Sad news indeed! Ken Hensley passed away on November 4th, 2020. R.I.P Ken. You'll be sadly missed. We'll never forget you.

As a bass player of 50 years myself I have to say the live 73 album in my opinion contains the best live bass playing performance ever! The word genius is used too much but not in the case of Gary Thain RIP Gary

@theirishhammer9451

2 жыл бұрын

Brother you nailed it! Gary Thain was a player beyond description!! I got to see them live twice, the second time had John Wetton on bass and he was a disappointment for me.

@chrissutton927

2 жыл бұрын

@@theirishhammer9451 thank you friend! I have seen John Wetton a few times myself I think he was a great Bass player but perhaps his style wasn’t so suited to Heep. I think in the end Gary was irreplaceable

@stevefarkas2795

2 жыл бұрын

Thain all the way

@theirishhammer9451

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissutton927 yes Sir John Wetton was a good bass player and singer! With Asia he was irreplaceable!

@chrissutton927

2 жыл бұрын

@@theirishhammer9451 yes the more contemporary music of Asia definitely suited his style better and of course it allowed him to use his singing talent more.

Gary Thain!!! What a bassist. Gary and Lee in the pocket driving the song and Gary jumps out of the pocket and flash bangs you with his unreal bass licks!!! Uriah Heep Forever 🔥🔥🔥

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

The bass player`s bass player.

@waltercole5024

Жыл бұрын

@@kimblecarter1096 Drugs took his life much too early! 😪

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

@@waltercole5024 You are so right.

I agree with those who find this the absolute top of all Uriah Heeps songs! Everything is 100 % perfect AND live. Still gives me goose-bumps 48 years later :)

@reichsbahnfan6346

2 жыл бұрын

And "July morning" too- they are similar songs, both genius and powerfull!

@burnedAREtheREDshields

2 жыл бұрын

magician birthday- gypsy- July morning-traveller in time...

@joedudz

2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy yes.

@michellejane9092

2 жыл бұрын

July Morning & Rain are just as awesome as this song, but yes great song 🎵 👍

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

Lives on forever man.

David Byron's wonderful voice, Lee Kerslake's drumming, Mick Box's riffs, Ken Hensley's great keyboards and Gary Tain's bass

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

A timeless blend of genius never to be equalled again. I truly believe it will still be awesome in another 50 years.

@tamimeir

Жыл бұрын

@@kimblecarter1096 FOR SURE

@robertmurphy440

Жыл бұрын

Best line up for sure

@user-mw8ld6mf2h

Жыл бұрын

And words & music!!!

@robertmurphy440

Жыл бұрын

Purple got more radio play but heep songs were better written ,better vocals and less repetitions .way better stage presents

R.I.P. Gary Thain, born on this day. The bass master.

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

Bass master indeed. I love his work and that of his bandmates more and more as time goes by. I am so glad a girlfriend let me borrow her vinyl record of Demons and Wizards. I was hooked forever after the first listen!

bring tears to my eyes my bro loved this song and he passed away last year at age 61.God bless his soul.

Гарри Тейн-настолько гениальный бас-гитарист,что до сих пор не существует его школы игры.Специалисты просто не могут понять,как он так мог играть.

Criminally underrated. Maybe the very best band of the 1970s. Epic shit.

@gelubatir9794

2 жыл бұрын

SORRY, WHERE DID YOU HEAR THAT FROM ?! Maybe you don't know more about them.

@billfotopoulos5650

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with that statement!

@glenbellefonte9620

2 жыл бұрын

@@gelubatir9794 shut up

@kostyakovful

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Underestimated band ((.

@iananderson3799

Жыл бұрын

Stoopid comment. No-one EVER underrated Heep.

My favorite band ever to this day, but it has to be this line up. I love David Byron so much, and we just recently lost ken. Rip rock wizards ❣️

@UriahHeep100

2 жыл бұрын

Agree Lisa, the Greatest Band Ever! Had the great honour meeting Ken and corresponding with him for decades, also Mick, shared a few pints of Guinness and also many years (still) corresponding.

