Unlike most posters here, I actually got to hear this fantastic band in its early 70's prime. First, they were superior in every musical way to ALL the other "horn" bands live, and I mean BS&T, Chicago and the rest. These guys were for real. I always thought that maybe being not being from a major American city hurt them...or something. But live - they were killer. The album cut is good,but I assure you they were even better live, outdoors, on a beautiful summer night.....
I love Lighthouse and have a lots of their songs, but think about your comment Superior in every musical way to all other horn bands. There was not a a better guitar player for a Horn Band than Chicago's Terry Kath. I think everyone would agree.
Since I don't, I doubt your claim that "everyone would agree". That said,Lighthouse wasn't just about some guitar player - it was a band, and a superior one to Chicago or Blood Sweat and Tears. And again, unlike most posters here, perhaps even including you, I actually heard all of these bands play live more than once, and I stand by my statement. As for Mr. Kath, please note that one seldom hears his name in any conversation re: best rock guitarists of that era.so exactly how special was he? Good, yes; superior? Questionable at best.
Fair enough i have not seen any of those bands live, however i rank Chicago at number one not just for Longevity but for diversity was there any style they could not play??? their first three albums were all double albums and very consistent. Lighthouse has three solid albums One Fine Morning, Sunny Days and Can You Feel It. It is not a Competition and how special was Kath that is a dumb questions just listen to the first 7 Chicago albums. Also when Jimi Hendrix told Walt who is Chicago's Flute and Sax player that Kath was better than himself that counts for something. I know when talking about great rock players you hear the same names over and over YAWN. Kath was up there man just listen to his great tone and the intensity he played with. Nor Clapton or Page had that as for best Rock Guitarist the answer always seems to be Jeff Beck. I love Lighthouse and i cant wait till later in the week to go and pick up a Cd copy of Lighthouse Live as a collector you just never come across that stuff even here in Canada.
Toronto is the 4th largest city in North America. I think that`s major enough, No ?. Saw Lighthouse many times. They were playing high schools in Toronto when I was a kid.
I agree they were fantastic live, and yes, I heard them live in the early 70s. I never got into comparing the talents of different bands/band members, though--just appreciated what I was exposed to for what it was.
I seem to remember the audience at the college I was at when Lighthouse performed applauded with great enthusiasm. I doubt anyone walked away from the show unimpressed.
Lighthouse was/IS awesome musically. Their version of this is BETTER than the original by the Byrds! I saw them many times live at "the Jube" in Oshawa, Ontario back in the day. Incredible - Skip on the drums and Jim McBride vocals.
Wow, I haven't heard this in 20 years. I saw Lighthouse 5 or 6 times in the early 70's in the Toronto area. I still consider them the best Canadan rock band
Lighthouse, Ugly Ducklings, McKenna-Mendelson, The Paupers, Stitch in Tyme. There were a lot of great bands around Toronto at the time.Probably a reason I didn't fare well academically in high school.
Saw Lighthouse at my College back in the 70's . I was blown away by this band seeing them live . They are an amazing orchestra of sound and talent . I miss Skip . So sad he got hooked on crap
They played this live at Nathan Phillip Square in downtown Toronto in the late '60"s. Memory is still so fresh in my mind. The music just soared, reverberated and bounced off all the downtown buildings! It was mystical. Like you were sitting right in the middle of the band while they played. A great band.
When I was 16, I went to a concert by myself. It took a lot of guts at that age! It was Lighthouse at a local high school. LOVED it! And their 8 Miles High is a lot better than the original! Has some teeth!
So glad to discover this. I remember the live extended version from the early 70s. About 2/3 of the way through a college friend I was next to asked, "Is this still the same song?" I replied yes and that I thought it was great! Some people in those days were only familiar with radio length cuts; some people were used to bands of that era that played extended versions of tunes. I have remembered Lighthouse's performance of this tune over the decades, but haven't heard it since--until today. Thanks for posting!!!!
