British guitarist analyses Joan Armatrading playing solo live in 1979!
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2019
- Tonight we're going back to 1979 to take a look at Joan Armatrading performing Steppin' Out!
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Thank you for playing Joan Armatrading, her talent is monstrous, she has never had the air time her talent deserved.
In my book, Joan is one of the ten best singer songwriters ever!
What an accomplished musician, she's exceptional and a great person. I haven't heard her in a long time, I always liked her style. Thanks for reminding me of her talent.
She retired from live performance she is seventy but she is still making music
Joan Armatrading played the soundtrack of my youth! I listened to her every day for 20 years. Still love her.
Her voice is so one of a kind!! She defines the word 'unique' vocally! And then there's her guitar playing, also unique! And on a steel 12-string which is once again, unique! Put it all together and you have a musical gift of the highest order!! Thank you, Fil for bringing her to us as only you can! You are also a gift to us!
She can throw down. Technically brilliant and an honest voice❤️
Not only can she play , she's also a great songwriter .
I never saw Prince, Rush, Hendrix or many of the greats, but I've seen Joan twice and I think that's as good. Thank you Joan.
Saw her twice in NYC, and Rochester NY. Awesome talent. We owe her friends a debt of gratitude for encouraging her to perform!!!
Blown Away By Her Asylum Chapel 2021 Set On TV Last Night.......Unique Being Her Own Role Model.......... Massively Inspiring Singer Song Writer Musician To Up And Coming Artists..........Blessed And Born For It.
Her album “Joan Armatrading” is the soundtrack of my college days at UNC. I wore out that album and it instantly transports me when I hear it. She’s so amazing and seems like a really humble and cool person.
She’s still going strong! Fabulous.
Didn't know Joan was such an amazing guitarist! Thank you for opening my eyes to wonderful performers. 👍
I have been a fan of Joan Armatrading for years, since hearing her on the John Peel show. Her tune "Show some Emotion" is among my most played vinyl 45's. I was lucky enough to see her play (again) a few years ago here in the U.K. she was bluesy & brilliant, really letting rip on guitar.
Like all the other greats, Joan touches a part of your soul you didn't know you had.
I love her. Without a doubt she is underrated but she is in no way underappreciated.
I LOOOOOOVE Joan Armatrading! I’ve followed her since the early 80’s, and am so glad she’s still playing!
I’ve been listening to Joan for years, and I have to say that she is in a class by herself...she’s an incredibly talented singer, musician and songwriter. In other words, Joan is a substantial cut above most everyone else in the music business, even today. No one else can touch her! Keep raving on, Joan!
I used to love Joan Armatrading. I saw her perform live in Washington DC 1977.
Interesting analysis of her playing technique because I always felt her vocals, while delivering great phrasing is also used as a percussive instrument.
Thought I’d been the biggest J.Armatrading fan. Bought every album as soon as they came out. Saw her in concert in Seattle in ‘82 BUT , 😬 I had no idea she could play like this. I loved the sound that came from her Ovation, but never saw her riff like this. Late to the party, but thanks for this !
What I find great about this channel is getting to know great guitarist that I didn't know about prior. Thanks
Ken Smith exactly ...that's why I love this channel and his band
Me 3
Ken Smith same here! 🙋🏻♀️
Ken Smith No boundaries here...just music.
Fils knowledge is incredible for someone so young.I had too many hang ups at that age.Obviously him being a musician himself lends his words creedence
Sheer brilliance in all respects - thank you, Fil.
Learning about how accomplished and generous Joan really is was as great as having that amazingly complex playing sorted out for us! What a great career she's had!! I see the brother (Tony Armatrading) who suggested she play a few covers to draw people in, (and then wow 'em with her originals), on TV here in the US quite a bit and he's had a considerable film career, as well. Pretty talented family! This was all in all a totally wonderful analysis video, thank you!
@Brad zybola Are you thinking of "At 17" by Janis Ian? Fil covers that!
It's been many years since I thought about Joan Armatrading. Her vocals, especially are very unique and memorable. Thanx! And by the way, congrats on 70k subscribers! !
She is still around, she has a FB page and is always keeping people up to date with what she is up to
@@personalcheeses8073 Thanx! I'll be sure to check it out!!
Nice one Fil..love her style. Best female artist ever & so inspiring. You got her spot on. She owns that guitar & has a style of her own. Shes not scared to mix musical genres, jazz, blues, country with a lil funk. Thankyou so so much for this. She's a legend to me, love her. A beautiful humble woman. My favourite album...'To the Limit'. Her song writing is also bar none. 🤘🤘🤘❤
I officially got tinnitus in my ears at a concert of hers in Monterey CA. I remember the sound mix was screeching and then, pop!! Have had ringing in my ears ever since. But it was worth it!! Love Joan
I love how she sings, she kicks butt!!
Awesome singer and songwriter. Thanks for highligting Joan's talents.
