Haunting and beautiful song, never gets old, only gets better. One of the best bands to come out of England. They were so innovative and fresh that today they sound as current as ever. What a pleasure to discover these recordings.
What a band! I saw these in January 1970 along with Chicken Shack and Nice at Leeds Poly - 3 amazing bands. And the cost? - 21/- (one pound one shilling), or one pound 5p in today's dosh. And what a night!
Saw Roger Chapman years later in the 90s at Leicester Poly. What a brilliant performer he remains.
man i love this band! the more they rocked out the better. wasn't a huge fan of the 1st album but afta that...holy god. to look at em pure spinal tap, look at the double necks! chappo' vox elec goat but man it got power. their style/sound totally ripped off by zep,traffic,ac/dc, king crimson,free,bad co, and chicago(!) just one those bands that influenced others but never caught on:prog or hard rock. even they didn't know.
Saw them as Streetwalkers in London 1975. Only a few people in the theatre. I clapped enthusiastically. Chappo spotted med and called out:: "Thank you, punk!" Sweet memory...
Lovely to see this line up after all these years; the best in my opinion. "Fearless", as others here say, is one of the great underrated rock records of the seventies. No question.
One of the most underrated records of the 1970s: FEARLESS by Family (1971). Jaw-dropping beauty and frightening intensity back to back. Wish there was a vid for "Blind," possibly the heaviest song ever written.
Thanks for sharing the song. I discovered John Wetton before I knew his history when I was a kid who just bought the Asia album. And to me, it seems like the further back you go, the better it gets. Roxy Music, UK, King Crimson and now Family. This music is like pre-prog rock. It's intelligent, daring yet still sustains a strong melody line. So good. Does anyone think the guitar melody in this song is reminiscent of a track on King Crimson's Red album?
This would be in my top three Family songs. I think this version turned up among the rather half-hearted extra tracks on the CD re-releases a couple of years ago. It sounds like Chappo is singing over the album backing track, which was the norm on the Whistle Test then (it LOOKS like the Whistle Test).
What a fantastic sound...Thank you for posting this video, i hoped that someone had a recording of this all time great. FAMILY your time may still come...Lifechanging for me when i first heard you on the radio, When i was thirteen,playing 'TheWeaver's Answer' Why cant i get a sound like that?! I thought it then, and i still wonder to this day...
'Look to the Sea, between Blue and me...and its you...
this band was TOO good and too diverse to ever get big here in the USA-damn shame, they made some really fine music and progressed throughout their existence.
chappo caught the mic stand in his usual way before it hit bill graham, but bill still decided to have a moan as they came offstage, so roger laid him out with a headbut! Their visas were revoked next day!
Holy Crap. This represented my favorite time of The most magnificent band, Family. The lyrics are staggeringly good.
mOdWrx53 3 months ago
Haunting and beautiful song, never gets old, only gets better. One of the best bands to come out of England. They were so innovative and fresh that today they sound as current as ever. What a pleasure to discover these recordings.
acaryl1 8 months ago
What a band! I saw these in January 1970 along with Chicken Shack and Nice at Leeds Poly - 3 amazing bands. And the cost? - 21/- (one pound one shilling), or one pound 5p in today's dosh. And what a night!
Saw Roger Chapman years later in the 90s at Leicester Poly. What a brilliant performer he remains.
afradwright 9 months ago
@afradwright Shit, you shaw Chicken Shack! (Nice, OK.) Tell me about it!
mOdWrx53 3 months ago
man i love this band! the more they rocked out the better. wasn't a huge fan of the 1st album but afta that...holy god. to look at em pure spinal tap, look at the double necks! chappo' vox elec goat but man it got power. their style/sound totally ripped off by zep,traffic,ac/dc, king crimson,free,bad co, and chicago(!) just one those bands that influenced others but never caught on:prog or hard rock. even they didn't know.
kristoscan 1 year ago
Saw them as Streetwalkers in London 1975. Only a few people in the theatre. I clapped enthusiastically. Chappo spotted med and called out:: "Thank you, punk!" Sweet memory...
numbelibae 1 year ago
Lovely to see this line up after all these years; the best in my opinion. "Fearless", as others here say, is one of the great underrated rock records of the seventies. No question.
wordofgord
thewordofgord 1 year ago 2
chi merda de video
alex56463 1 year ago
hey thats jhohn wetton playing a bass/guitar, he is a truly awesome musician
Wayavas1337 1 year ago
"Fearless", great Album!