This brings back memories of my dad playing sax with these guys from time to time when they played Niagara/Toronto area in the early 70's. That and having a couple of them, Oscar Peterson and Moe Koffman drop in for the jam at my wedding. Damn wished I had a recording of that.
Oh what joy! I was blessed to have experienced them in '69-'70ish at the Fillmore East, middle band to the Grateful Dead. They were spellbinding! The power emanating off the stage was incredible. Skip was in the center on a really full drum set , with essentially a full rock band in front of him, flanked on one side by an ELECTRIC horn section, and on the other side by an ELECTRIC string section, playing solid body electric violins and cellos! The sonic impact was breathtaking.
that would have been great to see. They were in their prime at that point with musicianship at its zenith; many of them classically trained. I saw them in '74 at a local high school in Toronto. They weren't anything like this album.
@@stevej136 Envy I am told is green. I know nothing of that. After reading your post of seeing the band early 70's, for some reason I want to go wallow in the front yard grsss. Green, green grass.
I did not know them in the early 70's but I sure as hell knew full on mind opening marijuana. When this music was paired with six shots of wild turkey and three or four HEAVY joints it could take the top off of your brain. Life was long and I was young and there was time to waste that day. I am older now and they tell me the pot is stronger but there's a part of me that would disagree with that I'm not so much into the alcohol but Eight Miles High with Lighthouse is still a damn good Jam song. Get ahead on and fucking enjoy this.
I took Kathy Moase to this concert in Wolfville NS but the band didn't perform so well as it was a university crowd. Next night they absolutely rocked the Halifax Forum because they came for a good time and the band did not fail.
I think, 1st to use amplified brass in these kind of interplay, kickin' it back & forth, arrangements. Great jam..obviously LOVE playing with each other. Rawer, better than Chicago
Seen them in Halifax at the Capital theatre . They were great there there was a lot of people there passing around small cigarettes not sure what that was about .
these days there is no music that substitute the powerful sound of this music style of bands like Light House, (and many other bands of those days). including heavy rock music, progressive rock, experimental, krautrock, punk, heavy metal, including jazz., and avant garde. NO, there is nothing these days that substitute.
Awesome ensemble work. They step in, play, step out and always they're hyperaware of each other. OMG, those harmonies on the chorus! Cascades like a madrigal. (I think they know their scales REAL well) If that rhythm section was any tighter, they'd pop an artery. I played this for my lead player--material I thought we could learn--and his eyes get big. He yells at the rest of the band (sax, keys, drummer. I'm the bass player) "Hey you guys, listen to this! They're jammin' the FUCK out of this old Byrds tune!" So the guys come in, listen, eyes get big on the ending and they all look at me. "Are you effin' drunk? We can't fuckin' play like that!" Well, it was a thought...
sad the silver double album is not here, best version of 8 miles ever. I had to really separate it away from "wheels of fire" on edge they looked the same
De por si esta rola ya es un clasico por derecho propio. Y ahora si a la magnifica composición se le añade una magnifica reinterpretación como esta, wow que gran resultado. Entre esta, la original y la de East of Eden no tengo elección cualquiera me parece magnifica. ;-{D
I've found the discrepancy. Seems this track was edited for the Album pressing. A check of the Lp vs Cd track durations revealed the time difference.Total trk time is13:40 on the record and 18:10 on the CD ! Discovered this when listening to the guitar solos on this YT upload., It has parts that I hadn't heard before at 5:33 and 10:43. Hence my comment. The flute solo is longer on Cd. What masterful editing! I love listening to great guitar solos and am glad the full solo is now whole again !
I believe the origional 13.5 minute version was replaced by a 18 minute version when the album was remastered.. "This classic album was recorded February 2nd, 1972 at New York's Carnegie Hall, recently remastered by keyboard/vibes player Paul Hoffert"
Some great live albums came from Carnegie hall and this was one of them
Thank God Lighthouse never got produced by David Foster!!!!
