Dave Mason w/ Neal Schon, John McFee and Ross Valory - All Along The Watchtower, Santa Barbara 2016
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- An exceptionally sizzlin' Watchtower by the Dave Mason Band with very special guests Neal Schon, John McFee and Ross Valory!
Dave Mason has been respectfully called a musical “gunslinger” for a reason; having worked with some of the biggest names in music, his trademark guitar licks and musical touches are all over some classic hits. He recorded an album with Mama Cass, played rhythm guitar on “All Along the Watchtower” with Jimi Hendrix, was a founding member of Traffic, recorded with Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones, was part of Fleetwood Mac for a spell, as well as a guitar designer and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee…. Yep, that’s Dave Mason.
Written when he was only 19, Dave Mason is likely best known for “Feelin’ Alright.” The Traffic song is one of the most beloved rock anthems and one of the most covered since its release in 1968. The song has become one of the most powerful and enduring tracks in all of rock and roll history, living on in dozens of films and TV commercials as well as with versions performed by artists as diverse as Joe Cocker, Three Dog Night, Grand Funk Railroad, ELO, Coldplay, The 5th Dimension, Maceo Parker, Widespread Panic and so many more.
After leaving Traffic, the band he and Steve Winwood co-founded, Mason went on to record his own solo project, “Alone Together,” in 1970. The album featured the hits “Only You Know and I Know” and “Look at You, Look at Me.” Together with Jim Capaldi, Leon Russell, Rita Coolidge, Bonnie Bramlett and others, Mason created some of the most memorable music of a generation.
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Song written by: Bob Dylan
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Dave Mason is the most underrated guitar player in modern history - fact!
Not a fact. People overuse the word "underrated."
"Underrated" implies that someone never got the recognition they deserve. Dave Mason has absolutely been validated by millions of fans, who recognize his talent.
Wow! Dave and Neal; great post. This is what great musical interaction sounds like. Dave invited Jimi to a party and played Dylan's version to him, then played acoustic on Jimi's version. Dave is a musical treasure.
A worthy rendition of this song that is well worth listening to.
This is a great version of the best song ever done
Thank you Alvino. the awesome drummer keeping all this amazing harmony together. Wow! My generation still got it!
Style & Substance...
The man that turned me onto the guitar. The first time I heard All Along the Watchtower and Feelin' Alright on Certified Live, I knew I had to learn how to play guitar. Dave Mason has one of the sweetest sounds ever
I agree.What an underrated live album!
I was at a party in '79 and the guy was playing Certified Live. I went out the next day and searched for it. I couldn't stop listening to it.
Neal Schon is still among the preeminent lead guitarist of this or any other era!
Isn’t it amazing! A song over 50 years old, that is still fresh and new. Thank you Bob Dylan, with a huge nod to Jimi Hendrix.
Neal never seems to be trying to upstage or show off when he is playing with other great guitarists. He just seems to be really enjoying himself. What a great performance by all involved.
Been a follower of Dave Mason since Split Coconut album. Most underrated musician of all time.
He "OWNS: the guitar, as he is a BIG MAN, with BIG HANDS, while mere mortals , the instrument plays them- Mason makes it look like a toy. ALSO- His soft rock- Alone together- NO BAD SONGS- Mason and his pal Derringer - LOOK OUT!!!!
Neal & Dave are 2 of my all time favorite guitar players! this is a really good set of band members and I am glad I was just made aware of this. I have seen the 2 guitar players about 20 times separately. hopefully will get to see them again soon
He aqui la demostración que el tiempo no existe. Siempre sera un tema maravilloso y UNIVERSAL.
GRACIAS DAVE
Still vividly in my mind to this day. Awesome performance! 1976
This kicks so much ass...
Absolutely sick. Just fantastic.
Dave Mason still has it.! Always admired his style.Awesome to find out he played rythm on Jimi Hendryx version on Electric Lady land album
Though that's old news it's still holds its merit for Dave as he did the acoustic parts, but he had plenty of time to jam with Jimi as they were friends & Dave's lost nothing but his hair.
