Jeff doesn't just play the guitar. He caresses it and reveals sounds and dynamics. His sound is very unique and often melancholy or frantic but but always a journey. One of my faves "Freeway Jam". RIP Jeff. Keep rockin' in heaven brother.
This is at the Montreux Jazz Festival, 2001. Jeff was opening for Sting. And I was standing right up front. The audience, largely younger trendies there to see Sting, very obviously had no idea who Jeff was. However, about half way through his set he was winning them over, and by the end they were loving him. Sting is a massive Jeff fan. I saw them a few days later in London's Hyde Park, where Jeff attracted many of his own fans, including Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. Something you failed to notice is that the other guitarist is the sensational Jennifer Batten, who with her hair spiked up was right up front on stage with Michael Jackson in his 'Bad' tour. Drummer Andy Gangadeen did the Spice Girls' early world tours, and bassist Randy Hope-Taylor came from British funk band Incognito.
I love Mr. Beck's music. And I have made a serious commitment to introducing to as many individuals as I possibly can to this master. Here's a playlist of my favorite Jeff Beck songs. I think this is his best rendition of the day in the life. Next check out Blue Wind, Freeway Jam, love is green, goodbye pork pie this pie song is my absolute favorite by Jeff Beck. However what surprises me the most. Is how many people have heard of this guy. Beck has not had Commercial Success since the Yardbirds I believe.
When Eric Clapton was asked how does it feel to be the best guitarist in the world he said I don't know ask Jeff Beck ! Check out Jeff's version of over the rainbow PLEASE He has so many great songs Freeway Jam is one of so so many Check it out and thanks !
John Lennon was rhyme guitar in the Beatles, one of the most talented singers ever. He's my favorite singer and the Beatles are my favorite group. John Lennon was the lead singer on this song. Paul McCartney comes in, in the middle bit. You really need to hear the original song, "A Day In the Life," by the Beatles: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-usNsCeOV4GM.html In the video, Lennon is the one wearing glasses, reddish hair with a mustache and long sideburns, wearing a greenish-blue suit. This is actually a sad song about death. It was another of their experimental-style songs. When watching, concentrate on the words and music rather than the video itself. There are a lot of other singer/musicians in this video, such as the Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger and the Monkeys' guitarist, Mike Nesmith.
It's a Beatles song, not a John Lennon solo project. And you MUST listen to the Beatles version before listening to the Jeff Beck version, otherwise you won't understand how he is "jazzing" it up.
Jeff Beck is one of the true pioneers of Rock & blues. All the way back to "The Jeff Beck Group" check out Beck-Ola. Or the orange album. I've been a guitarist ever since l saw Jimi Hendrix in 68' at 14. Ask any guitarist and they will tell you he's one of G.O.A.T.'s lve met him twice and he's as humble as he is talented. 🎶. ✌
This would make a LOT more sense if you heard the original Beatles song..for those that havent. This version is a masterpiece of musicianship and skill.
Direnova Yes, I’m here for Jeff Beck. No-one , no-one on earth sounds like Jeff Beck. It’s like he’s plucking the sinews of your body, not the strings of his guitar. Shivers. Every time.
A true master. Saw him '72, '73, '76. always inventive, pushing/expanding the vocabulary of the instrument. Jennifer Batten, taking a back seat here, is no slouch either, handling lead guitar for Michael Jackson live. More to see with them, with bassist Tal Wakenfield, a prodigy in her own right, or anything you're led to or happen across.
Impeccable guitar technique and not a pick in sight NOW try giving "Brush with the blues" live at Ronnie Scotts.......Guitarist come to watch this man HONEST!
The blond lady on second (midi) guitar is Jennifer Batten. She was good enough (still is) to be handpicked by Michael Jackson for his last three tours. And yet she found time to play second guitar to her hero Jeff Beck for three years and has since gone on record that she learned something new from Jeff every day.
It was written by Paul McCartney & John Lennon. They were both working on a song & decided to put the two songs together. The beatles version included the lyrics which make the song. It's a story telling kind of song.
I saw him on this tour. Jennifer Batten on 2nd guitar is pretty damned amazing. Jeff's technique is his own. No one else pulls notes out a guitar like Jeff.
Beautiful tribute to John Lennon,In the 70s Jeff Beck was one of the loudest bands,my ears rung for days after his concerts.I blame my youth for my tinnitus,my MD agrees. Aww well,I really had a blast. Asking "say what"?a lot these days,lol
Beck is such an amazing guitarist. You have got to do the studio version of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers". It's a beautiful song on a the masterpiece album "Blow By Blow". As much as you love SRV, there is still room for Beck in your heart. ;) Peace...
Do not listen to a studio version of this song, but check out probably the most famous one from the concert at Ronnie Scott`s club in 2007 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VC02wGj5gPw.html A masterpiece.
