Paul Rodgers is one of the best front men in rock history. Known as a super group, they blended so well from their debut and on. One of my favorite groups.
I actually ran into Paul Rodgers a few years ago he lives in Kelowna BC and he came to Victoria on a mini vacation since his kids live here. He was very well spoken
Love this song. This was off their 1974 debut album, which also had "Can't Get Enough". They also had a song called "Bad Company" (no, really) and "Movin' On", that I think you'll love.
More Bad Company to try: their eponymous song, "Bad Company," "Silver Blue, and Gold," "Run with the Pack," "Young Blood." One of my favorite rock bands from the '70s.
First heard this song in 1972. Mott the Hoople. The "All The Young Dudes" Album. Written by Mick Ralphs, lead guitarist for Mott the Hoople at the time. He later became lead guitarist for Bad Company. Hence, their recording of this tune.
Paul Rodgers was also in a band called The Firm with Jimmy Page (Led Zepplin) on guitar. Their songs 'Radioactive' and 'Satisfaction Gauranteed' are pure gold and they do a fine cover of Righteous Brothers' "You've lost that loving feeling". Check them out.
My older sister was big into Bad Company, Bob Segar, Eagles...we played Bad Company by Bad Company when her husband died last year at the receiving! BAD COMPANY...awesome.
Before forming Bad Company Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke were in a band called Free. You guys may enjoy the Free song 'Lying In The Sunshine' and hear how a song should be sung.
Many moons ago I worked at silk screen studio with a bunch of other hippies, including the shop foreman. Every day at lunch time this song would come over the sound system to let us all know it was was time for a break. Then we would all dance our way to the door singing "Ready for lunch, oh baby, I'm ready for lunch." We would all pop into the nearby tavern for some pub grub and pints. It was a very casual place to work. This song always brings a smile to my face....oh, and Boz Burrell's fretless bass is monstrous.
My favorite vocalist Paul Rogers, Simon Kirk on drums, Mick Ralphs guitarist & Boz Burrell on bass. Simon Kirk was a big influence on my drumming when I was younger. *** Fun Factiod Paul & Simon played with the band “ “ Free”. Mick came from “Mott the Hoople” & Boz was with” King Crimson “***
This album was on a loooot of car stereos when it came out…as heard from the back seat. This has a cool little shuffle under it, but the chorus is unmistakably in line with the lyric, that understated power chord. Scuse me but it’s a “walk down and F ‘em all” kind of groove, smooth and easy and taking its time.
I saw Bad Co. in concert in 1979 and they played this song. The whole night was oldies plus songs from Desolation Angels (that was the tour). The whole band is a tour de force of rock, they were tight.
The Firm was an amazing super band with Paul Rodgers from bad company and jimmy page from led Zeppelin. They weren't together long but made some great music.
@@Swamp_Crotch I've been lucky enough to have attended hundreds of concerts over the years. Seeing them for both of their tours at Cobo hall in Detriot probably in my top 5.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bad Company. And Paul Rodgers, I believe, is among the GOATs as a vocalist. I was at a Joe Bonamassa concert at the very intimate Beacon Theatre when the surprise guest was Paul Rodgers. I cheered and screamed so loud I may have embarrassed my husband. He did not disappoint!
Yes he is. Absolutely. Legend. Saw him with Bad Company in the 1970’s and with Queen in 2008, he was even better then!! There’s a vocal coach on RUclips called Ken Tamplin who is in total awe of Paul Rodgers , go check him out.
Excellent choice! Christopher mentioned Mott the Hoople (David Bowie connection). These guys would be great to feature. Paul is a classic lead rock voice. His work with Jimmy Page/ The Firm and also Free is also very worth a reaction!
Saw Mott twice, they were immense! Also, 2 future supergroups, who were unknown in the early 70s opened one show each: Queen and Aerosmith. You could tell already they were going to be big, they had amazing chops right away.
@@vicprovost2561 I saw recently that in '80 Ian Hunter and Todd Rundgren (yes...A Wizard a True Star 😉) played a couple shows at the Agora in Cleveland. I sure wish they'd have done more. But who hasn't Todd worked with/produced!
Paul Rodger’s voice is 🔥🔥🔥 In a documentary I saw, Mick Ralphs had this song, “Movin’ On”, and “Can’t Get Enough” already written before Bad Company came together. All 3 of these songs are on this album!! Gotta check out “Bad Company” off the same album!! The piano playing by Paul Rodgers is another form of bad assery!! 🤟🤟🤟
One of my favorites from Bad Company is “Movin On”. It’s my “traveling song”. Another great ballad from Bad Company is “Silver, Blue, and Gold”! It’s one of my all-time favorites.
