British guitarist analyses Nils Lofgren performing Valentine live in 1991!
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2019
- Tonight I'm taking a look at Nils Lofgren playing through 'Valentine' back in 1991!
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Much appreciated by fellow musicians, he's always been insufficiently appreciated by much of the general public despite undeniable greatness. Thanks for this.
This was mesmerizing. I really enjoyed your appreciation and analysis of Nils style and techniques. That’s my brother, Ronnie Newmyer on bass here. This must have been spring or summer of 1991 because at the end of the year I filled in on bass for a month when Ronnie couldn’t go back for the final leg of the European tour.
You picked the perfect song to analyze because it showcases Nils talent so well. My friendship with Nils goes back to his first bands in Bethesda Md. he actually served as an equipment manager for a band I was in that had Bob Gordon on lead guitar. Bob later played bass in Grin. Nils incredible talent doesn’t come as a complete surprise to me because never in my life had I known someone so dedicated and and driven to being the best he could be. His will was unique. That month that I got to fill in for my brother was a dream to play with my old friend and local hero so many years later after he’d had so much success. By the way, the rest of the band is his younger brother Tom Lofgren (who taught Nils his first guitar chords) on keys and guitar, Larry Cragg on keys here/also guitar and has worked as Neil Young’s guitar tech for decades, Johnny Bee Badanjek on drums (Johnny was the drummer in Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels), and my brother Ronnie on bass. This is the same band I played with later that year. It was an unforgettable time for me to play with Nils and those guys all over Europe. Ringo Starr came to one of our London shows and sat in for the encores…I still can’t believe it really happened!
Nils is a Great musician but even better person. When my brothers wife was dying of cancer my brother approached him at s concert. He later took the time out to call her and autograph pictures for her. A couple years later when my brother passed he called the house to give his condolences. At one of his shows he spent time with my 80 year old mother and me making my mother so very happy.
Nils has always been one of the greatest and most original guitar players as well as a great stage man. Absolutely beautiful playing.
Nils is a master class musician.
I've seen him about a dozen times. Plus 3 times with Bruce.
He is incredibly gifted.
He's 5'3".
With a guitar in his hands, he's 7 feet tall!
What a wonderful appraisal of one of the great masters at work
Thanks!
Another unsung top guitar player. Both his solo stuff and with Springsteen and others.
I always found Nils looking like Bruce's little brother
:)
Amazing musician!
Hell yes to that!
Speaking of brothers, Nils' brother Tommy is on keyboards in this clip.
I disagree that he is UNSUNG... critics have been raving about him since Grin and Neil Young's fans, Ringo's fans, Bruce's fans, Paul Rodger's fans and Lou Gramm's fans to name a few have understood Nils' ability for years and why would those artist choose Nils if he didn't have chops....
@@mercatorjubio3804 The Keyboard player here is Tommy Lofgren Nils brother .
Thanks Fil, for this. Nils Lofgren has been one of my favorite musicians since 1976. Underrated & never understood why.
Well explained Fil. Love Nils, and always happy to see him getting the attention he deserves!
Always admired Nils guitar style great song writer..
This is so cool, he was in the clubs in Georgetown,DC all the time when I was a partier!! I've always loved him, thank you for analyzing him!!
Always nice to run into a fellow George Town partier, what a town Right ! I lived all over the place around there back in 80's... Great Memories that'll always be. But wasn't able to catch Nills✌️....
Nils is truly worthy of a review, and this was a great example of his skill. Thank you Fil. Wonderful to see and get some of your insight
Saw Nils Lofgren at the Dome in Brighton in 1976, supporting him was Tom Petty on his first UK tour. Been a fan of both since. Nils is a vastly underrated performer.
Saw NL and TP on the same tour, in Sheffield. 👍
@@ricmac954 Me too, Manchester Apollo
Great analysis of great music, I really never got into him but I'm seeing something different now! Good job buddy!
Our wedding song was,
Shine silently by Nils.