She makes it look natural and easy and it's really anything but. Great stuff.
for me the best .. love her voice.. so much character and the feel she gives to each song with it.. amazing playing. great analysis Fil..
Joan really does have it all - songwriting, voice, guitar playing and, as you say, seems to be an extremely nice person. Thanks Fil!
My God, another artist I'd forgotten about. Loved the review and background info!! 🎸🎶👍
Joan Armatrading has just released her 22nd studio album: COSEQUENCES. Enjoy!! 🎶🎸🤩🎵
Man she owns that stage!
I have always enjoyed her music both as a singer & as a kick ass guitarist!
This is excellent - re-introduce Joan A. to those who may have missed her. Another person you might look at is Boz Scaggs - live footage from as early as 1971, and an excellent live concert from 2004. He is someone who people may need a re-introduction to - his new album is "Out of the Blues" and it is great, imho. He both plays guitar and sings.
Damn... never realised how good she was on guitar. Fantastic.
I see similarities between Armatrading and Tracy Chapman. Always enjoy your analysis. Thanks, Fil, and love and greetings from Omaha, NE USA.
Hadn’t heard her in years-this video shows her great musicianship that I had not appreciated before. Very enjoyable 😎
A surprise to me!
I had No Idea Joan was that much of a player, but Yes, She Is!
Love and Affection is IMO her greatest song. But I also love this track.
Why the hell is this woman not a superstar? Brilliantly original composer. Unique and visceral voice. Superb arrangements. Unforgettable live. Hard working artist and by all accounts a top lady all round. She should be a household name...
She is here in the UK ☺
@@wingsofpegasus I only wish that was true. I first saw her in the 70s and have been following her since, but she has a pretty niche audience here I would suggest. She never won a Grammy or a Brit - shameful. Just compare her to the winners the years she was nominated. Her biggest recognition was the recent Radio 2 Lifetime Achievement Folk Award - hardly mainstream. Her highest charting single was Love & Affection way back in '76 - more typically she doesn't chart. Highest charting album was Show Some Emotion in '76 at #6. Again, most of her recent work didn't chart. Glastonbury hid her away on the World Music stage. When you consider how she towers above most of the pap we are served these days, that's a pretty meagre return.
@@wingsofpegasus She is in my house, and I'm in the US.
I was hoping you had a JA review! Love her. I've watched about 15 of your reviews but loved that in this one your head was movin' while you were groovin'. JA will evoke that. Also, as a female I appreciate your respect towards the women you review. You're a class act.
Thanks for going all fanboy on Joan. She deserves it!
Breath of fresh air when she came on the scene. Outstanding song writer. And my oh my, what a voice!
such an amazing voice,one of my favourites
Man, I remember when I first heard Joan, this song. I had just returned to the US after being in Europe for a few years. She blew me away, I bought her album and played it often when relaxing after harvesting weed in Oregon. Yeah! Thanks Fil for featuring.
Man she would be fun as hell to jam acuistic rock with. Thanks Fil. I've heard the name, but did know.
Yer The Man🤘🍺
Saw her live in Glasgow post L+A success. Spotlight picked out her guitar on Help Yourself intro solo. Astonishing.
November 1975 - went to see Supertramp at the Birmingham Odeon. They were pretty good, but the support act, an unknown artist by the name of Joan Armatrading blew the roof off the place. This started me on a 40+ year love affair with her music. Saw her last year at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham, and believe me she's still got it!!
Playing her hometown
Fil, you have done it again. Joan A. is great, and your analysis is excellent.
Wow this brings back some memories. My older sister loved her. I forgot how great she was. Boy time flies👍👍
Thanks for showcasing this legendary lady! Was lucky enough to witness Joan's electric guitar instrumental/solo work with her band at Rockpalast 2007, no surprise waa on point throughout the whole concert as was her bass player the very inspiring John Giblin (sadly now deceased) and her drummer and keyboardist. An unforgettable concert that luckily someone uploaded on UA-cam.
You're so on the money with your analysis of her playing technique. Just a great musician all around, extremely talented woman.
I am pleased to be able to say "Whatever's for Us" was a big hit in the flat I lived in around 73/74.
Joan is such a talented performer, what soul and skill, so intelligent, love her. wonderful vid, thanks Fil !
I love Joan!!! man that brings back memories of my childhood my mom loved her..
Saw Joan back in the 80's when she was touring the 'me, myself, I' album , such a nice lady!
Rock'n that ovation guitar. Sweet playing from Joan.
Joan can throw down! Somewhere there’s a video with Eric Clapton playing lead with her.
wow! she's pretty amazing. cool chord progressions. thanks 4 turning me on to her.
Always enjoyed her voice on recordings, but hadn't observed her guitar playing until now. Wow. Her playing is just as unique as her voice ♥️
There‘s something about her singing (though not the same energy) that reminds me of Tracy Chapman! Love her playing - thanks for the post!
I always liked Joan when i heard her on KSAN in the '70s. Never bought anything or saw her. This is good !