This is, actually, a cover of "Ready For Love" by: Mott The Hoople [it features on their, iconic, All The Young Dudes album], which Mick Ralphs (guitarist), originally, wrote it for and who brought it with him, when he left to join the newly formed "superband": Bad Company, with the ex-members of Free (and King Crimson). Just "f.y.i.": Bad Company (besides being the primary basis for Paul Rodgers' fame and recognition) were, in fact, the first band signed to Led Zeppelin's iconic: Swan Song record label (I mean, i guess, BESIDES ZEPPELIN, itself!). Their debut album [Bad Company (self-titled)] was the first album released on Swan Song. [With the famous/infamous "doomed Icarus" logo icon.... which designated the label -and, in many ways/to multitudes of people, also designated Led Zeppelin, as well....-] There are quite a few legendary Bad Company tracks for you to hear. "Run With The Pack", "Burnin' Sky", "Gone, Gone, Gone", "Silver, Blue & Gold" ...but, probably, MOST important and most iconic: the band-named/titled song OFF of the band's self-titled debut LP (THIS, very, one!): "Bad Company" NO song more epitomizes the sound and attitude of Bad Company than "Bad Company" (probably: intentionally!). Dusty, Dirty, Sweaty, pseudo-Western, Bluesy, threatening, powerful, swarthy, melancholy, resigned, definitive, powerful, l.... 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥 GO, listen to it, NOW!!!!!
I was already familiar with the Mott the Hoople version (with it's shared vocals with Ralphs & Hunter for variety) when I bought the Bad Company album (because of the Ralphs connection). I liked this track as it was a different interpretation rather than an attempted clone of the original. Interesting that this one continues onto After Lights without crediting it as such.
@@stevegreen5552 Agreed! I, always, found that ..."intriguing" (after discovering it). -I did NOT become familiar with Mott The Hoople 'til a good deal later (I was a Luther Grosvenor fan and had ZERO idea about: "Ariel Bender" until YEARS later!!!😝🤪) so I knew THIS (the Bad Co. version) version, first. Agreed! "making it your own"/taking things in a different direction is the ONLY, real, intelligent, useful way to go about those things. Trying to, just, "reiterate" something that has already been done (and done EXTREMELY WELL, if not "perfectly" (using that as a "descriptor" ...but NOT, actually, intending to mean that: perfection is POSSIBLE 🤪🤘🤘).) is ...**smh** - NOT the best ...and, usually: FAILS! ...however: sometimes EXACTLY MIMICKING the ORIGINAL is the ONLY, viable way of giving the piece the respect it's due & executing it to its best possible. 🤘🤘
@@stevegreen5552 Oh: "b.t.w.": My experience with Mott The Hoople (of course!) begins at: hearing "All The Young Dudes" on the radio (and, at the time: NOT, 'really' "getting it." (i.e.: not getting it WHATSOEVER!!😝🤪🤘🤘), but, in earnest: it was Joe Elliott's and Steamin' Steve Clark's, great, fandom (I was -& remain!- a huge Lep fan! -Particularly, the Pete Willis albums (although I an one of those FEW, early, NWoBHM fans who DID NOT "dismiss" the HYSTERIA album!🤘🤘 It's their last GREAT work. Definitely!), that convinced me to investigate: Mott The Hoople, more fully. Brain Capers is my favorite (and I have a, strange, "soft spot" for: Mad Shadows, too (although, to a much lesser-degree than: BRAIN CAPERS!🤘🤘) -I mean, HOW can you beat a horrible-wonderful, defeatist title such as: "Death May Be Your Santa Claus"-??!!!😝🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😁🤦🤦🤷😝🤣😂 ...of course: All The Young Dudes is a spectacular album. as well! Mott and The Hoople, both, hold-up well. Post-Hunter/Ronson ...they, just, didn't have anything, anymore. ...but, fortunately: Hunter/Ronson were GREAT! ...and, yes: Mick Ralphs was spectacular with Bad Co. 🤘🤘 No question. (although: I DO wish he had continued to use his more wide-ranging style, more, even IN BAD COMPANY. 🤷 ...Y'know??) 👍👍👍👍
Great great band, saw them live in the 70s along with Foreigner , More awesome sounds Journey "Mother-Father" is truely amazing, 10cc " I'm not in love" etc. i dont think u could ever run out of great music. Thanx so much, Peace
Speaking of funky Please react to the band Brick and there song Dazz, The video with the cigar in his mouth . Its from 1975 ,, Its so so funky.. You 2 will put it on your play list I PROMISE ,, Take Care
One of my favorite Bad Company songs. Bad Company was a super group made up of 3 other successful bands. The great vocals of Paul Rodgers, who also plays the piano & guitar & drummer Simon Kirke was from the band Free. Mick Ralphs who plays lead guitar & piano was from Mott The Hoople & bassist Boz Burrell was from King Crimson. All those bands are awesome to & you guys should check them to. There's a lot to hit from Bad Company. Their first 3 albums are fantastic, not a bad cut on any of them. But here's a few of my favorites that you haven't hit yet. Rock Steady Bad Company Movin' on Run with the Pack Simple Man Burnin' Sky Seagull Can't get enough Gone, gone, gone Silver, Blue & Gold There's so much more that you could get into, but that's a few. Most of those songs are still played on the radio today & yet, never even nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Paul Roger's is one of the greatest singers to ever grace this planet, regardless of the genre. Also, check Paul out as the lead singer in the band he formed with Jimmy Page (from Led Zeppelin) called "The Firm". Peace
He has one of those voices like Elton John that if you aren't paying attention you don't notice how exceptional their tone and control is. How soft to be or how to put just a little grit in there. His powerful notes always are graceful if that makes sense.
