Live at the Forum (Los Angeles), 1981. Rod Stewart: Vocals Tony Brock: Drums Jim Cregan: Guitar Jay Davis: Bass Robin LeMesurier: Guitar Kevin Savigar: Keyboards Wally Stocker: Guitar Jim Zavala: Saxophone & Harmonica
Killer....this was Rod in his mid-30's, when his band was a real rock & roll outfit. Raw and chock full o'attitude. Gradually over the years his live show has been tamed and toned down quite a bit and more of a slick production, dare I say even becoming a bit "bloated" with the female backup singers and extra string/horn sections, etc. Still great, but I miss the high energy balls out rock & roller that he was....thankfully we're in an age where the past can be relived at will, thanks to folks like you that took the time to share. Thank you for that!!!
I agree. Thank God we have these old tapes in archives so that we never forget what rock and roll sounded like when we were young, fearless and living life to the fullest. Great memories of great times, 🕊️
@@bobrose1320think he means this might be the only truly “live” performance of the song by Rod Stewart in the original key. Or captured on film at least. Generally artists will lower the key of a song so it’s easier sung live, and to maintain their voice throughout an entire concert.
OMG! Thank you so much for posting! I remember seeing this with my parents when it was simulcasted on 'ON' TV. I was 6 years old in '81 and I already loved this song but absolutely fell in love with the synth interlude but could never find a version with it! This was it! I've had it stuck in my head all these years! Thank you!!!! :)
I remember seeing this on TV. It was also being simulcast on radio. But we never had ON TV. I thought it was the local TV station. Unless ON showed it for free that night. Anyway, I recorded the audio and listened to it hundreds of times.
Only live version that is in the right octave I could find. Damn. He wasn't doing very good here. Sounds like he may have laryngitis (voice going out/strained/breaking). No telling how long he has been singing....it could be his 3rd show for the 3rd day in a row