Agreeing with others, here - You would need to hear the Beatles original as a reference point to understand this cover. 'Wouldn't hurt to hear a bit of Hendrix to understand how he used feedback, distortion booster, whammy bar, and wha-wha pedal to revolutionize guitar sound and technique. You're dropping in on the shoulder of a long wave of evolution, here. It's only natural 'you'd be dazed and confused.
If you ever want to hear John Lennon's original song, get the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band album. You will understand even better how great a job Jeff Beck did here. Your roller coaster metaphor was very apt. In 1967 when that album came out, it was considered ground breaking. It was wonderful. Of course, I was a Beatles fan when I was 17 and still am now that I'm 70. Love your reaction videos.
My favorite Jeff Beck story is when he was in the studio recording with Bon Jovi for the Young Guns soundtrack. Bon Jovi asked him if he could make it a little "more"...Beck played the way he plays and Bon Jovi said, self effacingly, "who do I think I bleeping am telling Jeff Beck how to play guitar?:
If you like that listen to ( I can't find any footage of them playing it together live) is Stanley Clarke's "Hello Jeff" or "Rock & Roll Jelly" both have Jeff Beck appearing on it.
Jeff Beck... the second British Invasion was with Beck, Page(Led Zeppelin), and Eric Clapton. They discovered blues and repackaged it. This song is obviously not blues but Beck kinda faded away here and there. All 3 guys are are great guitar players just branched off in different directions. Nice choice
Most of his guitar work was singing the song through the strings ..... He does not sing that much. He is always considered in the top 3 guitarist of all time. Side by side with Clapton so I was surprized you never heard of him .....You should watch him and stevie wonder doing Superstition live at the RNR hall of Fame ...
I saw Jeff Beck at least 3 times. I know twice at the Academy of Music in NYC and once at the Beacon Theatre in NYC as well. I got to see Beck with Jan Hammer during his Blow By Blow and Wired time. I do believe Narada Michael Walden and other incredible musicians.
Dig anybody that’s listening to Mr Beck -that said the version at “Ronnie’s” is much better imo w his regular gang as a base. Still, it’s Jeff so anything can happen lol
Here’s a fantastic suggestion to react to. Jeff Beck performing a Stevie Wonder song, “we’ve ended as lovers” or something very close to that. His live performance w/Tal Wilkenfeld at the Crossroads guitar festival. (She’s a very gifted bass player here)
Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page all played in a band called the Yardbirds not at the same time, They are three of the best guitar players to come out of the 1960 s
It would be worth it for you to listen to the original with the vocals! Jeff Beck is a master guitarist though, no doubt. Here is another one for the list; Dave Matthew's Band- Seek Up. Thank You Brother!
Love Jeff Beck, I saw him open a concert for Stevie Ray Vaughn. I was expecting SRV to bring him on stage with him at the end, but he never did. Bummed.... but great concert
SRV band and Beck's band tour together 1989. They alternated opening for each other. Then in the end one would come out and join in for the encore and play Freddie King's Goin Down.
Like these reactions. I didn't realize many of these legends were not known. This suggestion maybe off the wall but I'd be interested in reactions from even an earlier generation, it may not be rock'n but it's swinging. With that in mind I'd be interested in your reaction to this video by Glenn Miller ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fFv_PoZ2iP0.html .
Ty, Jeff Beck is considered by his contemporaries to be the best guitar player of his time, which is still here. He can play it all Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, better then anyone. To appreciate what He does here You have to Listen to the Beatles original song A Day IN The Life,which was a vocal recording.
I like this instrumental, but, I know the original from the Beatles!!! Have to hear the original first for it to make sense! Jeff beck played the vocals of the song!!
When u said u never heard of the Beatles, I was like whaaaaat? lol. And Jeff Beck is legendary for his guitar work, especially for " Because we ended as lovers."
Can you please react to the Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)?" It's sung by John Lennon. Another song you can do is "Yer Blues," also sung by John Lennon.
It was 2 songs put together I suggest you check out the Beatles version now Jeff has some get stuff an amazing guitarist no doubt ,i got to see him in the 70s
That was pretty good, but there are better versions out there on the net. See if you can find him doing that tune when he had drummer Vinne Colaiuta and bassist Tal Wilkenfeld in his band.
@@cerebralfailure8804 Yeah mate, that would be it. I lost track of Beck for years after his stint with the Yardbirds and when I did find him and his music again, I was astonished by the strides he had taken in his musical journey. A lot of musicians, no matter how innovative they might have been in their younger years, eventually begin to repeat themselves, but not Jeff. He had moved continuously throughout his long career, never settling for too long in one musical style or genre for very long. He may live in a house, but he is a true musical nomad.
