I spent a lot of time with Badfinger in the 70s on their mid Atlantic dates. They worked harder off stage as on. They changed strings for every show. And I'd never seen anyone else cut their strings off with wire cutters. They were so focused on their show and preparation. As singers they played a mic as an instrument. Their double lead guitar work was astonishing as the vocals. I saw the at a catholic high school where they provided a grand piano. ...Awesome ! They had a segment in their set that was totally acoustic. They had trouble with humidity and were under contract to use Ovation acoustics. I totally understand the solo Beatles using them on their projects. The Badfinger were consumate pro artists.
Baby Blue , Can't Live , No Matter What , Day After Day ... some of the best songs ever written ..... Thx so much Fil for showcasing this very special band ....cheers
@Chris SadowskiIs that right? I'm aware of how they got screwed over, but not specifically how they lost on songwriting credit, given how big Harry Nilsson's cover of "Without You" was at the time. It is ridiculously tragic how this great band was so abused by the industry. If it were a fictional tale, it would be maligned for being over the top cynical and bleak. The music certainly lives on, though, and I'm thrilled to see it re-emerging now here and there, e.g., on Breaking Bad and Susanna Hoff's cover of the sublime "Name of the Game."
God, how I loved this band as a teenager! Reminds me of days when my best friend & I'd get home from school and lie in the back yard, under this big willow tree. It had branches that hung down all around, so we could hide out there almost like being in a tent...playing our AM transistor radios or my 8-track. Badfinger, Raspberries & The Grass Roots - whenever I hear them, I'm in a school girl's uniform, picking daisies out of the grass, chatting about boys & singing my heart out. Magical time, but you don't know it while it's happening. Great band, great memories.
Suicide is, as they say, a permanent solution to a temporary problem. So sad that two good guys, brilliant musicians, couldn't see that their lives mattered more than their record contract troubles. Even with losing everything, they were still young & had all their talent. Even if it took years to get out of their awful record deal, I wish they could have found strength to hold on. Not blaming the victim - I know depression is like a 500 pound gorilla on your chest. Just such an awful waste. Heartbreaking.
So very true. They were ripped off by their manager, by their record company and basically left to fend for themselves by The Beatles. In the end they ended up owing money despite several hits. Now you know why someone like Steve Miller will cuss out, and characterize in the very worst terms record companies. They could've really given us so much more but what they did give us is truly timeless. Pardon me, I've gotta go break up the meth as my second batch is almost done.for pouring.
@@danielfronc4304 I have heard from more than one source that, given the huge amount of money involved in the music industry and record sales during the 1970s, organized crime syndicates were often involved in management contracts, tour promotors, booking agents, illegal drugs, law firms, and many claim, the major labels and record companies! It was a dog-eat-dog world in which greedy, unethical swindlers cashed in and ruined the lives of many talented and aspiring artists.
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Their real story is a very sad one. Unfortunately not totally unique in the so called music business. However I have reallly never heard of a worse hosing than this band took. Especially with all they accompolished musically & artistically. Peace, M.A.
Considering the sadness surrounding Badfinger, having 'Baby Blue' chart in 2013 almost sounds redemptive. Great analysis and guitar demo of a classic rock band
Knowing the sad story of the band, the backstory of the song, the Breaking Bad connection... every time I hear this beautiful track, it always breaks my heart.
I remember being a freshman in High School when I first heard them. Some of us thought it was The Beatles, but they had broken up in 1970. In any event, we loved them, and still do today. Such tragedy, just as they were starting to Roll as a Band. What a sound they had.
That’s funny & so true that all the Beatles songs that they gave away you can tell they were Beatle songs like “Come & Get It “ from this group & “Bad To Me “ by Billy J. Kramer. Also throw in “Goodbye “ by Mary Hopkin.
Was a freshman myself, and always loved to start my day with them before I went to school so I could block out everything else and play the songs back in my mind. Oh and I had the denim outfit that Pete was wearing too. :)
The Raspberries and Badfinger, the two premier "power pop" bands of the early 1970's. For this tv performance, that is not Mike Gibbins on drums; being that Mike left the group for a short spell, but later came back. The name of this drummer is Rob Stawinski from a group called Sky, which featured Doug Fieger, who went on to greater fame in '79 with a minor hit called My Sharona :)..... Tom and Peter harmonizing together were equal to the best of Lennon/McCartney and Harrison. Dearly missed to this day, Pete, Tom and Mike.
One of my favorites was Carry On Till Tomorrow. I thought their harmonies were perfect and Tom had such a range. I'm glad that we are talking about this wonderful band. We should never forget the truly talented artists no matter the years or their circumstances. Thanks so much Fil for doing this analysis.
Everytime I listen to this band, I can't help but feel sad for the tragedy of it all and the promise of what could've been. A truly underappreciated, brilliant band.
This song has been in my top 5 list since 1972. Reminds me of a girl in high school. Sadly, Baby Blue is rarely played on SiriusXM 70s, but I do have it in my personal collection.
I'm so glad to see Badfinger reaching more people. I only knew of them because they are my dad's favorite band, and while I grew up on a lot of Classic Rock because of my dad, Badfinger were always special. Nobody I ever met from my generation and younger knew of them outside of knowing Mariah Carey's cover of Without You. I hope they will explore the music beyond Baby Blue.
