Some very vintage footage of the Scorps performing a song Michael Schenker (lead guitar) recorded when he was 16 (he's probably 17 years old in this video). You can barely recognize Klaus - but it's him!
Yes, and look at 0:53 at his face so radiant with the power of youth and talent, so full of will and energy, eager for the world and what the future might bring. Future brought good and great, as well as hardship and struggle, but apparently the energy concentrated in this face expression was enormous as he keeps delivering by now.
I discovered this album in an import bin in 1975. I was 12. Used to spend most of my grass cutting money on LP’s. I was rolling the dice on this album, because I had never heard of the Scorpions, but my buddy in school said they rocked, so….Still have it, in great condition.
@@markchristopher420 Yep, it's the opening track. You should check out their earlier stuff. It's... different. It's definitely dated material that belongs to that era... borderline psychedelic. Lovedrive, on the other hand, is basically the start of the Scorpions as they would come to be known later on in terms of their sound and lyric content. And that album sounds less dated than the others before it. Part of that was due to them hiring Jabs and his sound. But there are definitely some cool songs on the first 4 releases, particularly on In Trance.
@@fleatactical7390 💪😎👍 Thanks so much for a great reply, man! Thorough & insightful... appreciate it greatly. Jabs is one of my favorites of the 80s and beyond + I've seen & heard Roth's solo material as well as MSG, of course! One of the best of Scorps in my opinion is "Humanity," just an underrated crusher from around 15 yrs ago.
Super cool to hear early scorpions, THeir music evolved drastically from this cool psychedelic art rock group to 70's hard rock, to become one of the top stadium metal bands of the 80's. If it wasn't for those trademark Klaus high notes I wouldn't believe that is really Klaus on vocals. He is unrecognizable with the beard. Also strange to see Micheal a Les Paul instead of his trademark flying V.
The Les Paul cutaway guitar looked really out of place on Michael to me to. I wonder if his introduction to the Flying V was from his fellow guitarist here? Kind of cool to imagine Michael asking to check out the axe, it being his first time handling a Flying V, and just falling in love with it, setting the stage for history!
No words that haven't been said. "PURE GOLD" Seems to have been mentioned several thousand times...and rightly so. I'm surprised people are still blown away with this....its been accessible for years.... But blows me away Every time I see it. CHEERS!
I'm 65 and grew up playing and listening to music through the 60s and 70s and am embarrassed to say that I never heard of the Scorpion's until the early to mid 80s. I've been a big fan ever since. So many bands alive today that began in the early 70s that just never got any airplay.
the production is just great. the guitar tone mixed with the bass... kind of like sabbath. it's got that warm early 70's groove that can't be replicated at all.
Only 4years later to Micheal (in my opinion) putting out one of the greatest rock guitar performances ever recorded on the classic 'UFO' album, "OBSESSION." Michael's playing on the Obsession album is incredible, the chops, the riffs, the melodic solo's, the unimpeachable tone, its a masterpiece from all the band but, Schenker shines through as the axe gods axe God.
Uli Jon Roth the best Scorpion 🦂🦂 albums Tokyo Tapes Fly to the Rainbow 🌈 In Trance Virgin Killer Taken by Force Loved Scorpions reunion with Uli Love Mathias Jabs great talent
My older brother bought this album as an import only back in the mid 70's. I used to sneak in his room when he was out getting wasted, and listen to this over and over. Man, that was insane music back then. Thank you for posting such a rare gem. I never knew that they had made a video of this song. Post more from this album if you have them. Thanks!
Another guitarist, sadly, overlooked for the more fashionable, corporate darlings ie page, beck,Clapton, van halen etc. Hugely talented. One of my favourites along with Blackmore, Alvin Lee and Iommi
Its amazing that Michael kept the same tone all these years...well its only changed ever so slightly because of technology...but Im 17 and his tone is the tone i grew up with thanks to my pops getting me into Schenker and UFO wen i was just a youngster
Herr Klaus always present good songs and great voice with the strong guitar sounds That did make Scorpions number one Specially in Europe Munich 1986 Olympia Park The best days when music was music Thanks for posting this video Utube God bless You all
OMG. Best video of the Scorpions EVER. Only complaint I have about it is that it's only 2 minutes long. I would have been happier with at least 10 minutes or more.
I think that the Lonesome Crow album is their best. Seriously, it is all Michael's lead riffs and solos that are so intense! Even Lothar's bass riffs are eerie and melodic. What a classic!
