Dual lead guitar alert at 6:35! Wishbone Ash was one of the first groups to use 2 guitar leads at once! Masterful guitar work.

@ianvincent69

24 күн бұрын

Agree, but this was an accident. Andy Powell had done 2 different solos and the mixing engineer left an extra one on by mistake. The band decided it sounded great that way and, boy, were they right.

I saw Wishbone Ash live at the Hollywood Palladium on June 2, 1973, with opening acts Jo Jo Gunne and the Elvin Bishop Band...(whilst under the influence of some terrific hallucinogens). Had the albums of each band, and was quite familiar with their music. That line-up made for a fantastic show!! Keep in mind, the genre of "popular rock" music in the early 70's (like The Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Kansas etc.) was what this concert provided...Some great rocking guitars with outstanding keyboards base and drumming!! BTW - It took me and my concert buddy/friend 1.5 hours after the show to find where we parked the car, which was only 1 block from the Palladium. Thank you John for bringing back some great concert going memories of the early 70's. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)

@ianvincent69

24 күн бұрын

Boy, am I green with envy right now! The 70's were the greatest decade for music - full stop.!

Andy Powell actually played both solos on this track, he'd recorded two different solos for the song but could'nt decide so they played them together on the recording...great moment in musical history.

@66marlinmike

27 күн бұрын

Some live versions, particularly with Ted, Ben and now Mark both leads are dualled and sound bloody brilliant.

In February, 1982, a friend got back together with a former college bandmate and formed a new band. They found a drummer, but had not found a bass player by the time their scheduled show arrived. The bandmates were electric guitar players. During the show, each and every song had two simultaneous different rock guitar instrumentals playing at the same time with only the drums holding the songs together. It was a mind blowing two sets,

Ash had a clinical clean edge that went against the grain during the seminal rock years , which set them apart when everyone else was chasing more distortion. Special band.

WOW!! Thanks for the flash back,, One of my favorite band in the 70's

I saw them at a small club in 1973, while they were promoting "Argus" I had never seen two lead guitars playing together before. Listening to the album, I thought they were overtracks, but NO, they were playing AT each other live! Wow!

I saw Wishbone for the first time in 1972 ' Argus Tour in Glasgow with my beautiful girlfriend both of us still at high school.This is one of my all time favourite albums. Have seen them at least 3-4 times in the early 2000's with my daughter.

Superb group that has unfortunately not gotten the acclaim they should have. This was definitely their peak, but they have many other superb albums as well! They were one of the first groups with two lead electric guitars, and as such were highly influential. A mixture of folk, prog, and rock, and even some boogie. A really special band.

@ianvincent69

24 күн бұрын

One of the best.

WA are one of my favorite bands, and I finally saw them at The Stone in San Francisco in 1982/3 on the "Twin Barrels Burning" tour. I was blessed to see and hear Andy Powell and Laurie Wisefield as lead guitarists. "New England" and "Number The Brave" are magnificent albums, IMHO. Thanks for another great review, John.

Your cat's into Wishbone Ash, too.

Got this LP back in 1972 I was 17 Now aged 70 ,still got the LP ..IT FXXKING AMAZING ♥️🕊

@larrynusbaum9193

Ай бұрын

me too. I will be 70 in October

@keithf_

Ай бұрын

Back in '73, me and my twin brother were 16. We watched footage of WA on British late night rock show 'Old Grey Whistle Test' playing 'Blowin' Free'. Knocked out by it so went and bought the 'Argus' album. First album I ever bought. I'm 67 now and this albim is STILL in my top 10 albums of all time. 'Throw Down The Sword' - probably my favourite WA track and just THE BEST way to close out a fantastic album there is anywhere in rock

@ianvincent69

24 күн бұрын

Well I'm only 54, but I was weened on this music and it's in my bones and soul 🎉

Argus has been in my Top10 albums since 1972, Absolutely brilliant album!! Thanks for the great reaction John!! ..

@kaybee4143

3 ай бұрын

I found this album at a used record store in about 1977. I'd never heard of them but it had a cool album cover so I took a chance on it. To my surprise...btw It only cost me $.99. I still own the album. A bit scratched.

@keithf_

Ай бұрын

Me too. I've just said yhe very same thing on here, without having seen your comment beforehand. First album I ever bought, 52 years later, still in my top 10 albums of all time

“Wow”, exactly! Check out their song “Lorelei” or “Baby The Angels Are Here”

If you want Wishbone Ash ear candy, take a listen to “Phoenix”, from their debut album titled “Wishbone Ash”. It doesn’t get any better.

The Skynyrd similarity is a great observation. It's the twin guitar and their conversation.

@alanknox9914

2 ай бұрын

Lynyrd themselves were Wishbone Ash fans, as were John Lennon, Thin Lizzy, Metallica, Rush....

@godsofohio6734

2 ай бұрын

@@alanknox9914 As well they should. Wishbone Ash is amazing.

"Argus" is the best album. Totally fantastic from start to finish. However, check out "Phoenix" from the debut. That is their epic biggie, 17 minutes of duel guitar ecstasy on Live Dates album from '73.

I bought this album back in '73. THE finest twin guitar lead track I've ever heard, and the finest way to close out an album there has ever been Please also check out from the same album the magnificent 'Sometime World', which for me tops Skynyrd's Freebird

most people who first hear Throw Down the Sword (and a couple of other songs from Argus) say that it sounds medieaval ;)

Incredible ending to one of the best sides of music ever, on their classic Album Argus. The tune Warrior directly preceded this song, if you have not heard it, you really should, it a great tune as well and was the lead-in to this great track. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

Glad you enjoyed the song bud…..Wishbone led the way with dual lead guitar work you have to listen to the whole of the Argus album from start to finish….

I had huge arguments in my youth with my Led Zep loving cohorts. I was right, of course. Wishbone Ash were one of the greatest influences of their time.

Two solos going at it together? For me it has to be Emerald by Thin Lizzy from their album Live and Dangerous.

Cool. You're reacting to Wishbone ASH. More please. Leaf and Stream is an great song

I couldn't get enough of Wishbone Ash's live double album "Live Dates" in the past. kzread.info/head/PLL44kuYYS8ymUgtAov2eNp_0pxKrWBDqa (the song ‘Phoenix’ is also on there in a very nice version) Maybe you'll give it a listen?

You have to do The Pilgrim from Pilgrimage, the 2nd studio album

Two guitar players? Listen to Lovebites (live)!