I was a very young musician but seasoned had already been performing from a early age. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in a small hall situation in Ohio. I was front and center and listened intently at was was a nearly perfect live performance of their songs. aside from a tech issue with the sound system. Their flawless vocals and control inspired me to become a singer as well as guitarist.
The rhythm guitar on the original recording was done with a capo on the fourth fret, so they're definitely singing to a backing track. That said, and as you noted, the vocals are spot on. Great band!
I’m thinking live they did it without a capo and I don’t really hear it on this backing track. Saw Joey Molland live a couple weeks ago and he did it all with barre chords just like in this performance.
One of my favorite bands with my definite favorite music historian and guide. I saw your earlier Badfinger analysis, and yet this stuff all sounds new and fresh. You have an unusual talent as a musical guide. Great as always Fil. I hope your holidays are safe and enjoyable.
Thank you Phil for featuring one of my favorite bands! Incredible songwriters & musicians who would’ve undoubtedly gone on to create more masterpieces like Baby Blue, Day After Day, I Can’t Live, No Matter What, & Come and Get It! Listening to one of their last concerts live in Vancouver 1974 right now. What National Treasures these guys were ♥️🎵 Pete, Tom & Mike - RIP Rock in Power We all love you to the moon & back!
4:59 Hey there. The drummer here might've been Rob Stawinsky, since Mike Gibbins (temporarily) quit Badfinger in 1972, the year in which this performance was shot.
I love your analysis of Badfinger. What an amazing band and talent. It is so sad that there was such epic tragedy associated with them and they were truly taken advantage of.
Some bands build a career around one special tune. Badfinger built a legend around "Baby Blue." When I first heard it in the early 1970s, I knew it was going to go "big." This tune has that wondrous melodic and dynamic quality to it - from cue up to the last note. Back in the early 1970s, I knew that tune would make it into either a film soundtrack or on a TV show. God keep Pete Ham, Tom Evans the other members of Badfinger. Once again, you provided us with an informative and entertaining analysis video. Many Thanks FIL. You're the mate. God keep you and yours. -- W
It just shows that although Kenny Rogers was a "country" musician, he knew good music when he heard it, and I applaud him for having Badfinger on his T.V. show. It gave them a lot of exposure. They definitely had that Beatles infuence sound, and for good reason. Great review, yet again, Fil!! Cheers, mate!! :)
I'm guessing this performance was taped in Toronto, where Kenny Rogers and the First Edition filmed their series. They did a lot of covers, and had a lot of really great guests.
Great memories of Badfinger as I grew up without my dad who died on Christmas Day 1969. I was 16 and my mum and brothers weathered the winter and the dark days through the next few years well. Music has always served as part of my my ‘life soundtrack’ and Badfinger always gives me good memories of making it through. Thanks boys.
This was me and my Dad's favorite song. My Dad passed away almost a year ago. Watching you listen to this song and smile is exactly how I feel when I listen to it.
There are 3 reasons that make this song not only THEIR best (and HIGHLY underrated), but put them on a level almost near their "mentors", The Beatles: 1. The guitar work; 2. The drums; 3. The chorus\harmonies. ALL of which are PERFECT; if I listen to a Badfinger song, this is the one I play first, and play the most. This song is as flawless as could be. I can easily see The Beatles doing it. It DESERVES a special, individual look like this.
I spent an amazing evening with these beautiful musicians in 1974 at the Michigan Palace Detroit, MI. It was an unforgettable experience. Still listen to all their recordings. Thanks Fil!
Fil, thanks for featuring one of my favourite bands from the early 70s! When I hear their songs I'm just 13 years old all over again, and all those bad things that happened to the boys in Badfinger had yet to unfold. Their songs were so well-constructed, they were such good musicians, their harmonies were so great...the later tragedies cannot take away from this.
Good Memories, Their music was pouring out of radio at that time, we loved their music. Fil, love your analysis from a musician point of view, no one comes from that place on RUclips, you are so interesting.
Thank you ever so much for featuring Badfinger. Love love love Pete and Tommy... great writers, harmony, real. Pete is so humble... read the book on them... tragic indeed. Loved seeing Pete Ham when he played with George Harrison. So sad Pete never got to meet his only daughter Petera, who had his grandchild a few years ago. He would have been a wonderful loving Dad and Grand Dad. A gentle soul.
My sister turned me on to your channel...I just can't stop watching! I love the way you are so thorough in your comments and give so much background on the bands...
Badfinger is one of the most underrated bands ever, at least here in the States. Most people only know this song (many only because of Breaking Bad), 'No Matter What' and 'Day After Day', because they've been played on the radio. And they might know 'Without You', but only because of Nilsson or Mariah Carey. They were great songwriters and musicians and singers - especially Ham, who to me (no disrespect to the others) was the heart and soul of the group. 'Straight Up' is a great album and the one the critics always talk about, but I always thought 'No Dice' was their best. They're both must-haves for any true classic rock fan. What I wouldn't give to be able to see the original band live. If you want a great example of Pete' s lead playing check out this live version of 'Timeless'. There are also some great videos from when they were The Iveys - they were more of a blues rock band back then. ruclips.net/video/oBK-WRvzF3E/видео.html
Saw them many times You can clearly hear the "acoustic rythmn"guitar in this video n the drummer not really playing.n it's not Mike Gibbons on drums,Mike was a lefty...
