitar work still gives me goosebumps.

Ten Years After, “I’m Going Home,” at Woodstock. Must see and hear

“I’m Going Home” by Ten Years After at Woodstock is a saucy one.

You gotta give more trust to your Boomer subscribers! We rarely steer you guys wrong. Thanks for finally getting to this one. 😁

this song brought tears to my eyes. 60 years old and still rocking hard. None will bring more emotions than this one |||

The Guess Who, "No Time". Big hit, big sound. Timeless.

As an old guy, you help me hear songs I already know for the first time again. You always bring insights that I haven't thought of before. Nice job. Great channel.

RIP Alvin Lee. I have been asking for this for over a year. The song still stands up 50 years later. And he sings while playing some of these leads. You have to see him at Woodstock. He was mostly unknown and blew away the crowd. He plays so fast at times you can't follow his hands, but it isn't shredding, he articulates phrases so cleanly that you hear all of the notes.

Alvin Lee was an absolute "MONSTER" on the guitar. pretty good voice too.

The Vietnam War was still going on when this album was released. I know because I was there. I will never ever tire of this song.

Flat out some of the tastiest guitar licks of all time. Amazing song. S-tier for sure.

Their performance of “I’m Going Home” at Woodstock is more than a must listen, Alvin Lee’s guitar solo is one of the best ever.

These are the jams that your grandparents rocked to. 50 years later they still sound great.

Well done, boys. Those of us who knew what was coming knew you’d be surprised in a good way

Changing the world for the better didn’t seem so cheesy 50 years ago. Hopelessness and cynicism (and perhaps reality) has set in and humankind seems hellbent on violence and self-destruction. The music took us away from the Hell then and still does now. Long live rock, I need it every day!

This song is still relevant today. It is timeless. The guitar is epic!

Being an old hippie, my interpretation of this song is that too many people leave it up to others to do the work and don’t realize that if all of us were to look at ourselves in the mirror and then commit to making a change, even in a small way, collectively we actually could change the world for the better. Alex, the song We Are the World’ that you think is cheesy did raise millions of dollars to feed starving Africans and made a real difference. ✌️

Remember that at this time, the Vietnam war and a deep divide politically affected everything happening around us. So when you decipher lyrics, you have to take that into account. But then again, nothing really changes and the song still resonates today. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🤘

Don't know if you've reacted to Procal Harums live version of Conquistador, but that song in my opinion is a must, to listen to.

Ten years after is one of my fav bands of all time (70 yr old). Their very early stuff rockin. Songs from their album "Cricklewood Green" is good raw rock& roll.

Nothing cheesy about this song!!! 👍👍👍

That is probably the mellowest mainstream ish Ten Years After ever got

No lyric analysis? I give this an S tier. It stands the test of time. Just as relevant and rocking today, as when it came out. Glad you finally did this song. 🎸✌️❤️

Alvin Lee and Rory Gallagher are two of the most underrated guitarists, Listen to any of their stuff and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Alvin’s solo stuff and his work with Ten Years After are both equally impressive, I was fortunate enough to see TYA numerous times back in the 70’s. They were a great live band as you could see by their appearance at Woodstock.

"The Bluest Blues" by Alvin Lee is one of the greatest songs ever. The only problem is once you get lost in it's sauce, you may have a hard time coming back. Epic tune!

It was reported that when Jimi Hendrix heard Alvin Lee playing "Goin' Home" at Woodstock, he said he wished that he could play that fast. You guys should really check out that performance.

Alvin Lee in his prime was one of the best guitarists on the planet...

No other guitarist can hang on one note... over and over and have it be so meaningful.

Ten years after ,very underrated. Leo Lyons on bass was amazing . You need to see him in action.

It is a strongly messaged 60's song - war, society, without being preachy. with touch of psychedelic, which is fab!

You have to remember the time this was written. This is an antiwar song. Alvin Lee is awesome! Great reaction guy's!

Guys! Welcome to the world of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After. This song got a fair amount of airplay when it was new. In fact, Alvin Lee was a bit put off by that fact because he was afraid that his music would be perceived as too"commercial".... something he really fought against. TYA had a bunch of albums and this was one of their better known ones because of this song. If you want to get a good idea of what they did I would highly recommend listening to the whole albums "Cricklewood Green" or an album called "Shhhhhh". Both are awesome and phenomenal listening experiences.

More Ten Years After,,,absolutely..their albums are incredible..Cricklewood Green, Ssssh...the way Lyons and Lee played off each other...and the drums just complimented their style.

The chorus is even deeper, guys. He's being ironic, and he's critiquing the psychology behind individuals who profess to be changing the world, but who are actually leaving it to others -- e.g., politicians.

Excellent tune. How about some Head East - Never Been Any Reason?

I am almost 60 yo. I grew up in Norway with this music presented from my 2 older brothers. Ten Years After has always been a part of my childhood and after. Together with Little Feat and Jimi Hendix. True Legends all of those bands 50 years ago. Love from Norway! This song is ICONIC!!!