If I had a nickel for every time I jammed to this album and got SOOOO baked....lol!! Good times.... U can't not enjoy their music! Great reaction and love your take on the guts of this song!! 👍👍
“Burning Sky” , “Rock and Roll Fantasy”, “Silver Blue and Gold” are ones to check out. “No Smoke without a Fire”, “If you Needed Somebody” are a couple later songs that had lots of airplay with Brian Howe singing for them.
I think this is my favorite Bad Company song. It highlights Rogers' unique voice and their ability to combine soft melodies and and a hard edged chorus.
Love everything Paul Rodgers ever did/does, but please give an ear to "Fire and Water" and "Wishing Well" when he was the band "Free." When he toured with Queen after Freddie passed, these songs were played at some of the concerts. I always loved those songs from my very young days, before Bad Company..
Been listening to -- and enjoying -- Bad Co for decades, but this is the song of theirs that I keep coming back to. I think it's the overall vibe of the music and the pathos of the lyrics... the older I get, the more it resonates with me.
one of my favorite bands. some really great songs. Burning Sky, Gone ,Gone,Gone, Runnin with the Pack. Holy Water, Rock and Roll Fantasy, Crazy Circles, if You Needed Somebody, Deal With The Preacher.
'' Can't get enough of your love '' is a must next ❤ awesome band and lead singer Paul Rodgers is the Bomb ❤ he was lead singer, for the band Free, you must do '' Wishing Well '' Jay would love that one ❤
I saw this group as a lead off act at a concert.. BY THE TIME THEY WERE DONE, THE AUDIENCE COULD HAVE CARED LESS WHEN THE "STAR ACT" CAME ON!!! As a matter of fact a lot of people even left... Bad Company was awesome.... Keep on keepin' on. BCNU...
Now I'm on my feet again. Better things are bound to happen, all my dues surely must be paid. Great line. Paul Rodgers one of the truest rock voices of all time.
Paul Rodgers is amazing. He can still hit every note he could 50 years ago. The man is probably, IMHO, the best singer in rock. I have been singing this song now for over 20 years in the band I am in and I love doing it. The feel of this song is amazing. Great song, great choice. You can't choose a bad song at all from their catalogue.
One of the best. They could make a four minute or less rock song sound almost epic. Great for radio airplay in the '70s. And Paul Rodgers voice has such a subtle but powerful sound to it. Live, he lets it rip. The whole band does.
Listen to Mr Big from The Free Story - listen to a band so gelled together from such soulful vocals to sublime guitar to immaculate bass lines and all knitted together by perfect drums. It doesn’t get any better than that track……and they were all only ‘kids’ when it was recorded.
This song is a great example of how to use space in a song and let the arrangement breathe life into the song allowing each instrument to color the song.
Hopefully you guys will someday listen to their song Gone Gone Gone which is a song by bassist Boz Burrell. Gotta look hard to find an inferior Bad Co. tune.
Bad Company...the band of my high school years. Their title hit-Bad company, Running With The Pack, Movin On, Can't Get Enough, and the beautiful Seagull are such terrific songs.
If you like Paul Rodgers voice, may I suggest "Midnight Moonlight Lady" or "Satisfaction Guaranteed" by The Firm,...supergroup including Jimmy Page, drummer Chris Slade, and bass player Tony Franklin. Heck any song from the album is great!!! "Radioactive", "Someone to Love" , "Money Can"t Buy"...all so good!!