Tom Evans harmonies with Pete Ham were pure magic. Sad what went down with their management ripping the band off so horribly! Something I've noticed that often gets overlooked by guitar players on this song is, on the original studio version Pete Ham has a capo on the 4th fret of his acoustic guitar and that's why those chords sound so chimey and those lines sound so seamless, he's actually playing a G chord for that B we hear in the intro. Those lines are much more effortless to play as well with the capo as well. Interesting that Pete opted for barre chords and no capo on his SG here, but it's a little more rockin' of a sound. RiP Pete Ham & Tom Evans
@@goodshipharmony yeah, I still hear that from time to time, but in reality, it's just like using open tunings. All you're really doing is changing which strings will ring open.
You do the best job covering every aspect of any musical performance of any genre. Also you do something no one else really does at the level you discuss. Amazing job. Thanks.
I can't get enough of Pete Ham and Tommy Evans. Great writers and musicians. Such a tragic life so short.... glad you covered this. You Fil have so much talent. Love watching your analysis.
@@noelharris1177 there's rumors around that they used to capo on the fourth fret? In fact there's some video on RUclips of guitar lessons that have a couple people using capos
Bad Finger really is/was a timeless band. I mean their songs were very unique, would be readily received across several genres today, and even be more massive hits today than in the seventies. Sometimes in certain businesses you just have to be cut throat, down and dirty mean to survive.
Without You held the record for most covered song for a good while, and was also voted as one of the greatest love songs ever written by people in the industry in the early millenium. They would be in the Rock Hall of Fame if the Hall of Fame wasn't a total joke.
George Harrison's finger on this song is quite noticeable, eh? And what a good thing that is, I think. For him to use them as a house band on The Concert for Bangladesh belies his faith in them, don't you think?
"Concert for Bangladesh" is a magnificent film! So many great acts, incredible spotlight performances by insanely talented individuals, just talent to burn, onstage. I mean, just Leon Russell alone, smfh.
@@downtownrodnyc Todd finished the production of the whole album as George Harrison had commitments on The Concert For Bangladesh, later including Badfinger as the house band on the live concerts for Bangladesh.
Classic, even prototype early 70s power pop. Short, sweet, to the point. Beautiful construction sung beautifully with awesome harmonies, really snappy guitar break, micro drum solo perfectly placed...and done.
Thank you Fil. Same thing happened to Queen and why Freddie wrote “Death on Two Legs” targeted directly at their manager at that time. So sad about Badfinger. Tragic end. So unnecessary too.
The album this song is from, Straight Up, was one of my favorites as a teenager. I played the hell out of it. Also, apparently it’s a rule that bass players sing the high parts. That’s the story in a lot of bands.
Phil absolutely brilliant analysis again I really like what you said And I’m a big fan too. This song is a favorite of mine and I never knew that much about it Thank you again for showcasing Bad Finger My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig This video is 10 stars out of five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bravo 👏🏻 Phil
Bad Finger was my favorite band when I was three and four years old. I kid you not. Listening to Day after Day brings back some of my earliest memories. I was born in 1968 to a mom that adored music and although we didn’t have the same taste, we had the same intense passion for music. Thank you for bringing out this wonderful band again!!❤
The backing track is the US single mix that is different from the single mix elsewhere and the album. The snare is brought up in the mix with added reverb.
Definitely my favorite Badfinger song. It sounds deceptively simple but the song is cleverly constructed. The repetition of the descending scale is so delicious and gives the song such a great hook. There is also enough variation like @ 3:17 such that the song progression keeps your interest. The band's tragic outcome is the ultimate symbol of the immorality and exploitation of the music industry. Musicians were treated no better than indentured servants by the record labels and were often cheated by their managers, lawyers and accountants (sometimes all the the same person).
I was in college (1969-1974) while Badfinger was in their heyday. I knew about their troubles quite early on and was so pissed when Pete Hamm committed suicide, that I wanted to hunt their manager down. They were a great band and will always be with me.
Fantastic! i wish that I could join in, but my son and I are at work on Wednesday nights. Badfinger had a really raw deal with their 'manager'.You hit this one spot on! Thank you so much Fil, for putting this out there. Aspiring musicians can learn so much from what happened to them. They were partially responsible for not noticing what they were signing, but their manager is the most at fault for putting them through what he did. Two really creative lives gone...all because of his greed...
Rick Beato just did a video on this gem of a song. He pointed out that it was recorded with a capo on the 4th fret, which explains how some of those difficult arpeggios and chord shapes were played.
Pete wrote a lot on an acoustic, even No Matter What. It wouldn't surprise me if this was written with a capo and possibly the acoustic backing guitar on the record as well. I had trouble with We're For The Dark until I realized it had a capo.
Yes... this was definitely live. This show was produced at CFTO-TV in Toronto. At that time, Canada required that you perform live, due to musician's union rules. You COULD sing live with a pre recorded backing track, as long as the musicians on the track were in the TV studio.... which of course, the guys are.
Finally....here! Crazy times at work! Smokin live analysis Fil! And what a great song from an absolutely sensational band! Such a sad and tragic story....but their musical brilliance will always live on! Excellent work on the git fiddle to Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
Nice to see you give these guys some love. I was in a band called Hannah Cranna in the 90’s and Joey Molland produced our second record for Big Deal Records. What a great guy - learned so much from him. Great memories !
