Awesome, we definitely don’t hear singers like Rod & the genius of Jim’s playing anymore That is why to this day Rod’s still at the top That guitar was incredible & as important to the 70’s as Shine On You Crazy Diamond Just great
I was at this gig , totally amazing and Jim Cregan solo is and always has been Fantastic on this great song , one of the greatest Rod has ever written 💚
I just found out that Jim Cregan was the original guitarist when this song was first produced. How crazy is that? I'm looking at the two of you reunited on stage singing a song that you wrote n he was a member of in the original band, When this song was released. That was a wonderful surprise as I believe Jim Cregan is an awesome guitar player. Thank you for your contribution towards the song. Jim, God bless, 🙏🙏🙏❤ You play that guitar as if you're 20 years old 🌟✨🌟✨ Jim, definitely stole the show that night. What a performance ✨✨🌹✨✨👋👋👋
@@rosemariechiappetta3447 Frankie Miller even Rod Stewart admits the only white singer to make him cry , start with drunken nights in the city , where do the guilty go etc , hope you enjoy.
So glad to see Rod and Jim back on stage together. Just beautiful guitar work, as always. That shot of Rod standing next to Don, watching Jim, should be framed.
I loved this song when it first came out but of course it hits differently now. The lyrics are bittersweet and Rod’s voice is amazing. But this version with Jim’s solo made it a top 3 favorite of all time.
I was 8 years old when this song was the B side to Hot Legs! Always preferred this as it later became my life of feeling lonely and afraid of commitment!
Jim Cregan the RSG and Foot loose & Fancy Free. I was 10 when this came out still one of my most favourite albums. Know every word every solo by heart. What a band. Thanks Jimmy for the music that i will take to my grave❤❤❤
crass as this will sound "I was there". 🙂 a few "rows" back / sang myself horse - retired now , always promised I'd buy myself an acoustic and learn this and I just have , tears come waaaaay to easily to this old fool , happy tears though . and, still the crowd don't understand ....
3:49 the perfect of them all, the Camera captured the most seductive part of the song synchronizing with womans body don't get me wrong with this, and that smile on her face, that guitar bending to its climax The true art is this
Thank you Jim. Much as I love Rod (and I would have been tempted to smack him when he ruffled your hair - you are a truly great chum, just smiled and shook your head!) Your guitar solo was something else - then and now. We held a party in the barn next to our cottage in about 1980. The floor was covered in straw and difficult to believe back then, we banned smoking in the barn. As a dancer, I make a good truck driver (I was going back and forth to the Middle East at the time) but even though I was married to Lynda, a girl called Heather grabbed me and we smooched our way through 'I was only joking'. Afterwards she whispered 'That was special.' It was. Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory.
Ever since I was a kid at school I messed around with all the rules Apologised then realised I'm not different after all Me and the boys thought we had it sussed Valentinos all of us My dad said we looked ridiculous But boy, we broke some hearts In and out of jobs, running free Waging war with society Dumb blank faces stare back at me But nothing ever changed Promises made in the heat of the night Creeping home before it got too light I wasted all that precious time And blamed it on the wine I was only joking my dear (my dear) Looking for a way to hide my fear (my fear) What kind of fool was I? (Was I) I could never win (never win) Never found a compromise Collected lovers like butterflies Illusions of that grand first prize Are slowly wearing thin Susie, baby, you were good to me Giving love unselfishly But you took it all too seriously I guess it had to end I was only joking my dear (my dear) Looking for a way to hide my fear (my fear) What kind of fool was I? (Was I) I could never win (never win) Yeah baby, whoa Now you ask me if I'm sincere That's the question that I always fear Vers e seven is never clear But I'll tell you what you wanna hear I try to give you all you want But giving love is not my strongest point If that's the case it's pointless going on I'd rather be alone 'Cause what I'm doing must be wrong Pouring my heart out in a song Owning up for prosperity For the whole damn world to see Quietly now while I turn a page Act one is over without costume change The principal would like to leave the stage The crowd don't understand
One of my all-time favorite Rod Stewart songs The Great Jim Cregan the Somerset Segovia of rock and roll guitar, doing an outstanding job here, making that guitar tell the story! It is a bit odd though that the line, as folklore goes, was supposed to be "owning up for posterity for the whole damn world to see" a GREAT line, but when when Rod recorded it, he sang "owning up for PROSPERITY" cheapening the meaning altogether. Her he seems to combine the word into postperity"! Oh well, Sing it anyway you like Sir Rod, but please just sing it live in Hollywood, Fl on February 14, 2023 ..for Valentine's day. It will be my 53rd show and looks like my final one. Thanks 💚🎶 "For giving me, honestly, the best days of my life"🎶💚
I had to learn to play after hearing this song... All my efforts have failed it seems.. But I still own MY SONGS and I can play like a son of A BITCH !!! Thank you Jimmy
