Elton John was in his band, as Reginald Dwight; he was the piano player; but adopted the name Elton John from band members Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. I believe the band name was Bluesology.
Steve…you are correct…I had the privilege of seeing Baldry in the ups and early 80 s @ the Hotel Isabella in Toronto and heard about that exact naming many a time…
Long John Baldry lived in Canada for many years, and I had the pleasure to meet him in Toronto at a club called Brankos. Great guy and a phenomenal blues voice. Was a legend during the 60's and 70's.
Mr. Baldry was instrumental in the careers of many of today's superstars! A hugely influential man. I'm proud to say I and my friends were listening to him in the 1969-71 period.
I was so surprised (and happy) to see you were reacting to Long John Bladry. I was lucky enough to see him around 1971 or '72 in Spokane, Washington, at the old Kennedy Pavilion at Gonzaga University. He had his entire band there, horns and all. He was the warm up band for either The James Gang or Quick Silver Messenger Service, can't quite remember which one. But I'll never forget Long John. He got his nickname because he's something like 6'7" tall or there about. Love you guys!
I grew up in Vancouver and in the '80s Long John was friends with my buddies parent's...he would pull out an acoustic guitar and entertain us solo several times. He lived in a penthouse apartment close to Kitsilano Beach and would invite us over to watch the summer fireworks from his patio....great story teller and a real "proper" British chap..!
FINALLY !!!!! I think I put this request in about a year ago. Well, and you picked somebody else's anyway, no matter. I knew this would light you both up. The smiles said it all.
I'd never heard Long John Baldry's music as a 17 yr old in 1977. Knew Elton had played with him though. So I bought an LP called "The Best of the British Invasion" and on it was his song, Let the Heartaches Begin. Not my favorite on the album, but I'd heard someone new. I still have, and play, that album 😊 This song, however, is delicious. Blessings ❤
Boy does that bring back some great memories. Baldry was living in Canada in the '80s. Every summer he would come and play the bar circuit in Atlantic Canada. Myself in a group of friends would chase him around from bar to bar. Even in small bars he had an amazing sound with an amazing backing band. a true artist. That was real music. He is also the someone in Elton John's Someone Saved My Life Tonight. I sure do miss those times and his music. Rest in peace John I sure do miss you. Thanks I truly enjoyed this show
All right! Jay and Amber, the two of you were actually groovin' out to that song. Mr. Baldrey was born in England but in the early 80's he moved to the Canadian East coast. after staying there for a while he moved west to the Vancouver area but recorded a lot of his later albums in Alberta at a studio called Stoney Plain Records. (A lot of Canadian bands and a few American bands used that Studio ) i actually ran into him once at the Studio , another band was setting up and needed a specific mic that the company I worked for had in stock. I delivered the Mic and was about to leave when I turned around and almost ran into him.
He was called Long John for a good reason, being 6'7" tall, and at one time or another Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, and Jack Bruce were all in his band. And he shared the stage with most of the great musicians in and around London in the '60's including Rod Stewart, Elton John, Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Pete Sears, and Dave Ball. Hardly anybody remembers him now, more's the pity, but he was one of the best back in the day.
Elton John, who along with Rod Stewart both played at one time or another on this band. Elton ( real name Dwight Reginald) got his new name by using the Bass players first name of Elton and John he got from “Long John Baldry”, his mentor. Baldry comes by his nickname Legit, he’s 6’7” tall. BTW, I requested this one 3 years ago, so I’m really happy, thnx!….. SanJoséBob
I grew up in New Orleans and heard this on FM radio every day back around 1970. Then I didn't hear it for years. A couple of years ago, I searched RUclips until I found it again . Thanks for recognizing such a great song. That New Orleans singer you were referring to was probably Dr John.
This is the song that kick-started my journey down the Boogie Woogie rabbit hole. Back in the '70s I was a rocker, but Boogie Woogie was my guilty pleasure when no one else was around and I put on the headphones. It also lead to an exploration of Ragtime and a burning desire to play the piano. I never did learn the piano which is possibly one of my biggest life regrets.
@@diceportz7107 Not sure what *you're* getting at, but I presume *you're* implying there's still time to learn the piano? Boogie Woogie and Ragtime require very nimble fingers and mine are starting to cramp up with the early stages of arthritis. Sure, I could probably learn to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star quite well but that's not the same.