An early "Super Group" with Paul Rogers & Simon Kirke from Free ( All Right Now) , Guitarist Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hoople and Boz Burell, former bassist of King Crimson. Lot of hits!
Just thought about it, and wanted to add a comment ... I really like "Gone, Gone, Gone", Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy, Young Blood, Electric Land, Burnin' Sky, Silver, Blue & Gold, Run With The Pack.
Paul Rodgers is one of the top five rock vocalists ever. He is absolutely amazing. If you want another one of their songs to listen to, check out "Bad Company" ... you'll love it. Paul actually fronted Queen for a minute after Freddie died.
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Paul Roger's has one of the best Rock voices ever! He still does today. Saw them 3 years ago and Paul sounds just as wonderful now as back then.
He sings for Queen if they ever play together.
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@@jamiepasquariello2652 nah that’s Adam lambert now but he did for a period of time in the 00s
Yeah he does. Legend. Saw him with BC in the 1970’s and with Queen in 2008. He was even better then!!
Saw them twice in the 1970s lol! Was deaf for two days. Magic at Birmingham Town Hall.
I love love love Bad Company! No bad songs ever!!
agree, top 5 band for me.
Paul Rodgers is one of the best front men in rock history. Known as a super group, they blended so well from their debut and on. One of my favorite groups.
I 💘 Bad Company always have always will
Not in the R &R hall of fame is a travesty
@@jeffwhiting6315 yes it is!!!!
Ty very much, such a nice compliment :)
I actually ran into Paul Rodgers a few years ago he lives in Kelowna BC and he came to Victoria on a mini vacation since his kids live here. He was very well spoken
Paul Rodgers is another one on the list of people who could sing the phone book and sound great.
Paul could sing the constitution.
Can't go wrong with Bad Company.
Love this song. This was off their 1974 debut album, which also had "Can't Get Enough". They also had a song called "Bad Company" (no, really) and "Movin' On", that I think you'll love.
Yes. The song "Bad Company," on the album "Bad Company," by the band Bad Company.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Silver Blue & Gold" and "Bad Company" !!
Hard to believe they haven't reacted to the song Bad Company yet!
Yes, Silver Bkue and Gold! Fav Bad Co. song.
Silver Blue and Gold is a favorite of mine, also like “Running with the Pack”
Absolutely! 2 Great songs!!
@@angiestanford672 thank you!!
so many great subtle moments in this tune...which this band was great at achieving
Another Bad Company favorite is Moving On
More Bad Company to try: their eponymous song, "Bad Company," "Silver Blue, and Gold," "Run with the Pack," "Young Blood." One of my favorite rock bands from the '70s.
burning sky ....BEST EVER
Yesssssss. Also “ Deal With The Preacher”!!!
All those are great!
@@elegantgypsyrose5328 Absolutely!!
First heard this song in 1972. Mott the Hoople. The "All The Young Dudes" Album. Written by Mick Ralphs, lead guitarist for Mott the Hoople at the time. He later became lead guitarist for Bad Company. Hence, their recording of this tune.
I've been pushing them to react to Mott, but so far nothing.
Grew-up on Mott's version!
@@LiberalsArePoop Right!... Dudes..Memphis....Golden Age ..etc ..
The Mott version contains a bridge sung by Ian Hunter that makes it worth a listen.
I love almost all of Bad Company music. This is one of my favorite bands of all times!
Half way though Amber thought the song was done and the smile on her face when she realized it wasn't over was pure gold!
Paul Rodgers was also in a band called The Firm with Jimmy Page (Led Zepplin) on guitar. Their songs 'Radioactive' and 'Satisfaction Gauranteed' are pure gold and they do a fine cover of Righteous Brothers' "You've lost that loving feeling". Check them out.
Don’t forget “All the King’s Horses”
He was part of Free also
My older sister was big into Bad Company, Bob Segar, Eagles...we played Bad Company by Bad Company when her husband died last year at the receiving! BAD COMPANY...awesome.
"Good Lovin' Gone Bad" "Sweet Little Sister" "Oh Atlanta"--any of the three are good for your next Bad Company song.
Yes! Need a rocker next!
“All my dues, surely must be paid…” We’ve all felt this at one point. Paul Rodgers, best rock voice ever IMO
My favorite Bad Company song. Paul Rodgers is awesome and a really nice guy.
Paul Rodgers voice makes my heart feel full. Thank you guys for brightening my every day. Love from Canada
His is definitely one of the best
He was also the voice of the bands “Free” and “The Firm”
Steve Defrese, his work with Free is outstanding. Fire and Water, Wishing Well, Mr. Big, Child all great songs plus so many more
In my opinion, Paul Rogers is arguably one of the best rock voices…for Bad Company, Free and The Firm…listen to Bad Company’s song Seagull.
