This is a disgrace to Free. The rushed tempo, horrible raspy metallic guitar tone, overly busy drumming and bass, crappy cliche-sounding guitar solo... I could go on and on. Paul's singing never disappoints, but the fact that he would participate in this bullshit presentation of one of Free's best songs is indeed a letdown And to the idiot that said that this shows that Free needed a rhythm guitar player... dude, you just don't get it.
I'm massively relieved that there are scores of Free fans on these Paul Rodgers videos reinforcing my thoughts that these over-performed covers, by posing session musicians, just lack all the character and edge that Free had when they played them with soul. I loved seeing Simon Kirke and I suppose even Ralphs when Bad Company toured last year, I only sincerely hope that he leaves these kids at home in their beds when he tours solo this year, and bands together the old hands.
@JIP1428 I disagree, I think the rhythmn section, especially Andy fraser, was the backbone of the band. Especially since he composed the majority of the music. Paul Kossoff had a beautiful, almost unparalelled lead tone, but was more the pretty veneer over the slick driving blues coming from behind him. (Obviously I'm not saying Koss didn't write his own guitar parts, of course he did, but usually the song is credited to the musician who came up with the lead melodies which was typically Fraser)
completely disagree with those who did not like the guitars on this video howard leese (the old guy) is a fantastic guitar player who took Heart to rock and roll prominence and the kid (17 yrs old in this video) is kurtis dengler he has to be one of the best players at his age that i have ever heard and at 51 yrs old i have heard almost all of the greats from clapton to robin trower this kid tears it up all the way through the whole dvd
This is a great live version of this song. What people forget was that no matter how good Koss and Andy were, most of the songs sound better live with a rhythm guitar.
The bass player is good and virtually no-one can get Andy's slightly off-beat groove spot on.
thedeltaoutlaw. has nothing better to say than the bass player is shit.. yea you numbty thats why he's up on the stage with people like paul rogers and you are hiding behind your keyboard.people like you make me sick
Very interesting to listen to this and the old live versions with Free back-to-back. It's much more exuberant and fun here, whereas in the old days this had quite a sinister feel!
I enjoy them both, though. Thanks, Frozenfish, for posting.
I don't really think the BAND was sinister, AstralPlane. I do think there's a noticeable difference in the way he performs this particular sound now compared to then. Not saying one rendition is better than the other; just commenting on the difference.
PUAUL ROGERS IN CONCERT,man it was the BOMB,travelled all the way from SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN.Was worth every cent.Met PAUL in person back stage together with his lovely wife Cynthia and Tour Manager BRAD GREGORY.Meeting PAUL is priceless and man what a voice.Was amazed by his humbleness.Thanks Cynthia for the extra effort and goodies,and PAUL is THE VOICE.Roger & Cathy
I agree with slagbum... He looks thirty, and STILL hot!! Maybe even more so now than he was. Listen to his little laugh at about 0:45. SOOO sexy, what a babe!
Nice performance, I agree the guy who came on playing guitar should have unplugged and gone home. Find the original video thats here on youtube, Koss's playing was so much tighter and sounded infinately better.
I was at this show and it was nothing short of awesome, this was a fantastic start to a brilliant show. Paul Rodgers is my hero, I just "Can't Get Enough" (pardon the pun) of him. I just hope he comes back to Scotland very soon!
The old guy on guitar is shocking, usually if a guitarist has a bad tone he can make up for it with something else, this guy has no speed, which isn't important but he does'nt even play slow properly either. This is a mystery, let the young guy do a bit more, hes not that good either but hes better than the main one.Rodgers speak to ozzy osbourne, he always knows what type of guitarist he needs!!
There's someone for wich the time seems to be ageless, this guy is working so hard that surely had his own place in heaven. Paul folks has to thank you because you exist! I wish you all the best!!! Claudio
Damn,this guy's voice is unf***ing believable!!!Paul is one of a kind.Timeless and like no other.,Thank God for all you guys posting the old Free stuff.
This is a great live version great bass line great singing great guitar
daviehaggerty 7 months ago
This is a disgrace to Free. The rushed tempo, horrible raspy metallic guitar tone, overly busy drumming and bass, crappy cliche-sounding guitar solo... I could go on and on. Paul's singing never disappoints, but the fact that he would participate in this bullshit presentation of one of Free's best songs is indeed a letdown And to the idiot that said that this shows that Free needed a rhythm guitar player... dude, you just don't get it.
threedollarwatch 7 months ago
Great opening track. Free were fantastic boys, but some other things deserve credit. I also think Lynn Sorenson's a great bass player.
