Albert King and Albert Collins part 1

[blknmild1]

fuck with him albert @ 2:00

[utahpete]

I have to agree that their styles don't work great together, yet it's still a real treat to see this. I saw them both at Rockefellers in Houston ,I believe it was 1984.I don't remember them playing on stage together at that show. I think Collins opened the show. I remember he, in the midst of a solo, walked out onto Washington Blvd and the whole club followed him out. Great Stuff!!

[charlesdespres]

It's difficult to tell which Telecaster Albert Collins is playing but he got a different one around 1980, on which he had binding put in around the edges. You will be able to tell that by looking at the album covers. There was also a Guitar Player Magazine issue (early ninties I think) in which he told that story. I think his previous Tele was a 50s model and after it was stolen he got a 60s model. I don't remember all the details exactly.

[charlesdespres]

Albert King is playing his walnut "Lucy" flying V guitar, which was made by Dan Erlewine in 1970.

[Ramtophillbilly]

Yeah, I've gotta agree, this video looks like early '70's to me. I saw Albert king in 89 and he was a hell of a lot older (and heavier) than he looks here. If this was done in "84 AK would have been 61 at the time.....I don't think so. None the less, a great slice of history

[wrathfully]

love it, funny when king uncovers that massive 18? incher, collins keeps looking back at king's amp...going oh crap...then steps back to crank his...? quadaverb...not often do you see collins' quadraverb not keep up.

[joskam092]

Nobody knows what they're talking about. How bout just listening to the music instead of racializing everything and arguing about stupid who's the best opinions.

[iConquerYou]

To be honest Collins and King don't make up for a good combo. They are so different, both limited within their own style and structure of song. Cool video though.

[rogemasc]

The best black guitarplayers of all time!

[greenmean1]

@rogemasc What do you mean best black guitar players of all time?

[rogemasc]

@greenmean1 ? I do mean the best Black guitar plays of all time....it´s a simple fact.

[greenmean1]

@rogemasc You're right it's simple and stupid, let me guess you play no instrument and have no knowledge of music history, you can't make music racial, one thing I'd slighty agree with is your take on Albert King he's my favorite BLUES Guitarist, but Jimi Hendrix is in my and many others mind the greatest guitrarist, but Django Reinhardt is the greatest Jazz guitarist, oh he's a was a white Gypsie. where would you place Chuck Berry or Otis Rush?

[BigTimeBluesFan989]

this is so sweet! good lord! what year gibson is that albert king is playing?

[kevindlinc]

These two are in a league by themselves in the headcutting department.Not to belittle any of the great younger generation players but if they were in there with either of these two what you'd find happening is they would fall into playing in the style of their mentors so powerful was their originality.

[gittar1]

YEAH ! BUT THIS AINT NO "CONTEST ! ITS 2 GREAT "STYLIST 'S JAMMIN! ALWAYS THE "COMPARISON!

[pedrohgromero]

Come on man, they're not competing, they are jaming, they playing thogether, this pure love for the blues it's what we need.I think you should change the name of the video.

[tjalla]

Love the look on AC's face when AK removes the plywood covering the (JBL 15"?) speaker.

Collins is still my favourite blues player of all time. But King was just too bad*ss for anyone to cut heads with!

[Bluezking]

Jimi Hendrix told in an interview that Albert King & Collins two of them r the best Blues guitarist in the world.Well he knew better.Thanks for this rare clip.

[diamondog99]

@Bluezking hey bluezking...big statement by you...dont make shit like that up...

if its true give a reference to where you got it...

[Bluezking]

@diamondog99 >ddog99 if u read /hear Jimi Hendrix Blues CD(with some historical shit. inside cd cover.... u will know)

[oakhillslim]

unreal!!!!

[plasticaholic]

2 bad ass blues kings !!! it dosent get much better...

[leftchicago]

Wow- 2 of the best at the top of their respective games. Thank you for the postings.

[JilaX]

I was uncertain at first as many here, because King looked odd. However, when he played that guitar.... There's no doubt in my mind.

Either that's Albert King, or someone is playing licks from a CD from backstage, cause there's no one else who can do it like that.

[HighMaintenance2099]

Get the DVD 'Antones,Home of the Blues'.

Learn your history first hand..

and put your fears and notions away ...

[alienadoyque]

Thank you for this post from Argentina.

