It looks to me as if the performance was mimed! The drumming actions don't match the soundtrack at all for a lot of the time. Unless the sync is way out!
This is kind. He was actually 'let go' by Hiseman who was looking for a more accomplished guitarist and singer. Enter Clempson. Later, still not satisfied with vocals he hired Dave Greenslade's old mate, Chris Farlowe. Tony Reeves (bass here) also went out of favour and was replaced by Mark Clarke, who could also sing pretty well, giving the ultimate line-up with strong lead and backing vocals.
Clem Clempson is one of the most underrated guitarist. As well as John Hiseman, one of the best drummer, but only few people knows him. And Colosseum (with FArlow and Clarke) was really a great band but they didn't have the success they deserved. What a pity
The guitarist is David Clempson. This is kind of 'intermediate' line-up with Clempson as lead guitarist and vocalist and even Barbara Thompson on flute.
Yes, it'd be great to see 'The Kettle' or anything with Litherland !
I always liked Litherland more but Clem was excellent. I think what he meant was that it was intermediate cause Clem looks like he's struggling playing and singing where as when they got Chris in it flowed much better! FIVE STARS FOR COLOSSEUM
The guitarist is David Clempson; this is kind of 'intermediate' line-up featuring Clempson as lead guitarist and vocalist and for this occasion even Barbara Thompson on flute.
Yes it'd be great to see 'The Kettle' or anything with Litherland !
Jon Hiseman was my dad's favorite drummer. Now he's one of mine.
Carlamusiclover 10 months ago
It looks to me as if the performance was mimed! The drumming actions don't match the soundtrack at all for a lot of the time. Unless the sync is way out!
johnjrp01 1 year ago
Dave Clem Clempson who was in Humble Pie?
malx139 1 year ago
Yes, the vocalist is Dave 'Clem' 'Clemmi' Clempson and the flute player is Barbara Thompson, Mr Hiseman's wive.
skirmish703 1 year ago
is the vocalist clem clempson ?
PurpleSoulSziff 1 year ago
Great song, great band, great performance ! PS. Who is this lovely flute player ?:)
Dwarfstorm 1 year ago
jon hiseman is amazing...
riccdrum 2 years ago 2
Great political statement. Particularly in view of this montrous treasonous misfuk that is presently happening in America
sparkyization 2 years ago 2
Dick Heckstall-Smith was crazy!!! In this video you can see him playing sax and clarinet at the same time. He was incredible musician.
saturnative 2 years ago
@saturnative it is a soprano saxophone, not a clarinet, I suppose.
larszepp 2 years ago
The singer is Clem and not James
Wm050555 2 years ago
If anyone has the complete video of this song with the rest of the incredible drum solo please post it. Thanks
guitar1067 3 years ago
In a doku from the 90s, James Litherland said about the band-hirachie:
It was Hiseman's band. Then comes Heckstall-Smith - then Reeves and Greenslade.
And he himself was the last in this order.
skirmish703 3 years ago
This isn't James Litherland singing in this video. James Litherland is a far, far better vocalist and was the best vocalist Colosseum ever had.
James Litherland is still singing and is as good as or better than ever.
I also liked Chris Farlow's voice but don't think Colloseum was best suited to show his talents.
Jon Hiseman spolied Colliseum by making too many changes in the line up and by being a control freak and not allowing enough artistic freedom.
millionapeaceparty 3 years ago 2
WOW
oskarveliky 3 years ago
Why did James Litherland leave Colosseum in the first place?
RLW1967 3 years ago
He left to form the decent but relatively inconsequential Mogul Thrash
turquoisetandem 3 years ago
This is kind. He was actually 'let go' by Hiseman who was looking for a more accomplished guitarist and singer. Enter Clempson. Later, still not satisfied with vocals he hired Dave Greenslade's old mate, Chris Farlowe. Tony Reeves (bass here) also went out of favour and was replaced by Mark Clarke, who could also sing pretty well, giving the ultimate line-up with strong lead and backing vocals.
FatherTiresias 3 years ago
The Best of Colosseum with James Litherland, I really like his voice. To me this is the REAL Colosseum ! Tanks to whoever posted the video.
blidamuslim 3 years ago
Clem Clempson is one of the most underrated guitarist. As well as John Hiseman, one of the best drummer, but only few people knows him. And Colosseum (with FArlow and Clarke) was really a great band but they didn't have the success they deserved. What a pity
f9ir0nfg3 3 years ago
The guitarist is David Clempson. This is kind of 'intermediate' line-up with Clempson as lead guitarist and vocalist and even Barbara Thompson on flute.
Yes, it'd be great to see 'The Kettle' or anything with Litherland !
bsurmano 3 years ago
Clempson was much better than Litherland (although the Kettle does kick ass!)
turquoisetandem 3 years ago
I always liked Litherland more but Clem was excellent. I think what he meant was that it was intermediate cause Clem looks like he's struggling playing and singing where as when they got Chris in it flowed much better! FIVE STARS FOR COLOSSEUM
OTISCHIEF 3 years ago
G R E A T
At the time when Colosseum were at their best, is the guitarist James Litherland ?
could someone put 'The kettle' on the air please.
djezairguy 4 years ago
The guitarist is David Clempson; this is kind of 'intermediate' line-up featuring Clempson as lead guitarist and vocalist and for this occasion even Barbara Thompson on flute.
Yes it'd be great to see 'The Kettle' or anything with Litherland !
bsurmano 3 years ago
ive got it uploaded now.
OTISCHIEF 3 years ago
awesome awesome awesome
andrewcasarsa 4 years ago