Cool!
Just brilliant Fil! I could listen to him all day! A great voice with such a magnificent melodic guitar! WOW....BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing Fil! Brilliant! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👌🤘🤘
Nils Lofgren, the greatest guitarist/singer that never got famous. His 'Acoustic Live' album has been in my top 20 play list for near 20 years. But ask your friends if they want to go see Nils, and they always say, Who?
Saw him in NJ in 1976. What a great guitarist.
I've not herd this track before and it's quite good... coming from Nils one should expect that! superb analysis and rundown on Nils. thanks for this one Fil.
Sweet song, cool solo, harmonies understated and mellow. Love it
Shirley - Very underrated master! Excellent mastery of the strings & frets. Fil did a good job of doing Nils proud.
@@rogertycholiz2218 Agreed!
Always liked Lofgren 👍🏻
Always loved Nils. That sweet, honey'd tenor and what an innovative and lyrical guitar player. He's so good that he can play nearly anything a session requires but is his own, unique voice on guitar. The filigree of his harmonics are so elegant and controlled but when he wants to throw down, watch out, tha man can burn with the best.
Magnificent! Thanks for getting this back in my mind. Great feature, thanks Fil.
I saw him with Bruce back in the eighties. Great analysis. I love his gentle voice Thanks, Fil.
I saw him with Bruce in 1984 and he did a standing back-flip with his guitar on and landed perfectly on his feet.
saw him do a backflip off a speaker in the 70's
Usually when I saw him do a flip was off a trampoline
He could have become a gymnast when he was young.
He was a gymnast guys also... another facet of his vast talent
Thanks for the post, Fil! Have loved Nils since I was in high school (a long time ago!). Just saw him again about three weeks ago in Chicago, and of course, he was outstanding. For anyone looking for a great disc, Night After Night is one of my favorite live albums of all time
One of my favorite guitarists and a very underrated and overlooked talent. I first heard him with Grin back in the late 60's and Neil Young's Crazy Horse. He has and had a great solo career with a bunch of live and studio recordings. Then went to springsteen and I thought that he was again overshadowed by Bruce and Little Stevie. Like George Thorogood, he has always been a thumb picker saying he could never figure how to use a pick. My favorite album of his is the tongue and cheek "cry tough" where fully showed his abilities.
Again, thanks Fil, great choice. See your happiness in watching him play and add harmonics to his playing, and his very slick voice (remember, this is almost 30 years old) that has gotten gravely. Too bad he didnt do a back flip while playing guitar (he was a gymnast in high school).
I've always said and will always say ,for a Little Man,
he's a huge talent. He's got so many string's too his bow, and probably the most underrated Muso, but I think he's is up there with the best .🎼♥️🇦🇺
One of the most underrated guitarist ever.
Also plays a mean accordion .
I agree!
He also plays harp : )
Hello from South Carolina Fil, another great analysis video, I hope we get to here more of you playing in the future. Take care.
I agree I would like to see him get out of his comfort zone and maybe let it all hang out
Fil, thank you for your excellent analysis of this talented musician!! I had difficulty listening to his tone at the beginning, but liked the change at the end. His superb, soothing voice kept me interested! You are expanding my musical knowledge...you are the BEST!!
Another night of sweet tunes with another top artist showing their skills 😎🎸 Thank you Fil.... you keep rockin' & we'll be here watching & postin' 😉
I saw Nils in 75 and 76. He is a wonderful guitar player. So emotional and powerful. Very underrated, still, to this day. Thanks for putting this up Fil
In the London Town Hall DVD he has the official video of this song featuring Ringo and Bruce. Fantastic
I've been listening to Nils since he came out with "Grin". Special place in my heart for his music. I love your analysis of what he's doing. Pura Vida!
I love Nils Lofgren, and that lovely song, 'Valentine'... Another great guitarist, with quite a musical history,and accomplishments, in his own right.... Loved your break down on this great Artist, Fil, the singing and playing, was right on here, couldn't take my eyes off Nils, this brought me back, some, thank you.....
