Finally someone who reacted to the band and one of my favorites songs.

One the most underrated bands, and yet there are many rock bands that cite them as their influence, especially the twin lead guitars.

Their constant "double lead " is so unique.....it's not a gimmic , it's their sound. Beautiful.

As well as the wonderful twin lead guitars, Martin Turner's superlative bass playing and Steve Upton's sensitive drumming deserve an honorable mention. Argus is their masterpiece, an album I rate as practically perfect, but many of their others are excellent too.

The best band in the world the guitars fight and trade off every song devastatingly brilliant fan of 54 years and they are still going Mon E Ash

Another rabbit hole! Pioneers of the twin lead guitar sound. Others will point out classic Ash tracks but some of my favourites are Blowin' Free, The King Will Come and Lorelei. I can't find a bad track on their album New England although Argus is considered their classic album.

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

Yes !! Quite agree !!

@garethcaley1689

4 ай бұрын

Agreed, my era watching Wishbone Ash was on the There's The Rub tour - and them many more after that! Of course Argus is a masterpeice but There's The Rub and New England rarely get a mention but both tremendous albums.

Excellent track on an excellent album. Wishbone Ash is fantastic.

Yay!! Thanks ! Yay ! So glad you both enjoyed "Wishbone Ash " they are just so talented and original ! they have such a great back catalog ! Really a proper adventure on the way ! The Album "Argus" is a gem ! think I already mentioned the live version of Throw Down the Sword is a bit different to the studio version as the guitars over lap each other a tad more on the studio version ! The Album "New England " is just Ace !! Thanks again !Cheers

@keithsmith9635

11 ай бұрын

On the album version of throw down the sword Andy Powell plays both the leads and they have been over laid in the studio.

@ghichens3418

11 ай бұрын

@@keithsmith9635 Well yes , that would explain the differances on Argus and Live Dates , Cheers for that

Ahhh the memories, one of the bands myself and some mates would go to see as often as possible, great live and among the first to utilise the twin lead guitar approach too, I'd like to see your reaction to 'Lorelei' but there are so many more great tracks too!

@hanierfamily

Жыл бұрын

We've added it to the list.

@robertbagley9199

Жыл бұрын

@@hanierfamily Thanks!

Also, you need to hear Argus all the way through, it will add that album to your all time great albums, it is that good. 🎸🎸

@keithf_

8 ай бұрын

Back in 1973, the very first album I ever bought was 'Argus' by Wishbone Ash. Absolutely fantastic album. Ever now in 2023 it remains in my personal top 10 albums I've ever heard

Ps,, I just thought , you will absolutely love Lady Jay from There's the Rub the same album as Persephone is on. It is a haunting ,beautiful yet powerful song based on an Old English folk tale . The guitars are to die for ,, right up your street !! 😃

@keithf_

8 ай бұрын

Yep, Lady Jay is every bit as good as Persephone.

I saw this band ~ 15 times throughout my life , long before the internet. Just say they inspired me to pick up the guitar 46 years ago. Both " Wishbone Ash's are still on the road playing gigs. I love both bands. I hope you have an equal opportunity to listen to more of the original band, and then with Laurie Wisefield..

Wishbone Ash - the greatest band you never heard. Been a fan since ‘73. They added some embellishments on this version on this album (I think this cover art is Live Dates II) since the original & they are excellent but I like the original. I remember seeing them perform this on tv in 73 (it’s on YT) and was hooked. They have had many line ups over the years with Andy Powell (Flying V) the only original member remaining & leading the band. They have been making new original music up until a few years ago and remain excellent.

The vocalist Martin it was his band idea. I was thrilled to meet him in his home. One of my heroes, he influenced my teen life in his vocals and lyrics.

When I saw the title I assumed you would be reacting to the live in Cologne 76 video of this track. You guys really need to check that one out if you haven't already.

One of my absolute seventies favourites! I love the sadness and the guitars are just amazing.

Wishbone Ash is worth exploring some more. My favorite Live version of this song was recorded at Rockpalast around '78, both guitar solos are FIRE! Hat's off to Martin Turner for singing, and playing Bass. I can sing, but I can't play at the same time. Some more modern vids to watch, are "Come in from the Rain" (without Martin Turner), and Martin Turner's "Written in the Stars". W. A. came out when I was 10, but Ijust discovered them this year.

I saw them open for The Who in 1971 at The MRF SIUE for a $2.00 lawn seat. Jim

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

You lucky Bugger !!!

@vicprovost2561

Жыл бұрын

And I thought $3.50 for 4 hours of Hot Tuna was cheap!

Great reaction to a superb live band, i was lucky enough to see them live many times here in the U.K. in the 70s. i would highly recommend the live in concert video version of : Blowin Free , its 7' 59'' long , featuring the original line up when Ted Turner rejoined the band & has some blistering guitar work as you'd expect from first Andy Powell & then Ted at the end . Enjoy .

