Bruce Palmer was a great bass player. I saw Buffalo Springfield in Macomb, Il. in 1968. They were awesome. Remember Bruce's great bass signatures. He had previously played with Neil Young in a Canadian band prior to Springfield. God bless you Bruce.
A nice tribute for a great and innovative bass player.
Glad to see, his wonderfully enhancing, walking style, hasn't been lost to some through the years. Always with a sense of it, supportive, without being boaring or getting in the way. A lot of modern day players could learn a thing or two from Bruce's innovative style of bass playing.
Where did Richie Furay say that? According to the Buffalo Springfield Box Set credits page, (and considering Bruce Palmer was long gone back to Canada), Stephen Stills played Bass, Guitar, Organ, Piano and Vocal.
@123alexirving Page 260 paragraph 3 "For What It's Worth" by John Einarson and Richie Furay "Though his face and name are both omitted from the sleeve, Bruce appears on several tracks, including 'On the Way Home,' 'It's So Hard to Wait,' 'Pretty Girl Why,' 'Uno Mundo,' 'Merry-Go-Round,' and 'Questions'"
@123alexirving "Questions" does not have an organ, or piano part that I can hear. Box set notes must be pertaining to "Special Care" which has organ and piano, and Stephen plays bass and Buddy Miles plays the drums.
@123alexirving Bruce was not credited for his contributions to the album. From "For What It's Worth" the book by John Einarson with Richie Furay: "Though his face and name are both omitted from the sleeve, Bruce appears on several tracks, including 'On the Way Home,' 'It's So Hard to Wait,' 'Pretty Girl Why,' 'Uno Mundo,' 'Merry-Go-Round,' and 'Questions'. You can get the book at Richie Furay dot com
I think he eventually overcame the bitterness. Saw him with Buff. Spring. Revisited. He seemed happy. Also chatted with him and Dewey. Both very nice, down to earth guys. Undoubtedly a brilliant bass player. This song and Rock and Roll Woman are two good examples of his inventive style.
Bruce was one of Canada's greatest exports along with Neil and so many others. He was certainly an underrated part of the Springfield patchwork. Sadly he never really got his due and died a bitter man. RIP Bruce, may you keep rockin in the Great Gig in the Sky!
It's a terrible thing if he died a bitter man, but I remember him being called one of the best bass players by other bass players. At least that's something, to be admired by your peers. He probably shouldn't have stood with his back to the audience. I'd bet he regretted that, too. RIP Bruce. You were awesome!!!
Lots of smart, thoughtful people on this page. So nice to see. Music first, bullshit...later! xxxx
peterzang 3 weeks ago
One of my all-time favourites on the four string, right up there with Messrs. Jamerson, Dunn, McCartney and Wyman. If he made it, heaven's swingin'!
shoezz70 4 months ago
Bruce Palmer was a great bass player. I saw Buffalo Springfield in Macomb, Il. in 1968. They were awesome. Remember Bruce's great bass signatures. He had previously played with Neil Young in a Canadian band prior to Springfield. God bless you Bruce.
johnthehulk1 11 months ago
Bruce Palmer brought the funk into folk rock.
willruddock 1 year ago
He makes my acoustic vibrate
truewealth50 1 year ago
I never appreciated the bass on this song until I heard this video and realized the delightful intricacy of Bruce Palmer's bass.
Thank you for this Wonderous Tribute to such an underrated and unrecognised Late '60's musician.
milkgodnl 1 year ago
.. this sounds somehow even better than it did that cold November 1968 ..
.. like the bass lines were up-mixed ..
