Paul Rodgers is indeed an Englishman, but his is the best voice of the rock & blues genres the WORLD has ever produced! He is LEGEND! His voice is a GIFT from Heaven! His pipes are GOLDEN! His vocal ad-libs & inflections when singing come so NATURAL & INSTINCTUALLY to him - or better said, THRU him! Paul Rodgers was born to sing! The first music album I ever owned, I bought at age 16 in 1975 when I began to awaken to the world of music. It was 1975’s “Straight Shooter”, Bad Company’s 2nd album. I was so impressed, within a week or two I went out and purchased their 1st album, “Bad Company”. Then, as their next four albums were released, I ran out and purchased them as well, adding them to my growing library of music albums. Today, at age 65 now, 49 years after buying my first music album, I own HUNDREDS of albums by MANY bands. Of all of them, Bad Co (with Paul Rodgers) is the ONLY band that I enjoy EVERY song of EVERY album they produced. Paul Rodgers has the gift of making anything he sings sound GOLDED. Just a few months ago, within a week of its release, I bought the first studio album of original songs produced by Paul in 24 years. “Midnight Rose” is a GEM! His soulful vocals at age 74 are as good as they ever were! I highly recommend it!
Paul Rogers is in my top 3 singers, no doubt. He started way back in the 60’s in a band called FREE. Check out Free’s song “All Right Now” (video). Thank you for this one!!
Paul Rodgers is one of those BIG names from 1960's, 70's, and early 80's that just stands out. He is not just a vocalist, either, he is the total package: also playing piano (as you seen here), guitar, and drums. He was also in another big band called Free.
Check out MY Bad Company memory. In either late 1973 or early 1974 the Edgar Winter Group was scheduled to play at the local coliseum, so I excitedly got tickets. There was always a pre-band or opening act back then, it really just meant we got two bands for the price of one. That night as the lights dimmed and musicians took the stage, we heard “Bad Company”, the song, and from the very start a fire was lit and people KNEW this wasn’t any regular band! The crowd in the coliseum could all tell it too. “Bad Company” was a brand new band breaking onto the scene, and that night after they finished their set, the Portland people didn’t want it to be over. We continued to applaud and voice our desire they return to the stage...I believe they did another pretty nice song, but then left. It was many minutes into the next band, still not so quiet rumblings about the greatness of that band! Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer, the all-American boy!, took a bit before the crowd made a peace and a transition to EWG. That’s what an instant impact the first iteration of Bad Company was, they exploded like bombs into the ears and hearts of music fans around the world! Mine included.
Here is a link to another live version of "Simple man". They may have gray hair, but they sound awesome. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6qtPphSgMgM.html
@@roymoore3156 Wow! What a great experience! The only time I appreciate being old is when I look back & realize how spoiled we were to have lived through all this great music!
@@stellamorgan482 Right on Stella! It’s fun to remember truthfully what we went through back when we could! I feel like we struck gold being in the strata we were. So many historical opportunities to experience and the price was Sooooo reasonable compared to now. I saw Clapton and Bob Dylan at Nuremberg in 1978 and ticket cost was $25.00 American per ticket. Those days are gone!
Paul Rodgers is one of the best vocalists of his time if not for all time. I'm just amazed at his age right here in this video that his voice is still top notch. He can still carry a tune. That's more than you can say for a lot of singers from the 70s
Paul's vocals are legendary. Once dubbed as simply ..."The Voice". It's nice to see you becoming familiar with so much music from the past. There's so many good bands from the 60's 70's 80's and on. Absolutely worth listening to and knowing about the explosion of music from those era's.
I was lucky to see them in concert twice in one weekend. My friend got sick and gave me ticket for the next night.....she knew i loved them AND they sound awesome Live. Paul Rogers....what a voice! I was 18....i'm 62 now and gma still loves them! Great Pick!❤❤
Paul Rogers is one of the best! Bad Company was the first band signed by LED Zeppelin’s label, Swan Song. I discovered Paul Rogers when he was with Free, and the song “Alright Now”.