Another excellent analysis. Odd to have a mic on the drum kit for a mime, but I don't notice a cord, though it's very grainy, and the link doesn't work any more.
Badfinger has always been one of my favorites, I was a pre-teen when they hit the charts here in Northern California, every song has a childhood memory it's so cool!
Great Live Stream. Enjoyed the song. I get captivated when you bring the guitar out even though I don't understand what your explaining.😉 It's a shame one of the universities don't have you come in and hear you talk about the guitar & show one of your IATDE shows "even" it was on line for a class. I hope you had a good day with the covid lock down lifted. Have a good day❤
Hi Fil, I'm not a musician, just a lover of good music. While listening to this great song, my ears were hearing Beatles and you confirmed it in your analysis!!! Yeah me! ☮🖤🤘
One of my very favorite bands. I don't even think they are in the rock n roll hall of fame. They were so mishandled...such a tragedy. I pray that they know how loved they are in heaven.💖🙏
I spent a lot of time with Badfinger in the 70s on their mid Atlantic dates. They worked harder off stage as on. They changed strings for every show. And I'd never seen anyone else cut their strings off with wire cutters. They were so focused on their show and preparation. As singers they played a mic as an instrument. Their double lead guitar work was astonishing as the vocals. I saw the at a catholic high school where they provided a grand piano. ...Awesome ! They had a segment in their set that was totally acoustic. They had trouble with humidity and were under contract to use Ovation acoustics. I totally understand the solo Beatles using them on their projects. The Badfinger were consumate pro artists.
Such a travesty with the demise of BF... ..great story ....thx for sharing 👍....
Thanks. Their hard work should have paid off, I know it did for we the people. They were loved by most of the people in our high school.
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Wow man that is cool
Loved them live!! My band opened for them in East Stroudsburg PA in May `71
This band holds a special place in my heart. So tragic.
Me too! Their songs never get old for me!
Likewise...
True ✌️
Me, too.. they were so awesome! I heard it today on the radio, and I didn’t care who was watching me!
I've loved them since I first heard them. You're right, such a sad story.
In my view, one of the greatest pop rock songs ever.
Yes for sure
Yep.....agree
The whole Straight Up album is great.
Definitely!
I've loved them for 50 yrs and can barely listen to this song without tears thinking of their demise.
The Same.
It is heartbreaking
You and me both Brother
Me too... brother! I hope there is a special place in Hell for Stanley Herbert Polley!
Yep I too cried when Hank died
Baby Blue , Can't Live , No Matter What , Day After Day ...
some of the best songs ever written ..... Thx so much Fil for showcasing this very special band ....cheers
dont forget come and get it a great McCartney song.
@Chris SadowskiIs that right? I'm aware of how they got screwed over, but not specifically how they lost on songwriting credit, given how big Harry Nilsson's cover of "Without You" was at the time. It is ridiculously tragic how this great band was so abused by the industry. If it were a fictional tale, it would be maligned for being over the top cynical and bleak. The music certainly lives on, though, and I'm thrilled to see it re-emerging now here and there, e.g., on Breaking Bad and Susanna Hoff's cover of the sublime "Name of the Game."
God, how I loved this band as a teenager! Reminds me of days when my best friend & I'd get home from school and lie in the back yard, under this
big willow tree. It had branches that hung down all around, so we could hide out there almost like being in a tent...playing our AM transistor radios or my 8-track. Badfinger, Raspberries & The Grass Roots - whenever I hear them, I'm in a school girl's uniform, picking daisies out of the grass, chatting about boys & singing my heart out. Magical time, but you don't know it while it's happening. Great band, great memories.
I can believe it totally Patty. Good memory!
patty7beth sweet innocent memories. Where has the time gone♥️
patty i love you lol.
Awesome! I can see it
Such a sweet memorie.
Suicide is, as they say, a permanent solution to a temporary problem. So sad that two good guys, brilliant musicians, couldn't see that their lives mattered more than their record contract troubles. Even with losing everything, they were still young & had all their talent. Even if it took years to get out of their awful record deal, I wish they could have found strength to hold on. Not blaming the victim - I know depression is like a 500 pound gorilla on your chest. Just such an awful waste. Heartbreaking.
So very true. They were ripped off by their manager, by their record company and basically left to fend for themselves by The Beatles. In the end they ended up owing money despite several hits. Now you know why someone like Steve Miller will cuss out, and characterize in the very worst terms record companies. They could've really given us so much more but what they did give us is truly timeless. Pardon me, I've gotta go break up the meth as my second batch is almost done.for pouring.
so incredibly heartbreaking
@@danielfronc4304 I have heard from more than one source that, given the huge amount of money involved in the music industry and record sales during the 1970s, organized crime syndicates were often involved in management contracts, tour promotors, booking agents, illegal drugs, law firms, and many claim, the major labels and record companies! It was a dog-eat-dog world in which greedy, unethical swindlers cashed in and ruined the lives of many talented and aspiring artists.
@@danielfronc4304 I love your last sentence man
Being Bipolar. Extremely sucessful at Times. Can't get out of bed at Times.
Hospitals are way to bad at treating this!!!!
My favorite Badfinger song is Day after Day. They were so big for a hot minute then just disappeared. Still had some classic songs.