Always loved Joan Armatrading since I was introduced to her music around 1976. Attended about 3 of her concerts over the 70s/80s in Sydney, Australia. I still prefer this early music of hers
Her voice !!!
Loved Joan - used to do ‘Down to Zero’ when I was singing - loved doing it too 😊 she’s amazing - Kudos Fil 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🤶🥰🎄😘
What a great choice. Thanks
Didn't realize Joan is such an accomplished guitar player.
'Like Fire' has great licks. Probably my favorite tune she did.
Went to see Joan’s one woman show, absolutely brilliant
Thanks - one of my first favourites x
Thank you!
Thank you for this great assessment of Joan's guitar playing. I'm surprised you didn't mention the phaser effect pedal she is using (you can see/hear her switching it on in the full video), which is very clever in that it adds texture and a third dimension to an already very rich sound. It does take the sound to another level. I'll venture to guess she uses it to fill out the sound a little more to substitute for the full band (rhythm section, piano, backing vocals) that is in the album version.
For those who are interested in streaming this on Spotify, there is a similar version of this song, from the same year, on the Live in North America set).
Yet another blues player i haven't heard of, love that ACOUSTIC, guitar picking,she does very well, without a back up band.... Her voice is smokey sexy, blues, loved this, performance, and your total break down of all her talents! Fil, you are really on a blues streak, love it!
Love Joan, her playing and her voice is simply amazing. She makes that Ovation work. Thanks again !
I was mesmerized watching her playing...Thanks for a new experience!
I love a vast ray of musical styles! this performance by Joan Armatrading was flawless! superb strumming on her guitar and vocals. another informative analysis and break down. keep Rockin' through the years Fil.
Drew Pall It’s array BTW
seen her live a few times terrific performer and song writer.
Thanks, Fil. I always liked Joan when I saw her but didn't get a chance to explore her as an artist--didn't know she could play like that. Speaking of artists who could play multiple instruments and make albums by themselves puts me in mind of Todd Rundgren.
Is that Joan playing on 'Opportunity' off the 'Show Some Emotion' album? Come on, how good is that! Well, whether or not it was her, she is a total legend. Loved her playing and singing in the seventies, still love her now. Thank you Joan, and thanks as always for bringing this review to us Fil.
What! I just checked and it is 2 in the morning where you live...night owl!
😂👍
I finally got to see Joan Armatrading in concert in 2015. Incredible show.
Saw Joan Armatrading live in Melbourne (Australia) a few years after the concert which you review here. What a great musician/song writer she is, and like you said she also has a great unique voice. Her concert was as good as any of her studio recordings.
Only knew Joan Armatrading from her 'greatest hits'. Always found her voice was amazing but I had no idea she was so talented on guitar. Thanks once again, Fil for filling me in!
Thanks. I've been hoping you'd take a look at Joan. She has been a unique talent that is best known as a singer/songwriter, but can do it all -- even play blues guitar. She has had real staying power. Thanks again.
Joan Armatrading! One of the best from the seventies! truly unique.
"A feel way of playing."
Simply put, that is the very heart and soul of the blues. Check out the old UA-cam clips of Son House and a young Buddy Guy playing together. Musical skills can be learned, but the "feel" is from way down deep. You're doing some good stuff Fil, keep it up.
Fil, have you done a video on Emmylou Harris? Not sure if you have or not but she is definitely up your street with all the genres you cover. Has to be on your list
Not yet!
Brain Stormer I’m waiting for him to do one on Elliot Easton come on fil
@@wingsofpegasus I am very curious what your ideas are about Emmylou's skills as a guitarplaying (country-rock country) singer.
I love your Batman shirt and lady guitarists. 👍👍
Ha ha ha yer funny as hell. Hope you've been well.... ✌️
Wake up Nappers. I got to ask did you try to play that after seeing this. She is something I wasn't hip. Hats off to you both, she sounds like a wonderful person. Thanks again professor. Peace Boogie Woogie. PS Melissa Etheridge
@Brad zybola she'd be the one that do it like the way I do. I get thirsty every time after listening to that first album
Thanks!
I've never owned any of Joan's work but I've always respected her musical talents.
Rock!
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😃Hi fil, goodness me few years passed since I've heard Joan play😂😂feel old lol very unique. Great breakdown fil👋👋👋👋👋
Wow, thank you for turning me on to Joan. I can't believe that I missed out on her great music.
She’s unique and very appealing, to me, anyway. So many excellent one-man(or woman) artists back then.
Great choice! I listened to "Me, Myself, I"--every song of which is fantastic---a lot in 1984-6. What a voice and instrumental talent she is. At the time...and to this day, I felt she should be as big as the Pretenders or Heart. I wondered what became of her and then I saw her on Jools Holland a few weeks ago so I guess she's ok.
You have got me listening to new things and expanding my horizons. Thanks man.
Wow what a great talent and sadly mostly overlooked
What a great video thank you Phil
Great analysis and history lesson bro!
Thanks so much for this .