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

Well said sister Lisa. You are a true rocker that knows 70`s music keeps us young at heart!

@robertmurphy440

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree best line up for the heep. Denied air play in states..could have been with yes and purple if they got there due.still sounds great

@vaticanlibrary

Жыл бұрын

The only tline up! When Ken took his song writing away, Uriah Heep ended...

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

@@UriahHeep100 Wow! That`s awesome. I`m glad for you and it`s nice to know that Mick is still corresponding.

Everyone is commenting on the amazing vocals and instrumental perfection but let's not forget the absolutely unrivaled, magical poetry of Ken Hensley! " Sky full of eyes, mind full of lies, black from their cold hearts, down to their graves" wow!Let's not forget the profundity! "Today is only yesterday's tomorrow!" I actually did find another comment about Hensley's words though.

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

They were all musical geniuses.

@scorpiusbalthazar4327

Жыл бұрын

On the first day of the new year, I always tweet "today is only yesterday's tomorrow".

@user-mw8ld6mf2h

Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right and his music is genius too. RIP great Ken.

@henriquemidelli3093

Жыл бұрын

@@scorpiusbalthazar4327 SS ser feliz

@stephensdygert7600

Жыл бұрын

Ken Hensley wrote most of his lyrics based on his relationship and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Very Underrated , and he was one of the best Singers in his generations.

Today it's only yesterday's tomorow!!!! RIP Ken RIP Lee RIP Garry RIP David GOD BLESS YOU!!!

@henkdankelman6463

3 жыл бұрын

Trevor

@jeanlouishouillet4498

3 жыл бұрын

Gary Thain was a GREAT bass player !!! I love the way he was playing !!! RIP !!!

@michaelshane7759

3 жыл бұрын

They were the first concert I've ever seen, My girl friend's mother made us twin outfits.

@dannymartinez9371

3 жыл бұрын

Only Mick Box remains from that quintessential Heep lineup.

@earlgrey3461

3 жыл бұрын

Mick Box is the last of the classic Uriah Heep. ❤️. Live long and Prosper Mick! 🖖🏻 ✌🏻👽❤️🍻

Best Band,Love Growing Up With This Music

I was lucky to see this line up in October 1973, still one of my very favorite concerts ever! and I have seen hundreds of concerts!

Mick Box. Last man standing, RIP the rest

@rosstabacoff9439

4 ай бұрын

well said

Great singer with superb musicians that was what Uriah Heep were. Best original British group of the 70's by far in my opinion.

@mrduffin1663

2 жыл бұрын

Byron’s voice up there with Paul Rogers imho 🎤

@mikem.7921

2 жыл бұрын

Hensley made the band magical

@jd291

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikem.7921 So did Mick, Byron, Gary, and Jim just to name a few

@christo6765

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrduffin1663 who s Paul whats his name?

@mrduffin1663

Жыл бұрын

@@christo6765 Paul Rogers The Band Free

David Byron is one of the best hard rock singers of alltime!

@donaldgilmore8500

4 жыл бұрын

And Mick Box one of the most under rated guitar players of all time. Listen to the lick in Magicians Birthday with that Fuzz Box and Cry Baby Wah wah pedal.

@Declare57

4 жыл бұрын

Man, he opened the door for so many operatic style rock singers and they filed through. He blazed a trail for so many in both vocal and visual style!

@edwinbowen376

4 жыл бұрын

Great voice and frontman!!!!!

@tvabiker

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Farmer of Grand Funk is my favorite. ..i lived those daze.

@tihomirvasilev4864

4 жыл бұрын

Not one of the best, he was the VERY best, RIP

The band was magical. One of the best progressive rock bands out of the 70's.

@robertbishop5357

2 жыл бұрын

They were a combination of rock, hard rock,progressive +metal. In the 60's and 70's the 3 heaviest bands were, Sabbath, Heep, and Deep purple.

@kimblecarter1096

2 жыл бұрын

I so agree with you! Wonderful music. I was hooked for life the moment my girl friend played her Demons and Wizards album for me.