Wow wow wow! Awesome musicians as always Love you Dave❤️😎✌️
So many gorgeous guitar tones intermingling. I knew Dave was a brilliant songwriter, but until I found this channel I never knew what great lead guitarist he is.
Gabe... Do yourself a big favor & go back to his early 70's records & make sure you keep your seat belt on tight . Start with Alone Together (1970 ) , Headkeeper (1972 ) , It's Like You Never Left (1973 ) & Dave Mason (1974 ) ., these are all most likely here on YT in full.. By the time your done you'll know what we do.
It amazes me to this day how many peeps in my age group know so little about him...his talents rival anyone’s out there!
@@paullevine1813 well said!
@@paullevine1813 Thanks I am looking forward to listening...I have to admit, when I first heard of DM it was with the album you refer to...I lived in a small town and somehow it made the playlist on the dinky radio station...I love it! But as time rolled on and I discovered his roots in rock, I just kept listening and have seen him 5 times in concert, once w/Mick Fleetwood in an FM
'reunion', once in Traffic reunion, and the 3 times on his own-once, opening up for Leon Russell...I can't get enough of his sound...thanks again for the links
@@paullevine1813 I hope you don’t mind, I shared your vids on Facebook as I am ‘friends’ with many of the peeps I knew back then as well as others who would love the sound
Used to see Dave Mason at Winterland always loved this song, Used to hang out with Ross, it's great to see him having so much fun.
dave played THIS version back in 1975!! My personal Favorite- listen to him go!! Strong vocal. THIS MY FRIENDS IS REAK ROCK AND ROll- And Traffic would not include this huge talent when Traffic got into the hall of shame??
Schoen is a Monster of Speed arpeggios one of the greatest Rock guitarist of all time-- But so is Mason-Who though not a speed Demon on the fretboard-Dave makes every note stand-out! Masons control of Vibrato and his feedback and Tremelo is amazing-Mason is the master of milking every last ounce of Tone from his Guitar and gear!🇺🇸
Speed demon? Mason most certainly is - but he holds back, leaves lots of space - and when he burns it up he does so with meaning - never overplaying. His dynamics are tremendous!
Great video. Love how Dave and Neal make their guitars wail.
Always loved Dave Mason. I used to (way back in the 70s) tell people I liked his version of this song better than Hendrix's. This is the first video I've seen of him performing it and, with Neal being my favorite guitarist of all time, was quite a treat. It's relatively unusual to see & hear it played in Em. I'm going to give that a try!
I saw Bob Dylan do All Along at Shoreline, I was blown away when I realised it was him playing the lead solo and not his hired gunslinger, Dylan can really play when he wants to.
Dave Mason from Traffic and everything else.Alone Together in my top 25 favorite.Da e Mason still rocks it.His sound awesome!
Saw him perform in 1976 in Foxboro Ma. Opened for Elton John. Sang all along the watch tower that night.
Wow can Neil play! Thanks Dave
Best Live version I've heard
Neal gets that Great Jimmy H. fuzz tone. This might be the last footage of Valory anywhere near Schon.
Ross was on top of his game really enjoyed it!
Heck yeah! You still got it! Guys half your age can't perform anymore, I'd see you live in a heartbeat.
Just amazing. And Dave's voice is still top notch!
Man o man this is awesome
This is absolutely a wonderful version of my favorite song!!! Thank you!!
Oh, Yeah!!!!!
Some guitar players get arthritis in their hands and have to slow down thank God These Artists are still Rocking 😊
DM, my favorite.
The first date with my wife was seeing Dave at a festival in Chicago. We spent our 20th anniversary with him and his band at Durty Nellies in Palatine Illinois. Coming up on 30 years, hope there’s enough magic left in that guitar and a trip near Madison to keep this marriage going.
Magnificant
Awesome, great job...
Seeing Schon play a Strat is a treat!
What else is there to play 🎸❓😀
He used a Strat on "Lights"
Awesome
Underappreciated talent
I’ve always thought Neal Schon’s style of playing is more suited to the tones of a Strat. The dude sings with this setup. Really nice!