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This song pulls some deep emotions out of me. Such powerful lyrics and melody. One of the best songs ever.
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One of the greatest songs ever
I always weep a little bit when I listen to Badfinger.
I agree. They had haunting vocals and played with magical tears as instruments
same
Their real story is a very sad one. Unfortunately not totally unique in the so called music business. However I have reallly never heard of a worse hosing than this band took. Especially with all they accompolished musically & artistically. Peace, M.A.
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If not for the horrible music industry (and the people involved), they could have been one of the the all-time great bands.
I sadly agree with you. It is a shame for the potential of a really good band to be nipped in the budding process by politics
Nipped in the bud by the greed of some without regard for the outcome or damage it can do to others.☹️
They ARE one of the all time great bands despite the vultures who managed them.
jim, still pretty great though.
I will only disagree on one point. They ARE one of the great all time bands, whose career was cut short by greed and the shitty music industry.
Considering the sadness surrounding Badfinger, having 'Baby Blue' chart in 2013 almost sounds redemptive. Great analysis and guitar demo of a classic rock band
Too bad three of the four were not around in 2013 to know they had a big hit.
Yes, Cindy!
Knowing the sad story of the band, the backstory of the song, the Breaking Bad connection... every time I hear this beautiful track, it always breaks my heart.
Ikr😔
Makes me tear up just thinking of the lives wasted and all the music we missed with their absence
We miss you, Walter White, Baby Blue, and Badfinger
I remember being a freshman in High School when I first heard them. Some of us thought it was The Beatles, but they had broken up in 1970. In any event, we loved them, and still do today. Such tragedy, just as they were starting to Roll as a Band. What a sound they had.
That’s funny & so true that all the Beatles songs that they gave away you can tell they were Beatle songs like “Come & Get It “ from this group & “Bad To Me “ by Billy J. Kramer. Also throw in “Goodbye “ by Mary Hopkin.
Was a freshman myself, and always loved to start my day with them before I went to school so I could block out everything else and play the songs back in my mind. Oh and I had the denim outfit that Pete was wearing too. :)
I believe George Harrison signed them on with Apple.
The Raspberries and Badfinger, the two premier "power pop" bands of the early 1970's. For this tv performance, that is not Mike Gibbins on drums; being that Mike left the group for a short spell, but later came back. The name of this drummer is Rob Stawinski from a group called Sky, which featured Doug Fieger, who went on to greater fame in '79 with a minor hit called My Sharona :)..... Tom and Peter harmonizing together were equal to the best of Lennon/McCartney and Harrison. Dearly missed to this day, Pete, Tom and Mike.
The Knack’s My Sharon’s? If so that was also a great album that helped kick off the 80’s New Wave
Big Star along with the Raspberries and Badfinger too, so I would argue there is a power pop big three from the early 70s.
I always wondered who that was on drums.
Every song on “Get The Knack “is good.
It is quite noticeable that it isn't Mike Gibbons--Mike was left-handed (and shorter in stature/height) and Rob Stawinski taller, and right-handed.
i was 18 then...so many memories...i feel young again!
They are one of the great bands of all time.
It's a great feeling, yeah? I love this music.
One of my three favorite bands of all time. Badfinger was totally terrific, both rockers and ballads.
I was there in 72 in Toronto when Badfinger recorded this .Most under rated band ever.
You (and most others) are confusing "underappreciated" with "underrated". This band was always RATED highly.
One of my favorites was Carry On Till Tomorrow. I thought their harmonies were perfect and Tom had such a range. I'm glad that we are talking about this wonderful band. We should never forget the truly talented artists no matter the years or their circumstances. Thanks so much Fil for doing this analysis.
Great song!
One of my favorites as well!!!
Carry On is such a beautiful, melancholy song.
I was 15 years old when I first heard this song. When I here it now it sends chills down my back. I Lament lost youth. Memories,
Everytime I listen to this band, I can't help but feel sad for the tragedy of it all and the promise of what could've been. A truly underappreciated, brilliant band.
Toms harmonies are off the chart. Great duo singers.
This song has been in my top 5 list since 1972. Reminds me of a girl in high school. Sadly, Baby Blue is rarely played on SiriusXM 70s, but I do have it in my personal collection.
This song has always been my No. 1 song - since April 1972!!
I'm so glad to see Badfinger reaching more people. I only knew of them because they are my dad's favorite band, and while I grew up on a lot of Classic Rock because of my dad, Badfinger were always special. Nobody I ever met from my generation and younger knew of them outside of knowing Mariah Carey's cover of Without You. I hope they will explore the music beyond Baby Blue.
They were my dads favorite band as well aside from the Beetles, rip pop.
My mum loves Badfinger. Their story is a sad one.
Another fabulous live analysis. Thanks, Fil! 🖤🤘🏽
I was a very young musician but seasoned had already been performing from a early age. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in a small hall situation in Ohio. I was front and center and listened intently at was was a nearly perfect live performance of their songs. aside from a tech issue with the sound system. Their flawless vocals and control inspired me to become a singer as well as guitarist.
The rhythm guitar on the original recording was done with a capo on the fourth fret, so they're definitely singing to a backing track. That said, and as you noted, the vocals are spot on. Great band!