DaveNuma 8 months ago
@DaveNuma Agreed!
gazzat10 2 weeks ago
Me too! last night was awesome! The greatest vocalist ever.
bloozhunter 9 months ago
@bloozhunter Saw Paul In Blackpool last April..sat at the Front! AWESOME night...got to shake his hand at the end!!!!!!
gazzat10 2 weeks ago
Was there on the night. One of the best concerts ever and going again tonight
cafoce1322 9 months ago
nice!
sylvitarodgers 10 months ago
I'm massively relieved that there are scores of Free fans on these Paul Rodgers videos reinforcing my thoughts that these over-performed covers, by posing session musicians, just lack all the character and edge that Free had when they played them with soul. I loved seeing Simon Kirke and I suppose even Ralphs when Bad Company toured last year, I only sincerely hope that he leaves these kids at home in their beds when he tours solo this year, and bands together the old hands.
rambodeish 10 months ago
Sorry...when Kossoff died so did this song and all of the other FREE songs.
Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Paul Rogers equalled an unparalled magic.
In the day of FREE....Paul Kossoff was a genius guitar player and the backbone
of the sound and the band...it wasn't Paul Rogers.
JIP1428 11 months ago
@JIP1428
Amen!!
clikityclak 10 months ago
@JIP1428 I disagree, I think the rhythmn section, especially Andy fraser, was the backbone of the band. Especially since he composed the majority of the music. Paul Kossoff had a beautiful, almost unparalelled lead tone, but was more the pretty veneer over the slick driving blues coming from behind him. (Obviously I'm not saying Koss didn't write his own guitar parts, of course he did, but usually the song is credited to the musician who came up with the lead melodies which was typically Fraser)
bricktrainsoulja 8 months ago
I like this version more meat
daviehaggerty 1 year ago
Could someone add "I Just Want To See You Smile" from this show?
AriesRocker68 1 year ago
I just heard the original and I like this version SOOOOOOOOO much more!!!!!!!!!
SonnyGTA 1 year ago
completely disagree with those who did not like the guitars on this video howard leese (the old guy) is a fantastic guitar player who took Heart to rock and roll prominence and the kid (17 yrs old in this video) is kurtis dengler he has to be one of the best players at his age that i have ever heard and at 51 yrs old i have heard almost all of the greats from clapton to robin trower this kid tears it up all the way through the whole dvd
bordewischIII 1 year ago
@bordewischIII I gotta say....I agree with you....I was waiting to hear an awful guitar player and I dont know what everyone is talking about!!
SonnyGTA 1 year ago
paul if you read this i"m afraid there is no comparison to the original band,your singin is wasted on this band,sorry !!
MegaHacker56 1 year ago
I like that bass line!!
SonnyGTA 1 year ago
First class 5*****
Colin
RythmnMaster2009 1 year ago
This is a great live version of this song. What people forget was that no matter how good Koss and Andy were, most of the songs sound better live with a rhythm guitar.
The bass player is good and virtually no-one can get Andy's slightly off-beat groove spot on.
Johnnybgoode56 1 year ago
This is my fav! All my teen memories are around this tune. So cool! Thanks for shaping my taste in music.
NTreasure29 1 year ago
mr paul rogers, very nice indeed.
eldorado303 1 year ago
where is the minimality of FREE performance ? terrible guitars
papmjny 1 year ago 2
@papmjny well is not kossoff rite?only kossoff can do the FREE songs justice with his guitar.
FORESTDONS 1 year ago
Dude, he can still sing! Even though he might not be what he once was, he's still better than most, if not all!
floretom 1 year ago
Like a Fine Wine.
AstralPlane1951 2 years ago 4
Yeah, a fine wine.Bottled of the finest piss and vinegar.Pure blues-rock in a bottle.I could sip on shit this all night long.
FoulOwl 1 year ago
thedeltaoutlaw. has nothing better to say than the bass player is shit.. yea you numbty thats why he's up on the stage with people like paul rogers and you are hiding behind your keyboard.people like you make me sick
judgeangry 2 years ago
Very interesting to listen to this and the old live versions with Free back-to-back. It's much more exuberant and fun here, whereas in the old days this had quite a sinister feel!
I enjoy them both, though. Thanks, Frozenfish, for posting.