@wolfgangschuldt597

Жыл бұрын

The Band is still magic. I sah their opening concert in Hamburg for the 50th annivesary Tour. Mike is still speedy playing his guitars on both, acoustic and electric guitars, phil Lanzon is a fantastic organ Player, Bernie Shaw has a strong and powerful Rock voice, Russel Gilbrook good drive on drums and davey Rimmer is a good Bass Player. Not as strong as the original Band, but it was a time journey with an rather impressive Performance

@Ruffy6951

Жыл бұрын

Probably throw Emerson Lake and Palmer in there! 🤙

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

Incompairable!

Yes, Uriaa Heep for EVER.

" ... and today is only yesterday's tomorrow"

So poetical and philosophical, what a great person. RIP. KEN HENSLEY.

@SandorVitez

2 жыл бұрын

Ken on the hammond on tracks like this, July morning and other heavy tracks like Shadows of grief, his organ playing as his slide guitar playing was flawless

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. He was one of the most talented singer, song writer and players in music history.

Such an incredible voice. Here's to Byron, and also to Thain - one of the greatest bassists of all time.

Circle of Hands is, of course, from the Demons and Wizards album, the first I truly feel in love with as a young teenager. It really was Heep's zenith. Lots of great music after that, but they never flew quite as high again as they did on that immaculate album, every song a gem. For me it has always been their masterpiece.

Without a doubt, the BEST Hard Rock Live album ever. I saw them many times in the 70's & they always had the best live shows not only in the music but Davids stage presence. Always made you feel like they were playing the show just for you. Long live the Mighty Heep.

@jd291

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that ✌️😎✌️

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

I still love them and always will. This album is one of the iconic definitions of the best 70`s rock music.

@matiprofe3634

Жыл бұрын

Deep Purple Made in Japan

Amazing BASS ❤️❤️❤️Gary

Uriah heep...the best band

RIP, KEN!!!!

I have been a front line rock vocalist in my 70’s and still to this day have not a bass player like Gary and there have been masters since then. Gary you were a grand master. Rip

Heep were my first ever live concert, in 1972 or 73 at Guildford Civic Hall. Life was never quite the same after that. I had no idea music could be that loud or cigarettes could be so large & sweet smelling.

@dedetudor.

3 жыл бұрын

😅😂🤣 you are adorable😂🤣😅that cracked me UP!👍😉😎

Just got my license in '73, riding around in our 62 Impala with the 8 track playing Heep.

@rosstabacoff9439

4 ай бұрын

super cool

Gary Thain had to be one of the top ten bassist to ever play the instrument...too bad he had such hard luck...the way he riffs thru this sound is unsurpassed...very impressive👍👍👍

Saw these guys back in 73. Gonna see them again in about a month. Can't wait!!

Uriah Heep forever and ever

My Dreams will come true the next October, Uriah Heep in Barcelona! I missed in Manchester, Uk many years ago...but not this time! 🤟🤟🤟

Ah pure musical delight from the incomparible Uriah Heep! Still love this wonderful music that lives on untarneshed and unequaled by the sands of time. Every true rock music lover knows Heep`s music not only sounds as fresh and innovative now as it did when they first performed it but like fine wine tastes more savory to our musical taste buds as we rock on down the road!

In 1972 Keep came to the Jacksonville, Fla coliseum three times that year. I saw them all but in July, after waiting six hours at the doors to be the first to run to the "wall", the four foot high barrier closest to the stage.... during the crescendo of this song, nearing the last 60 seconds, the music was so powerful, and seeing David and Mick head banding their way toward each other, both a fixed to one position... I couldn't take it any longer and leapt over the wall, past security, grabbed the lower leg of Byron and joined the final minute of perfection. I was 17. and now 68, but when listening to this recording... seems like yesterday.

I m a true metaller and i love so much this band! Great singer David Byron!

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

And let`s not forget per the liner notes of the vinyl album that they recorded Magician`s Birthday within 11 months of recording Demons and Wizards while on tour! Phenominal acheivement.