Yes, absolutely. " Seagull, you fly across the horizon
into the misty morning sun".
Yessss Seagull is one of my all-time favorite acoustic songs
Ahhhhh........another song that take us back to a simpler time. Just good People and good times. Thank you Rob Squad. God Bless.
Before forming Bad Company Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke were in a band called Free. You guys may enjoy the Free song 'Lying In The Sunshine' and hear how a song should be sung.
One of my favorite Bad Company songs is Seagull
Silver blue and gold is another great bad co song
Many moons ago I worked at silk screen studio with a bunch of other hippies, including the shop foreman. Every day at lunch time this song would come over the sound system to let us all know it was was time for a break. Then we would all dance our way to the door singing "Ready for lunch, oh baby, I'm ready for lunch." We would all pop into the nearby tavern for some pub grub and pints. It was a very casual place to work. This song always brings a smile to my face....oh, and Boz Burrell's fretless bass is monstrous.
My favorite vocalist Paul Rogers, Simon Kirk on drums, Mick Ralphs guitarist & Boz Burrell on bass. Simon Kirk was a big influence on my drumming when I was younger. *** Fun Factiod Paul & Simon played with the band “ “ Free”. Mick came from “Mott the Hoople” & Boz was with” King Crimson “***
Still waiting for your Jackson Browne follow-up: "The Load Out & Stay" Live BBC 1978!!!!
This album was on a loooot of car stereos when it came out…as heard from the back seat. This has a cool little shuffle under it, but the chorus is unmistakably in line with the lyric, that understated power chord. Scuse me but it’s a “walk down and F ‘em all” kind of groove, smooth and easy and taking its time.
Ha! Amber says this is sensual after I wrote the above, which IMO validates me-it’s shouting out to the women with the vibe, and it works.
It is so amazing to me on how much influence Bad Co. has had on bands in the 90's.......I can hear some 90's band covering this song.
I saw Bad Co. in concert in 1979 and they played this song. The whole night was oldies plus songs from Desolation Angels (that was the tour). The whole band is a tour de force of rock, they were tight.
BAD CO.:
"Weep No More"
"Gone, Gone, Gone"
"Love Me Somebody"
"The Way I Choose"
"Rock Steady"
ALL of them!!!
Ugh! "Love Me Somebody" wrecks me every time.
Paul Roger was also the lead singer in the band called Free and The Firm with Jimmy page as lead guitar great songs as well
I went to a “Lynyrd Skynyrd”*
concert in the mid 90’s and Paul Rogers opened for them. It was bedlam.
Awesome band! This is one of my faves.
Check out "Rock Steady"....another good one by Bad Company. God Bless.
The Firm was an amazing super band with Paul Rodgers from bad company and jimmy page from led Zeppelin. They weren't together long but made some great music.
The Firm doesn't get the respect they deserve. "Radioactive," "Satisfaction Guaranteed," "All the King's Horses," "Live in Peace." Awesome.
@@Swamp_Crotch I've been lucky enough to have attended hundreds of concerts over the years. Seeing them for both of their tours at Cobo hall in Detriot probably in my top 5.
You can never go wrong with Bad Company. Love them! ✌❤🎶
The entire album is the bomb
Bad Company- Silver, Blue, and Gold, If You Needed Somebody, How About That, No Smoke Without A Fire, Rock N Roll Fantasy.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bad Company. And Paul Rodgers, I believe, is among the GOATs as a vocalist. I was at a Joe Bonamassa concert at the very intimate Beacon Theatre when the surprise guest was Paul Rodgers. I cheered and screamed so loud I may have embarrassed my husband. He did not disappoint!
Yes he is. Absolutely. Legend. Saw him with Bad Company in the 1970’s and with Queen in 2008, he was even better then!! There’s a vocal coach on RUclips called Ken Tamplin who is in total awe of Paul Rodgers , go check him out.
Excellent choice! Christopher mentioned Mott the Hoople (David Bowie connection). These guys would be great to feature. Paul is a classic lead rock voice. His work with Jimmy Page/ The Firm and also Free is also very worth a reaction!
Saw Mott twice, they were immense! Also, 2 future supergroups, who were unknown in the early 70s opened one show each: Queen and Aerosmith. You could tell already they were going to be big, they had amazing chops right away.
Just recently discovered the drummer for the Firm was the guy from acdc. Not Phil Rudd. The other (bald) guy. Look at the video for Radioactive.
C B...Chris Slade!
