Captain Beefheart - Upon the my oh my

[noisyflowers]

Simply the best blues singer there ever was.

[Zatzzo]

whats the name of the guitar player? he's amazing!

[dutchhywel]

them dorks,waffling at the beginning ,piss me off

[gorpusasasa]

He's god !

[tgarbrecht100]

hey the tossers have cool stories to tell...

[jkovert]

beefheart was a dick

[organaphus]

@jkovert Hypocrite.

[skifiles]

officer on the deck, gentleman!

[tgarbrecht100]

@skifiles nice response man

[MobiusBandwidth]

so brilliant. I just realised I like this because it sounds like Focus. except for the captain's delightful mad ramblings.

[erfling1]

oddly, he looks a little like john prine in this.

[erfling1]

sir, this sucks like a dustsucker

[socalstomp]

The guy on the left wasnt even paying attention to the story the guy on the right said. He just dissmissed it and was like YO IDGAF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT IMMA TELL MY STORY NOW BITCH

[MrHopgoblin]

Ha Ha, Don was really funny there, scaring the cameraman, playing up, lol, great vocal.

[thofman09]

My Oh My.

[bboychance]

he's an ugly cunt

[Rotateitbaby]

@bboychance I think you've got your priorities wrong when it comes to music. That kind of attitude belongs on the X Factor, not with regards to real music like this.

[bboychance]

@Rotateitbaby But thats just it, Rotateitbaby, who gives YOU or anyone else tto dictate what is real music? I happen to think this is Shit,but i don't preach on my lofty high horse about how technically superior James Brown is to this.... that's music facism at its highest and while YOU may call this 'Real Music' you are in no authority to tell me or anyone what is real music.

[yesfan951]

LOL the tragic band sucks



[whitedwarf13]

@yesfan951 Nah, you suck.

[mrstrawberrychicken]

can,t someone delete the two twats from the video.......vile smug nothings

[StanPomeray]

Mark Ellen...irritating twat when he was younger, but since then he has matured so much, and is now a very much older irritating twat.

[casualchauncey]

@StanPomeray

I dont know which one is Mark Ellen, but i know theirboth gimps, so the identity of each is irrelevant. Every time i go to watch this video either on here or on the OGWT box set i completelty forget about these two and then they appear and its immediately oh for fucks sake...

[StanPomeray]

@casualchauncey Mark Ellen is on the right, the other is David Hepworth. Both made about as much a contribution to the world of music as Barry White did to the world of long distance running........

[casualchauncey]

@StanPomeray

yeah hes the most irritating out of the two, when he laughs at the end after the end of the hoover story i get filled with a overwhelming hatred for him and his stupid gormless laughing face. The look on his face, the bodily actions and the laugh send violent shivering tremors along the outer edge of my body

[Shagrat65]

@casualchauncey : There is no need for their repulsive presence mate thats for sure. I hate his little laugh when he has obviously heard the story before when the boring bastard on the left starts it.

[casualchauncey]

@Shagrat65 Yeah the boring bastard. that can be there two new monikers. boring bastard and irritating cunt.

[NoizyWun]

@casualchauncey lmfaoooooo oh man that was good.

[IAMTHEAWESOME1000]

omg the lead gutair player is my frikin bass gutair teacher

[Mehefinheulog1]

wonderful stuff

(even) with the mania at times almost Hitlerian

[MrMbland]

Spectacular !!! The world is a lot smaller without Captain Beefheart.

[MegaLouDan]

I prefer Cliff Richards version

[nicholasjames100]

this live version is fantastic

[MildPsychedelic]

That gesture work... Like a magician!

[garbageman211]

wow, reading his bio while drunk is really hard, but he is undeniably one of the most influential artists of all time and i wish i was part of his seen

[idiotman666]

The mighty Beefheart! How does it feel to be driven away from your own steering wheel? I love this song.

[bandmedal]

This song's ok, but it's a bit annoying that any time you see beefheart on tv here (UK) it seems to be him doing stuff from the tragic band era, not the stuff that was actually good.

[Jamaicameansforever]

this is weird

[rintintin7529]

@Jamaicameansforever wierd because the music is different to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake?

[Volcanomonster]

Captain Beefheart and his Tragic Band

[llabful]

why it gets stuck at 1:52?

[Calun3]

.☮●*(♥♫(♥♪(♥♫d(-_-)b♫♥)­♪♥)♫♥)­*●.¸¸.☮.

[danyramoon]

whats with the wanks at the start

[mrstrawberrychicken]

these two arse-wipes really think we want to listen to them....smug horribles nothings...vile.  Capt Beefheart is simply sublime

[CosmosOfBeauty]

He has a way of mixing his hand movements with odd facial expressions, if he was speaking another language, I'd think he was casting a spell on me.