By far, the BEST version EVER!!!!! And I saw them, too--even played our high school!!!!
Asolute WOW! So sad that I didn't live in this beautiful era of time 🥺
Unlike most posters here, I actually got to hear this fantastic band in its early 70's prime. First, they were superior in every musical way to ALL the other "horn" bands live, and I mean BS&T, Chicago and the rest. These guys were for real. I always thought that maybe being not being from a major American city hurt them...or something. But live - they were killer. The album cut is good,but I assure you they were even better live, outdoors, on a beautiful summer night.....
I love Lighthouse and have a lots of their songs, but think about your comment Superior in every musical way to all other horn bands. There was not a a better guitar player for a Horn Band than Chicago's Terry Kath. I think everyone would agree.
Since I don't, I doubt your claim that "everyone would agree". That said,Lighthouse wasn't just about some guitar player - it was a band, and a superior one to Chicago or Blood Sweat and Tears. And again, unlike most posters here, perhaps even including you, I actually heard all of these bands play live more than once, and I stand by my statement. As for Mr. Kath, please note that one seldom hears his name in any conversation re: best rock guitarists of that era.so exactly how special was he? Good, yes; superior? Questionable at best.
Fair enough i have not seen any of those bands live, however i rank Chicago at number one not just for Longevity but for diversity was there any style they could not play??? their first three albums were all double albums and very consistent. Lighthouse has three solid albums One Fine Morning, Sunny Days and Can You Feel It. It is not a Competition and how special was Kath that is a dumb questions just listen to the first 7 Chicago albums. Also when Jimi Hendrix told Walt who is Chicago's Flute and Sax player that Kath was better than himself that counts for something. I know when talking about great rock players you hear the same names over and over YAWN. Kath was up there man just listen to his great tone and the intensity he played with. Nor Clapton or Page had that as for best Rock Guitarist the answer always seems to be Jeff Beck. I love Lighthouse and i cant wait till later in the week to go and pick up a Cd copy of Lighthouse Live as a collector you just never come across that stuff even here in Canada.
Toronto is the 4th largest city in North America. I think that`s major enough, No ?. Saw Lighthouse many times. They were playing high schools in Toronto when I was a kid.
I agree they were fantastic live, and yes, I heard them live in the early 70s. I never got into comparing the talents of different bands/band members, though--just appreciated what I was exposed to for what it was.
Lighthouse 8 Miles High Live This shows how great this group really was. Very underrated for their time. Very tight band.
I seem to remember the audience at the college I was at when Lighthouse performed applauded with great enthusiasm. I doubt anyone walked away from the show unimpressed.
Lighthouse was/IS awesome musically. Their version of this is BETTER than the original by the Byrds! I saw them many times live at "the Jube" in Oshawa, Ontario back in the day. Incredible - Skip on the drums and Jim McBride vocals.
The best version of this amazing song. Lighthouse at their absolute best! Ralph Cole was / is such an excellent but sadly under-rated guitarist!
Second best after the truly best version - *Golden Earring.* The Byrds came a distant third.
Wow, I haven't heard this in 20 years. I saw Lighthouse 5 or 6 times in the early 70's in the Toronto area. I still consider them the best Canadan rock band
RUSH? Just sayin'
BTO, April Wine, Triumph, Mahogany Rush, Rush and many more. Oh my God ;-)
R.I.P. Skip
Lighthouse, Ugly Ducklings, McKenna-Mendelson, The Paupers, Stitch in Tyme. There were a lot of great bands around Toronto at the time.Probably a reason I didn't fare well academically in high school.
George Oliver and the Mandala. Loveitis!
I Always Loved This Great CANADIAN Group from The 70s , THANK you for SHARING this Timeless Classic Jem 👍🇨🇦❤
Saw them at Atlantic City, Aug 2, 1969. They were unknown to me and great.
saw them in wolfville in 73 with one of the loves of my life back in the day
Saw Lighthouse at my College back in the 70's . I was blown away by this band seeing them live . They are an amazing orchestra of sound and talent .
