I saw this genius live at the Flowerpot in Deby last December. One of THE great blues guitarists that ever lived. And unlike most of that genre, he is still alive!
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@davidowenf if you listen to anything by Paul Weller I think you'll find he is, er, 'influenced' by it.... mod stuff, Brinsley Schwartz, Eric Clapton. Whoever Paul wants to be, he'll go to the source and - well, let's just say he adapts it to the modern ear. Nicked it? I coudn't possibly comment. But he's never had an original thought in his life, put it that way.
@davidowenf Paul Weller was unashamedly influenced by The Who. Period. He said so and sent early Jam recordings to Pete Townshend for feedback. Needless to say, Townshend said what everyone who heard the first album (In the City) said; "Shit!! this sounds so much like the early Who, and the energy is fantastic". On stage, also, he was relentless with his Townshend leaps and "windmills" etc.
@camstorm Wow! You are so luck to have seen the Feelgood's absolutely at their prime & most intense..at Glasgow apollo too?? Musta bin some gig!!?? Peace! WFR XX
Wilko is the living proof that the so-called Music Industry has nothing to do with music. It is about serving the authorities and keeping young people ignorant, stupid, and asleep.
Wilko is great and still playing live regularly if you want to see him. Dr Feelgood are still performing although not with any of the original line up they are still a very good tight R'n'B outfit and worth seeing. I saw them this summer and Riot in Cell Block number 9 was particularly good.
gobsmacking show by norm and wilko last Friday at the Standard in Walthamstow !! I knew nuthing 'bout them at the time and naivly said to my friend "this can't be live - I can hear two guitars" now thanks to all your uploads & comments I am beginning to understand that I witnessed pure talent.
A somewhat individual voice, I'll grant you, it's a love it or hate it thing... I've been a fan of Wilko's since his guitar style and tone grabbed my ear in 1975, and it hasn't let go since!
OOOPSY DAISY!!! I meant for my last message to be sent to rockingblues13. Please respond if you can tell me more about this band. Where have they been all my life.
Only if you shook the left one, he's a right handed guitarist but left handed for everything else. I know what you mean though, lol! John Mayo who took over from Wilko in Dr. Feelgood was known as Gypie...
I didn't know that he was left handed. Can't remember which hand he signed his autograph. I first became aware of music because I overheard my brother playing Private Practice when I was 13-hence gypie01. Then I got into the back catalogue.
@gypie01 I dunno whether he writes with his left hand...interestingly, he did play left handed in 1965 then found it amusing/interesting to switch...he's ambhisdextrux he can't play and sing at the same time. Best telecasterer I've seen. Also Gypie does Medieval Music now...he's a bard !!
How funny, I just noticed that our comments were kinda similar. I would love to see them live. I have just been turned onto them. Goood music, genius.
I've seen this band play with Sav, (the drummer) in it. I'ts in my opinion the best band Wilko's ever had. An incredible trio. The best band I've ever seen. Shame this band is not giggin.
Thanks for putting this clip.
PLease PLEASE upload some more of this gig, or with the original trio.
Had the pleasure of promoting some gigs in Ireland with this line-up back in the 80's. Fantastic lads, great music. Great memories of Tullys Bar in Carlow. Rock on Wilko!!!
The Wilko split was a great shame (though of course nothing lasts forever). The Feelgoods were a true ensemble; Wilko's incredible guitar style (not the same as Mick Green's) was at it's best in tandem with Lee's tough vocal and blinding harp (listen to Goin' Back Home, to be ABSOLUTELY blown away). Sparko and Figure's rhythm section should never be ignored either. None of them have ever been bettered in my eyes, (though the 70's pirates were great too!)
As mentioned else where the pressure to fill the 'Sneakin' Suspicion' album with songs led to Lee suggesting they do 'Lucky Seven' which kind of led to a major dispute and Wilko's departure.
The 'Solid Senders' album had a free live album with it which is now included on CD versions and features some of Wilko's finest performances EVER with the possible exception of the 'Pull The Cover' album.
Feelgood were NEVER as good after he left, nearly, but not quite. They are rubbish now.
Another factor was that even on tour with the Feelgoods, Wilko was under pressure to be writing songs - while everybody else was boozing. Wilko was not a party animal.
He had a big disagreement with the producers, managers and the rest of the band about the decision to record a Lew Lewis song called Lucky Seven on their third studio album. He didn't want it on the album. They did and he left. A big loss on their part. There's always been a bit of a `did he leave or was he sacked' mystery there.
He didn't join the Blockheads for a long time after leaving the Feelgoods. He had his own band called the Solid Senders (who were good) in between the two.
When the Senders folded he was at a loose end, fed up and contemplating packing in the music business when he ran into Ian Dury and Davey Payne at a Stranglers gig they were all playing at. Dury talked him into replacing the recently-departed Chas Jankel in the Blockheads.