[JaackPat]

This is pretty bad by Beefheart's standards... still better than a lot of stuff out at the time, though.

[MrTimothyWatts]

@JaackPat Learn to have good time.

[cyclo1224]

beefheart still lives in my heart and mind...no one compares to the captain

[FmycosZ]

1:15 to miss tossers

[ManyGodz]

Wish this live version was available on CD !

[ms381]

@ManyGodz If you are not aware, this was taken from the dvd "the old grey whistle test vol 1" not a cd, but at least you could listen to it when you want. Its a great dvd :)

[eduardorenato]

Tom waits owes capt beefheart a royalties check at least



[nsilver61]

@eduardorenato Yep.

[whitepoeticwarrior]

He's so strange he's interesting.

His voice kinda reminds me of Howlin' Wolf.

[Emil54]

Howlin Wolf was his biggest inspiration.  He trained for hours to try and sound like him. Also the blue sound in his music is from listening alot to howlin wolf. I think they are both great !

[politicoochie09]

The Captain got older, started acting, and became Bryan Lee Cranston!

[TheMnb88]

what a fucking legend

[blahblah2556]

36 lame dogs

[richecco]

36 people are vegetarian

[BrandonBangarang]

shut the fuck up and play the song

[rollingcube]

you oundits r rubbish

[vinobody]

scaring voice !!

[dave2806]

rip captain , rip john peel who loved you so much . hope your together somewhere !

[Shagrat65]

Its weird, I have to say the live version is better than the studio version. Anyone else think so?

[TheTinCanHitMan]

@Shagrat65 Anytime I watch anything live by beefheart I think that too.... but this one's definitely better than the studio version to me

[parachutebinge]

hes got the craziest eyes..

[zephyr89s]

This performance reminds me of someone, who was it, who was it.... oh that's right! Adolf Hitler!

[norfolknchance100]

@zephyr89s Your a fucking idiot who knows nothing cock breath adolf hitler,he was a main influence in the music of zappa in my eyes so you insult the both,there sits a man who cant play jack shit and you judge complete utter fool

[rockout2zeppelin]

@zephyr89s lol, that is him. captain beefheart was secretly adolf hitler. he faked his death, moved to america and became a rock legend. hahaha!!!

[LordRassy]

@zephyr89s How does physical apperance make a difference? I'm willing to bet you're an ugly cunt.

[zephyr89s]

@LordRassy hehe, not really what I mean simpleton. Lets take a closer look. He acts schizophrenic syphilitic crazy, Hitler had that going on, he makes large jerking sweeping motions with his arms and whole body, just like Hitler, and when he speaks it is often so intense it goes outside of what his own vocal chords can produce and his voice cracks, just like Hitler. I don't think he sucks, I think the video and beefheart are awesome, but god damn that is hilarious.

[wrarwimadragon]

@LordRassy Beefheart is a beautiful man!

[pwnsomenubs]

@LordRassy First you say that appearance doesn't matter, then you use his appearance against him as if it matters. Who the fuck is giving this comment thumbs up?

[donaldnewmanmedone]

Trout Mask Replica was such a freaked out album.

[romfordjohn]

Some of the best contemporary music one will ever hear.

[evenness]

LOL

[chrisoz59]

My oh my....there's a lot of soul in a winged eel fingerling.

[samorocks96]

whats the song

[robotlurvin]

Wow. Just wow.



[PeregrineTrousers]

Gets interesting after 1.15 secs (Which one is Jeremy Clarkson?).

Strange, weird and unique. Sadly missed. Whose the guitar on this one?

[jcfbell3001]

this is like they found some homeless guy and put him on a stage, with a backup band...kind of disturbing

[norfolknchance100]

@jcfbell3001 what next to your cardboard box

[darnull]

lol @2:35

[ExtremeAnalDischarge]

The two guys discussing Captain Beefheart seem to be two different versions of Jeremy Clarkson.

[DetectiveDeckard]

"Sir....this sucks!" No sir....YOU suck.

[musicisakey]

1:15 to skip the crap



[bennevisplace]

MAGIC

[badazzpresidents23]

This is why you don't need drugs. Because you can be just as awesome as this guy without them.

[A1leejack]

@badazzpresidents23 You might want to read a bio on Don Van Vliet.

[dickrobot]

Great presence. Makes me feel good.

[Jman88]

RIP Captain!

[jkoff76]

The Captain!! The one and only!!

