RIP Cliff, gone way to soon. I can’t even imagine what the band would have turned into and (if possible) how even more amazing of a bass player he would have become! Cheers K&R!
He was 24 when he was killed. He would've only gotten better his playing would've matured. He composed parts of this solo in his teens. Thats why IMO hes the best that ever lived.
Hey guys I was lucky enough to be among the last Americans to see Cliff Burton play they played here in the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton Virginia and then went to Europe and then of course the the rest is history
Somewhere I saw an interview with I can't remember if it was James or Lars when they were trying to form a band. He said, they were were walking down a street in California and heard this crazy guitar sound comming from an establishment then walked in to see Cliff shreading on the bass. Right then they knew they needed him. The next 2 were great, but couldn't hold a candle to Cliff. He was the Hendrix of the bass. RIP my good man.
Being 48 years old, I know of more 'non' Cliff Metallica than I do otherwise, but Cliff will ALWAYS be.....not just the bassist of Metallica.....But his potential was barely tapped into......it's fucking insane! I remember my first viewing of Cliff 'Em All on VHS......I cried my eyes out...….
Man this brings me back. So many what ifs had Cliff not passed away in that bus accident. Love your honest first reaction to it. Cliff was way ahead of his time and will forever be held in the highest standard in the metal community. #painintheask I’m gonna keep recommending Sylosis - Altered states Of Conciousness and Battlecross - Man Of Stone because I know you’re gonna enjoy them!
Insane to think he was only 21 years old when this was filmed and how the history of Metallica could have been so different. Not to take away from what they've done in the years since, but he was just so talented. RIP
I often dwell on that myself... WHAT songs would of been done or made different .... What songs might exist What songs wouldnt have ever been made... WHERE would they be today, after all the probable different albums. Or might they have even broken up 4 years later??? And no real Metallica History lol RIP Cliff. You changed life as we all know it, thats alllllll I know for sure.
I saw special about Cliff and they were talking to his dad. Cliff told his dad i get a headache playing. His dad said it's how you shake your head up and down so hard.
What a gem !!! They were about 20/21 years old and this is Metallica like many of us like to remember. What an unbelievable bass player. Never was other like him. Again, the Iron Maiden song: "Only the good die young". Rock In Peace., Cliff. \m/
If Cliff would have never died you would have never seen this crap Fuel and refuel and all the crap they put out since it's a shame cuz they were the best
@@jimwells768 People are judging those albums even without listening them.They have got some quality stuff.Good riffs,a few of james' best vocal performances,emotion and definitely deep lyrics.A song or an album being not heavy doesn't mean that that's a bad song/album.
I think Cliff was the songwriting powerhouse of the band. Mop was the peak and ajfa wasn't bad but after that it's a nosedive imo. The black album was commercially a great album but for Metallica it was like they tried to be the heavy metal version of blink 182.
Ughhh bro you can be a believer just because of that question Don't they say "Your every wish will become real/true in heaven", am i wrong??? So you can say "Ey God, I want to see a tourbus in 1986, make it more safe."
@@serhat6181 So what you're saying is Metallica is gonna shred the ultimate tour across the heavens when all their times come? I'm not very religious but that would be pretty rad.
I always loved Cliff's thrashing...one of the best...he never stopped on stage. Him and Tom Araya (before neck surgery) were the two best bass player thrashers. I saw Cliff play Anesthesia live in 1986 - one of my all-time live highlights.
I love the harmonics he does at the very end. Its also hilarious how James just like, jumps in and immediately starts headbanging and kicking ass. The first true heavy metal band. Hard Rock + Punk.
I always wondered that if Cliff was alive today if he would have cut his hair off for the Load cover album. I think not. Cliff would have been like y’all cut your hair I’m keeping mine. Plus I believe the Load album would have had a totally different sound and feel if Cliff was still alive. He was the driving force behind the epic Metallica sound from the first three albums. R.I.P. Cliff.
I've watched so many Cliff "reaction's" to this 1983 video as it touches my soul...absolutely amazing bassist, RIP sir! I have yet to see in any comments someone saying they where actually there for this show in Chicago. Would love to see what they thought then and what they think now watching this?
That was from the metro theater in Chicago they opened for Raven and I drove from Indianapolis to see this incredible show it was also the week or so before kill em all was released.