I’m thinking live they did it without a capo and I don’t really hear it on this backing track. Saw Joey Molland live a couple weeks ago and he did it all with barre chords just like in this performance.
@@MarkStreetJamzyeah I hear an acoustic guitar pretty much throughout just like the record, whatever…
Thank The Beatles for signing Badfinger. Their talent was exceptional. Thinking of the bands tragedy, what a horrific loss-personally and musically.
I've loved this song for fifty years!💕
One of my favorite bands with my definite favorite music historian and guide. I saw your earlier Badfinger analysis, and yet this stuff all sounds new and fresh.
You have an unusual talent as a musical guide. Great as always Fil. I hope your holidays are safe and enjoyable.
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Thank you Phil for featuring one of my favorite bands! Incredible songwriters & musicians who would’ve undoubtedly gone on to create more masterpieces like Baby Blue, Day After Day, I Can’t Live, No Matter What, & Come and Get It! Listening to one of their last concerts live in Vancouver 1974 right now. What National Treasures these guys were ♥️🎵
Pete, Tom & Mike - RIP Rock in Power
We all love you to the moon & back!
Without You is the correct name for their hit song redone by Harry Nilsson & Mariah Carey. I wrote it as I Can’t Live
4:59 Hey there. The drummer here might've been Rob Stawinsky, since Mike Gibbins (temporarily) quit Badfinger in 1972, the year in which this performance was shot.
I love your analysis of Badfinger. What an amazing band and talent. It is so sad that there was such epic tragedy associated with them and they were truly taken advantage of.
Some bands build a career around one special tune. Badfinger built a legend around "Baby Blue." When I first heard it in the early 1970s, I knew it was going to go "big." This tune has that wondrous melodic and dynamic quality to it - from cue up to the last note. Back in the early 1970s, I knew that tune would make it into either a film soundtrack or on a TV show. God keep Pete Ham, Tom Evans the other members of Badfinger. Once again, you provided us with an informative and entertaining analysis video. Many Thanks FIL. You're the mate. God keep you and yours. -- W
It just shows that although Kenny Rogers was a "country" musician, he knew good music when he heard it, and I applaud him for having Badfinger on his T.V. show. It gave them a lot of exposure. They definitely had that Beatles infuence sound, and for good reason. Great review, yet again, Fil!! Cheers, mate!! :)
Thanks!
Kenny Rogers started in rock with The First Edition.. then switched to country pop
I'm guessing this performance was taped in Toronto, where Kenny Rogers and the First Edition filmed their series. They did a lot of covers, and had a lot of really great guests.
@@susanfraser6371 I believe you are correct. :)
People forget, or are too young to know, Kenny Rogers was rock and roll before he went country.
Great memories of Badfinger as I grew up without my dad who died on Christmas Day 1969. I was 16 and my mum and brothers weathered the winter and the dark days through the next few years well. Music has always served as part of my my ‘life soundtrack’ and Badfinger always gives me good memories of making it through. Thanks boys.
I recall hearing the Ivies on the radio way back, then hearing about McCartney giving them a song, Apple, etc...loved their music
This was me and my Dad's favorite song. My Dad passed away almost a year ago. Watching you listen to this song and smile is exactly how I feel when I listen to it.
Nicely said. Your dad is really cool.
@@stevebetker829 Thank you for referring to him in the present tense. I appreciate that.
There are 3 reasons that make this song not only THEIR best (and HIGHLY underrated), but put them on a level almost near their "mentors", The Beatles:
1. The guitar work;
2. The drums;
3. The chorus\harmonies.
ALL of which are PERFECT; if I listen to a Badfinger song, this is the one I play first, and play the most. This song is as flawless as could be. I can easily see The Beatles doing it. It DESERVES a special, individual look like this.
I spent an amazing evening with these beautiful musicians in 1974 at the Michigan Palace Detroit, MI. It was an unforgettable experience. Still listen to all their recordings. Thanks Fil!
Fil, thanks for featuring one of my favourite bands from the early 70s! When I hear their songs I'm just 13 years old all over again, and all those bad things that happened to the boys in Badfinger had yet to unfold. Their songs were so well-constructed, they were such good musicians, their harmonies were so great...the later tragedies cannot take away from this.
These guys were SO EXCELLENT.
It’s really a terrible shame what happened.
I think they would have been cranking out hits for many years.
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Good Memories, Their music was pouring out of radio at that time, we loved their music. Fil, love your analysis from a musician point of view, no one comes from that place on RUclips, you are so interesting.
Thank you ever so much for featuring Badfinger. Love love love Pete and Tommy... great writers, harmony, real. Pete is so humble... read the book on them... tragic indeed. Loved seeing Pete Ham when he played with George Harrison. So sad Pete never got to meet his only daughter Petera, who had his grandchild a few years ago. He would have been a wonderful loving Dad and Grand Dad. A gentle soul.
One of the most talented band of all time!!!
Superb vocals. This song really moves me.
Yes, Tom Evans' backing harmonies are wonderful.
My sister turned me on to your channel...I just can't stop watching! I love the way you are so thorough in your comments and give so much background on the bands...
Thanks!
