NRBQ with The Whole Wheat Horns - Paradise Theatre (1)
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- NRBQ with The Whole Wheat Horns - Paradise Theatre , Boston 1982
- HONEY HUSH
- GREEN LIGHTS
- MICHAEL ROW YOUR BOAT ASHORE
- MADE TO LOVE
- THAT'S NEAT , THAT'S NICE
- IT WAS AN ACCIDENT
- WON'T YOU COME OVER TO MY HOUSE?
- ME AND THE BOYS
- HIT THE HAY
As a 16 y/o, in Connecticut I was able to get into Toad's Place with my older friends. They took me to see this band featuring the whole wheat horns. What an experience for my young self. Terry was an incredible showman, he did this shtick where he pretended that the rest of the band was out to get him, he'd get all upset and played even harder, louder and faster. Good times back in the day.
As I've immersed myself anew in NRBQ material recently, I've come to the conclusion that, as great as SOME of the live stuff has been over the years, the true genius happens in the studio, and even before that, as the songs are written and the parts arranged. Maybe history will be kind to these guys, as there's just SO much great music that's never been heard by so many. Some influencer or similar entity will latch onto them and they'll be posthumously inducted into the Buffalo Wild Wings Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
AMEN, ... and
"God Bless
Us All"
"Michael Roll your Boat Ashore." Is nothing sacred? Hahaha!
If this was a request out of the Magical Mystery box by Tommy I could understand, but to have this on the set list, ha.
Terry Adams, the only chap that can "flat hand" Monk chords ! unreal.
that is an oddly specific and wholly accurate description ; )
What the PHUCK!!! Terry s a possessed mad piano mad, pun intended. What a treat the NRBQ s gigs truly are.
Happened upon them at "The Hedges"in the 70s. So blown away!!!! I'd loved Al and the Wildweeds and had lost touch ......... then i saw Al with these guys! Off the charts in every way!
I was attending Hartt College at the time and playing in some good bands, but these guys brought tears to our eyes! Gritty and wild, but more sophisticated in those inner lines than anything else out there. Tight, Tight, Tight, and so much fun!!!!!
Those night when I saw this version of the band, when Al was fully engaged and when Terry didn't lose it too early in the show, those were some of the most enjoyable musical experiences of my life. This was one such night, from the looks and sound of it. Wow.
if you don't mind my asking: what time period are you talking about? We were only privy to seeing them a couple of times on the Pacific Northwest circuit. Once in 1985 - my first time seeing them live and they put on a really mind-blowing show. But the second time a few years later was not near as good. 2nd time maybe too large a venue.
Also: at their best they were wildly loose and tight as rivets. Often within the same four beats.
@@BarryWarne I'm talking '78-'84-ish. Must have seen 25-30 shows over that period and have tons of great memories.
I Traveled New England to see them. After I Graduated high School in 1982 when i could get into Bars. I have over 100 Ticket Stubs. An Original Q Head ! Thanks too Each Member's Talents. PS I try each time on a Shout out of NRBQ for a Second On chord.
Thanks for posting. Great memories of The Q, America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band ... along with Los Lobos. That was actually the best concert I've ever seen; NRBQ and Los Lobos at The Trocadero located at 10th and Arch Streets, in Philly. It's since closed, unfortunately.
I've loved these guys since I got turned on to them in NH in the mid 70s
God, I listen to Al sing and play and he be hard as a m*th*r*u**e*. Joey's sound and playing remain perhaps the absolutely most totally unique of all electric bassists, Jaco Pastorius included. Joey flaps that bass in a grinding sound that is SO DAMNED FUNK-EE! God damn. Like, a funk Jaco could have never had and they knew each other because of Q's Tom Staley, native Ft. Laud. along with Jaco in a most unique scene. during a time never to be repeated.
Always got in early and went directly to the stage... the spot right between Terry Adams´ piano and his clavinette... studied it all... all night long...!!!
This band use to play at My Father's Place, Roslyn, NY all the time.
That's how I remember them at the Last Chance Saloon in Poughkeepsie, NY lol 😂 Awesomeness!!!
Great show! Enjoyed seeing them a few times at the City Room in Frederick, MD back in '82 and 3. NRBQ and the Whole Wheat horns were one of my favorite bands! A great time every time!
Haven't seen this in years. Wow! Just wow. And good mix too. I think I held my breath the whole time. Brilliance.
Phil and the crew moved that Yamaha piano all over the place. The Q always killed it in Boston and NYC!
Thanks for this. Earliest Q footage on the web?
I got to see them in the 70's at mostly The Rusty Nail in Sunderland Ma.UMass country. The shroom era. Also The Shaboo in Ct. Toad's Place, etc. The 'Q.'
shroom era?
"The Shaboo" OMFG, that place was a legit landmark. Saw the Q there a few times but most memorable for me was seeing Spyra Gyra there in the early '80's. Toads was on the Q's bar band rotation for many years.
Been there,
Still seeing them at TOADS
dear god this is great
there is no band that I can think of that was ever able to swing like this band did ~ they swing like a big band, like Count Basie band .. but are a small 4-piece combo. It's really Joey that gives the band their relentless, effortless, infectious Swing
Holy shit, this is beyond amazing! they have it all going on, the energy, the playing, the songs.. What a band!!!
In fact Terry is wiping the energy right off his upper lip
who does this ! energy wow!
I THINK THE REASON THEY NEVER MADE IT BIG WAS THEY WERE TOO BUSY HAVING GOOD TIMES,,,,AS GOOD AS THEY WERE,,,,GOOD GROOVE IN THE SMALL VENUES.
yeah they were perfect in the intimate 200-capacity club circuit
Oh Man This Is Great!
Dig it!
These are the geniuses behind Vatican II
Good God Almighty what a great singer Al Anderson is...!! Forget is unreal guitar playing, then the almost otherworldly groove and feel of Ardolini. Spaminato of course wonderful. My only beef, and please do, sock it to me, I can't stand Terry Adams' mugging and bullshit. The others are great showmen too, but they freakin back it up... he doesn't. Yeah I'm waiting....
lounge rock jazz what do you say
seemingly at first glance yes, but at second glance ~ and in particular via their 4 perfect albums (all hopped up, at yankee stadium, kick me hard, tiddlywinks) NRBQ was a rosetta stone of music that surfed the crest of genres circa 1955-1980.
that genre surfing included rockabilly, jazz, country, power pop, folk, R&B, rock and pop without delving into the actual tropes excepting as stepping stone for a careening spirit of adventure
I am so sad they do not exist anymore, feel so lucky to have seen them once on a great night, again on a less-than-great night. I mourn the loss of this specifically good band. Indescribable and you really did have to catch them live to understand their particular energy and intimate radiance.
And, I wish that time travel existed so I could move to the east coast circa 1977-1982 and catch every show
They still exist. Going to c them at TCAN in Natick MA 8/30/24.
They’re at the Iridium NYC 8/25/24.
Since 70’s college days I have loved & cherished them. Those Madcap, fun-loving geniuses! Long may they reign…
2:09 to 3:09 - evidence that if you solo much longer than a minute, you're probably wasting people's time and patience.
??????? Not my thoughts
ocramrafr it's a LIVE Show!! You need some Whacky Tabbacy. & Get Rhythm!
@@philwilson7816 I know it's a live show. Thanks. Was just complimenting how well Terry Adams solos efficiently.
@@ocramrafr9985 Get In. Get Out. first rule of effective soloing