Saw him open for Cream and the Moody Blues 40 years ago in Baltimore. Just TR, an organist and drummer and they were mezmerizing: "Season of the Witch" and "Tinker Tailor" - He held 10,000 people in the palm of his hand.
I think I read where Jimmy Page was considering him for Led Zeppelin before Robert Plant.
@pyannaguy Terry was asked by Jimmy Page to join his new band but Terry said no bescause he had just released his first album and was going on tour. He later called Jimmy to tell him he had seen a band with a great singer and drummer in a club in England. They were Robert Plant and Bonzo. The rest is history.
@pyannaguy Terry was asked by Jimmy Page to join his new band he was putting together but Terry said no because he had just released his first album and was going on tour. He later called Jimmy to say he had seen a great singer and drummer in a club in England. That was Robert Plant and Bonzo. The rest is history. If you have doubts about Terry's vocal abilities at that time check out the videos of Superlungs or Rich Kid Blues on the right (yxan) with the old Pics of terry from the late 60's
Geez, I saw Reid do this in Detroit around 1970 at an outside free concert and I was hooked. And he's obviously still got a good voice today. Very unique.
@gonzocurt Me, too! It was Tartar Field at Wayne State. photos of it are in Gallery 3 on his UK website. it was summer 1968. also saw him open for BB King and the Stones at Olympia-- Nov. 1969.
Nash was best friends with Terry and he actually took it to the Hollies. They recorded it right before Nash left, but unfortunately as was the case with the CSN version later done, those versions never saw the light of day for decades!
Sure is...Terry was recording his first solo album and had great raves from artists as diverse as Graham Nash and Jeff Beck - took the chance to go solo and recommended Percy Plant to Pagey. Who knows how history could have been different?
I worked road crew for a California tour in '69 for Spooky Tooth and Terry Reid was opening the shows. Great times. It was him, a drummer and a keyboard player that played the bass lines on the keyboard...
mellancamp did it on some soundtrack. crosby, stills, and nash did a version of it and called it "horses through a rainstorm". i like terry's the best by far.
WOW! Very nice! I first heard this years ago on REO's Ridin' the Storm Out album (1972?). I've always loved their version but the original is wonderful. I think John Mellancamp recorded this also.
I love the way he never sings the same lyric twice a true class act ....god bless him
gurunell 4 months ago
very kewl song!!!!!!!
runawaymouse 1 year ago
Saw him open for Cream and the Moody Blues 40 years ago in Baltimore. Just TR, an organist and drummer and they were mezmerizing: "Season of the Witch" and "Tinker Tailor" - He held 10,000 people in the palm of his hand.
I think I read where Jimmy Page was considering him for Led Zeppelin before Robert Plant.
Terry Reid: I wish you well!
pyannaguy 1 year ago
@pyannaguy Terry was asked by Jimmy Page to join his new band but Terry said no bescause he had just released his first album and was going on tour. He later called Jimmy to tell him he had seen a band with a great singer and drummer in a club in England. They were Robert Plant and Bonzo. The rest is history.
customsuzuki 1 year ago
@pyannaguy Terry was asked by Jimmy Page to join his new band he was putting together but Terry said no because he had just released his first album and was going on tour. He later called Jimmy to say he had seen a great singer and drummer in a club in England. That was Robert Plant and Bonzo. The rest is history. If you have doubts about Terry's vocal abilities at that time check out the videos of Superlungs or Rich Kid Blues on the right (yxan) with the old Pics of terry from the late 60's
customsuzuki 1 year ago
@customsuzuki No doubts about TR's prowess, especially back in the day.
I do hope he bought some property or hid a few bucks. It's sad when the brilliant old cats have to scrounge in their Autumn years.
pyannaguy 1 year ago
if you're about to bash terry in any way, go and listen to his albums, then come back here and apologize for thinking about it.
hastouki 2 years ago
Geez, I saw Reid do this in Detroit around 1970 at an outside free concert and I was hooked. And he's obviously still got a good voice today. Very unique.
gonzocurt 2 years ago
@gonzocurt Me, too! It was Tartar Field at Wayne State. photos of it are in Gallery 3 on his UK website. it was summer 1968. also saw him open for BB King and the Stones at Olympia-- Nov. 1969.
schindehette 11 months ago
The Hollies did this wonderful song. Nice to hear this raw version straight from the source. Thank you!
ItsAllAboutNash 3 years ago
Nash was best friends with Terry and he actually took it to the Hollies. They recorded it right before Nash left, but unfortunately as was the case with the CSN version later done, those versions never saw the light of day for decades!
rockon1898 2 years ago
I saw terry last night and WOW...He is a GOD!!! He sounds so incredible in concert. You have to go see him, its powerful!
daphnener 3 years ago
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There is only one version of this song and this is not it. R.E.O. and John Mellencamp Know how to sing it.This guy SUCKS.
Operator513 3 years ago
great!
superreverbking 3 years ago 3
If anybody has the original version on the "Bang Bang, you're Terry Reid" album, can you please post it...This is a disgrace, sorry
paulybass52 3 years ago
I heard from my buddy that he was Jimmy Page's first choice for lead vocals for Led Zeppelin--is this true?
Kripesake 4 years ago
Sure is...Terry was recording his first solo album and had great raves from artists as diverse as Graham Nash and Jeff Beck - took the chance to go solo and recommended Percy Plant to Pagey. Who knows how history could have been different?
rockon1898 3 years ago
That is correct.
daphnener 3 years ago
Now we all know Mellencamp is in the Hall of Fame, and deservedly so. But come on! Why isn't their room for Terry Reid! WTF
boobcube 4 years ago 3
WTF indeed?! Terry is so obviously brilliant!
digoxin 3 years ago
The other guy on Guitar is the great Deezal Martin, formerly of the band No Dice and also played with the Equals for many, many years.
rockon1898 4 years ago
I worked road crew for a California tour in '69 for Spooky Tooth and Terry Reid was opening the shows. Great times. It was him, a drummer and a keyboard player that played the bass lines on the keyboard...
musikfanat 4 years ago
An outstanding performance of this fantastic song. Love it so much.
guyosaurus 4 years ago
mellancamp did it on some soundtrack. crosby, stills, and nash did a version of it and called it "horses through a rainstorm". i like terry's the best by far.
nape1979 4 years ago
WOW! Very nice! I first heard this years ago on REO's Ridin' the Storm Out album (1972?). I've always loved their version but the original is wonderful. I think John Mellancamp recorded this also.
woodyee 4 years ago