The Cliff Em All DVD was awesome and had so much great footage of cliff on some of his best bass parts. For whom the bell tolls though is my favorite. 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻
True, but I think James was really the heart and soul of Metallica. In a way, you could replace any member but if James wasn't on vocals I don't think it'd ever be the same. His voice is Metallica imo
i remembered clearly the first time a heard this was on a cassette generic recorded it because in my country we hardly can consume this music, and it was my treasure cause it was pulling teeth and wiplash without interval so i always think was only one song and for me is the best way to enjoy this piece of art
Cliff was a huge influence within the band, not only musically but as a person, especially with James. I can only imagine how Metallica would sound if he hadn't died.
Jag Panzer - Generally Hostile , Warfare Raven - Hell patrol , Seek and Destroy Annihilator - Imperiled Eyes , Phantasmagoria Razor - Cut Throat , Tortured Skull Lizzy Borden - Visions , Me Against the World #painintheask
#metallica The Memory Remains video featuring Marianne Faithful. Notice in the vid Hetrick and Ulrich are wearing sunglasses. Newstead appears his eyes are closed. The reason is the room is rotating around them. They were getting vertigo and moti on sickness watching the room spinning around them. BTW Faithful is Mick Jagger's former gf.
Check out The Warning's cover of Muse's Hysteria @F3yg if you want to show what a talented child can do on the bass. In this video Alejandra 10 (the youngest of the three sisters, Daniela 15 guitar and Paulina 13 drums, that make up The Warning) is shredding Chris Wolstenholme's intricate bassline. It's incredible...
I Love you so much Kel and Rich. Very good reaction. But you have must to do something from ajfa. For example Blackend, ...And Justice For All, Eye Of The Beholder, One, The Frayend Ends Of Sanity. Or better to say all because they are awesome. but use on youtube the enhanced bass version.
Always a pleasure listening to it. this masterpiece..!!! R.I.P. Cilf Semi-God Burton.!!! 🙏🙏🙏...We need to take a zip for him, right..? So..Cheers ..🍺🍺🍺🍺 ..If you may wonder.? The 4th beer is for Cliff...😝😝😝..I Also have cake, I saved it just in case needed.🍰🍰
This video of Cliff has bread many bass players over the years, and as it should its incredible. As intriged as Kel is I think she might be a budding bass player....the look of concentration and the way she is engrossed and drawn in i can see at the very least the is a bit of interest :)
R.I.P Cliff. I never got to see him play. Kirk broke his arm the night before I was supposed to see them open for Ozzy, so they didn't play. Cliff died about 6 months later.
Cliff: playing literal masterpiece
James: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
Camera man: wtf is James doing that’s so cool
I like to tell myself that Cliff was so great he fooled the camera man into thinking it was James on guitar playing what Cliff was.
@@Ashitaka1110 I'm pretty sure thats exactly what happened
Tell 'em to watch the left hand.
even in 1983 video, you can tell that even their fingers don't move.
Imagine if cliff was alive today. R.I.P best metal bass player
The band would be a whole hell of a lot better.. I very much dislike the skills of there current bassist.
Is Clifford still alive metallic would still be relevant but they suck now the music is horrible
Sorry, second after Geezer
If Cliff didn't die, there would be no My friend of Misery and Blackened ;(
Ziglle well there would be cus Jason Newsted wrote those riffs
RIP Cliff, gone way to soon. I can’t even imagine what the band would have turned into and (if possible) how even more amazing of a bass player he would have become! Cheers K&R!
He was 24 when he was killed. He would've only gotten better his playing would've matured. He composed parts of this solo in his teens. Thats why IMO hes the best that ever lived.
@@donaldstone540 I agree with you 100%, just hard to imagine what that would have sounded like!
@@cmsweitzer1 i agree, but it sure woulda been cool
Hey guys I was lucky enough to be among the last Americans to see Cliff Burton play they played here in the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton Virginia and then went to Europe and then of course the the rest is history
My mom Saw Them live in 83 in Chicago when she was 23 rock on mom love you 🤟
Cliff and Kirk was 21 here,
James just had turned 20 13 days prior, and Lars 19.
Cliff, Kirk born 62.
James, Lars 63... 👌
Somewhere I saw an interview with I can't remember if it was James or Lars when they were trying to form a band. He said, they were were walking down a street in California and heard this crazy guitar sound comming from an establishment then walked in to see Cliff shreading on the bass. Right then they knew they needed him. The next 2 were great, but couldn't hold a candle to Cliff. He was the Hendrix of the bass. RIP my good man.