What was his main guitar when he played in Journey? When he played in the Santana band?
Gibson Les Paul’s
What a ride!
Yeah!
Chills!
Smoken...🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Great video, the music was especially good but when are cameramen of music productions ever going to learn who's who and which player is playing at any given time. It's very frustrating to hear a sizzling solo only to view one of the other players putting down the rhythm part. Sometimes it's no real nuisance but other times, this time, it's more than that. . . .
Wow , amazing.🎸
Love!!
Well done Dave for bringing Neil. Jimi would had a blast playing with yall
Dave Whalen,
You do know that Dave Mason played the percussive 12 string acoustic guitar on the Hendrix recording of "Watchtower", right? That was quite an awesome music scene in London, where a musician like Hendrix could happen to bump into a musician like Mason in a London pub, and after a drink or two Jimi says to Mason "I've been planning to record a cool Bob Dylan song. What do you say we go to the studio right now and give it a shot?" And so they did. As if the spontaneous pairing and the timing were an act of God.
@@richpayton7162 yeah it's like three chords then it strums....I play it Have you seen Dave play this live before..I had..even met him walking down the street and say hey Dave 👋 yep I seen journey in their prime before escape. I went with 2 riders and talked my way in without a ticket and had the time of my life 🙃
Many here don't seem to realize that the fancy guitar work was Neil Schon. Dave was basically rhythm.
Sounds Great!
I remember when I used to play the guitar like that.........haha haha I'm so funny!
Brilliant take
Bobby Whitlock says Dave Mason sat in once as part of Derrick and the dominoes.
Imagine that!!!
😍🥰💚💛🧡
Welcome to Dave's place.............
Where the Strat rules when Dave's in
The kitchen!!!!
Would you've another serving of Strat stew?
Hey, Dave.......
God bless all.
Fucking killer!
Ohhhh DAMN!! Awesome. Oh hell they make the young ones look inept
Well, this certainly was a tasty rendition that I've not heard before.
"HISTORICAL MOMENTS"
Chills over Chills! Nice to see Ross back on bass.Dave may not be as fast or flashy as Neil, but you'll never ask for a refund!
he looks like an older version of james dean
🔥🔥❤️
Dylan, Hendrix and now.....fanastic.
Hail the great bob
Neal over performing, then DM plays it sweet....
Yes! That was let me show you how to play that son (I mean Shon). lol
John
You hit the hammer on the nail.
Neil over played it. Try Uli jon, and Micheal Angelo Batio. They over played it.
I thought Jeff Healey and Randy Hansen DIDNT over play it, even though they played hard.
It’s funny how some people have got it, and some don’t.
Or sometimes they record them on an off night.
Pure fckn RAW 🎸🎸🎙🥁🎤
Go Alvino !!!!!!
Great rendition, Why is John McFee taking a back seat...he knows when there are too many chief's....
Dave Mason was a domino as in Derrick and the dominoes when he sat in with them for one show as told by Bobby Whitlock.
holy smokes... ha ha ha
Why is McFee on an acoustic?😅
Dave played the 12 string on the original. He had to have someone to play it in this mix. NIce choice.
Would love to hear a 12 string just like the lp. Yeah, I loved it + played the
f*** outa it, way too loud. That album with the soft focus, greenery in the background, just Dave in the picture.
Neil ALWAYS overplays .
Great camera work! *NOT!*
Dennis Rodman on drums.
It would have been nice if Neal had faced the audience more than he faced Dave so we could actually see his guitar playing.
Its ashame to see both great guys so over weight because in time it saddens me to realize that a heart attack could put them both in the pass as being some of the greatest guitar players since the early 60s generation. Please guys get in shape...we dont wanna loose you.
Cretin
Neal Schon really stinks that up
Too rushed , ruined it...
Not really why don't you give the original studio version to listen it's revved up also from 1974 Dave solo album
Right, absolutely uninspired. Guitar work boring as hell. What a shit