One of the best all time live rock albums Uriah heep live. January 1973

@Mr01081960

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt

@markd3641

4 жыл бұрын

I like it even better then DP Made in Japan and that's saying a lot!!

Uriah Heep Live and Deep Purple Made in Japan had to be the 2 best Live Albums of the 70's. Apples and Oranges but both still respected today.

@mlbloverock

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Media mentions LPs like Kiss Alive or Frampton Comes Alive as great 70s live releases, and miss great ones like Uriah Heep Live 1973 or Scorpions Tokyo Tapes...

such an incredible balsam in these weird days :-(

Top. 10. Greatest band!!! SEEN THEM BACK IN 197I AT. THE. RITZ. , IN STATEN ISLAND N Y C, BOTH SHOWS, BECAUSE I WORK THERE, 16,

Please, please teleport me back to this Concert... Best I ever heard!!!

Been jamming out to these guy's since high school in the 70's and still crank it it up, my wife says I'm stuck in the 70's but I like it there!

@seppoautio692

3 жыл бұрын

So am i

@warrenwightman4413

3 жыл бұрын

Me too bro , don't see me movin for a while

@kristofbossuyt4609

3 жыл бұрын

that is your goddam right, My life was way better pre-millenium and now 2020 oh the horror. Greetings from Belgium.

@dedetudor.

3 жыл бұрын

We rocked all the way through the 🤢disco craze🙄 and never stopped. Rock is the music of the heart. This cries out still today even more.

@stumcnabb9836

2 жыл бұрын

with ya.....still love it all these years later.....

the best group of 70s and the best voice all times,David Byron R.I.P.

@GUR-ARYEA

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy my youtube content porfirio..

What a great band, COH one of my fav UH songs, Gary Thain’s thundering bass guitar is immense on this and really underpins this track, brings back so many memories, RIP all but Mick.

God bless you all your music was amazing

URIAH HEEP Una de las mejores bandas de todos los tiempos,Gary Thain en mi opinion,esta entre los mejores bajistas del rock!!!!!!!!!! Somos HEEPSTERIA!!!!!!!!!!

@user-ey7en3uw7z

2 жыл бұрын

Полностью согласен!!!!!!! Я ХИПСТЕР с 1972года!!!

this is my favorite song and version ever!

One of my favorites.....God bless Ken Hensley

@user-kz3bg1fy7n

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

This song is one of my all time favorites, and this live album is the best live album i ever heard....just perfect. I`m 70 years young and i listen to this since 50 years. I can`t`get enough os it

The bass in this song is amazing..... And David's voice is....well you know!

Good God. The concert schedule at 2:00 minutes, Friday 19th at Newcastle City Hall … I was at that concert. What a night.

Great band. Powerful song.

And still love it. My children love it too. They listened to it because I listened to it quite often.

fantastic song....first line Uriah Heep superb...Box,Byron,Hensley,Thain,Kerslake very great band....magic voices.

@josepalos584

4 жыл бұрын

Magic muisic great musicion

@billfotopoulos5650

2 жыл бұрын

The best. No filler music on any album every song front to back quality!

Uriah Heep was the first band I truly loved - over Led Zep .... over Deep Purple ... I just gravitated to Hensley's flaming Hammond, Byron's voice and Thain's melodic bass .... That combination kept my attention until Return To Fantasy ... then I drifted away .... but the magic 5 albums are still in my collection .... and when I enjoy them, so do my neighbors! :)

@jorgeosunaaguilar7408

3 жыл бұрын

That rythm section with Lee and Gary kick ass!!!

@calvinhobbes7504

3 жыл бұрын

@@jorgeosunaaguilar7408 Man, they sure did ... Gary had that ability to fit that "melodic bass" anywhere, and Lee had no problem keeping up with him! :)

@jorgeosunaaguilar7408

3 жыл бұрын

@@calvinhobbes7504 Yes, they were awesome!