I always thought it was when they saw a gig of Cliff's former band Trauma.
Being 48 years old, I know of more 'non' Cliff Metallica than I do otherwise, but Cliff will ALWAYS be.....not just the bassist of Metallica.....But his potential was barely tapped into......it's fucking insane!
I remember my first viewing of Cliff 'Em All on VHS......I cried my eyes out...….
"Shit, he only has 4 strings"
@@strogaa It was.. That story is bogus and actually Jim Martin(Faith No More Guitarist and best friend) told Cliff to try out for Metallica.
Heard Cliff wanted to be guitar but position was filled so he made a lead out of a bass...
Cliff was the best ever. PERIOD.
RICH.... MUCH RESPECT BROTHER.....BROTHER IN ARMS!!!!!
Man this brings me back. So many what ifs had Cliff not passed away in that bus accident. Love your honest first reaction to it. Cliff was way ahead of his time and will forever be held in the highest standard in the metal community. #painintheask I’m gonna keep recommending Sylosis - Altered states Of Conciousness and Battlecross - Man Of Stone because I know you’re gonna enjoy them!
Thanks for your patience @G. We have them in for April. Really looking forward to them. Much love. Rich
Thanks Rich! So looking forward to hear what you and Kel think about 2 of my favorite bands
Cliff was a Bass phenomenon 🎶 that set a bar at his young age that very few if any reach R.I.P. sir 🌹
Unfucking real 🤯 I never realized what a phenomenal bassist Cliff Burton was. Holy shit amazing.
Kel is the greatest!
a total Bass God and there you have the reason why.
The brightest flames burn quickest. that's what I heard her say..
Mama said
Always a tear into my eyes when see or hear him play
Greatest band in history!
Good one. Every few months I go to Cliff's solo clips for a dose of joy. 😁
There will never be another bassist as great as Cliff. I was so lucky to get to see him live. A great talent taken way to soon.
For Whom the Bell Tolls, Day On the Green. Awesome footage of Cliff. I believe y'all'll enjoy.
Cliff, Lemmy, Vinny and so many others are RIPPING somewhere right now!! \m/ \m/ Thanks for the videos man!
That bass solo gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. R I P cliff burton best bassist who ever lived
Insane to think he was only 21 years old when this was filmed and how the history of Metallica could have been so different. Not to take away from what they've done in the years since, but he was just so talented. RIP
I often dwell on that myself... WHAT songs would of been done or made different .... What songs might exist What songs wouldnt have ever been made... WHERE would they be today, after all the probable different albums. Or might they have even broken up 4 years later??? And no real Metallica History lol RIP Cliff. You changed life as we all know it, thats alllllll I know for sure.
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@@Basshead1 Cliff Burton was born in 1962. This video is from 1983. 1962-1983 = 21 years. He was 24 when he died.
I saw special about Cliff and they were talking to his dad. Cliff told his dad i get a headache playing. His dad said it's how you shake your head up and down so hard.
greatest bass guitar performance i have ever seen.
Cliff was such a lovely animal, it was such a loss to the world when he died so young.
And a fun fact, Cliff actually wrote that solo when he was 16.
What a gem !!! They were about 20/21 years old and this is Metallica like many of us like to remember. What an unbelievable bass player. Never was other like him. Again, the Iron Maiden song: "Only the good die young". Rock In Peace., Cliff. \m/
I start thinking about his passing. How that changes the history of Metallica. Maybe they play like early days longer. That's what I liked.
If Cliff would have never died you would have never seen this crap Fuel and refuel and all the crap they put out since it's a shame cuz they were the best
@Lachlan Saddler chump.haha whatever still sucks😂😂
@@jimwells768 People are judging those albums even without listening them.They have got some quality stuff.Good riffs,a few of james' best vocal performances,emotion and definitely deep lyrics.A song or an album being not heavy doesn't mean that that's a bad song/album.
I think Cliff was the songwriting powerhouse of the band. Mop was the peak and ajfa wasn't bad but after that it's a nosedive imo. The black album was commercially a great album but for Metallica it was like they tried to be the heavy metal version of blink 182.
@@jimwells768 they would've definitely got into Load & Reload era faster since Cliff liked blues-kind of music more than heavy metal
No matter how many times i watch this. I always get goosebumps
Cliff was the Jimmi Hendrix of Bass Guitar...................LEGENDARY!!!