[casualchauncey]

these two smug fucks really do my head in

[nancyl2]

@casualchauncey Hee Hee great words fit these two greats. LOVE this vid. So REAL!!!!!!! Against the establishment. :-)) What beautiful spirits resonate from both Beefheart and Zappa. Two greats; so glad we have these gems to revisit. 2:58 what a solo; yummie sounds coming forth. :-) Beefheart enjoying each magical moment of this fantastical music. <3 I Am steering my own 'car' myself. NO more control. NOPE. Wakening the sleepy dead up one at a time. Love your comment. Short but sweet.Love to U

[erealmz]

FUCK YEAH!!!!! This guy rocks!!!

[LesFillesduFeu7]

Play pause then 5 then pause again and press 5

[WoWintosh]

Oh postman o' mine!!

[comeonewtf]

Sir, this sucks.

[VainJangling]

My oh my. 100% original. RIP Cap'n.

[phatboi96]

Who's he playing with?

[MRBORGHEAD]

2:47



[robzitinho]

Saw this at the time it was on with 'Peaches' ,first time I had even heard of him and thought it was amazing---until I heard what he was really about and realised how lame this is and how it pales into insignificant blues territory compared to his best stuff. Still great to see HIM but it may as well be a show backing band that's doin this.

[UnboundAngel]

OMG, never thought I'd see this song live! Thank you for posting :-D

[mikecosgrove]

This is an addicting video.

[wonkeaux]

rest in peace you crazy bastard. no one's gonna fill dem shoes. no more ice cream for crow.

[GelandnaleG]

2:15

[richardhk2005]

Astonishing! Mesmerizing! I simply cannot stop watching this wonderful performance.

[sawdust5]

My clothes is so old that my flesh bleeds through them.

[TheFreemason75]

Stunning....

[taweakame]

When a real man turns phoney to spout out baloney, you know that ain't no good cause you can see that baloney rots in time. And phoney men think with a word and a song anyone will sing along. But you and I know you can make a Bear dance but a tree tells no lie.

Goodbye Don there will never be another quite like you. And Blessed Be the Original Magic Band. ( Whom had parted company with Captain Beefheart shortly before this video was made.)

[taweakame]

When a real man turns phoney to spout out baloney, you know that ain't no good cause you can see that baloney rots in time. And phoney men think with a word and a song anyone will sing along. But you and I know you can make a Bear dance but a tree tells no lie.

Goodbye Don there will never be another quite like you. And Blessed Be the Original Magic Band. ( Whom had parted company with Captain Beefheart shortly before this video was made.

[RDBeatnik]

Everyone has epic facial hair.

[sydferret]

it feels lousy, Don, but thanks for asking.

[mykol4s]

he s a magician!

[wipers86]

this song remind me of big bottoms in the film this is spinal tap

[wipers86]

wasn't captain beefheart in Cheech and Chong up in smoke as Cheech's cousin strawberry if it isn't he certainly looks like him

[adebicki]

drunk old mule this beef-fart..

[MatyRamone77]

gran cantante!!-(great singer) :´( RIP (Descansa En Paz)

[DodgyJusByName]

I 1st saw this on a show of the old grey whistle test, it also had...

jethro tull - witches promise

deep purple - black night

free - alrite now

dr feelgood - roxette

yes - yours is no disgrace

sensational alex harvey band - delilah

The Best whistle test line-up in my opinion...

would anyone believe that im 24??

[Shagrat65]

@DodgyJusByName: Mate I always remember that , wasn't it on a programme called Sounds of the Seventies showing the old TOTP and OGWT clips?

[DodgyJusByName]

@Shagrat65 hell yea.. to me its twice as good as any shite known as "music"

[DodgyJusByName]

@Shagrat65 hell yea.. to me its twice as good as any shite known as "music" today

[adamtzsch]

The Aldous Huxley story is bullshit.

[wapassou100]

what a performance...the captain was a musical alchemist....rest in peace and thank you for what you've left behind..

[spacefreak48]

A true legend! They don't do "that" on stage anymore...

R.I.P.

[definemaybe]

is this Ronnie Lane?

[jpastuch]

Holy shit. This live version rapes the shit out of the original. It's like he wasn't even trying on the album version.

[151badfish]

@jpastuch He prob did a fat rail before this one..

[shipcomesin]

Sir! This sucks!!! HAHA

[msstevie1951]

@jamesisadouche Here I am! LOL ♥

[Stuart154]

First Frank Zappa, now Captain Beefheart. I don't know what I'll do when Tom Waits goes.

[Bummelz]

@Stuart154

Tom's still got some time on mother earth I guess-----but I second that: almost all of 'em good ones gone:(

[aqualash]

We won't see another artist like this..he was a true visionary

[aqualash]

Even his supposed commercial period is better than most music out there

[invertedchords]

This shit; my senses have been reawakened!!!!

[themrlownote]

Thanks Don...Captain.

Tom  Killer Roth.

