I was fortunate to see him at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in 1973 with David Bowie and the Spiders, 74 (solo), and 75 with Ian Hunter. He was an incredible musician and showman whom we have sorely missed since his tragic death in 1993. He lives on in his wonderful recordings and our memories. Looking forward very much to the forth-coming documentary this autumn.
i followed ian n mott the hoople,they were the 1st band i saw live,they played the liverpool boxing venue n were supported by queen wotta night that was but when ian n mick joined up they were something else.this track is the most haunting tribute but beautifully wrote, was lucky enough to meet them together which was where they musically belonged till we see them again thanx monsterbike6033
I was there and may be briefly in the video as I spent most of the gig directly in front of Andy York. As I recall, George Harrison had passed the night before and Ian dedicated the song to the Harrison family. I believe this was also played at the start of the "encore" set. However, given the size of the stage (tiny) and the size of the crowd (capacity), it was a logistical problem getting on and off the stage. As a result, the band never left before the encores.
Wonderful... AND there's a clip from the gig(s) Ronno did at the Rainbow, Finsbury Park (in '74/'75?). I was there, and this really does put things through the time-warp... any more from that (Moonage Daydream?).
Way to make me cry! Thanks for this. Beautiful with the clips of Mick. Sweetest man I ever met. RIP Mick.
ravennri 11 months ago
this song still gives me chills but with the Ronno video in this ---oooof
RIP Mick----my guitar hero and from all accounts, a really sweet, nice man
theuncletodd 1 year ago
I was fortunate to see him at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in 1973 with David Bowie and the Spiders, 74 (solo), and 75 with Ian Hunter. He was an incredible musician and showman whom we have sorely missed since his tragic death in 1993. He lives on in his wonderful recordings and our memories. Looking forward very much to the forth-coming documentary this autumn.
Ljotulfson 2 years ago 2
This song was part of my eulogy to another great rocker, a nice man, and a good friend to have had, Carey Kress.
TheChoofy1 2 years ago
What better way to say goodbye to your best friend? An amazing song.
ronfrankl 3 years ago
as a few outher people have said this song allways makes me cry,great song Ian.sadly missed mick
soksy3 3 years ago
i followed ian n mott the hoople,they were the 1st band i saw live,they played the liverpool boxing venue n were supported by queen wotta night that was but when ian n mick joined up they were something else.this track is the most haunting tribute but beautifully wrote, was lucky enough to meet them together which was where they musically belonged till we see them again thanx monsterbike6033
hayes152 3 years ago
I was there and may be briefly in the video as I spent most of the gig directly in front of Andy York. As I recall, George Harrison had passed the night before and Ian dedicated the song to the Harrison family. I believe this was also played at the start of the "encore" set. However, given the size of the stage (tiny) and the size of the crowd (capacity), it was a logistical problem getting on and off the stage. As a result, the band never left before the encores.
ndv180 3 years ago
OMFG
Kreis666 3 years ago
Wonderful... AND there's a clip from the gig(s) Ronno did at the Rainbow, Finsbury Park (in '74/'75?). I was there, and this really does put things through the time-warp... any more from that (Moonage Daydream?).
Mick is always was an Angel.
BloggStandard 3 years ago