THANKS for posting this video !!!.
milkgodnl 1 year ago
3/5 ths of this group were Canadian !! I like that !!
jonruss56 1 year ago
BRUCE WAS AT THE BUFFALO SHOW -- 10/23/10 --- HIS GHOST INHABITING RICK ROSAS'S RATHER --- PORTLY FRAME
JohnNorthWillys 1 year ago
Yep, total genius ..."Questions", "On The Way Home", "Rock And Roll Woman", etc.
skydogz1 1 year ago
Funny, Bruce closely resembles a good friend of mine who has also passed-also named Bruce.
pretorious700 1 year ago
There has got to be some interview or good story about Bruce lying around. My favorite mystery in rock and roll. Sounds like he was a real trip.
willruddock 1 year ago
Bruce was the best. He was a great down to earth real person. he is missed by all. RIP my friend.
Film1Hollywood 2 years ago
great video!! thx for posting
MartinGuitarLover1 2 years ago
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Awesome...
Look for Legiao urbana - on the way home.
is a cover...from a brazilian classic band from 90s.
You gonna like.
2keepThug4life 2 years ago
A nice tribute for a great and innovative bass player.
Glad to see, his wonderfully enhancing, walking style, hasn't been lost to some through the years. Always with a sense of it, supportive, without being boaring or getting in the way. A lot of modern day players could learn a thing or two from Bruce's innovative style of bass playing.
Pastpickerpresent 2 years ago 5
Well said, my friend. Do you play?
Baci302 2 years ago
Yes, and have for many years.
Pastpickerpresent 2 years ago
Do you play bass in the Philadelphia area? lol. (I'm looking for a bass player.)
Baci302 2 years ago
Add "Rock And Roll Woman", and "On The Way Home" among others ...all with fantastic Bruce Palmer bass.
skydogz1 2 years ago
Richie Furay says Bruce played bass on this song. I believe Richie. Thanks!
powerball2 2 years ago
@powerball2
Where did Richie Furay say that? According to the Buffalo Springfield Box Set credits page, (and considering Bruce Palmer was long gone back to Canada), Stephen Stills played Bass, Guitar, Organ, Piano and Vocal.
123alexirving 2 weeks ago
@123alexirving Page 260 paragraph 3 "For What It's Worth" by John Einarson and Richie Furay "Though his face and name are both omitted from the sleeve, Bruce appears on several tracks, including 'On the Way Home,' 'It's So Hard to Wait,' 'Pretty Girl Why,' 'Uno Mundo,' 'Merry-Go-Round,' and 'Questions'"
FretHopper01 2 weeks ago
@123alexirving "Questions" does not have an organ, or piano part that I can hear. Box set notes must be pertaining to "Special Care" which has organ and piano, and Stephen plays bass and Buddy Miles plays the drums.
FretHopper01 2 weeks ago
@123alexirving Bruce was not credited for his contributions to the album. From "For What It's Worth" the book by John Einarson with Richie Furay: "Though his face and name are both omitted from the sleeve, Bruce appears on several tracks, including 'On the Way Home,' 'It's So Hard to Wait,' 'Pretty Girl Why,' 'Uno Mundo,' 'Merry-Go-Round,' and 'Questions'. You can get the book at Richie Furay dot com
powerball2 2 weeks ago
I think he eventually overcame the bitterness. Saw him with Buff. Spring. Revisited. He seemed happy. Also chatted with him and Dewey. Both very nice, down to earth guys. Undoubtedly a brilliant bass player. This song and Rock and Roll Woman are two good examples of his inventive style.
stuporsession 2 years ago
Bruce sounds like James Jamerson on this song, that same Motown strength and syncopation...fantastic.
crocostimpy 2 years ago
R.I.P Bruce
SWAC424 3 years ago 4
Bruce was one of Canada's greatest exports along with Neil and so many others. He was certainly an underrated part of the Springfield patchwork. Sadly he never really got his due and died a bitter man. RIP Bruce, may you keep rockin in the Great Gig in the Sky!
jeffkahl 3 years ago
It's a terrible thing if he died a bitter man, but I remember him being called one of the best bass players by other bass players. At least that's something, to be admired by your peers. He probably shouldn't have stood with his back to the audience. I'd bet he regretted that, too. RIP Bruce. You were awesome!!!
christoJihad2 2 years ago