@@vicprovost2561 I saw recently that in '80 Ian Hunter and Todd Rundgren (yes...A Wizard a True Star 😉) played a couple shows at the Agora in Cleveland. I sure wish they'd have done more. But who hasn't Todd worked with/produced!
@@lorioday8528 thx
I saw this band in concert about 20 years ago! They jammed hard!!
Paul Rodger’s voice is 🔥🔥🔥
In a documentary I saw, Mick Ralphs had this song, “Movin’ On”, and “Can’t Get Enough” already written before Bad Company came together. All 3 of these songs are on this album!! Gotta check out “Bad Company” off the same album!! The piano playing by Paul Rodgers is another form of bad assery!! 🤟🤟🤟
One of my favorites from Bad Company is “Movin On”. It’s my “traveling song”. Another great ballad from Bad Company is “Silver, Blue, and Gold”! It’s one of my all-time favorites.
This band is really underrated by the reaction community. There HOF for sure.
Agree, not sure why. Awesome band with a massive amount of songs to react to.
I've been wondering why this is the case.
Truly one of the best bands in R&R history.
@@tommythompson9565 Not sure why they are talked about more in the Rock Hall, but that organization is a joke anyhow.
I saw bad company few times In early days and later days Paul Rogers in and always be And Amazing vocalists!
Paul Rodgers singing "Muddy Water Blues" is still one of my favorites.
This is, actually, a cover of "Ready For Love" by: Mott The Hoople
[it features on their, iconic, All The Young Dudes album], which Mick Ralphs (guitarist), originally, wrote it for and who brought it with him, when he left to join the newly formed "superband": Bad Company, with the ex-members of Free (and King Crimson).
Just "f.y.i.": Bad Company (besides being the primary basis for Paul Rodgers' fame and recognition) were, in fact, the first band signed to Led Zeppelin's iconic: Swan Song record label (I mean, i guess, BESIDES ZEPPELIN, itself!).
Their debut album [Bad Company (self-titled)] was the first album released on Swan Song. [With the famous/infamous "doomed Icarus" logo icon.... which designated the label -and, in many ways/to multitudes of people, also designated Led Zeppelin, as well....-]
There are quite a few legendary Bad Company tracks for you to hear.
"Run With The Pack", "Burnin' Sky", "Gone, Gone, Gone", "Silver, Blue & Gold"
...but, probably, MOST important and most iconic: the band-named/titled song OFF of the band's self-titled debut LP (THIS, very, one!):
"Bad Company"
NO song more epitomizes the sound and attitude of Bad Company than "Bad Company" (probably: intentionally!).
Dusty, Dirty, Sweaty, pseudo-Western, Bluesy, threatening, powerful, swarthy, melancholy, resigned, definitive, powerful, l....
🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥
GO, listen to it, NOW!!!!!
"P.S." Paul Rodgers was (notably) Freddie Mercury's favorite vocalist.
(It's warranted. 👍👍)
I was already familiar with the Mott the Hoople version (with it's shared vocals with Ralphs & Hunter for variety) when I bought the Bad Company album (because of the Ralphs connection). I liked this track as it was a different interpretation rather than an attempted clone of the original. Interesting that this one continues onto After Lights without crediting it as such.
@@stevegreen5552 Agreed!
I, always, found that ..."intriguing" (after discovering it).
-I did NOT become familiar with Mott The Hoople 'til a good deal later (I was a Luther Grosvenor fan and had ZERO idea about: "Ariel Bender" until YEARS later!!!😝🤪)
so I knew THIS (the Bad Co. version) version, first.
Agreed! "making it your own"/taking things in a different direction is the ONLY, real, intelligent, useful way to go about those things.
Trying to, just, "reiterate" something that has already been done (and done EXTREMELY WELL, if not "perfectly" (using that as a "descriptor" ...but NOT, actually, intending to mean that: perfection is POSSIBLE 🤪🤘🤘).) is ...**smh** - NOT the best ...and, usually: FAILS!
...however: sometimes EXACTLY MIMICKING the ORIGINAL is the ONLY, viable way of giving the piece the respect it's due & executing it to its best possible. 🤘🤘
@@stevegreen5552 Oh: "b.t.w.":
My experience with Mott The Hoople (of course!) begins at: hearing "All The Young Dudes" on the radio (and, at the time: NOT, 'really' "getting it." (i.e.: not getting it WHATSOEVER!!😝🤪🤘🤘), but, in earnest: it was Joe Elliott's and Steamin' Steve Clark's, great, fandom (I was -& remain!- a huge Lep fan! -Particularly, the Pete Willis albums (although I an one of those FEW, early, NWoBHM fans who DID NOT "dismiss" the HYSTERIA album!🤘🤘
It's their last GREAT work.