Hey Paula hope you got some sleep, I know the older I get the less disciplined I become. I'm out throwing this one around trying to make someone's day, maybe yours. Take a listen to" I'd rather go blind"-Gov't mule( Etta James cover) on YT if you haven't already. Headphone Worthy. Peace Rock on
@@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222 Thanks, i may do that, i have no head phones, went to bed @4 am, got up @ 4 pm, i don't go back to work until Tuesday evening, yay!
Nils could do the most incredible bits. He played piano quite well also. Ironically he learned music via the accordion. He wrote some great songs too. A true journeyman on rock. Not a bad voice either. It's great that such a cool guy got through the crazy music industry years and got to do, pretty much what he wanted in the span of his career.
Indeed he is also a great singer
Nils is my favourite player of all time (well, if not him, then Shawn Lane). Very pleased to hear your excellent analysis of a really great player.
I remember watching a live show with him on Swedish TV back in '76-'78. His playing made a big impression on me; his sound and especially the controlled harmonics, as you point out. Got his live album Night After Night as a birthday gift around then and it's a gem! He and Martin Barré (Jethro Tull) both used these harmonics but in different styles, and I tried to copy what they did.
Nils learned that harmonic style from Roy Buccanan. Even better than Night after Night is the Code of the Road double album - best Shine Silently ever, along with the Ringo Starr's All Star Band version. Rockpalast DVD also brill. Enjoy!
I learn something new from you, Fil, just about every day! I'm jealous of your students! You are a great teacher. You've now introduced me to "artificial harmonics!" Thank you! I saw Nils with Bruce in the 80's. Always loved his style.
Haha thanks!
Loved him with the Boss but he was great with Neil Young as well
Another Rockpalast production I watched on tv when it was broadcasted for the first time. Thanks, Fil.
I saw Nils live with his first solo album, great night, great music and vibe...oh , it all seems so long ago. Thanks for this.
Great analysis, Fil! I would like to see you analyze the Moody Blues "Blue Guitar".
This is probably going to sound crazy, but..when he first started playing, I was looking down...reading comments, and thought that was some type of horn. Wow! I always learn something new from your analysis. Thanks for sharing! God bless you 💙
Fil if it weren’t for your analysis videos I would never know about any of these songs or artists. I’ve never heard this song before but I’ve watched this video over a dozen times since your analysis. I cannot play this song enough! The guitar riffs Nils plays takes my soul to another place.
Thank you thank you thank you!
Great analysis Fil! As always. ❤️🤘🏼
Thanks!
Been a fan of Nils since his days with Grin. Thanks for this video. Hopefully more people will learn what an outstanding artist he is.
Grew up with Nils in Rockville MD & Grin were the top band in the area for many years. We remember him best from Grin way before he played with Bruce. He also played with the late great Danny Whitten & Crazy Horse. Got to jam at his folks house many times in Garret Park MD in the early 70s along with Tommy his brother who you see here on Keyboards. Even these days when he has time he will come back to MD & play at the venue called Strathmore which is about 15 minutes from where he lived in the 70s. One of the nicest guys you could want to meet one of Rocks greats on Vocals ,Keys, Harp & that Strat which is not his original guitar from the days of Grin. Thanks for covering one of the best & Springsteen is one lucky guy to have Nils even if he keeps him playing second & third fiddle to Van Zandt & himself. Nil was born to be the front man & why he stays in the background is still a mystery although it pays well . He's more than earned the right to be up front where he belongs. Fil your smile shows what we all know when it come to Nils .
I think that was the most beautiful guitar playing I've ever heard. Could anyone top this?
That was one of the most emotional slow shreds I have heard. Always liked him but didn't follow his career, you are great for keeping people informed on these artists. Great commentary, and you really don't have a good poker face. Your smile at the end of this showed your hand, aces in every suit, and aces in every pocked and up your sleeve. Probably a few under the table with his performance.
what a great unique most beautiful guitar tone and fantastic feeling and melody and dynamic and...and..and....what a musician !!