I often wonder what Metallica would have become had he lived. RIP my man
Ughhh bro you can be a believer just because of that question
Don't they say "Your every wish will become real/true in heaven", am i wrong???
So you can say "Ey God, I want to see a tourbus in 1986, make it more safe."
@@serhat6181 So what you're saying is Metallica is gonna shred the ultimate tour across the heavens when all their times come? I'm not very religious but that would be pretty rad.
You look as proud as I was when I showed my girl this video! SHE LOVES IT!
just glad I got to him live RIP
I see this every time I look at young Mr. Hetfield. Watch the Wizard of Oz and see if anyone reminds you. I think of it every time I see him.
Thank you both so much. RIP Cliff Lee Burton
Buen video cliff el mejor para siempre
Por cierto tú esposa es una mujer muy hermosa
I got to see Cliff on Metallica's Ride The Lightning tour :) WASP & Armored Saint opened for them (yes, Metallica was the headliner, not WASP).
I was there with you Bro!!! My stop was in Buffalo NY, I think it was 85? 86? Honestly cant remember and I dont care Cheers.
Harmonics on a bass. GOTTA LOVE IT!
Now he's playing with Bonham,Hendrix and Freddie
Now that's a supergroup I would definitely listen to
I was trying to think of who he is playing with..I like this group..maybe Lemmy too
Don't forget Lemmy and Dimebag.
@@Ziglle dio
Cliff was the all time master of the bass
I always loved Cliff's thrashing...one of the best...he never stopped on stage. Him and Tom Araya (before neck surgery) were the two best bass player thrashers. I saw Cliff play Anesthesia live in 1986 - one of my all-time live highlights.
I love the harmonics he does at the very end. Its also hilarious how James just like, jumps in and immediately starts headbanging and kicking ass. The first true heavy metal band. Hard Rock + Punk.
I always wondered that if Cliff was alive today if he would have cut his hair off for the Load cover album. I think not. Cliff would have been like y’all cut your hair I’m keeping mine. Plus I believe the Load album would have had a totally different sound and feel if Cliff was still alive. He was the driving force behind the epic Metallica sound from the first three albums. R.I.P. Cliff.
There would have never been a load album if Cliff was alive he wouldn'twant to play that crap
I've watched so many Cliff "reaction's" to this 1983 video as it touches my soul...absolutely amazing bassist, RIP sir! I have yet to see in any comments someone saying they where actually there for this show in Chicago. Would love to see what they thought then and what they think now watching this?
That was from the metro theater in Chicago they opened for Raven and I drove from Indianapolis to see this incredible show it was also the week or so before kill em all was released.
Who knows what could be if Cliff was still alive?
Rest in peace brother!
Awesome guys... these guys are so rich in musical tallent. ...my first metal love. Love you guys
The Cliff Em All DVD was awesome and had so much great footage of cliff on some of his best bass parts. For whom the bell tolls though is my favorite.
🤘🏻😈🤘🏻
It's crazy that even when James and Kirk kicking in, Cliff's sound was still so dominant that you can barely hear them.
Cliff, Rest Brother, you earned it! Thanks for the share and reaction!
The best performance of Clifford Lee Burton, the god of bass.
There's also For Whom the Bell Tolls from 1986. Cliff had a camera just for him
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I got to see cliff and the boys at monsters of rock in Nuremburg germany(west germany at the time)shortly before the bus accident.the man was amazing
Cliff was an absolute genius and the soul of the band. They really did become a different band after losing him.
True, but I think James was really the heart and soul of Metallica. In a way, you could replace any member but if James wasn't on vocals I don't think it'd ever be the same. His voice is Metallica imo
i remembered clearly the first time a heard this was on a cassette generic recorded it because in my country we hardly can consume this music, and it was my treasure cause it was pulling teeth and wiplash without interval so i always think was only one song and for me is the best way to enjoy this piece of art
You are doing great Kel!
Lars and James 20 at the time Cliff and Kirk 21
They were all about 20 YO in 1983
People reacting to Cliffs bass solo are ALWAYS the most genuinely real reactions youll ever see! Cliff didnt play bass ... he seduced it.
Best ever, no one even ever talks about the best bassist ever
Saw them in this time frame they opened for Ozzy I believe for Diary of a madman or Ultimate Sin. You can tell they were on the verge of greatness
Hi guys, you rocks,saluti dall' Italia!