@juliahiggi5206

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, i loved them, and David became a friend, sad xx

@juliahiggi5206

3 жыл бұрын

You must never forget Mick Box,,, awsome !! x

This song and the paradise / the spell song was mind blowing songs from this album

@mrduffin1663

3 жыл бұрын

Paradise/ The Spell what a beautiful song kinda lost as the last track on Demons & Wizards 🧙‍♀️

My fav version of my fav song...ever...RIP to our fallen Heepsters....they were and are the soundtrack to my life

@user-ey7en3uw7z

2 жыл бұрын

Аналогично!!!

I remember these guys very well !!! They had a nice run among the hardest rockers for certain in the 1970's. I was hooked after I bought 'Demons & Wizards' album.

I was 13 yrs old listening to this stuff. Huge Heep fan!

@mlbloverock

2 жыл бұрын

I was in the 6th grade, 1973, listening to The Beatles, Neil Diamond and Cat Stevens. My Mom's friend gave me an album for my birthday that her son had picked out... the first Uriah Heep album. I remember listening on my headphones the first time, and taking them off my head after "Gypsy", looking at them like they were suddenly dangerous. And "Come Away Melinda" disturbed me! Been listening ever since.

this song circle of hands reflects the thumbs up liking the song

My favorite band ever

The "screams" Byron belts out at the crescendo of the ending...unsurpassed.👊👊👊🤘

@SandorVitez

2 жыл бұрын

When I want to do a vocal exercise I do Byron's scream at the end of tears in my eyes

Masterpiece..

Uriah Heep....just a great Rock Band for thos days. They have all my respect from Switzerland

@user-bg1gn6ij9s

4 жыл бұрын

Тне Best

Another the late Ken hensley great song

Por alguna extraña razón, ésta canción me lleva a un tiempo pasado, en un lugar que no existe más. Y mis lágrimas luchan por salir de mis ojos

@swera4638

8 ай бұрын

Если переносит значит существует 😢

@alzeppo

8 ай бұрын

no eres el unico mi amigo

I was 13 years old, we played that over and over, foremost when fumbling the girl friend. We will never hear a voice like David Byron on this earth again.

One of Rock's most underrated songs.....one of Rock's most underrated bands. I saw them three times on this tour! Kicked ass every time.

@1MrErling

4 жыл бұрын

teleport me back to this live Gig. .U may follow me ;-)

@davidryan6441

4 жыл бұрын

At This Time Uriah Heep were Untouchable...Saw every Concert on This Tour, ,Got Fired From My Job, But The Memory of some great shows still remain after nearly 50 years...Check out a dude on Facebook Named Konstantinos Takos..He Runs a great Uriah Heep Site...He has some amazing material about the band...he is mates with Mick Box and former Bassist Paul Newton...Top Bloke..

Pure epic greatness. In my personal collection of favorite artists this unit always shines like a unique rare jewel.

TEMASO.QUE AHORA EN ESTOS TIEMPOS NADIEN CONOCEN A ESTE GRUPO CLASICO.ECEPTO LOS QUE HACEN ACA COMEMTARIOS.DISFRUTEN EL TEMA.

@joaoafonsorochacardoso5508

Жыл бұрын

Grande verdade Fredy, grande abraço amigo 👍👍👍👍🇵🇹⭐⭐⭐⭐

the best album of rock sinfonic..january 1973 live is fantastic album

@GUR-ARYEA

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy my youtube content antero..

R.I.P. Ken Hensley

1973,i was 14 Years old. I find the Musik from Uriah Heep, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. And today 48 Years later? I hear the Music from this Bands ever and ever. And I'm lucky.

@user-ll4dg5zz7s

Жыл бұрын

Agree with you, 1959 was my birth year

awesome song! unparalleled musicianship! you never get tired of listening to the classic rock!

It's shocking how fresh this music sounds after over half a century. And Ken's final solo was played simply with divine inspiration!!!!!

Хочу вспомнить всех ушедших от нас великих музыкантов и вокалистов рок музыки .кто со мной отзовитесь

@user-re8uq4ln6b

5 жыл бұрын

Как Дэвид Байрон уже его никому не заменить!