I saw this genius live at the Flowerpot in Deby last December. One of THE great blues guitarists that ever lived. And unlike most of that genre, he is still alive!
CONSIDERABLYMORE1 10 months ago
I met Wilko once and the bastard ignored me.... but I still love him!
elsoultero 1 year ago
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lloydage 1 year ago
This is proper R 'n' B, not like the Radio 1 shit nowadays. Hey, I'm 18 and I know that!!
SheledUmlal 1 year ago 21
@SheledUmlal Well said young man!!.....you sure have some stones (not the bloody rolling ones either)
morquipgirl1 1 year ago
great music thank you for the post
39chevpickup 1 year ago 2
eat your heart out paul weller you knicked this!!
davidowenf 1 year ago
@davidowenf if you listen to anything by Paul Weller I think you'll find he is, er, 'influenced' by it.... mod stuff, Brinsley Schwartz, Eric Clapton. Whoever Paul wants to be, he'll go to the source and - well, let's just say he adapts it to the modern ear. Nicked it? I coudn't possibly comment. But he's never had an original thought in his life, put it that way.
ComteLafon 1 year ago
@davidowenf Paul Weller was unashamedly influenced by The Who. Period. He said so and sent early Jam recordings to Pete Townshend for feedback. Needless to say, Townshend said what everyone who heard the first album (In the City) said; "Shit!! this sounds so much like the early Who, and the energy is fantastic". On stage, also, he was relentless with his Townshend leaps and "windmills" etc.
slideharp1 1 year ago
@pjril There are worse addictions! :o)
harryf200 1 year ago
this is great, saw dr feelgood 1974 glasgow apollo
camstorm 2 years ago
@camstorm Wow! You are so luck to have seen the Feelgood's absolutely at their prime & most intense..at Glasgow apollo too?? Musta bin some gig!!?? Peace! WFR XX
Waitingforriki 1 year ago 2
Well, it may be. But not more important than the Clash's LONDON CALLING.
first things first!
jokerjerez 2 years ago 5
Wilko is the living proof that the so-called Music Industry has nothing to do with music. It is about serving the authorities and keeping young people ignorant, stupid, and asleep.
Wilko rules.
geezzerboy 2 years ago 5
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If you get the chance check out City Oil Confindial (film Starring Wilko) or Back in the Day (EP)
DimechDavid 2 years ago
Wilko is great and still playing live regularly if you want to see him. Dr Feelgood are still performing although not with any of the original line up they are still a very good tight R'n'B outfit and worth seeing. I saw them this summer and Riot in Cell Block number 9 was particularly good.
1springcottage 2 years ago 3
The Feelgoods have gone but Wilko and Steve Hooker are still alive and playing great music some of the stuff they have done together is great
DimechDavid 2 years ago 2
Wilko is still going strong and dr feelgood is pretty much history now
Wilko played here in Finland recently and they have class a material for you if you put the efford and see the show,
Saku
akku2222 2 years ago 4
gobsmacking show by norm and wilko last Friday at the Standard in Walthamstow !! I knew nuthing 'bout them at the time and naivly said to my friend "this can't be live - I can hear two guitars" now thanks to all your uploads & comments I am beginning to understand that I witnessed pure talent.
welcomeautumn 2 years ago 8
i have seen him and his band in finland about year 1981, was good!
jmkoo 2 years ago 3
Antistress product.
badzatelecaster 3 years ago 2
Saw Wilko at the 100 club last saturday. At 62 he`s still the main man!
johnny991965 3 years ago 3
great guitarist but can't sing for shit
tommyau2006 3 years ago
A somewhat individual voice, I'll grant you, it's a love it or hate it thing... I've been a fan of Wilko's since his guitar style and tone grabbed my ear in 1975, and it hasn't let go since!
knobstick 3 years ago
OOOPSY DAISY!!! I meant for my last message to be sent to rockingblues13. Please respond if you can tell me more about this band. Where have they been all my life.
swedesister 3 years ago
OH, OH, OOOOOOOHHHHHH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
They are so bluesy and yummy! I could listen to them forever and dance my ASS off!!! Give us more!!!
swedesister 3 years ago
I shook his hand. The hand that wrote Back in the Night.
gypie01 3 years ago
Only if you shook the left one, he's a right handed guitarist but left handed for everything else. I know what you mean though, lol! John Mayo who took over from Wilko in Dr. Feelgood was known as Gypie...
knobstick 3 years ago
I didn't know that he was left handed. Can't remember which hand he signed his autograph. I first became aware of music because I overheard my brother playing Private Practice when I was 13-hence gypie01. Then I got into the back catalogue.
gypie01 3 years ago
@gypie01 I dunno whether he writes with his left hand...interestingly, he did play left handed in 1965 then found it amusing/interesting to switch...he's ambhisdextrux he can't play and sing at the same time. Best telecasterer I've seen. Also Gypie does Medieval Music now...he's a bard !!