The greatest guitarist in rock. Found Nils in 1975. Seen him many times in Glasgow Scotland. He’s loved in Scotland. There won’t be another Nils.
Thanks so much for this one
Nils solo on Bruce's Youngstown live in MSG New York. I saw him playing it in Arnhem Holland 1999. Came home, looked at my guitar en we decided to split up for a while. We are good now. Great solo, thanks for this. Greetz from Holland
I love who you find and when...wowness!
Did'nt know all of his back story. Know that was a very neat learning experience. He has a unique style remind me of Jeff Beck but more like Roy Buchanan. Thanks Fil for all you do you ROCK DUDE !
I talked to his brother Tom years ago and asked him if Nils liked Roy and he said very much so
Thanks!
Nils and Roy both grew up in DC area......Roy taught Nils the harmonics. They played together on a pretty famous PBS special documentary.
I've always liked Nils. This was especially nice -- gentle and breezy but rocking and soulful at the same time. Thanks for another good one.
Wonderful musician I wasn't aware of had heard the name is all. He's a great singer and the guitarist. Beautiful song!!
Nice job Fil, saw Nils last year, still brilliant, played accordion and piano, lovely chap and so tiny. 👍 Never knew about the finger technique until you pointed it out.
oh boy oh boy oh boy! What a tender beautiful song...with the perfect instrumentation and that soaring solo! I love every little thing about it, and loved learning what all those little things really were. Thank you thank you thank you. *sigh*
Lynn Dow Hiya..☺️..I really liked this one too..don't remember it from back then..these are different kinds of 'treats' aren't they? 🤗
Yes, and this one was particularly delicious. The song isn't that familiar to me, it's a Bruce Springsteen composition, but Nils Lofgren has been a favorite. He's irresistible to me!
Hi Lynn I'm out throwing this one around today. Take a listen to this if you haven't yet, see if it helps make your day. I'd rather go blind Gov't mule( Etta James cover) on YT. PS headphones required
@@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222 Okay. Got headphones on. And...ohhh, this is wonderful. Big Thanks.
@@lynndow3185 I'm glad you like that one. Here's one that I think reflects the comment you left behind for this song.Gov't Mule again this time singing Beautifully Broken from their deepest end live concert. Peace out hot rod
Had the pleasure of spending a couple days at Omega Studios with Nils for one of his solo albums. What a gracious and super talented guy!
Many years ago I read an article about Nils where he was asked about playing with the thumb pick. While he said he couldn't really get on with a plectrum because if he dropped it he'd have trouble picking it up again. When asked why, he said that he bit his fingernails! Check his fingers if you ever see a close-up of him playing. Always liked the way he used the volume control on the Strat for the "bowing" effect. Saw Nils in London in the mid-70's when he came back on stage for a second acoustic encore with bass player Scott Ball. Nils got the crowd to clap the rhythm, Scott playing upright bass and he played an acoustic guitar. They played " Mud In Your Eye"! Brilliant stuff and at the end the crowd still didn't want to leave. Good analysis Fil!!!
His 1 + 1 lp with Grin changed the way I internalized music. Studio Owner to this day.
Knew Nils from high school. When he was in Grin he would play while jumping on a trampoline. Wish you had some video of that.
He was a nutter on stage back in those days, wasn't he? Great player and he seems like a cool dude.
Fil, great analysis on technique. Also, didn't realize how many albums that Lofgren played on. Rock!
Anything by Grin. Seriously underrated band. And to this very day watching Nils and Neil Young trade solos during the couple of years Nils was in Neil's band is guaranteed to melt your face off. Very humble guy who can play amazing guitar leads while turning back flips on a trampoline.
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Great one to react to. Back in the day I got into Nils, Steve Forbert and Leo Kottke all at the same time. Quite a triumvirate. Always good to get your reactions.