Paul Rogers was with "Free" before Bad Company and just had a ridiculous voice... like fully charged. It was so good that even when his range dropped, he was still in the top ten vocalists of all time. I grew up on Southern Rock and didn't find out until I was in my thirties that they were a British band. It pissed me off a bit at the time, because I was a purist when it came to my Southern experience... but years later, I no loner live in The Deep South, and have learned to take in so much more.
In ‘75 thru ‘78 I played my Bad Co 8-tracks while cruisin’ with my girlfriends in my pristine 4-year-old ‘71 Plymouth Barracuda (blue with white vinyl top / blue interior) and then my ‘74 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360-4 (yellow with black vinyl top / black interior). I had friends that drove Super Sport Chevelles: ‘67s thru ‘72s. Those were the days, eh! Fine music & fine rides were everywhere back then!
Paul was and still is the GOAT. They don't call him The Voice for nothing. He is is consistently praised by other front men vocals for being their favorite singer
Paul Rodgers is generally considered one of the best male rock vocalists there ever was. Not only his power and skill buyers way he has been able to preserve that power, skill and quality over 60 years of singing. Glad you enjoyed, you have great taste
The singer, "Paul Rodgers" (from England, as is the Band Bad Company) is generally considered to be among the top 3 or 4 Rock/soul voices in Rock music, all time. He made a song in 1970 I think called "Alright Now," with his first band called "Free." Find it and watch it. It will Blow your mind. The song "Alright Now," has been used so many times in movies, tv shows, and commercials, not to mention by marching bands at college football games etc. Even if you don't recognize the song, by the title name "Alright Now," once you hear it, the odds are pretty good, you'll smile and say, "Oh yeah, I've heard this before." Find the video of the Band Free, performing their song "Alright Now," and see a very young Paul Rodgers singing with a lot of soul. Thanks friend.
I just love the looks you give when discovering the music from when I was growing up! It's like we can see your thinking, am I really hearing this! It's even better when you get to see them LIVE! Definitely one of the best concerts I went to, although there were a lot of best concerts...lol
Yes, Paul is one of the all time greats - this is the voice of the seminal British rock band Free. Their 'All Right Now' is one of the most radio played songs in history.
Listened to this Bad Company album the summer before 7th grade every day! Every song is worth a listen.Paul Roger's has one of the best voices,and the band rocks!🎙🎸🥁🎛🎶🤘
Got to see them live at Summer Jam in 1979 and they were just as awesome live as recorded! I sure was lucky enough to grow up in the 60’s. New music every day on the radio 🔥🎸☮️👵🏼 I’m 70 years old and I still love all the music I grew up with. 😎
Bad Company with Elvin Bishop was my first concert I ever went to in 1977, I was 16 years old! Awesome concert! Got the drummers drumstick from Elvin Bishop band.
Yes, he is usually in the top of most lists. He has lent his voice to several bands. Check out Paul Rodgers with these bands/songs. Free - Wishing Well, I'll Be Creepin', or the more widely known All Right Now - though I recommend the first one, then the second one. Bad Company - She Brings Me Love, Ready For Love, Rock n' Roll Fantasy, and Shooting Star The Firm (with Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin) - Radioactive, All The Kings Horses, Satisfaction Guaranteed
When Freddie Mercury says you have the best vocals in rock music you have something special. Someone asked him once how it felt to have the best voice in rock and his response was I don't know as Paul Rodgers.
Paul Rodgers is insanely talented as a Lead Vocalist, and it's hard to find the words. He is one of the all-time best, in my opinion. No Autotune here, ladies and gentlemen.
Bad Company was personally selected by led Zeppelin to be the first band signed to their new label, Swan Song, other than themselves, of course. & Paul Rogers was & is a phenomenal talent. Check the studio versions. Lord, he had the power.