A criminally underrated band. Alvin Lee blew Hendrix away at Woodstock. The whole of A Space in Time and Cricklewood Green is genius.

"The Bluest Blues" by Alvin Lee is Phenomenal. I also think Slash might have got some inspiration for "Sweet Child of Mine" guitar solo from this song.

RIP Alvin Lee. A++. Great 60's/early 70's band. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Stay safe and sober. Don't drink if you have to drive! 😇✌Peace ✌

Such an amazing song, its mellow and moody, it rocks, its deep, it makes you think, and most of all it just feels good to listen to even after all these years. I always loved the fazed vocal effect in the chorus, and the guitar work speaks for itself. Easy A+ but could just as easily be S.

The boys really nailed that comment about Alvin's effortless guitar playing. Very few Rock guitarists in his time, played as fast and seemingly effortlessly as Alvin Alvin was so fast, so precise and so smooth. When you watched him play on film, he seemed like playing a smoking solo, while intermittently singing, was the most natural thing in the world for him. I love how he would just casually yet confidently walk around stage while looking at the band and the audience and completely shredding at the same time. He moved and played as naturally as you might swing your arms while walking Obviously, he didn't do that all the time, but when he did it, the music and the singing just seemed to flow out of him as naturally as talking does for the rest of us. Sometimes, he Rocked out and other times, he looked like he could shred while reading a novel. He was a total badass on guitar.

Let’s start a campaign for Keep Me Hanging on by Vanilla Fudge, who’s with me!

"Everybody wants to save the world but no one wants to help Mom do the dishes." --P.J. O'Rourke Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Maybe help Mom do the dishes.

Probably my favorite for the era. It captures life as it was seen by most hippies at the time. The guitar and vocals are killer, in my opinion.

Now you know why it was requested so much!!! One of my favorite songs.

The thing I really love about this channel is how it helps me kind of hear these songs again for the first time, too.

Sniff N the Tears, driver's seat.

I think the effort of finding this music in days of mostly AM radio, buying the record ,unwrapping and reading the lyrics and liner notes as the vinyl played on the turntable all added something to the experience that's hard to measure . Good job boys, all things must pass for us old guys but it's great to see the music live on through fresh ears.

I remember hearing this song as a young teen, and I can honestly say that it was a bit of a life changer. I related to its social awareness, the beautifully classic acoustic guitar. the cool phasey vocals on the btidge/chorus, the sublime electric guitar fillls, and finally the effortless virtuosity of the solo guitar, bringing it all back to the winsome but resigned statement to complete a perfect song. It was a song that summarized the 60's, done in a timeless style by an unlikely source.Perfect. Although Ten Years After produced some pretty cool rockers that showcased Alvin Lee and his incredible lead chops, there was never anything else as inspired as this masterpiece in their catalogue.

Children of the Sun - Billy Thorpe!

Was hoping we'd get Arlo Guthrie's 'Alice's Restaurant' today. Maybe next year.

There's a ton of cool TYA tunes, even beyond "I'm Going Home" from Woodstock. The whole "Recorded Live" album just kills.

I really love that they aren't pausing they really are enjoying the music and I appreciate that

If you guys are going mid 60s you gotta try Lovin Spoonful, Summer in the City. And two by Young Rascals, Groovin and Good Lovin. You can't quantify Vietnam era songs too much!

I saw Alvin Lee December 31st, 1981 at Cobo Arena in Detroit. Rang in the New Year and my birthday on the 1st. Best night ever!!

Ten Years After ' Rock And Roll Music To THe World' blows even that song out of the water.

Great choice, keep going with Ten Years After. Good Morning Little School Girl. The entire band jams on that one. All three of them. Awesome bass work.

I love reactions like this one, the ones that completely surprise you! This song was one of several anthems of that era, each reflecting the groans of an unjust world calling for social change. Other songs along that vein are "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield (Stephen Stills on lead vocals and Neil Young on guitar), and The Youngbloods' version of "Get Together."

I believe that both of you thought that this would be like that cheesy "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"

As a very young child when I heard this on the radio and heard Alvin Lee playing those soaring guitar leads, I instantly fell in love with the electric guitar! Have never been the same since😎🎸

50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain. Almost eight minutes, but well worth it.

Decent interpretation guys. Seriously one of the great classics of the rock era.

kinda like when you were dubious about "Dear Mr Fantasy" and got fooled on that one as well !....love when that happens 😁....so glad you liked this...well I think the consensus for next track is "I'm Goin Home" at Woodstock...all I can say about that one is fasten your seat belts and have the orange slices at the ready....whooo weee what a smoker!....amazing what a "fast" guitarist can do when pumped up on amphetamines....thanks gents.....peace

When you realize this song was written during the Vietnam war. It was part of the “counter culture “ of the 60’s early 70’s the title wouldn’t have seemed cheesy to you. You are right it was a honest assessment of the world . Then and now. Going home from Woodstock is a song you really do need to react too!

Its amazing how NOTHING HAS CHANGED. 50YRS later still having same issues.

I had this one on a quadrophonic recording and a quad system to play it. It was an impressive way to first experience.