Badfinger is one of the most underrated bands ever, at least here in the States. Most people only know this song (many only because of Breaking Bad), 'No Matter What' and 'Day After Day', because they've been played on the radio. And they might know 'Without You', but only because of Nilsson or Mariah Carey. They were great songwriters and musicians and singers - especially Ham, who to me (no disrespect to the others) was the heart and soul of the group. 'Straight Up' is a great album and the one the critics always talk about, but I always thought 'No Dice' was their best. They're both must-haves for any true classic rock fan. What I wouldn't give to be able to see the original band live. If you want a great example of Pete' s lead playing check out this live version of 'Timeless'. There are also some great videos from when they were The Iveys - they were more of a blues rock band back then.
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Saw them many times You can clearly hear the "acoustic rythmn"guitar in this video n the drummer not really playing.n it's not Mike Gibbons on drums,Mike was a lefty...
Thank you for this series. You're a pleasure to listen to, and very insightful. Great to see you genuinely enjoying the music and smiling, too.
Thanks for the kind words!
Tom Evans harmonies with Pete Ham were pure magic. Sad what went down with their management ripping the band off so horribly! Something I've noticed that often gets overlooked by guitar players on this song is, on the original studio version Pete Ham has a capo on the 4th fret of his acoustic guitar and that's why those chords sound so chimey and those lines sound so seamless, he's actually playing a G chord for that B we hear in the intro. Those lines are much more effortless to play as well with the capo as well. Interesting that Pete opted for barre chords and no capo on his SG here, but it's a little more rockin' of a sound. RiP Pete Ham & Tom Evans
Yes, the capoed guitar was heard and mentioned by a You Tuber recently in his analysis of the original.
@@redward1965 rick beato
Used to be that using a capo for public performance was frowned upon...they called it "the cheater bar" when I used to play.
@@goodshipharmony yeah, I still hear that from time to time, but in reality, it's just like using open tunings. All you're really doing is changing which strings will ring open.
You do the best job covering every aspect of any musical performance of any genre. Also you do something no one else really does at the level you discuss. Amazing job. Thanks.
I can't get enough of Pete Ham and Tommy Evans. Great writers and musicians. Such a tragic life so short.... glad you covered this. You Fil have so much talent. Love watching your analysis.
Thanks!
He's not playing the F# Chord the way its on the record-nor is he playing the lead correctly...
@@noelharris1177 there's rumors around that they used to capo on the fourth fret? In fact there's some video on RUclips of guitar lessons that have a couple people using capos
@@stevesteve1198 Yer point?
@@noelharris1177 my point is if you want to play it right to where it sounds like the record use the capo! It's not rocket science
No Matter What & Baby Blue were my favs @ 4. Loved them! Thanks for a cool one!✌🎼
When people talk about great guitar tone; especially when talking about classic rock, this is one of the first songs that jumps into my mind.
How did they get the violin tone on the solo?
Bad Finger really is/was a timeless band. I mean their songs were very unique, would be readily received across several genres today, and even be more massive hits today than in the seventies. Sometimes in certain businesses you just have to be cut throat, down and dirty mean to survive.
Without You held the record for most covered song for a good while, and was also voted as one of the greatest love songs ever written by people in the industry in the early millenium. They would be in the Rock Hall of Fame if the Hall of Fame wasn't a total joke.
The Banana Splits,The Archie's Josie n the pussycats-Will get in b4 Badfinger!HOF,WHAT a hoax!!!
George Harrison's finger on this song is quite noticeable, eh? And what a good thing that is, I think. For him to use them as a house band on The Concert for Bangladesh belies his faith in them, don't you think?
"Concert for Bangladesh" is a magnificent film! So many great acts, incredible spotlight performances by insanely talented individuals, just talent to burn, onstage. I mean, just Leon Russell alone, smfh.
I forgot, Bangladesh was on Apple Records as well. I know it sold huge here in the US.
They were also on one of Ringo's releases, and featured their distinctive harmonization in the background.
I thought Todd Rundgren was the producer on this song.
@@downtownrodnyc Todd finished the production of the whole album as George Harrison had commitments on The Concert For Bangladesh, later including Badfinger as the house band on the live concerts for Bangladesh.
Thanks Fil for another great analyses video, you never disappoint , You Rock !!!!!
I love this song
omg hi walter white
Badfinger was my first concert, same year, 1972. I'll never forget it.
Classic, even prototype early 70s power pop. Short, sweet, to the point. Beautiful construction sung beautifully with awesome harmonies, really snappy guitar break, micro drum solo perfectly placed...and done.
The original recording was played with a capo on fret 4 on acoustic and electric guitar parts.
Thanks so very much Fil! One of my favorite tunes of all time. Hard to believe this is LIVE!!!
Thank you Fil. Same thing happened to Queen and why Freddie wrote “Death on Two Legs” targeted directly at their manager at that time. So sad about Badfinger. Tragic end. So unnecessary too.
Ann Wilson snd Nancy wrote Baracuda for the way they were treated as females in the music industry. They are badass and amazing in concert!
I’m sorry I was late, but I was able to watch it through. Thanks, Fil.. this was great.. your guitar playing was good as usual...
Wow...I'm rocking out to this song. You're nodding your head and smiling every once in a while.
The album this song is from, Straight Up, was one of my favorites as a teenager. I played the hell out of it.
Also, apparently it’s a rule that bass players sing the high parts. That’s the story in a lot of bands.
Phil absolutely brilliant analysis again
I really like what you said
And I’m a big fan too.