Definitely!), that convinced me to investigate: Mott The Hoople, more fully.
Brain Capers is my favorite (and I have a, strange, "soft spot" for: Mad Shadows, too (although, to a much lesser-degree than: BRAIN CAPERS!🤘🤘)
-I mean, HOW can you beat a horrible-wonderful, defeatist title such as: "Death May Be Your Santa Claus"-??!!!😝🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😁🤦🤦🤷😝🤣😂
...of course: All The Young Dudes is a spectacular album. as well!
Mott and The Hoople, both, hold-up well.
Post-Hunter/Ronson ...they, just, didn't have anything, anymore.
...but, fortunately: Hunter/Ronson were GREAT!
...and, yes: Mick Ralphs was spectacular with Bad Co.
🤘🤘
No question. (although: I DO wish he had continued to use his more wide-ranging style, more, even IN BAD COMPANY. 🤷 ...Y'know??)
👍👍👍👍
I did not realize how well we had it back then. (Music wise)
Great great band, saw them live in the 70s along with Foreigner , More awesome sounds Journey "Mother-Father" is truely amazing, 10cc " I'm not in love" etc. i dont think u could ever run out of great music. Thanx so much, Peace
I love the Bad Company-Mott The Hoople cross connection because of Mick Ralphs. You guys should do some Mott and Ian Hunter.
Can't go wrong with Bad Company. Next suggestion from me would be"Seagull". One of my favorites.
Yes to Seagull!! 💙💙
That and Wild Fire Woman are Paul's greatest vocal performances.
Agreed!
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Hi Paul, pease and love from Texas. Not the MAGA part.
Rock Steady has a really funky groove
Speaking of funky Please react to the band Brick and there song Dazz, The video with the cigar in his mouth . Its from 1975 ,, Its so so funky.. You 2 will put it on your play list I PROMISE ,, Take Care
One of my favorite Bad Company songs. Bad Company was a super group made up of 3 other successful bands. The great vocals of Paul Rodgers, who also plays the piano & guitar & drummer Simon Kirke was from the band Free. Mick Ralphs who plays lead guitar & piano was from Mott The Hoople & bassist Boz Burrell was from King Crimson. All those bands are awesome to & you guys should check them to.
There's a lot to hit from Bad Company. Their first 3 albums are fantastic, not a bad cut on any of them. But here's a few of my favorites that you haven't hit yet.
Rock Steady
Bad Company
Movin' on
Run with the Pack
Simple Man
Burnin' Sky
Seagull
Can't get enough
Gone, gone, gone
Silver, Blue & Gold
There's so much more that you could get into, but that's a few. Most of those songs are still played on the radio today & yet, never even nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Saw these guys in concert when I was in high school. Lost my hearing for a solid week. Totally worth it!
Paul Roger's is one of the greatest singers to ever grace this planet, regardless of the genre. Also, check Paul out as the lead singer in the band he formed with Jimmy Page (from Led Zeppelin) called "The Firm".
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Bad Company is one of those seminal 70's rock bands. Like Foreigner, Three Dog Night, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull and Foghat to name a few.
He has one of those voices like Elton John that if you aren't paying attention you don't notice how exceptional their tone and control is. How soft to be or how to put just a little grit in there. His powerful notes always are graceful if that makes sense.
paul rogers also had a tour which he did with "queen" and did an excellent job covering for freddy
If I had a nickel for every time I jammed to this album and got SOOOO baked....lol!! Good times.... U can't not enjoy their music! Great reaction and love your take on the guts of this song!! 👍👍
“Burning Sky” , “Rock and Roll Fantasy”, “Silver Blue and Gold” are ones to check out. “No Smoke without a Fire”, “If you Needed Somebody” are a couple later songs that had lots of airplay with Brian Howe singing for them.
Such a great song from one of the best classic rockn roll bands.
I think this is my favorite Bad Company song. It highlights Rogers' unique voice and their ability to combine soft melodies and and a hard edged chorus.
Seagull reflects a different side of Bad Company and really showcases Paul Rodgers voice
Love everything Paul Rodgers ever did/does, but please give an ear to "Fire and Water" and "Wishing Well" when he was the band "Free." When he toured with Queen after Freddie passed, these songs were played at some of the concerts. I always loved those songs from my very young days, before Bad Company..
This was my band back in the day and still are today,awesomeness
Been listening to -- and enjoying -- Bad Co for decades, but this is the song of theirs that I keep coming back to. I think it's the overall vibe of the music and the pathos of the lyrics... the older I get, the more it resonates with me.
one of my favorite bands. some really great songs. Burning Sky, Gone ,Gone,Gone, Runnin with the Pack. Holy Water, Rock and Roll Fantasy, Crazy Circles, if You Needed Somebody, Deal With The Preacher.