I miss Skip . So sad he got hooked on crap
I just developed an overwhelming desire to hear this version just now, thank you for posting it!
They played this live at Nathan Phillip Square in downtown Toronto in the late '60"s. Memory is still so fresh in my mind. The music just soared, reverberated and bounced off all the downtown buildings! It was mystical. Like you were sitting right in the middle of the band while they played. A great band.
Woulda loved to see that.
When I was 16, I went to a concert by myself. It took a lot of guts at that age! It was Lighthouse at a local high school. LOVED it! And their 8 Miles High is a lot better than the original! Has some teeth!
The best version of "8 miles high" ever, great band, great songs. At the year 2020 I still remember them with their own sound :)
This was always my favorite version of this song, even more so than the Byrds version... I still have the Vinyl somewhere...
One of the great but neglected bands and albums of the 70's. I have the vinyl, purchased on myreturn from Vietnam.
Seen them in Toronto a few times.Those were the days.Smoke em if u got them. :) lol
This is better than the live Byrd's version off the untitled album, and that's from a Byrd's fan! Lol
first ive heard of Light house ..we didnt have internet back then and you didnt hear them on the radio either..reminds me of mahavishna and the flock
Emphatically, YES! I just came here after listening to the Byrds’ live version. Byrd’s fan too, but this is sooo much better!
I remember seeing Lighthouse play this song long ago at St Catharines Hi.
What a jam
Thanks for the trip down nostalgia lane. Loved this band.
So glad to discover this. I remember the live extended version from the early 70s. About 2/3 of the way through a college friend I was next to asked, "Is this still the same song?" I replied yes and that I thought it was great! Some people in those days were only familiar with radio length cuts; some people were used to bands of that era that played extended versions of tunes. I have remembered Lighthouse's performance of this tune over the decades, but haven't heard it since--until today. Thanks for posting!!!!
Many years from now, but still the best band sound
This brings back memories of my dad playing sax with these guys from time to time when they played Niagara/Toronto area in the early 70's. That and having a couple of them, Oscar Peterson and Moe Koffman drop in for the jam at my wedding. Damn wished I had a recording of that.
Oh what joy! I was blessed to have experienced them in '69-'70ish at the Fillmore East, middle band to the Grateful Dead. They were spellbinding! The power emanating off the stage was incredible. Skip was in the center on a really full drum set , with essentially a full rock band in front of him, flanked on one side by an ELECTRIC horn section, and on the other side by an ELECTRIC string section, playing solid body electric violins and cellos! The sonic impact was breathtaking.
that would have been great to see. They were in their prime at that point with musicianship at its zenith; many of them classically trained. I saw them in '74 at a local high school in Toronto. They weren't anything like this album.
@@stevej136
Envy I am told is green. I know nothing of that. After reading your post of seeing the band early 70's, for some reason I want to go wallow in the front yard grsss. Green, green grass.
I did not know them in the early 70's but I sure as hell knew full on mind opening marijuana. When this music was paired with six shots of wild turkey and three or four HEAVY joints it could take the top off of your brain. Life was long and I was young and there was time to waste that day. I am older now and they tell me the pot is stronger but there's a part of me that would disagree with that I'm not so much into the alcohol but Eight Miles High with Lighthouse is still a damn good Jam song. Get ahead on and fucking enjoy this.
Lucky enough to have seen and heard them when they came to my high school in 1969.
Lighthouse is best known for "One Fine Morning" 1970 Evolution Records hit single
I got this album.a double live album.love it.great band.great music.
Was bin ich nur gluecklich, in dieser drogenvollen Zeit, aufgewachsen zu sein.
eight miles high is the bomb
I loved this song when I first heard it and my love is growing stronger and Chicago and renaissance bot have live albums recorded at Carnegie hall
I took Kathy Moase to this concert in Wolfville NS but the band didn't perform so well as it was a university crowd. Next night they absolutely rocked the Halifax Forum because they came for a good time and the band did not fail.