[yellowbookjones]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ive never seen them together before...i dont really know what to say...what can you say? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU TO WHO POSTED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lighteningboy]

Collins, RIP, God bless his soul...King too, a couple of the best of all time. Collins could play circles around King though...I mean...come on

[ishawnm]

I disagree but Collins was one of the few who could hang with him. They are my two favourite blues players of all time.

[onchodariutara]

The Razorblade and the Velvet Bulldozer!!

[TheSolidSender]

OMG! Thanks for sharing this....SO BEAUTIFUL to see these guys having fun with each other like this. THE BEST!

[ihop54]

Lets see, a left handed flying wing, strung upside down, tuned to B,E,B,E,G#,C#, as you can see by his hand position, pulling the strings down 2 steps, dead on Albert King licks, if thats not him, it's the best fake out ever. In the top 3 best blues guitar ever, in my book, please no argument, if you think Deaf Leapord, or Dimebag was better, thats your opinion . ( disclaimer) my opinion has no effect on the musical history of the blues in any way. All rights to my opinion are reserved.

[ishawnm]

Steve Cropper of Booker T and the MG's said AK's tuning was CBEGBE -basically an Open Em tuning. I have heard from other sources that it was CFCFAD and am inclined to believe it was the latter due to the wide bends that AK used. It is a bit of a mystery as to which it was.

AC's tuning is similarly mysterious -it was either open Fm (F-C-F-Ab-C-F) or open Dm (D-A-D-F-A-D). The latter was specified in the booklet accompanying his must-have 1978 album "Ice Pickin'" and is in my mind more probable.

[itcantbeso]

Both awesome ! Too bad the sound and audio is not so good.

[THEBIGKOSTRINSKY]

looks like albert was thinner hear!

[Kooldoctormoney]

how can anyone say that aint albert king. listen to some blue damnit great stuff here though. get chills thinking about being at clubs like this. funny how king has his amp way up and doesnt stop playin the whole time.... only his ass haha and what all this about jimi influncing all these blues giants? what a joke. jimi didnt do anything for blues hes a poor mans buddy who got pumped in the media like mtv cause white kids were diggin it. ask any blues great where jimi was, in the seats

[zyruemusic]

You must be crazy in yo head...the only reason JIMI sat in the seats was because they were JELOUSE of him...even little richard will tell you that...Listen to Ernie Isley..He's the only man living that can play a left hand guitar and flip it right handed and play just as fluid....JIMI taught Ernie to plway like that!!...Go check the improvisation at Woodstock and you will see why the white kids and adults LOVED JIMI!!!

[samuelson2112]

this looks like it was recorded off tv.

[wisesatyr72]

The Ice man & the smooth operator.Got the crosscut saw and chill factor

Two words about SRV; Albert KIng

[kpaul79]

AK is the just simply the best ever.

[freerunninfrog13]

Those are my initials... Thanks mate!

[Bluezking]

The greatest string bender vs master of the telecaster.

Woee

[bluesdude2003]

Wow, it just goes to show you that a great musician can fool anyone. I thought I knew Albert's career-but I was wrong. Where can I find WattStax? I think Albert was at his best in the early 70's.

[mojamming]

WattStax is now available comercially on DVD but only like 5 minutes of Albert King. Find the 1970 fillmore show here on youtube (its in my faves). About 20 minutes of great footage. There is also LIVE IN SWEDEN available as a DVD.

[bluesdude2003]

I can't believe you have this!! This is around 1975-1979, I think. In 1973 Albert King played Montreaux with heavy distortion ala Jimi Hendrix. I wonder if anyone has that. Shortly afterward, he picked up a flanger, like he has here. In the 80's he played with a cleaner sound, so I think this is mid 70's.

[mojamming]

I can see how you would think that, but I spoke to the bass player who played this gig named Gus Thornton (same as the In Session TV show with Albert King and SRV) and he told me it was around the same time as In Session which was 1984 or 1985. Albert King had a new CD come out at the time called San Francisco 83. Other people have confirmed this. There is some good footage of Albert King from WattStax which is 1973 you would dig. Also 1970 at the Fillmore West. Peace, RJ

[PeterVadim]

I think out of respect you should change the name of this vid

[mojamming]

I thought about this one when you put it up...here's my take. A long standing tradition in blues is Cutting Heads....or trading licks with the intention of mutual respect but also one upsmanship....for that reason I will leave the title as it. While both Alberts were amazing...Albert King refused to be outdone onstage...Michael Bloomfield was getting ready to go onstage to jam with Hendrix once and said ,"Man, I wish I was Albert King". Both Alberts were truly amazing...especially live.