James was 19 at that concert
"Rickenbacker" bass? Love & miss Cliff. RIP Mate. Great vid guys love ya! KEEP KISSING! Peace. :)
Watching Kel’s reaction makes me think that it’s time for her to see “Eruption” Live. 🤟
We are working our way there. That's a moment to look forward to !!!
Kel-n-Rich can’t wait! 🤟
mindblowing
Oh my teenage time crush is playing bass here :)))
Cliff was a huge influence within the band, not only musically but as a person, especially with James. I can only imagine how Metallica would sound if he hadn't died.
One of the greatest moments in Metal History
Jag Panzer - Generally Hostile , Warfare
Raven - Hell patrol , Seek and Destroy
Annihilator - Imperiled Eyes , Phantasmagoria
Razor - Cut Throat , Tortured Skull
Lizzy Borden - Visions , Me Against the World #painintheask
Her bewildered look like what in the F is going on here is priceless (Lol)
He used a Tubescreamer pedal. Usually used for a regular guitar. I never knew you could use one on a bass. But lo and behold surprise!
She's been Burtonized. Congratulations.
There is footage of Cliff playing with Trauma, on youtube
The best bassist to ever walk this planet.
#metallica The Memory Remains video featuring Marianne Faithful.
Notice in the vid Hetrick and Ulrich are wearing sunglasses. Newstead appears his eyes are closed. The reason is the room is rotating around them. They were getting vertigo and moti on sickness watching the room spinning around them. BTW Faithful is Mick Jagger's former gf.
Good choice may cliff live on in our hearts and minds Rip
Lars (drummer) was 20 in 1983! We share the same birthday so..... !!!!!! James was 20. Cliff was 21 and Kirk was 20.
He's one of the greats! Next to an idol Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath ! N.I.B next please!!
Check out The Warning's cover of Muse's Hysteria @F3yg if you want to show what a talented child can do on the bass. In this video Alejandra 10 (the youngest of the three sisters, Daniela 15 guitar and Paulina 13 drums, that make up The Warning) is shredding Chris Wolstenholme's intricate bassline. It's incredible...
I Love you so much Kel and Rich. Very good reaction. But you have must to do something from ajfa. For example Blackend, ...And Justice For All, Eye Of The Beholder, One, The Frayend Ends Of Sanity. Or better to say all because they are awesome. but use on youtube the enhanced bass version.
All HAIL...SIR...BURTON....R.I.P....Monsterman...
Always a pleasure listening to it. this masterpiece..!!! R.I.P. Cilf Semi-God Burton.!!! 🙏🙏🙏...We need to take a zip for him, right..? So..Cheers ..🍺🍺🍺🍺 ..If you may wonder.? The 4th beer is for Cliff...😝😝😝..I Also have cake, I saved it just in case needed.🍰🍰
RIP Cliff. A brilliant artist that was just tragically taken far too early.
This video of Cliff has bread many bass players over the years, and as it should its incredible. As intriged as Kel is I think she might be a budding bass player....the look of concentration and the way she is engrossed and drawn in i can see at the very least the is a bit of interest :)
You look like a couple making an audition tape to be part of a 90s swingers club. Good video by the way!
R.I.P Cliff. I never got to see him play. Kirk broke his arm the night before I was supposed to see them open for Ozzy, so they didn't play. Cliff died about 6 months later.
There is another from Cliff em all when they played outside in tour with Ozzy
#painintheask
1. Buckethead - Eerie Canal
2. Gammaray - Armageddon
The best there is. Well there is many more "the best there is" songs✌️
Cliff had a single coil guitar pick up in the bridge of his guitar and a muddy pickup in the up position and lol great reaction 🤟🤙
Cliff Burton,born 10.02.1962 and James Hetfield,born 03.08.1063 ....
Busted out the peek outfit for the good one nice
Didnt know a guitar could make that sound ! LET ALONE A BASS - Check out Billy Sheehan back in the TALAS days doing Live Bill or the other solo !
Only Bad thing about this video is that when James and Kirk come out the camera guy focuses on them even though Cliff is still shredding.
You should do Trullijos cover for Cliff's parents, he does magnificently.
Just watched a 16 and a 13-year old react to this. They thought it sounded like Cliff was playing 3 tunes at once. Well.
This is what Eruption by Van Halen is for guitarist, but for Bassist
Cliff Burton is someone special on the base not take away from Jason or Rob, there also amazing in there own way.
God now has the Major Rager as his bass player!!!