PennyAtMSU 2 years ago
If you felt Free was sinister then there must have been a part of you that was sinister. What isnt a part of ourselves doesnt disturb us.
AstralPlane1951 2 years ago
I don't really think the BAND was sinister, AstralPlane. I do think there's a noticeable difference in the way he performs this particular sound now compared to then. Not saying one rendition is better than the other; just commenting on the difference.
PennyAtMSU 2 years ago
I meant "song", not "sound."
PennyAtMSU 2 years ago
PUAUL ROGERS IN CONCERT,man it was the BOMB,travelled all the way from SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN.Was worth every cent.Met PAUL in person back stage together with his lovely wife Cynthia and Tour Manager BRAD GREGORY.Meeting PAUL is priceless and man what a voice.Was amazed by his humbleness.Thanks Cynthia for the extra effort and goodies,and PAUL is THE VOICE.Roger & Cathy
badbully100 2 years ago
Good vid
TheSpartans09 2 years ago
is it the sound of the vid? Great song, great singer and so, but a bit poor - more power missing, sorry Paul
soutltank 2 years ago
Been a couple of months since i have heard this every time i hear it, it fucking blows me away!
UpInSmokeHq 2 years ago
that bass player is the shit.
thedeltaoutlaw 3 years ago
Bands that Paul Rodgers has been in that have changed the course of Rock History:
1. Free 2. Bad Company 3. Queen (sort of)
As John Mellencamp, a RR HOF'er, once said, "Is this man in the Hall of Fame?" NOPE. HOF is a fucking joke!!
jkoff76 3 years ago 3
thanks for postin this fab video frozenfish91
Paul can rock me anytime
scotlindy 3 years ago 2
The best voice in the history of the rock music!! I'm going to see him with Queen in September in Berlin.
irkasp 3 years ago 2
SIZZZZZLE!!! HOT!!! and boy can he sing!!
shazcat23 3 years ago 7
I agree with slagbum... He looks thirty, and STILL hot!! Maybe even more so now than he was. Listen to his little laugh at about 0:45. SOOO sexy, what a babe!
skaterchic24 3 years ago 2
Slagbum was my old account dude. This is my new one.
UpInSmokeHq 2 years ago
Nice performance, I agree the guy who came on playing guitar should have unplugged and gone home. Find the original video thats here on youtube, Koss's playing was so much tighter and sounded infinately better.
adamfruitcake 3 years ago 13
@adamfruitcake agree totally
thinwire 1 year ago
Gibson Rocks
ManuelGnR92 3 years ago
haha true i need some magic juice 2
slagbum 3 years ago
Amazing voice,this man will live on after he is gone.Sex and power in his performance onstage.
lightflower 3 years ago 3
The greatest white rock voice ever :-)).
owenpetard 3 years ago 4
what a voice, he just doesnt age, he still looks about 30
slagbum 3 years ago
I was at this show and it was nothing short of awesome, this was a fantastic start to a brilliant show. Paul Rodgers is my hero, I just "Can't Get Enough" (pardon the pun) of him. I just hope he comes back to Scotland very soon!
Russellor 3 years ago 3
The old guy on guitar is shocking, usually if a guitarist has a bad tone he can make up for it with something else, this guy has no speed, which isn't important but he does'nt even play slow properly either. This is a mystery, let the young guy do a bit more, hes not that good either but hes better than the main one.Rodgers speak to ozzy osbourne, he always knows what type of guitarist he needs!!
ginouack 4 years ago
There's someone for wich the time seems to be ageless, this guy is working so hard that surely had his own place in heaven. Paul folks has to thank you because you exist! I wish you all the best!!! Claudio
joyce55 4 years ago
Comment survivre a la coke?
La réponse fut longue a venir mais quarante ans après,c'est toujours aussi fabuleux...
Le talent était et pour ceux qui découvre, la relève est assuré et le père Rodgers veille a la progéniture...
lestigo 4 years ago
This is so awesome! Yes! YES! Thanks so much for posting this:) 5*****Jane
Cameragirl803 4 years ago
Damn,this guy's voice is unf***ing believable!!!Paul is one of a kind.Timeless and like no other.,Thank God for all you guys posting the old Free stuff.
outlawwolf621 4 years ago 2
Is this DVD available in the States?
MotherSaid 4 years ago
F'N AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! :)
Love this man.
TheWholigansBarry 4 years ago