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

just Ace !!!!

two versions of the band still tour in the UK. Andy Powell one of the lead guitarist won the legal battle to keep the name. Martin Turner the bassist tours under the name of "Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash". I go to see Martin regularly as he concentrates on keeping it as original early 70s as possible.

@ndav5677

10 ай бұрын

Agree Keith............Wishbone without Martin is such a shame - the bass work is still awesome (saw him on May). At 75 his infectious enthousiasm is amazing. Get hold of his autobiography- a great read!!

アンディーのエモーショナルなギターとローリーのテクニカルなギターのからみが、とても美しくてクールです。まるでロンドンの霧のようなサウンドですね🎵

sometime world from Argus, studio version, if you want a real treat......guitars are next level.

The guitar is Andy Powell his guitar led me to meet him too. Just great guitarist

Nice, they were great back in the 70s, you should hear the studio original, just a great song! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

This band were overwhelming for us, we didn’t understand the genre prog but I think they led it for us in the uk.

Lotta love downthread for Argus and New england and rightfully so. Their first two albums, "Wishbone Ash' and "Pilgrimmage", they don't have to apologize for them either.

Not bad! Not bad at all! 😀👍 Reminded me of some other bands too, like April Wine 🙂

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

Hi ! this probably their softest track ! try" Warrior" or " Number the Brave" !! Cheers !

@SPKdesign1

Жыл бұрын

They had some great tracks but I haven't heard much by them.

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

@@SPKdesign1 Hi ! Yes , they are proper under rated in my opinion ! I would suggest the Album Argus for starters ! have a sit down with a bottle of your fav beverage and just take a bit of "In Neutral "Take care !G

The singing guitars, each band member is so much in music, they link up so well. Live Dates II and Live Dates II Additional Tapes, wonderfully natural sound recording, I don't know of any better recorded live tapes. But only the vinyl record, the cd is good but not very good.

A magnificent Masterpiece !!!

A gorgeous song from a band that was a great band in their earlier years. Sadly they couldn't keep this up for ever. But, if you liked what you heard, try albums 1-5 & 7 from their early discography. I would recommend skipping their 6th album 'Locked In', which was a bad misstep for them, but the other 6 albums I've mentioned are all classics. Of course their legendary album is their 3rd, 'Argus'. Oh and what a fantastic live rendition of a much loved WA song.

The best!!!

Martin Turner is the emotional input, Sorrel for instance he references nature

Look up the tale of Persephone.

My suggestion to you: Archive "Again" (long version) Greetings from Poland.

Lady Jay is just a classic also.

Good night my friends

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

Have a good kip mate !!!

@heathcornbeef

Жыл бұрын

@@ghichens3418 I've just got 7 hours sleep and I've got a call out to work. seven hours is good when I'm on call I'll take that with a yawn 🥱

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

@@heathcornbeef OK ! Now im curious what do you do for a living ? you mentioned building before ! but to get called out ! that sounds a bit interesting !! take care mate !!

@heathcornbeef

Жыл бұрын

@@ghichens3418 i do biohazard and forensic cleaning mostly in prisons blood poo and everything thing in-between 🤮

@ghichens3418

Жыл бұрын

@@heathcornbeef OK ! I do not envy you my friend ! Take it easy have great weekend ! Have a Gin and Tonic on me !! Cheers !!

Persephone was Ted Turner. Martin Turner noticed lovely young Ted was not happy in the band anymore so Martin dedicated this song to him re the Greek story’s, Ted was only 19 when in this band prob too overwhelming for him.

Actually the main "powerhouse" in the song is Martin's base line.. undoubtedly , the twin solos are too dissolved..too melodious

@beawsbiz

8 ай бұрын

I have got to agree. This songs sounds so good because of the bass playing and composition with the perfect drum part, played beautiful. I don’t think the guitars are too melodious, just exquisitely composed and played.

first four albums are the best, but a great band.

The album version has a mandolin solo that really adds a twist.

You can put Wishbone Ash alongside Uriah Heep as one of those bands that seems to tick all the right boxes but somehow fails to make any kind of lasting impression on me.

the studio version is much much better.

u shld listen to origal sound...

Another one of those 70s faceless bands that seemed to be everywhere at the time. It's all so frustratingly tepid!

@Sandy-dd4le

Жыл бұрын

Sort of thing that makes me want to shave my head with a cheesegrater while chewing tinfoil

@CAdams6398

Жыл бұрын

@@Sandy-dd4le 😆 Comment of the month!

@Sandy-dd4le

Жыл бұрын

@@CAdams6398 haha, I had to duck out during the guitar solo, my teeth were starting to break!

@mightyV444

Жыл бұрын

You two remind me of that couple of old dudes in the Muppets Show! 😂😉

@Sandy-dd4le

Жыл бұрын

@@mightyV444 which of us is Waldorf?

Best band ever

I believe Ritchie Blackmore helped them to get a record deal.