[Goosecocksucker69]

My beefheart is cooked man!! RIP vliet.

[valeriecicco]

R.I.P. CAPTAIN...... now he's rocking the stars with Franckie..... sad sad sad.....

[zappafanx]

WE MISS U

[Moissenjeff]

RIP oh Captain my Captain

[MrVisitor2]

Awesome guitar tribute to the captain on you tube by Ian Staples worth a look.

[runningshoe1]

This didn't suck at all! RIP Captain B.

[Estuans]

Never thought of this as one of my favourite Beefheart tracks until I saw this video. What a performance.. the man had some kind of shamanistic quality on this show. Amazing.

[henblydd]

the world is a sadder place without the captain r.i.p.

[qwertyqwertyatbehigh]

rip captain! have a nice trip!

[sheugh1]

wee message for puppi3000. You probably didn't like Capt Beefheart because he wasn't singing karaoke!!! It took me time to appreciate his music and genius even after I had seen him live! Beefheart was amongst the greatest, no maybe the greatest to have been on the music scene the past 50 years.

[puppi3000]

Awful song

[pretorious700]

maybe the most singularly different creative energy ever

[sawdust5]

I would like to have seen Captian Beefheart and Rastus make a album together. R.I.P. Don.

[sawdust5]

RIP How did I know she waz so shy. Thanx !

[praxylite]

the world is so much a sadder place without you in it.

[RockCleric420]

Oh Captain my captain. Gone to where all the spirits come from,and where they will return!

[estilonesplu]

Que en paz descanses Maestro!!!

[chaozstar]

R.I.P.



[DaDa2Phlux]

Some months ago made a little playlist of Don's music which I uncorked like a rare Armangnac on special occasion.Every time his thumbnail would appear on the channel page ,would see that gone cat's Cheshire grin & laugh to myself finding any excuse to hit the play-all key.But always felt content that he was doing his painter thing in the remoteness of where he felt he needed to be.When he needed to be touring THEN I'd finally see the real Capt.Beefheart. Not to be. Rest & bless him God.

[sydferret]

I had a similar experience with a lesser visionary.

[Wankshaftsbury]

so sad to here he's dead.

[Jethrofinger]

@Wankshaftsbury

Agreed. I'm still upset over his passing. You want to know something amazing? On Amazon.com, they ran out of copies of Trout Mask Replica. Beefheart lives on!

[freeman2545]

a true innovator.....ahead of his times......not a big commercial success.....shows you the tastes of the masses....

[nicholasjames100]

this live version is so much better

[felixrockss]

Cant be late 60s ,,, Aldoux Huxley died in 1963

[peaceman1234567]

First time i saw Captain Beef was this,absolute exellence,to be respected,Captain beef.

[yanshane]

who plays the guitar solo?

[yanshane]

Anyone know who plays that awesome guitar solo

[yanshane]

Anyone know who plays that awesome guitar solo?

[overandout58]

a wonderous and wonderful time with this guy at the helm...

[TheNellamaria]

Che fenomenale coppia Captain Beefheart e Frank Zappa... introvabili.....

[BG1961v]

Awesome...

[UrbanGuerilla88]

this wipes the floor with lady gaga,justin beiber shit.

[theblahman]

@UrbanGuerilla88 someone told me the otherday that its becoming hard to find a youtube video that doesnt mention j b, guess its true, absolute no need for comparison we know whats better

[UrbanGuerilla88]

@theblahman when you see 400 million people watching a Bieber vid and this genious hardly gets any exposure its very fustrating,musically that is. i picked up a guitar because of don and frank enough said.

[theblahman]

@UrbanGuerilla88 400 million jaysus thats a lot, its a pity music has gone the way it has, how are these kids gonna develop into adults if the music they listen to doesnt encourage them to rebel against their parents, we will end up with a generation of pink t-shirt wearing mummies boys who would rather wear a promise ring than go out and fuck a girl- either that or braindead twats listening to lets face it - fairly dumbed down rap without even the courage to explore the genre of their own music

[audibleobsession]

@theblahman @MouseTheProdigy1 @UrbanGuerilla88 check out my video guys "the real problem with Justin Bieber" if you have a chance...its sort of a reflection on this whole issue...its really sad to me too :(

[MouseTheProdigy1]

@UrbanGuerilla88 I feel the same way, I just get angry and want to throw things, but really what for, Bieber's just doing what he does, he's not Beefheart and I'm glad Beefheart was here then so we can be inspired by him now

[sejanus4th]

Saw him in the early seventies at a festival near Shepton Mallet. I thought at the time , anyone who can make pig noises for 10 minutes deserves respect. A sad loss

[benburn]

rest in peace captain,don van vliet.

[bruceleerules747]

RIP