His guitar playing is wonderful, making love to his guitar.. Nice vocals too. Springsteen and Young were lucky to have him.
Simply put the man is incredible.
Excellent review of an outstanding performer.
His "Cry Tough" album is one of my desert island albums.
Nils is an absolute ICON. Superb channel btw. Danny Gatton ? Dave Alvin ?
The singer/songwriter/guitarist format, especially in a trio, is the epitome of a band dynamic. Give me this any day of the week over the typical band. I always loved Lofgren because he does it right, using the guitar as his second voice and sometimes the other way around. I have been a fan since I saw Grin playing in a club. I spent a lot of years in the rock club scene and saw a lot of bands, some famous and some that have long since fallen into obscurity and Grin was one of the highlights of that time.
Wow! Nils has had a great career! Fil, Thank you for the great information and rundown. Your expertise is always appreciated .
Hi Kathy I meant to ask who or what were you looking at when you took that picture, you look mesmerised. It wasn't Fil with a shirt off again was it
@@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222 LOL!
@@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222 I just take really bad pictures!
Thanks Kathy!
@@bekind6763 it's not a bad picture you just look really focused. I'm throwing this one out trying to make someone's day, hopefully yours." I'd rather go blind" Gov't mule( Etta James cover) on YT. Headphones if you have them handy
Excellent song and playing, also superb rhythm section.
Great Talented musician, I saw him in the mid seventies at the Palace Theatre Manchester in Neil Youngs Crazy Horse band and a lesser Known supporting band called the Eagles promoting there album Desperado !
Great choice tonight Fil. Always had time for Nils. Seem him live couple of times...quality. Reminds me of Mark Knofler at times...fingerpicking maybe?....anyway..nice one 👍👍😁
Super! I couldn’t help myself from singing “Stand By Me” during the guitar solo. Very nice.
I don't even play guitar, but I really enjoy this channel and this guy's explanations of key things to appreciate with these professional musicians. Salute, bro.
OH yeah Man Fil is great. I tell him all the time how playing for 40 years isn't necessary, if I had never played, could get it just the same✌️....
I also like how he gives a little of the musicians playing history; greetings from the Top End of Australia.
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@@ohcaptainmycaptain3019 Right on.
You know how you've seen like an interviewer is talking with "say like" Jimmy Page or anybody and the reporter just sucks, he'll ask a question and then talk over the guests answer. I Saw this happen to Jimmy and he was clearly getting pissed and me to cause I want to hear what Jimmy has to say right. I tell Fil he would make the Very Best interviewer cause he's polite, honest, and true to the music with no discriminaton, . I call him the Ambassador to The people of ROCK 🤘. Greetings back to you from the beach at The Mid Atlantic coast of the US North Carolina✌️
For sure. And he appears to be super knowledgable too. I vaguely remember him talking about some speed shredders deformed little finger and how it was used masterfully to stretch to chords or something, so I looked it up, he was right of course, it was some famous speed shredder guru. @@mitchettie1581
@@ohcaptainmycaptain3019 that's funny and just like Fil too. The guy must never sleep, he's got a band actually two band's one of them is just him playing all instruments and singing, 3 or 4 different channels and said he reads every comment every one. I believe him cause the guy is so damn honest. Yeah man I'm a 40 year guitarist, he's not making up one word any of it. It's incredible, I hope for big things for him and I'm not really one of those guy's you know what I mean I don't wish bad on anyone but. Well you know...
What a great song. Great voice... and some guitar tone!!
He can make you cry … with strings…
What great music, thanks!
Appreciate you explaining things I could never understand, btw Nills has a very interesting history with Neil Young .
Sounds great on my phone, I can imagine that it sounds really nice live in person. Very easy on the ears. 👍 Fil. 🤘
I like how he starts with the horn section.
He was also a gymnast and performed back flips while playing as well.
Nice, Fil.
