The band he had on Rough and Ready was my favorite. He was starting to go in a more jazz direction. Max Middleton is a great counter to Jeff on these albums. This is not a great performance! At this point Rod has totally lost it. Jeff seems uninspired and no wonder with this stiff on stage with him.
I know this is an old clip I believe 13 years, just wanted to say we lost a great one rest in peace Jeff Beck you sure put a lot of music on my soul through a lot of years. May your family find peace in your passing knowing the joy that Jeff brought to this world.
Jeff Beck's voice is his guitar. Rod Stewart's voice fits nicely with Jeff Beck's guitar. They were made for each other. Jeff is humble and down home. Rod Stewart is class.
I saw them at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1969. It was one of the greatest shows I have ever seen. Laying on a hill under the stars with my beautiful college sweetheart tripping on a barrel of orange sunshine... WOW what a night!!!!!
Thank you for this.. too bad most of the Rod haters don't realize that Rod (still a superstar) showed up unannounced to support his friend after years... no rehearsal... this is pure jam... and I love it.
The reaction of Jeff as he realizes Rod is on stage with him is absolutely priceless, and at the end he does it again, puts his hands over his face. You can tell he's happy to see him after all these years. And so am I. Good job boys! You are both sorely missed.
@@mikelundquist4596I think everyone knew but Jeff and Jeff often plays people get ready solo so the band would've rehearsed and known that one same with I ain't superstitious he does have guest vocalists sing that one with him so it was easy for Rod to just come in and sing it with them
The beauty about Jeff's sound is that it is still evolving, you know its him and then he comes out with something that is totally unique to the human ear Genius of the guitar 👍🎸🎶🎶
Me too I was born in 1964. I remember all of this GREAT music due to the fact that my mom was only 17yrs. old and my dad was 19yrs. when I was born so fortunately I was introduced to all of the BEST music ever. I am so grateful that I am part of the generation that genuinely tried to change things without violence. Great years to be proud to be an American.
I saw the JB group back in the late 60's(sorry ,can't remember if it was 67,68,or 69 ;) ), at Eagle's Auditorium in Seattle. He was wearing a white t-shirt,blue jeans,and sneakers with no socks...all about the music. Stewart was jumpin' around and puttin' on quite a show,so much so that some people thought he was beck! A great performance. Also saw JB with the Yardbirds a couple of years earlier: absolutely fantastic.
I had the Truth and Beck ola album back in the late 60s and wore the things out. It is nice to see them playing together again! They complimented each other so well!
I saw Jeff two nights ago (7/31/16) at Ravinia and for the sound check he did this song as well as Over Under Sideways Down and Shapes Of Things. Only the VIP ticket group was admitted to watch this..... I wish I had the big bucks to have seen that! Beck was simply magnificent! He is Legend! 5 decades man.....
Loved the early days of both these guys. Those first albums were so bluesy and awesome. Saw them live at the Laurel Racetrack in 1969 in Maryland. Good times.
Dr Death ... you nailed it. Beck is one of the greatest players who ever plugged in an axe. He's been great his entire career and to be playing a this level late in life is amazing.
That's excellent. Shame on you anyone for dissing this version. Band is great, and yes I have the original Truth version on vinyl, and yes I am a musician.
good to see Rod join Jeff on this old classic from "Truth", 41 yrs later they still remember the stops & phrasing to do the song unrehearsed; that's what good musicians are all about!
@@jondunmore4268 nobody.this is a classic song.played it in a few bands myself & i can't imagine Rod would ever forget the lyrics or feel for this song & he sounds great as usual!
They obviously rehearsed it. As singers age, their vocal ranges change. There is NO shame in this, it’s just a fact of musical life. Changes in range mean you may very well need to ask the band you’re playing with to accompany you in a friendlier key :) Listen to the original “Truth” version and then to this-they are in different keys, and at the JB/Rod show at Hollywood Bowl 10 yrs later, yet a different one still. The band probably ran this thing down w/Rod at soundcheck & figured out his 2009 “Superstitious” key then. This is what pros do. I also think that this in NO way diminishes the magic of the moment. It’s still great, still miraculous.
To whom it may concern: Stop putting shit on Ron Wood ... He is a fine bass guitarist and guitarist. A true rocker with a great personality, he adds joy to anybody’s stage performance and he’s been a Rolling Stone 45 years! He’s also a fine artist. Luv ya Ronnie!!
She's pretty much matched Beck's talents on electric guitar as well on the past 2 or 3 of Clapton's Crossroads concerts I've seen on PBS. That's saying something, and you can tell she has the master's approval when they play duos together by the smiles flashing between them. It's like they're having the best times of their lives, which they likely are.
Jeff plays a strat like no man I have ever seen, I've had the pleasure of seeing him live twice now and I can tell you for certain he gets exactly what he needs and more out of that particular guitar. And it's loud as all hell. That's why he uses it.
I'm kind of disappointed that Jeff didn't hook up a old analog cry baby wah wah pedal for ain't Superstitious... Oh well.. It was great to see Rod on stage with Jeff.. Damn does Rod Stewart ever age...
Rod was a little crunchy around some of the notes but to see them together again was just great. Truth is a weird album. Old Man River? But what is good on it is as good as it gets. And Aint Superstitious was a great cut. Mixing 3/4 with 4/4 in a blues song. The album was like a bolt of lightning when it was released. Mix of hard rock, authentic blues, with inventive and interesting arrangements and Beck playing as well as anybody on the planet. Stewart was unknown at the time but his voice was perfect for that band. Oh Yeah Ron Wood on bass.
+richdys Old Man River is the best song on the album! Stewart excels with this sort of histrionic soul stuff and Beck contributes terrific guitar fills. Keith Moon on tympani btw.
"Ol' Man River" is a great song. It's a pity some people don't recognize the diversity to be found on Truth. Hard rock, proto-metal, R&B, Chicago blues - there's something for everyone.
In other words, kids, you had to be there! I brought this home when I was 11 and had my mind promptly blown. They copied no one. Not like people do today.
I think Rod Stewart sounds just as good as he did too. Some vocalists that are still performing from the 60s/70s sound really rough and worn out but he still has it
Dennis LaCour He barely uses the wah on this version. The great Wah-Wah playing is on the Jeff Beck Group's recording of the song on their 1st LP, 'TRUTH'.
Yes. I saw them play this in 1968 , Chicago. Opening act was Fever Tree (" San Francisco Girls"). Jeff broke the headpiece off his Les Paul that night. An accident .....
There are those that become great at what they do through hard work etc ..And then there are those that just simply have the gift and Mr Beck not only had the gift he worked hard to improve ..What a player What a man Always gave credit to those playing along with hime Sadly Sadly missed R.I.P. Mr Beck and all our thoughts go out to those close to you !!
I bought Truth vinyl album when it came out, then saw Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart sing this at Shrine Exhibition Hall, Los Angeles around 1969. Howlin Wolf recorded Aint Superstitious areound 1961.
Hey - didn't see this before and thanks again for getting all of this - man I wish I could have been there! You really made our day and love this song. I have waited 40 years to see these two do this number together again and fantastic to see!
41 years ago? time has stopped 1:14 who the hell else can get sounds like that out of a guitar? That's why he will be remembered hundreds of years from now and well.. you know