A taste of New Orleans spice: Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time

An awesome song by an awesome band! Awesome guitarist also.

TYA, Alvine Lee!! Thank You!! And you did their best song, Thank you! Dozens more from them you could do too. You guys made me so happy tonight!

Alvin Lee is such a tasteful player. Highly underrated. I’m Goin Home set at Woodstock was a show stopper.

If you want to see how fast Alvin lee is checkout the song “ Woodchoppers ball” it’s a blistering performance

What do you get when you cross early Beatle’s, 50’s crooning, and audacious screaming Rock & Roll? Raspberries “Go All the Way”. Word.

This guy is so good that doesn't matter, he is full of surprises quite a being.

It does this crusty old soul a world of good to see you guys appreciating the incredible music of long ago. You two have a lot of soul and open minds. Keep plowing ahead.

Due to their performance at Woodstock Ten Years After were for a short time the biggest band in the world. When playing Filmore West circa 1969 a newly formed, up and coming English band opened for them. After that band finished their lead guitarist stood at the side of the stage watching TYA perform. He turned to a roadie next to him and said, Alvin Lee is the only guitarist in the world I'd pay money to see. The up and coming band was called Led Zeppelin- and the guitarist of course, Jimmy Page.

I'd like to hear you guys do "Green Eyed Lady" from Sugarloaf.

You guys should consider Good Morning Little School Girl - pretty wild and raunchy, especially considering when it was written. I'd Love to Change the World was one of those rare songs where, the first time I heard it, I loved it and it became an instant favorite. I saw Ten Years After in concert twice. Awesome concerts.

OMG!!, I didn't know that I knew this song! 😲 Yes, the title is corny but once you gents played the song I remembered that this song is totally amazing. Now I know the bands name is Ten Years After. Btw, I know people can't change the world, but you can help a little. I do so by volunteering at a food pantry. 😺

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃💕

VERY relatable today. The very first verse is spot on.

In September 1970, Jimi Hendrix sat down for an interview (sadly one of his last) with Melody Maker Magazine to discuss music, drugs, politics, and his plans for a new big band. Shortly into the interview, Roy Hollingsworth, who handled the interview for Melody Maker asked Hendrix the question, "how does it feel the be the greatest guitarist in the world?" To which Hendrix swiftly replied, "I don't know, let me know what Alvin Lee says when you ask him." Taken aback a bit by his answer, Hollingsworth asked Hendrix if he'd care to expand on his answer a bit. Hendrix responded, "I thought I played a pretty decent set at Woodstock considering it was my first time playing live with most of the musicians I played with there." "I thought Johnny Winter & Carlos Santana also played really strong sets there too." "But of the 3+days of music that was played there, nobody outplayed Alvin Lee, and I mean nobody." "Alvin is incredibly gifted in his ability to play jazz, blues, rock, country, or whatever he wants to play." "What styles I know I play well, but Alvin Lee is the most complete guitarist I've ever seen across multiple styles." "He's been a great friend to me, and right now I'm giving him some long overdue reverence." End of statement. That alone says a ton to me about Alvin's ability on a guitar.

A while back I discovered Leo Lyons, the bassist in TYA, lived around the corner from me and my Wife kindly got him to sign one of my TYA albums! Of all the places he has lived and worked in the world, he came back to live in his home town. Small world!

Joe Walsh"the confessor" is 🔥

This is a great song! Loved it always!❤️❤️🎶👍🏼👍🏼

Love you’re song choices. Always makes me go out to my storage and pull out the old recordings of my youth! Over The Hill was the next song on the album, with a bit of tongue-in-cheek expression. There was quite a bit of social commentary in the music from the sixties.

You have cheese then you have fondue

Great song. I'm glad you guys finally gave in after seeing this in the comments for months. It gives me hope that one day you'll do QUEEN - IT'S LATE. Another song you won't regret.

You finally did it!! Such a damn good song

saw ten years after in a small club outside fenway park in the early 70's. one of my favorite bands for half a century. this song, while idealistic, is an icon that will live on because it's so fucking awesome.

Yes yes yes yes yes!!! I came here immediately for this song. Awesome song

Awesome tune guys. Good choice. So are ya gonna do "Alice's Reataruant" for Thanksgiving? You know you wanna. All the cool kids are doing it. You want to be cool too, don't ya?😎

"A Space in Time" is before all the corn.

Just so tasteful and phenomenal drum work. Sure can hear the influence of the era

Ten Years After is so kick ass. Listen to I'm Going Home, Chu Chu Mama, I Woke Up This Morning, Rock & Roll Music To the World, One of These Days, etc.. Too many to mention. I saw Alvin Lee one time in the early 80s. Fanfkingstatic!!

Guys! Lightning guitarist? What about Carlos Santana? ‘No one to depend on’ or better still, square the circle and listen to Santana’s version of The Zombies’ ‘She’s not there.’

One of my favorites of all time. Song never fails to grab me. Awesome guitar solo and a driving beat. The lyrics are spot on and speak to the craziness around him, but his sense of helplessness. I can hear this song and never have it wear on me.