PoireauMan68 1 year ago
Wilko...No plectrum man In©
PAULLONDEN 4 years ago
that solo is wicked
Seantroll 4 years ago
GIVE US MORE WILKO,PLEASE1
rockingblues13 4 years ago
How funny, I just noticed that our comments were kinda similar. I would love to see them live. I have just been turned onto them. Goood music, genius.
swedesister 3 years ago
Wilko rules, saw him with Dr Feelgood in the 70s. He has matured with age, his latest band is superb. More please!
rockinroy555 4 years ago
wilko is the unsung king of R & B.
Mazurka1001 4 years ago
too true
martinevans123 4 years ago
Wow, I was there!!
Love from Japan.
MaryJanesFirstDance 4 years ago
Saw Wilko, Norm and Monti at the Walthamstow Standard last Sat and they were as good if not better than I've ever seen em! brilliant stuff!
neilpeel59 4 years ago
This trio IS gigging still, and they're also the band from his latest release; Red Hot Rockin' Blues.
Keep the faith.
LandRoverMan 4 years ago
What gig is this!!!!
I've seen this band play with Sav, (the drummer) in it. I'ts in my opinion the best band Wilko's ever had. An incredible trio. The best band I've ever seen. Shame this band is not giggin.
Thanks for putting this clip.
PLease PLEASE upload some more of this gig, or with the original trio.
Long live Wilko
diceclayrules 4 years ago
gig this saturday in the london 100 club
BigGreekYaBass 4 years ago
WE WANT MORE FROM THIS CONCERT
ISB 5 years ago
I love Wilko!!
And Dr. Feelgood.
I have only one friend who shares my love of them. 'Skinda sad.
Seen Wilko live once, with Norman Watt-Roy, and I am seeing him again in three weeks!!
Thanks for the upload.
clojio 5 years ago
date of this one? thanks.
ISB 5 years ago
got anything else from this concert? please upload!
oh, and thanks for this one, my fav Dr. Feelgood song.
ISB 5 years ago
Great fun. Bring them all back back back.
Flannel2006 5 years ago
Had the pleasure of promoting some gigs in Ireland with this line-up back in the 80's. Fantastic lads, great music. Great memories of Tullys Bar in Carlow. Rock on Wilko!!!
ANDYWROI 5 years ago
The Wilko split was a great shame (though of course nothing lasts forever). The Feelgoods were a true ensemble; Wilko's incredible guitar style (not the same as Mick Green's) was at it's best in tandem with Lee's tough vocal and blinding harp (listen to Goin' Back Home, to be ABSOLUTELY blown away). Sparko and Figure's rhythm section should never be ignored either. None of them have ever been bettered in my eyes, (though the 70's pirates were great too!)
teleblasted 5 years ago
The man. My guitar heroe.
Long live Wilko.
everestthunders 5 years ago
As mentioned else where the pressure to fill the 'Sneakin' Suspicion' album with songs led to Lee suggesting they do 'Lucky Seven' which kind of led to a major dispute and Wilko's departure.
The 'Solid Senders' album had a free live album with it which is now included on CD versions and features some of Wilko's finest performances EVER with the possible exception of the 'Pull The Cover' album.
Feelgood were NEVER as good after he left, nearly, but not quite. They are rubbish now.
FergR 5 years ago
Another factor was that even on tour with the Feelgoods, Wilko was under pressure to be writing songs - while everybody else was boozing. Wilko was not a party animal.
legrandmaitre 5 years ago
He had a big disagreement with the producers, managers and the rest of the band about the decision to record a Lew Lewis song called Lucky Seven on their third studio album. He didn't want it on the album. They did and he left. A big loss on their part. There's always been a bit of a `did he leave or was he sacked' mystery there.
akhnaten1 5 years ago
i think the chance to play with the blockheads might of been a factor but i suppose only wilco knows for sure
Davey0809 5 years ago
He didn't join the Blockheads for a long time after leaving the Feelgoods. He had his own band called the Solid Senders (who were good) in between the two.
When the Senders folded he was at a loose end, fed up and contemplating packing in the music business when he ran into Ian Dury and Davey Payne at a Stranglers gig they were all playing at. Dury talked him into replacing the recently-departed Chas Jankel in the Blockheads.
akhnaten1 5 years ago
ANYONE TELL WHY WILKO LEFT THE DR ?
steve01274 5 years ago
I read in somewhere that he was having a pressure for song writing. I guess contracting to UA was too much for him.
legitan 5 years ago
@legitan He had a fall out with the band I heard and wanted to go solo
Promoagent 1 year ago
@steve01274 he was smoking pot...the others drank at the bar.
PoireauMan68 1 year ago
@PoireauMan68 I guess that's why he went to Katmandu for a year.
geezzerboy 1 year ago
Wilko was, is and will always be The Man... He does it right
stupidxx 5 years ago
Great clip!
TomPoop 5 years ago