Saw Bad Company in 2010 at an outdoor venue. They wrre amazing. Paul Rodgers voice is so clean and strong. In my opinion a top 3 vocalists of all time. His voice has remained the same throughout his career.
Paul Rogers is called "THE Voice" by many Famous Artists!! He was with the band called FREE before Bad Co. I've been in love w/his singing since around 1969. Love your reaction! Check out Ready For Love* Fire & Water* & Wishing Well.. Too many to list, but he does not disappoint 💯👍🏼 He also toured w/Queen as their front man after Freddie Mercury died. One of the Best singers ever! Almost forgot this one but you NEED to check it out-"Muddy Water Blues " or ANY song off the album (same name)🔥
I love bad company period...I remember buying their albums back in the day when yes you still bought records and played them on a record player...super great band..also dire straits...love the fact that you love this band...great reaction.. Do rock in roll fantasy next.. You'll love it..
My very first concert was a group called FREE. Paul Rogers was phenomenal way back then . I saw his Bad Co tour called Burning Sky. I also saw Bad Co again 4 summers ago. Wow, he rocks!
Yep, he's one the best. Especially live. The studio stuff is amazing, but Rodgers voice is so smooth that it's not as intense as watching him sing. Always loved this performance. Great choice. I enjoyed watching you enjoy it.
For their self titled 1st album, I remember being told that for this song...they went to a large house in the country. They went into separate rooms with their instruments...and Paul Rogers was outside in the field with headphones. I sometimes imagine what it must have been like, standing in a field at night singing to the moon.
Paul Rodgers was the main influence for Ronnie Van Zant of Lynard Skynard namely the song It's All Right Now, record by the group Free fronted by Rodgers in 1970.
Paul Rodgers is indeed one of the best singers. I would suggest some of Gregg Allman's solo work, such as "Please Call Home," "Multi-Colored Lady," "Turn On Your Lovelight" (live from Carnegie Hall); "I Found A Love," "Queen of Hearts." ... his music encompassed so much more than his work with the Allman Brothers Band. I promise you won't regret listening to any of these songs.
Paul Rogers also sang with the super-group, The Firm, as well as Free. His singing style influenced Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Paul is definitely a top tier vocalist. He even did a stint with Queen after Freddie Mercury died. " Silver, Blue and Gold" from Bad Company and "Satisfaction Guaranteed " by The Firm are my favorite vocals by Paul.
Yeah, great reaction. 👏 Remember at the end of the Humble Pie/ Black Coffee video, the host names Robert Plant Paul Rogers ⭐ Steve Marriott as some of Britain's top vocalists. Great song. I see you enjoying and pointing out the exact same things that we loved the most living through this great music. Certain parts or arrangements, the voices, or guitar riffs. Funny I don't remember discussing those details myself with friends at the time. 🙆 Just loving it, that's all. 😊✌💙
Ya brother . Go back and listen to Free and then the entire Bad Company collection when he was lead singer. He was and surprisingly still as bad ass as ever. I wore out the 8 tracks of Bad Company
Yes he's one of the best rock singers. He was in a band called Free before he was in Bad Company - you might want to check out their song All Right Now. Another Bad Company Song - Feel Like Making Love.
In 2000 my Dad took me to Music Millennium in Portland Oregon. Paul Rogers was there signing albums for a solo release. He was also promoting a brand of acoustic guitar he was affiliated with. My dad was playing one of the guitars and finger picking in a style that he does. Paul Rogers approached him and asked him to show him. My dad is self taught and became flustered and told him he didn’t really know how he did it and didn’t know how to teach him. Paul Rogers got really pissy and and said “Eyy, Mate, ‘fraid I’m going to steal it from you, or something? You don’t have to be like that.” My dad sat the guitar down, stood up and said loudly “FUCK YOU, PAUL ROGERS.” We got escorted out. And that is the story of my Dad almost getting into a fist fight with Paul Rogers when I was 16.
