I remember watching this when it was first aired on TV ages ago. My memory of the track, Gray's Elegy, with Robert Powell never went away, and I've been longing to see it again. What a pleasure to see it again. And it must have had an effect on me as a musician, because much of my own music is set to spoken word. Thanks Rick 👍
In these stressful times this makes my heart happy. Thank you Rick. Your work is keeping me sane. Your stories, humor and magnificent playing are keeping my world together and delightful.
I love piano music and enjoy many different pianists but I am in awe of Rick's keyboard abilities. Even if I did not like the music I would watch his concerts just to see a master perform. Now if I could just find videos of The New Gospels and A Suite of Gods. Thank you Rick for many hours of enjoyment.
Muchas felicitaciones de aquí de un lugar remoto llamado Chile Iquique Tarapacá ygor Arévalo sciaraffia. Si el arte y la música y toda forma de expresión cura y da salud sin medicamentos ni drogas o tratamientos usted mister Rick wakeman e un doctor
Música elevadora y sanadora para todos los enfermos y solitarios de este y otro mundo un genio mister wakeman tocado por las manos de nuestro señor Jesucristo gracias infinitas por curar mi ansiedad y mi neurosis gracias genial ygor Arévalo sciaraffia Chile Tarapacá iquiquw
This is just magical! I’ve said it before - Rick is NOT (just) a musical power-house, he’s a romantic. These songs show it. An anecdote: about 6 years ago I had an operation that lasted about 7 hours. For a good part of the time I was under the anesthetic (it was probably really only for just a second, though it seemed much, much longer...) ‘Gray’s Elegy’ played over and over and over in my mind: the one particular passage : “He gained from heaven all he’d wished: a friend.” Thank you for sharing this and the fond (sometimes profound) memories.
How lovely to see my daughter sat on the bed singing from all those years ago. I remember Bedtime Stories and the concert vividly from the day she was whisked away to govand sing with "Uncle Rick"
Only one word to describe Rick Wakeman and that is genius. I have listened and watched many classical and jazz pianists over the years and Ricks abilities in playing and composing surpass all. Rick you have brought me many happy hours of musical enjoyment for many years and I am 72 next week. I will keep watching and listening thank you.
Rick has tapped into a region of the human brain that is magical and unique. He has the "gift." As a fellow musician and keyboardist, Rick's talent is dumbfounding and impressive in the most nonsensical ways of music. Admire his talent. I do. Rick's music is a once in a lifetime experience.
So chuffed to find this! I was bass player. Tony Fernandez (Strawbs - Ruthless Blues) Played Drums, Rick Fenn (10cc) Played Guitar. As for those kids.. it was a case of 'Any key you like'!! I used a Fender Jazz bass for most of the tracks, and (with thanks to Bob Daisley for the loan) a fretless bass on two tracks.
I fucking love Rick Wakeman and I think he’s the greatest and most technically skilled keyboardist out there, but when those kids started to sing “la la la la” I had to leave, that was weird as hell. I expected a lot more hardcore stuff from a drunk progressive rock keyboardist form the 70’s
Have tickets for the his mini tour next year at Newcastle city hall, most admit I moved away from his music for far too long. I shall sit there and review my life thanks in advance of a wonderful evening
Just watched a homemade VHS of this that I bought years ago, & it's labelled as 1983. That tape has a speed problem, so I plan to re-enjoy this video in modern form. I love kids, want them to sing & be exposed to good music, but I just can't really enjoy them singing on "Bedtime Stories" (Dave Cousins of Strawbs did something similar with a chorus of wee ones many years ago, which also makes me cringe a bit). Otherwise, great stuff here, & Rick Wakeman in a white tux -- priceless!