My chiropractor knows Paul Rodgers personally. He has given Paul a spinal adjustment, and Paul has tuned his guitar. How cool is that??!!
'' Can't get enough of your love '' is a must next ❤ awesome band and lead singer Paul Rodgers is the Bomb ❤ he was lead singer, for the band Free, you must do '' Wishing Well '' Jay would love that one ❤
please!
Agree with her request, please please please do Can't Get Enough of Your Love next!
OMG yes ! ! ! "Wishing Well" would be an amazing reaction selection.
I saw this group as a lead off act at a concert.. BY THE TIME THEY WERE DONE, THE AUDIENCE COULD HAVE CARED LESS WHEN THE "STAR ACT" CAME ON!!! As a matter of fact a lot of people even left... Bad Company was awesome.... Keep on keepin' on. BCNU...
I've seen a few concerts in my 55 yrs. and Bad Co. is at the top!
Heck yeah guys that was awesome this song is a good one
bad company is just iconic, along with foghat "slow ride"
Always know its going to be good when I hear Paul's voice...so clean! 🙌
Now I'm on my feet again. Better things are bound to happen, all my dues surely must be paid. Great line.
Paul Rodgers one of the truest rock voices of all time.
Paul Rodgers is amazing. He can still hit every note he could 50 years ago. The man is probably, IMHO, the best singer in rock. I have been singing this song now for over 20 years in the band I am in and I love doing it. The feel of this song is amazing. Great song, great choice. You can't choose a bad song at all from their catalogue.
One of the best. They could make a four minute or less rock song sound almost epic. Great for radio airplay in the '70s. And Paul Rodgers voice has such a subtle but powerful sound to it. Live, he lets it rip. The whole band does.
In the 1970's you couldn't go wrong with Bad Co, if you had a Bad Co concert T-shirt in high school, you were one of the cool kids.
Hahaha 😂😂😂
I totally felt the same way when I was in high school
I love the way this song rolls into it's start.
Listen to Mr Big from The Free Story - listen to a band so gelled together from such soulful vocals to sublime guitar to immaculate bass lines and all knitted together by perfect drums. It doesn’t get any better than that track……and they were all only ‘kids’ when it was recorded.
Had a chance to see Bad Company with Styx and Billy Squire in 2001. Paul Rogers was still excellent. The best concert I've ever been to...
One of rock music’s greatest singers Paul Rodgers.
Love Bad Co, Seen them live with Skynerd. Love you guys
One of my favorite rock n roll voices great band
Great rock n roll song..💪🏻😎
A must react tune is Silver, Blue & Gold from Bad Co Running with the pack album
This song is a great example of how to use space in a song and let the arrangement breathe life into the song allowing each instrument to color the song.
My favorite Bad Company song. The piano solo is great.
Hopefully you guys will someday listen to their song Gone Gone Gone which is a song by bassist Boz Burrell. Gotta look hard to find an inferior Bad Co. tune.
Great song and a banger!
Paul Rogers is a great keyboard player as well as an awesome lead singer!!
Such a great band... and that voice of Paul Rodgers... just brilliant...
Bad Company...the band of my high school years. Their title hit-Bad company, Running With The Pack, Movin On, Can't Get Enough, and the beautiful Seagull are such terrific songs.
Just one of the Greatest Rock and Roll Bands ever.
If you like Paul Rodgers voice, may I suggest "Midnight Moonlight Lady" or "Satisfaction Guaranteed" by The Firm,...supergroup including Jimmy Page, drummer Chris Slade, and bass player Tony Franklin. Heck any song from the album is great!!! "Radioactive", "Someone to Love" , "Money Can"t Buy"...all so good!!
Their theme song “Bad Company” is their best, definitely need to check it out
Nailed it : there is at least one part in every Bad Co song you can think of when it isn't playing.
An early "Super Group" with Paul Rogers & Simon Kirke from Free ( All Right Now) , Guitarist Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hoople and Boz Burell, former bassist of King Crimson. Lot of hits!
Just thought about it, and wanted to add a comment ... I really like "Gone, Gone, Gone", Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy, Young Blood, Electric Land, Burnin' Sky, Silver, Blue & Gold, Run With The Pack.
Paul Rodgers is one of the top five rock vocalists ever. He is absolutely amazing. If you want another one of their songs to listen to, check out "Bad Company" ... you'll love it. Paul actually fronted Queen for a minute after Freddie died.