@user-vn7qb6el4w

4 жыл бұрын

Я люблю британский рок 70 х еще тогда , когда не знала , что за группа . Я искала эти записи полько по слуховой памяти 27 лет.А вам нрааится Лед Зеррелин

@user-jg5yn7gu6s

4 жыл бұрын

ТАКОЕ никогда не забудут Внук в 3 ий класс пошел,отвечает что нравится УДАЧИ👍✋👌

@moyshakiss9582

4 жыл бұрын

Вспомнить?А разве можно их забыть !!!

@user-vn7qb6el4w

4 жыл бұрын

@@moyshakiss9582 Молодые уже не переносят нашей музыки

Love it, great bass and singing and everything. Great band great live album..grrrrrrrrrreeeeeeaaattttttt

What a great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Meanwhile the Line up of Heep is still legendary

Uriah heep , boc, thin lizzy, grand funk, golden earring.. Too many to list it was a dazed time, Microdot first tkme I heard this album at my buddies place with his Marantz blew me away and I'm still gone! Was 17

one of best song ever - live version is fantastic. Ken & Gary - they are fantastic

Voice, song, keybs...what a bass! And smoothest druns... Ahhwe

I'm sure every generation says our music is the best and that's because it is

This so good I love this song so much

Great Band, Great Musicians, wrote Music History, and some of them are still here. Whish they could all be here, but they have gone , but will never be forgotten. Love them since i was 7...🔥♥️👌

Heart-moving, deep, one of my favorite tracks, absolutely

@kimblecarter1096

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this song.

Two cheers for Gary Thain, he is not one of the best but the best.

@karltaylor4455

6 жыл бұрын

Thain was a bass monster....I saw Heep several times during the Magician's Birthday / Demons & Wizards era and he could blow the roof off the building...... Gone too soon :(

@claxton1959

5 жыл бұрын

seha alturk your correct !!

@joseandrade632

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think he is the best of the best, but in a way I agree with you. Can you imagine that NO ONE dislikes his style, his playing? ALL the bass players adore him! So do I. I was also amazed to hear Gary play the songs previously recorded by Paul Newton - a pretty bass player - and feel the difference. It blows your mind. Gary and Lee Kerslake, what a powerhouse!

@markrago5338

4 жыл бұрын

I like Gary alot. That being said, I feel that John Wetton did an amazing job replacing Gary. The band didn't skip a beat with Wetton. Trevor Bolder followed, and he was a tremendous groove builder too. The Dance, Free and Easy, Illusion, Sympathy, Woman of the Night, Love or Nothing, I'm Alive, Falling in Love, etc. Great bass player.

@chrissutton927

4 жыл бұрын

Heep had a number of great bass players but Gary was the best no doubt

This mix on the headphones is freakin' unbelievably,STELLAR!!

Incredible band !!!

Man Does that bring back good memories of my teens . We wore that live album out many times. This and July morning are great performances on this live album.

Best song ever! Best group ever!

URIAH HEEP IS THE SYNERGY OF THOSE FANTASTIC MUSICIANS WHO PRODUCE THAT SORT OF MUSIC and must us listen to them across the world. My favorite song Weep in silence😀😀👍😀😀

It really warmed my soul!

what a truly great band...SOLID in every aspect

Fanns ingen musik som ens var i närheten av detta underbara band.

The finale is magnificent, I play the vinyl all the time

I love that Hammond organ intro - from quiet tones, almost like in the church, to rocking screaming Leslies

@mikem.7921

7 жыл бұрын

awaken77 the church of rock n roll

@glenski8990

5 жыл бұрын

Agree....Leslie's in full voice.

@benharyo

5 жыл бұрын

Amein

@awaken77

5 жыл бұрын

@@mikem.7921 exactly!

@loriabrams3048

4 жыл бұрын

@@benharyo you dont hear those organs in todays rock.

Timeless! This line-up (best) only existed for maybe 3-4 years. Amazingly influential for all time! Only wish we had more live video...

Wish I could go back to experience them again. My first favorite band at 20. Now at 70, they still give me chills. Will love their music till I close my eyes for good.