No more back flips for Nils after his hip replacements.
I remember growing up in the Rockville Md area. Nils grew up in Bethesda, and was a local favorite in the DC music scene. It was a big deal in 83 when DC101 added Across the Tracks to their rotation. Then some months later it was announced that Nils would be replacing Little Steven on the Born in the USA tour. I’d been a huge Springsteen fan since hearing Rosalita on The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, so I was already planning to go. I saw it all at the Capital Centre in August of 84. Bruce at full energy, the Big Man on sax, Nils doing back flips on a mini tramp. They played for 2 hours straight, took a 1/2 hour break, then came out and played another 2 hour set!
Nobody put on a show like Bruce and the E Street Band! Freeking amazing!
Very impressive analysis of Nils’ playing! I don’t know how you’re able to pick out all the subtle effects he’s doing, except to say you’re obviously a very talented and experienced guitarist. Great vid!
Thanks!
great info thx Fil..
Night fades away is one of my favourite songs...
Nils, my favorite!
Thank You Wings, excellent evaluation. I saw him in about 1976 when he was opening for Johnny & Edgar Winter who were doing a tour together. I did have his first Grin Album at the time, and was well aware of his work with Neil Young. That was one of the few concerts in my memory bank that I can remember anticipating the opening act as much as the headliner.
I have only one point of criticism in your review, because this does factor into his technical ability, but I can excuse your failure to mention it because Nils actually did not perform this feature of his act in this video you have shown, but I suspect you are aware of this technical trick of his but as it was not relevant to this video no need to mention it.
When I saw him I had no idea that he did this in his performance so when he actually did a standing backflip playing his guitar and landed squarely on his feet with not glitch to be heard in his playing I was astounded .
He actually did two or three backflips during his performance.
The only person I've ever seen do a backflip while playing the guitar not missing a beat.
Of course we were all a lot younger then and we all have things that we used to do but can no longer do .
Enjoyed it & Be Blessed +
One unique style. Nobody knows him in my country, unfortunately. Very good choice, Fil . Merci beaucoup!
I use Nils Lofgren’s Bass and Drum intro/Gun and Run Live to sound check various speakers to my vintage Marantz and let me tell you that tune will expose any flaws. Nels is a music great. I’m glad you did this Fil. Thanks. ROOCK!🤘
Cool!
Check out Nils on Neil Young live in Berlin, "Sample and Hold" is great...
So glad you have done something on Nils. One of the great underrated guitarists along with the likes of Mike Campbell, Dave Edmunds, Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Thompson.
Nils played piano and guitar on Neil Young’s incredible After the Gold Rush album! And is a member of the Rock and Roll hall of fame as a member of The E Street Band!! What a incredible career!!!
Have always loved Nils, long before Springsteen member. 76 I believe, small venue at Brown Uni in Rhode Island. Had his little trampoline. Funny thing that show, his backup band was supposed to be Crack The Sky (a band from Boston I never heard of) but we were there to see Nils. That back up band could not make it due to snow storm. I remember the organizer coming on stage with bad new about Crack the Sky but said, however, we have another up and coming band out of Boston...and please welcome "The Cars". Who would have thought. But Nils was still the star.
Nils is dynamite. I've seen him with Springsteen and with Ringo where he got the biggest standing ovation of the night for singing Shine Silently. If you want to review something amazing, go for that song. I also saw Nil's solo show and got to meet him and chat. Although I never saw Nils with Neil Young, that was the great music that introduced me to him. He is a super inspiration. Your analysis of Nil's guitar playing and style is bang on. Thanks. I'm going to sing Shine Silently tonight.
Nils was on A&M Records from 1974 (Nils Lofgren) through 1981 (Nils) then made Night Fades Away on Backstreet records, the label MCA put together for Tom Petty, a pretty wild story in and of itself.
I first heard Nils on Neil Youngs Tonight's the Night album. He was in Crazy 🤪 Horse very early on