jayemuller 1 year ago 2
One of the most underrated records of the 1970s: FEARLESS by Family (1971). Jaw-dropping beauty and frightening intensity back to back. Wish there was a vid for "Blind," possibly the heaviest song ever written.
willyj51 1 year ago 2
Wonderful! Be great to have better quality vid, but, well, damn, this is good!
norm100066 1 year ago
Only Burning Bridges tops this from the great timeless album Fearless.
viscountyyyyy 2 years ago
Great song, great band, excellent versatile vocals.
punkiesdaddy 2 years ago 4
Up the blues!
willnotallow1 2 years ago
no other band will ever be as good as this band. Family were and will always be the best.
chedvalley 2 years ago
Who's playing the bass when they do the harmony guitar parts?
pretorious700 2 years ago
John Wetton
SyncreticGuitar 2 years ago
Uh yeah, but isn't he playing one of the harmony parts on 6 string?
pretorious700 2 years ago
Well, the playback does it.
Melchekzanikhar 2 years ago
Okay, that makes sense they're mimiing to a track. Pretty good job except for the harmony guitar bit and the bass keeps playing. Fooled me.
pretorious700 2 years ago
No wonder, pretorious, fooled me too ..., almost.
Melchekzanikhar 2 years ago
Just caught this...........great to see them again........great days !!!. Charlie's guitar is still so mellow after all these years!
Cheers guys.
DESIREE93OKJ 2 years ago
2 double neck guitars.. ? Badass.
Tengent 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing the song. I discovered John Wetton before I knew his history when I was a kid who just bought the Asia album. And to me, it seems like the further back you go, the better it gets. Roxy Music, UK, King Crimson and now Family. This music is like pre-prog rock. It's intelligent, daring yet still sustains a strong melody line. So good. Does anyone think the guitar melody in this song is reminiscent of a track on King Crimson's Red album?
scottvoloshin 2 years ago
Red? yeah! Fallen Angel. go figure.
shldnbschmn 2 years ago
This would be in my top three Family songs. I think this version turned up among the rather half-hearted extra tracks on the CD re-releases a couple of years ago. It sounds like Chappo is singing over the album backing track, which was the norm on the Whistle Test then (it LOOKS like the Whistle Test).
AK2927 3 years ago
The film is poor, the music is sublime.
Paulinepaulpaul.
paulinepaulpaul 3 years ago
England has been sleepin' for years for not complimenting this band.
Thanx for posting it. A fan.
Thaepae 3 years ago 2
They belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in America, exceptthey were never famous here. :-(
fishdeschois 2 years ago
MITICI!!! GO GO GO PROG 'N ROLL!! from Italy
wik1978 3 years ago
awesome clip. JW so serious 'till he cracks a smile @ 1:34, then it's back to business...
liquidlena 3 years ago
it's hard when you are supposed to be playing both guitar and bass at the same time :)
liquidlena 3 years ago
Killer song. I cannot believe you had this!
scrodezilla 3 years ago 2
What a fantastic sound...Thank you for posting this video, i hoped that someone had a recording of this all time great. FAMILY your time may still come...Lifechanging for me when i first heard you on the radio, When i was thirteen,playing 'TheWeaver's Answer' Why cant i get a sound like that?! I thought it then, and i still wonder to this day...
'Look to the Sea, between Blue and me...and its you...
FreedomsPrisoner 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this video! Family w/John Wetton rules!!
pmcg2722 3 years ago 2
one of the most underrated bands ever.
saw them in 1973, absolut extraordinary.
Many thanks for this rare material.
vetterandre1 3 years ago 2
Great clip, a classic, thanks for sharing!
fishdeschois 3 years ago 2
this band was TOO good and too diverse to ever get big here in the USA-damn shame, they made some really fine music and progressed throughout their existence.
maida1982a 3 years ago 10
One of the best tunes ever! Thanks for posting this.
dogrey 3 years ago 3
Not to mention Chappo hitting Bill Graham with a microphone stand! That didn't help their chances....
AK2927 3 years ago
They STILL belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
fishdeschois 3 years ago 2
chappo caught the mic stand in his usual way before it hit bill graham, but bill still decided to have a moan as they came offstage, so roger laid him out with a headbut! Their visas were revoked next day!
petehdread 2 years ago