I still put this on the turntable and enjoy.
懐かしい曲です。ギターとフルートの掛け合いがいい！
I think, 1st to use amplified brass in these kind of interplay, kickin' it back & forth, arrangements. Great jam..obviously LOVE playing with each other. Rawer, better than Chicago
They said at the time there was only room for one or two trumpet, horn rock bands. Lighthouse and Chase were two that went away, too bad.
You should check Chicago Live At Carnegie Hall from 1971 if you want to hear raw!
@@handyDutchman Both Fred Stone and Bill Chase are no longer with us. 😢
Seen them in Halifax at the Capital theatre . They were great there there was a lot of people there passing around small cigarettes not sure what that was about .
I ordered the cd from Paul Hoffert's website. It includes this, the full version of the song.
these days there is no music that substitute the powerful sound of this music style of bands like Light House, (and many other bands of those days).
including heavy rock music, progressive rock, experimental, krautrock, punk, heavy metal, including jazz., and avant garde.
NO, there is nothing these days that substitute.
This version brings tears to my eyes every time. LOVE it! have the album somewhere......
懐かしい！♪
just saw them tonight on their 50th anniversary tour ...soooo cool
Audiometer song and they were overlooked because all of the other Canadian groups
Awesome ensemble work. They step in, play, step out and always they're hyperaware of each other. OMG, those harmonies on the chorus! Cascades like a madrigal. (I think they know their scales REAL well) If that rhythm section was any tighter, they'd pop an artery. I played this for my lead player--material I thought we could learn--and his eyes get big. He yells at the rest of the band (sax, keys, drummer. I'm the bass player) "Hey you guys, listen to this! They're jammin' the FUCK out of this old Byrds tune!" So the guys come in, listen, eyes get big on the ending and they all look at me. "Are you effin' drunk? We can't fuckin' play like that!" Well, it was a thought...
It was a Righteous Time Out in the Country trying to take the title literal. Serious degrees of elevation was attained. "A" Days.
c.f. Golden Earing
Best version, but I like this Lighthouse version as well. Byrds... meh.
sad the silver double album is not here, best version of 8 miles ever. I had to really separate it away from "wheels of fire" on edge they looked the same
Sorry, the best version is Golden Earrings version of “Eight miles high”. 1969 Great Dutch band.
Good but not better.
@sturoc0. from the cd....not sure if it's on the album. I had it years ago...thought it was.....wore it out.....awesome band
De por si esta rola ya es un clasico por derecho propio. Y ahora si a la magnifica composición se le añade una magnifica reinterpretación como esta, wow que gran resultado. Entre esta, la original y la de East of Eden no tengo elección cualquiera me parece magnifica. ;-{D
Any one know where i can get a CD of this album? I love these songs!!
I've found the discrepancy. Seems this track was edited for the Album pressing. A check of the Lp vs Cd track durations revealed the time difference.Total trk time is13:40 on the record and 18:10 on the CD ! Discovered this when listening to the guitar solos on this YT upload., It has parts that I hadn't heard before at 5:33 and 10:43. Hence my comment.
The flute solo is longer on Cd.
What masterful editing!
I love listening to great guitar solos and am glad the full solo is now whole again !
Cream song free
Crosby. Was backstage,. Couldn't get any gooder,. I'm talking to a phone....... Shhwweeeeeeeeew....turn it up...... You will......rewind
Sng free by cream
probably the best version of this song to rival the byrds! regards
Golden Earring ...
This is a version that is not on the original Lp where is this from ?
I believe the origional 13.5 minute version was replaced by a 18 minute version when the album was remastered..
"This classic album was recorded February 2nd, 1972 at New York's Carnegie Hall, recently remastered by keyboard/vibes player Paul Hoffert"
see my reply to William Barido below