Paul Rodgers singing Alright Now is the poster child for the ultimate rock and roller. He is so into his singing and movements. I like the line, Lets move before they raise the parking rate.
The album jacket from left, Andy Fraser / Bass and Piano, Paul Rodgers / Lead Vocal and Piano, Paul Kossoff / Guitar, Simon Kirke / Drums and Percussion. After FREE broke up, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke formed Bad Company with Mick Ralphs / Guitar and Boz Burrell / Bass. Sadly, Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Boz Burrell were Passed away. R.I.P. The other classic songs by FREE are "Fire And Water", "Mr. Big", "My Brother Jake", "Wishing Well", "The Stealer" and etc.
The unmistakable vocals of Paul Rodgers(Bad Company) My next suggestion would be Wishing Well by Free.Those where the days,when you knew whether someone could sing! Great reaction
I would love to have seen Andy Fraser, the bass player, hook up with someone like George Clinton to really explore the funk element of his playing. British blues/rock at this time was unbelievable, The Who were in their prime, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, just so much to explore.
Late to this, but great reaction. Free had a lot of super songs: Fire and Water, Mr. Big, Wishing Well, My Brother Jake, Oh I Wept, ... Not sure how many views you'd get, but guarantee you'll love them.
Older music wasn't as processed or auto-tuned. There were so many 'personalities' in style and approach. Sure there were 'waves' of music like the 'British Invasion', with experimental music becoming more defined or the West Coast 'hair' bands, Punk, New Wave, and so many others one can't label simply. It was a time of great diversity in music that many attribute to the Beatles early departure from the norm.
So much great music came from Detroit from that time.Motown had fantastic music as well as the rock bands.Enjoy your podcast and look absolutely forward to your reaction
All right now was a commercial record which was really a "one off" by the Free. Massive hit of course but it really wasn't their style, they were a brilliant live band and all of their albums were very good. My first induction to music in the late sixties was Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher & Free, a great time for watching live music and albums.
Well I disagree. I loved Wishing Well, Fire and Water and Mr. Big live was just perfection. I grew up listening to Bad Company in the 1970s. Paul Rodgers is a legend.
@@pammy3514 LOL...........that doesn't change the fact that this was the band "Free's" lone successful single.I mean google the definition of "One Hit Wonder" I guess, if the is confusion.
Paul Rodgers singing Alright Now is the poster child for the ultimate rock and roller. He is so into his singing and movements. I like the line, Lets move before they raise the parking rate.
The fact that you’re taking this rabbit hole journey down classic rock, you got me I just subscribed🎉😂❤
Only 50+ years old. This was a real 'breaker' for rock back in '69. A commercial hit that wasn't really a ballad, or a jingle.
This was the song that brought me to the guitar shop . Awesome . Love you genuine reactions. Subscribed 🙂
The album jacket from left, Andy Fraser / Bass and Piano, Paul Rodgers / Lead Vocal and Piano, Paul Kossoff / Guitar, Simon Kirke / Drums and Percussion. After FREE broke up, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke formed Bad Company with Mick Ralphs / Guitar and Boz Burrell / Bass. Sadly, Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Boz Burrell were Passed away. R.I.P. The other classic songs by FREE are "Fire And Water", "Mr. Big", "My Brother Jake", "Wishing Well", "The Stealer" and etc.
You know the lead singer and drummer. They left Free to become founding members of Bad Company….and you loved Bad Company!
@@tmcmurdo826 oh wow!!
They didn't leave Free to join Bad Company.
Free had already disbanded by the time Rodgers and Kirke went on to co-found Bad Company.
@@RNDReacts Paul Rodgers is a legend. Still going at 75! And yes he got better as the years went by. Still sounds great and the same! Great review!
I remember when this song was released in 1970. I was 16 driving my dad's '58 Chevy with the AM turned up all the way. One of my best summers.
Free were a short lived band. They had hits with the soulful boogie “My Brother Jake” and heavy rocking peace anthem “Wishing Well”
Four simple parts beautifully woven together. This was their one mega-hit but their catalogue is astounding. No bad songs, not even an average one.
@@mojobag01 they’re amazing
The unmistakable vocals of Paul Rodgers(Bad Company) My next suggestion would be Wishing Well by Free.Those where the days,when you knew whether someone could sing! Great reaction
@@chrisgordon1914 oh wow thank you
1st "single " I bought back in the early 70,s while at college in Bristol. Such memories
These guys were very young - in their late teens. The guitarist Paul was noted for his “vibrato” style of soloing. I call this “blues-rock”.
THE MOST SOULFUL OF ROCK SINGERS AND YES .... NICE CAT .... check out more Free and Bad Company, same singer ....
The live concert I saw is so good
RND - you are turning into a Rocker ! 😁
This is also the de facto fight song Stanford University plays at football games, etc.
Girl, we were real and you've got so much soul and vibe. Sweet Jesus.
This is the lead singer of BAD COMPANY that you did and song from.
Your reactions are a joy to watch. Keep up the good work!
This is the same singer in Bad Company.
Classic rock!
Wishing Well and Fire and Water are my favorites, they still rock.
I would love to have seen Andy Fraser, the bass player, hook up with someone like George Clinton to really explore the funk element of his playing. British blues/rock at this time was unbelievable, The Who were in their prime, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, just so much to explore.
Late to this, but great reaction. Free had a lot of super songs: Fire and Water, Mr. Big, Wishing Well, My Brother Jake, Oh I Wept, ... Not sure how many views you'd get, but guarantee you'll love them.
Iconic. Cool. Yeah, bro .
There's a live version that's worth a look.
Yes! The outdoor one. The one from a show shortens the break.
Older music wasn't as processed or auto-tuned. There were so many 'personalities' in style and approach. Sure there were 'waves' of music like the 'British Invasion', with experimental music becoming more defined or the West Coast 'hair' bands, Punk, New Wave, and so many others one can't label simply. It was a time of great diversity in music that many attribute to the Beatles early departure from the norm.
I think your reactions are so good, Yes, you had never heard it then it is "new" to you.
@@DaDavis1954 thank you!!!
So much great music came from Detroit from that time.Motown had fantastic music as well as the rock bands.Enjoy your podcast and look absolutely forward to your reaction
@@SteveBurkitt-rg4nj ok thank you
All right now was a commercial record which was really a "one off" by the Free. Massive hit of course but it really wasn't their style, they were a brilliant live band and all of their albums were very good. My first induction to music in the late sixties was Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher & Free, a great time for watching live music and albums.
@@LeslieBroughton oh wow!!!
the wood blocks carry this song
Free: Mr Big. That song blew out my speakers. You have never heard bass like that!
Agreed! Loved the live version.
It you want some more Free go to BAD COMPANY PAUL RODGERS
Free is a ONE HIT WONDER band...........you wont find another song by them that is anywhere near this good.
Well I disagree. I loved Wishing Well, Fire and Water and Mr. Big live was just perfection. I grew up listening to Bad Company in the 1970s. Paul Rodgers is a legend.
@@pammy3514 LOL...........that doesn't change the fact that this was the band "Free's" lone successful single.I mean google the definition of "One Hit Wonder" I guess, if the is confusion.