Saw NILS LOFGRIN at the Cow Palace,san francisco, calif in mid 77, the first band was STARCASTLE and the headliner was the band BOSTON,on there first tour,,,NILS was promoting I came to dance,,,
I'm afraid it's going to have to remain a matter of personal opinion (which other kind is there)....I like Petty as well, so I do hope this dosen't stir up rancour.
Recently bought a new record player, one that connects with my Mac, but have had too much fun playing my old vinyl LPs and singles to check out how rhe connection works. Anyway: the first album I played was Nils Lofgrens solo debut - the darling of my vast collection. Saw him live in Stockholm at about this time, and my heart almost stopped. Pure bliss and happiness!
As much as I like Tom Petty and his band....I find it very hard to foresee any situation where he would 'blow-off' Lofgren.....your words, not mine mr manifestly. It also pains me to see a fellow Englishman displaying such a lack of perspicacity.
@clean3 I'm afraid it's true. I'm a big Lofgren fan (obvious seeing as I put up this video), but it's a generally accepted fact by anyone who saw this tour that Tom Petty & Heartbreakers stole the show as the opening act. Nobody had heard of TP&THB when this tour opened in Cardiff, but he was encour hailed until Lofgren appeared. Petty also played at the WDR studios and I've posted one of his numbers from that show up here.
@clean3 Sorry to say this as I'm also a huge Nils fan but I saw Nils supported by TP and H at the Hammersmith Odeon in '76 and TP and H completely stole that show. Nils was great but TP was just unbelievable. Never seen anything like that gig. Sheer genius.
Saw him at Leeds Uni during this tour - and remained a fan for many years..Have to admit that his support on the night, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, blew him away! Big mistake making Tom your warm-up band!!
Saw Nils at the Cowpalace in San Francisco, Ca. this was one of the Songs i listened to in the 1970s, remember 8 Tracks, the band Boston was the Headliner and Starcastle was opening the Gig,DaveK
Saw NILS LOFGRIN at the Cow Palace,san francisco, calif in mid 77, the first band was STARCASTLE and the headliner was the band BOSTON,on there first tour,,,NILS was promoting I came to dance,,,
photo10 1 month ago
Different genre, but as underated as Rory Gallagher. Neither realized a strat isn't an orchestra; thank God!
ah123223 7 months ago
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I saw Nils in Edinburgh on this tour and he was just fantastic. Tom Petty was ok but I was there for the main man, Nils, my hero back then!
canisp06 11 months ago
I saw Nils in Edinburgh on this tour and he was just fantastic. Tom Petty was ok but I was there for the main man, Nils, my hero back then!
canisp06 11 months ago
@canisp06 I would love to see Nils and Mike Campbell play together though. That or Grin reform...
flooberbloob 9 months ago
LOL. No way Tom Petty being beter than Nils. He can't even flip.
monkeyguitarist 1 year ago
Genius!
Sillach 1 year ago
What band did Nils go onto to play with??
bdfilms01 1 year ago
Petty couldn't blow my cat off stage ~ I saw this tour and he didn't blow shit.
tynebar 1 year ago
The best band you never heard.
BARRIEMOREBARLOW 1 year ago
@BARRIEMOREBARLOW How true ;)
Sillach 1 year ago
I'm afraid it's going to have to remain a matter of personal opinion (which other kind is there)....I like Petty as well, so I do hope this dosen't stir up rancour.
clean3 1 year ago
Recently bought a new record player, one that connects with my Mac, but have had too much fun playing my old vinyl LPs and singles to check out how rhe connection works. Anyway: the first album I played was Nils Lofgrens solo debut - the darling of my vast collection. Saw him live in Stockholm at about this time, and my heart almost stopped. Pure bliss and happiness!
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Moorrree 1 year ago
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Moorrree 1 year ago
Just canNOT believe my hair ! .:>).........Bobby Manriquez (in stripes on purple strat))
guitarzanreekiss 1 year ago
As much as I like Tom Petty and his band....I find it very hard to foresee any situation where he would 'blow-off' Lofgren.....your words, not mine mr manifestly. It also pains me to see a fellow Englishman displaying such a lack of perspicacity.
clean3 1 year ago
@clean3 I'm afraid it's true. I'm a big Lofgren fan (obvious seeing as I put up this video), but it's a generally accepted fact by anyone who saw this tour that Tom Petty & Heartbreakers stole the show as the opening act. Nobody had heard of TP&THB when this tour opened in Cardiff, but he was encour hailed until Lofgren appeared. Petty also played at the WDR studios and I've posted one of his numbers from that show up here.
Sadsms 1 year ago
@clean3 Sorry to say this as I'm also a huge Nils fan but I saw Nils supported by TP and H at the Hammersmith Odeon in '76 and TP and H completely stole that show. Nils was great but TP was just unbelievable. Never seen anything like that gig. Sheer genius.
devonandc 1 year ago
@devonandc I think Nils is probably more of a studio musician than a live act. He's good headphone music...
bdfilms01 1 year ago
Saw him at Leeds Uni during this tour - and remained a fan for many years..Have to admit that his support on the night, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, blew him away! Big mistake making Tom your warm-up band!!
manifestlyenglish 2 years ago
Oh I remember this so well I had this album in the 1970's fantastic stuff!!....Ah the memories.
I wish I could get it on CD
wozza59 2 years ago
Who's his biggest fan in the UK? probably me.
MITCHWILD 2 years ago
Fantastic! Thanks.
zapdelivers 2 years ago
Really great song sadly under-appreciated in its day.
dantean 2 years ago
Nils is a great song writer and muscian
seen him many times including this time
regards
jimmy
julyarchives 2 years ago
soo efeing cool thanks
hootigan 2 years ago
I saw this transmission back in the day On BBC2 in UK...went and bought the album...!
snotmale 2 years ago
He when to High School near me.. I saw him in many good bar's and pubs.
Graber714 2 years ago
loved this guy's music when i was young still do sounds as good as it did back then check out my channel for more
trevmm 2 years ago
does anybody remember painters mill music fair?nils played there in late 70's or early 80's
wickett3 2 years ago
So who is he other guitarist playing slide with Nils?
gmc403 2 years ago
The guitarist is Bobby Manriques from Washington DC, where Nils grew up,he is great player in his own right. Paul
roosveltband 2 years ago
Saw Nils at the Cowpalace in San Francisco, Ca. this was one of the Songs i listened to in the 1970s, remember 8 Tracks, the band Boston was the Headliner and Starcastle was opening the Gig,DaveK
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photo10 2 years ago
Uber-super Amazing GEM IVORY MADE OF GOLD SO COOL AND DELIGHTFUL UPLOAD !
monkeyguitarist 2 years ago
Amazing- thanks
grgoldner 2 years ago