[mrhosehose]

spectacular

[theresac98368]

hmm...i should hear more collins.

[apissano]

This is great. Do you know the year it was recorded?

[mojamming]

around 1984 - 85

[chalftits]

@mojamming

this is definitely not the 80s let alone 84 85....i not 100% but i would say early 70s maybe even late 60s

[nachodaddy]

@chalftits Utterly agreed. That's an EARLY '70's/late 60's Acoustic amp with the 2 15's & the horn, forget model number, but, I think either 271 or 371. I'd place this at mid-'70's at the newest. Nobody would still be playin' thru one of those in the '80's. They've never been considered as a vintage wonder amp,lol.

[jayscott49]

is that 1x18 in Albert's amp or 2x15? it's so funny he take the grill off and sure enough, it's louder and clearer! knows his equipment.

[mojamming]

Hey Folks,

Had a crazy experience this weekend playing at Buddy Guys Legends. Gus Thornton was in the audience. Gus was the bass player the night this vid was shot. He played with Albert King and was on In Session w SRV, San Francisco 83, Phone Booth, etc. We didn't know he was there until after the show so I invited up the road to Kingston Mines for a late night jam. What a night !!! Thanks Gus !!

[skydog46]

@mojamming I played with Gus Thornton many many times in St. Louis. One really nice guy too. Great bass player. What else is there to say.

[mojamming]

You guys are cracking me up !!! Just listen to it !! It IS Albert King and it IS Albert Collins from a very reliable source. The real deal bros. Just enjoy it because there is so little footage out there of Albert King or Albert Collins. Peace my bros.

[raulsue]

mojamming just curius ...how and from whomm did you accuire this private tape?

[mojamming]

It's never polite to kiss and tell, but there are several copies of this around.

[Kdees]

Yeah I never knew he got this thin in his last days ..but hell yeah its Albert the bulldozer. See and hear his signatures on 2:15 & 2:51 hey no1 can does that.

[turboimpala]

Of course it's Albert King.

No one else can play a right handed flying V upside down and sound exactly like him.

[blknmild1]

Looking at him i thought the same at first until i heard him play. THAT IS ALBERT

[damionm]

I definitely think that it is Albert playing. It's very surprising to see him wearing a T-Shirt while performing but it has to be him....only Stevie Ray could play licks and sound like that. He did start to look very thin as he got older. There's another video on You Tube where he plays with Gary Moore. He looks pretty thin on that video as well.

[guymath]

This just looks fake, I've never seen a pic, much less video of Albert King performing in a t-shirt and being that slim ever and also, he isn't towering over Albert Collins in this video as he should be (being 6"4 and all) I think this perhaps someone who looks a LOT like Albert King, that's all....

[polo339]

I agree

[taildragger51]

guymath; The last official album Albert King did was in London and it was called "Red House".(around 1990 on the Castle label) The insert photos show Albert in a T-shirt and braces smoking his pipe. Also we tend to shrink as we get older. He lost weight because of diabetes/heart problems. I think this film was done with Collins in the forefront.(King is further away) It's a shame it's such poor quality but still it's great to see it. R.I.P. to both Alberts.

[guymath]

There's just too much in the clip that doesn't make sense for me, notably that at the time this footage was shot - circa mid 80s or so, King's health was relatively still in good shape and he was still heavy, just look at the "In Session" clips with he and SRV circa 83' - he's still heavier in those clips and I still can't believe he'd do a show in t-shirt and baseball cap

[taildragger51]

guymath; I know what you mean however the film is showing them as rather elongated. Actually with SRV (1983) Albert's arms were quite slim under his jacket. It's just that his suit made him look alot bulkier. He didn't wear suits for every show..even for Montreux/Wattstax he wore a half sleeve shirt. It definitely SOUNDS like Albert. The trademark bends are there. Can't see Collin's doing a gig with an Albert look-alike.(?)although he did have a sharp sense of humour.

[bluesy13]

WOW!!!!!That was Some Awesome Footage:)Both Blues Gods:)May There Sounds and Spirits Live on forever:)

Bluesy

[jimkat]

thats vic charles on bass from memphis.its 84-85.

[mojamming]

around 1985

[bluesman2009]

wow! that's the younger and slimmest Albert King I've ever seen! Do you know what year this is from?