This song is a favorite of mine and I never knew that much about it
Thank you again for showcasing Bad Finger
My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig
This video is 10 stars out of five stars
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Bravo 👏🏻 Phil
Bad Finger was my favorite band when I was three and four years old. I kid you not. Listening to Day after Day brings back some of my earliest memories. I was born in 1968 to a mom that adored music and although we didn’t have the same taste, we had the same intense passion for music. Thank you for bringing out this wonderful band again!!❤
The backing track is the US single mix that is different from the single mix elsewhere and the album. The snare is brought up in the mix with added reverb.
Great video! The drummer here is not Mike Gibbins though. Mike quit for a short while and Rob Stawinski appears on drums here.
I was wondering if anyone was going to correct that. A rare mistake from Mr. Fil.
I can"t believe out of all of these "fans" you're the only one who caught that
Badfinger. Amazing group.
Excellent review Phil. I was late jumping on. I was very much looking forward to this.
Definitely my favorite Badfinger song. It sounds deceptively simple but the song is cleverly constructed. The repetition of the descending scale is so delicious and gives the song such a great hook. There is also enough variation like @ 3:17 such that the song progression keeps your interest.
The band's tragic outcome is the ultimate symbol of the immorality and exploitation of the music industry. Musicians were treated no better than indentured servants by the record labels and were often cheated by their managers, lawyers and accountants (sometimes all the the same person).
Yep, and Queen knows that well and why Freddie wrote the song “Death on Two Legs” which was directed at the management at the time.
I was in college (1969-1974) while Badfinger was in their heyday. I knew about their troubles quite early on and was so pissed when Pete Hamm committed suicide, that I wanted to hunt their manager down. They were a great band and will always be with me.
Fantastic! i wish that I could join in, but my son and I are at work on Wednesday nights. Badfinger had a really raw deal with their 'manager'.You hit this one spot on! Thank you so much Fil, for putting this out there. Aspiring musicians can learn so much from what happened to them. They were partially responsible for not noticing what they were signing, but their manager is the most at fault for putting them through what he did. Two really creative lives gone...all because of his greed...
Love, Love, Love this song, I was only 8 when it came out, but it is one of my all time favs
God damn I love that song!!!
Rick Beato just did a video on this gem of a song. He pointed out that it was recorded with a capo on the 4th fret, which explains how some of those difficult arpeggios and chord shapes were played.
Yes! It would have made my life a lot easier if they used a capo in this video, but as I was analysing this live, I just played what I saw!
Pete wrote a lot on an acoustic, even No Matter What. It wouldn't surprise me if this was written with a capo and possibly the acoustic backing guitar on the record as well. I had trouble with We're For The Dark until I realized it had a capo.
Yes... this was definitely live. This show was produced at CFTO-TV in Toronto. At that time, Canada required that you perform live, due to musician's union rules. You COULD sing live with a pre recorded backing track, as long as the musicians on the track were in the TV studio.... which of course, the guys are.
Finally....here! Crazy times at work! Smokin live analysis Fil! And what a great song from an absolutely sensational band! Such a sad and tragic story....but their musical brilliance will always live on! Excellent work on the git fiddle to Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
Thank you so much for this. I've always loved this song. Thanks for the insightful analysis. 👍
Nice to see you give these guys some love. I was in a band called Hannah Cranna in the 90’s and Joey Molland produced our second record for Big Deal Records. What a great guy - learned so much from him. Great memories !
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Joey and I play a sort of dueling lead on this one.
Another excellent analysis. Odd to have a mic on the drum kit for a mime, but I don't notice a cord, though it's very grainy, and the link doesn't work any more.
Badfinger has always been one of my favorites, I was a pre-teen when they hit the charts here in Northern California, every song has a childhood memory it's so cool!
Great Live Stream. Enjoyed the song. I get captivated when you bring the guitar out even though I don't understand what your explaining.😉 It's a shame one of the universities don't have you come in and hear you talk about the guitar & show one of your IATDE shows "even" it was on line for a class. I hope you had a good day with the covid lock down lifted. Have a good day❤
Love the song and your analysis.
Thank you so much! I'm so grateful for your expertise, passion and generosity! ❤
They were headed into being a super group. What happened was beyond tragic.
Great presentation. Thanks! One of my favorite bands.
I have always loved this song. I was in high school when this came out. I enjoyed your analysis Fil, thank you.
One of the top 10 rock bands of all time. Thanks for sharing brother.
I LOVED Bad Finger! So tragic how they got screwed by the industry that led to 2 suicides! Still love listening to them! 💙🎼🎸✌️
Thanks!!! One of my all time favorite songs!!!
Hi Fil, I'm not a musician, just a lover of good music. While listening to this great song, my ears were hearing Beatles and you confirmed it in your analysis!!! Yeah me! ☮🖤🤘
I've always loved that song. I was 14, the year it came out.
Thank you for the walk down my memory.
I still dance to this song that to me has absolute awesome rock guitar playing at its best. It inspires you to learn to play the guitar!
One of my very favorite bands. I don't even think they are in the rock n roll hall of fame. They were so mishandled...such a tragedy. I pray that they know how loved they are in heaven.💖🙏
Superb vocals and perhaps the best guitar tone ever.What a sad tale.
Wales have given music some of the greatest artists ever in music and Badfinger are way up there with the very best of them.