@@mr.d.572 Yeam man it is worth it. It is different then what comes starting on the next album, but definitely good. If you don't know there other 70s albums, they are all great...I'd recommend going chronologically as , in my opinion, you can hear the unique changes over time in their style and sound.
Rudolf=Respekt für diesen Mann mit seiner unglaublichen Freude und Begeisterung und seinem Optimismus den Glauben an die Scorpions über all die Jahre durch alle Höhen, Tiefen, Krisen und Rezessionen nie aufgegeben 👍👍👍
Rudolf and Klaus have spoken on interviews about the times they would go and see Black Sabbath when Sabbath were playing in Germany. Michael Schenker was very influenced by the album Black Sabbath although he admits to not understanding the words of their music.
🎸🙋♀️Wow this is so cool! I’ve heard it but never saw this. Thx for posting. Michael’s always been my fav guitarist! They sound awesome & look so young, especially Michael. He was only 16 or 17yo here🥰
This is so classically dated and trippy that it's strangely fabulous. I love the frame at about 0:54 where Michael looks like he's about to laugh. I must also say this: Michael and Rudolph Schenker look extremely handsome. What genes!
I love Scorpions great songs in the 80"s but I love the Scorps best with Schenker. This was art. Pure artistry and Michael being so young at the time proves the genius he was then and is today.
+becca latina I'm glad you bought that up as that what I am thinking too. The sound of Michael guitar in the 70-80 is like an art and has meaning. Too bad he is not much like that now lol
Holy shit! This is what I love about youtube. I find a music video of the Scorpions from their Action days on Christmas morning 46 years after. Too bad it's not the full video. Thank you "addresses" and Merry Christmas 2018.
I saw Michael Schenker play last night at The Rockpile in Mississauga , Ontario.The show was fantastic and Michael looked so young, and happy to be playing to the sold out audience.Last month Uli Jon Roth packed the same club and the reaction was the same. If you like early Scorpions, UFO,and MSG,check Michael out while he is still on tour.
I was fortunate to meet Michael in london,i had asked him about this clip! He said it was shot around may in '72,He was 16 years old,the footage was shot in a quarry area around the Hannover area!
If you feel like that, I'm surprised AM is included. In my opinion, blackout is much stronger than AM. LAFS has a few gems too. Of course Lovedrive is their pinnicle and each of the prior albums before LD rock.
This is just sick! I Was about 16 when Animal Magnetism hit.. and became a MASSIVE Scorps fan... but I never knew this existed! Thank god for the internet!! Awesome post!!
Regarding Lifeson and and Schenker comparisons, Alex has said in a recent interview that his greatest musical inspiration is Michael Schenker. He said he used to watch him practice backstage when UFO and Rush toured together and he was in awe.
I've read it too! Alex has a huge respect and admiration for Michael, he said he was really amazed watching him playing in UFO while they were touring the states together.
Lmao, this is fantastic! Klaus looks like a prophet and Michael's baby face is so cute (geez, his playing is incredible, the kid was already on Iommi's tail at 16, insane!)
That Flying V Rudy plays became Michael's main guitar on tour that year. He kept it and used it all the way through UFO and well past 2000. He sold it finally in 2003!
Wow! Just stumbled on to this having loved all pre '84 releases... And aged at 16~17 German rockers only singing in English. Much credit due on this alone.
If you think they sound kinda like Black Sabbath here..Maybe you are right. The Bass player Lothar Heimberg -( bass guitar, backing vocals..Plays a Hell of a lot like Geezer Butler.One Great Bass player for Sabbath and a great influence on their sound.
Mark Ward Yes I was just going to comment on that; he sort of floats around the rhythm guitar instead of merely following it, just as Geezer Butler did. I like this early Scorpions stuff. It's imperfect, but somehow still quite enjoyable.
Mark Ward he was one hell of a bass player the Lonesome Crow album has some of the best bass playing I've ever heard and right at the top of my favourites list
@@Rekeza : Yes it is a shame. But I'm pretty sure he left on his own. Rudy ain't the kind of guy to kick someone out unless they were to really do something completely unforgiving. Like Francis did. He was stealing money from the band behind their backs.
Listen to Tokyo Tapes and get some respect for Roth. Listen to the solo in Speedys Coming. You can like more than one guitarist in scorpions.....it's not a sin