@@islandseeker1260 I've struggled with osteoarthritis for years. The more you can exercise those fingers, the more nimble they stay. Have you tried heat treatments for your hands? I have found quite a bit of relief from them.
When I was a teenager first playing guitar in the 1970s, I found my dad's old boogie Woogie 78 rpm records. Even though I never learned to play piano, my blues roots on guitar come from those boogie Woogie records. 65 years old, still playing rock and roll guitar.
john lived here in Vancouver,BC for the final years of his life. I had the pleasure of running into him on many occasions and he was always cordial and easy to talk with...we miss him!!
i had a friend who traveled 50 miles to see some A-list rock group at the Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, but when he got there, the concert was sold out. Feeling dejected, he went downtown, where he ran into a friend. His friend told him about someone playing at the Paramount Theater, so they went to that. It was Long John Baldry. He became an instant fan, and had no regrets on the evening.
Baldy's band in the 60's launched the careers of Elton John and Rod Stewart to name a few. Now you have to sample the sequel to this song called , "BALDRY'S OUT". Also one of the most spectacular duets of all time is, Long John and Kathi McDonald doing a cover of "YOU'VE LOST THE LOVIN FEELING". I've seen him 3 times including with Kathi ...
The Beatles opened up for Long John Baldry shows. He moved to Vancouver BC Canada. He was a great guy for charity. Had a rich voice not just singing but when speaking. (He did voice over's for lots of commercials). He was a cool dude.
Long John Baldry “discovered “ Rod Stewart singing (after Rod had had a few drinks) at a railway station (Twickenham in London) and took Rod under his wing to get Rod’s career going.
I knew his name growing up, but I wasn't familiar with his music. Boy, did I miss out! I am glad that you are exploring & learning about so many of our artists from the past. There are even times like today when I get to learn with you. This was a real pleasure. Thank-you to anyone who recommended this. It was great.
As a teenager I used to listen to this album so much. You know when you have Elton John and Rod Stewart playing in your band you are gonna sound great.
About 30 years ago I got to see John and his band at the time play in a relatively small club. It was one of the best performances I've ever experienced. And I got to chat a bit with him afterwards as he autographed the copy of his latest CD that I had purchased. Sadly, he has since passed away. He did leave us a lot of great music and maybe even greater influence. Check out his bands over the years: you'll see some familiar names.
Rod Stewart was one of the producers on this album, I bought this album when it came out and still have it. So it was a big thrill in the mid 80's when we met him before he preformed at the David Thompson Motor Inn in Kamloops one Halloween night. Great night, awesome dude, he really liked it here in BC and had moved to Vancouver just the year before I think. Good times. 'It Ain't Easy' next please. You'll notice an amazing singer with John. 'Kathi McDonald' John sang with her for 35 years. 'Long John Baldry + Kathi McDonald - You've Lost That Loving Feeling' look for the 5:27 min RUclips. Also for a female Friday try 'Kathi McDonald - I'd Rather Go Blind'. She should have been way bigger. She sang with Baldry for 30+ years, she replaced Janis Joplin in Big Brother & The Holding Co, after Janis died as well. Cheers.
Was lucky enough to see this performed live in a small bar in London Ontario Canada in the early 80’s, had the whole bar, hell whole street rockin! Thanks for this, Love you guys!
A friend of mine went to see Long John Baldry at the Misty Moon in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and had gotten a great spot near the stage. While he was waiting for the show to start, someone started pushing him from behind and would not give up. My freind, thinking someone was trying to get in front of him, refused to move, and the person said "Mate, if you want to see the show, you better let me get on the stage!" It was Long John, After the show they had a drink and a laugh about it.
It was early to mid 70s when I was surprised to see Long John Baldry play a local pub in the Cowichan Valley. He was spending time on Saltspring Island where other musicians and artists of all kinds were making pilgrimmages to this Hippy Haven. Many came here from Big Sur cuz it got too commercialized. Long John would take the Crofton Ferry and do a surprise performance in Chemainus, or Crofton, or Maple Bay...I only caught him once, but he did these free shows for a year or so before he moved on. So glad we had him for awhile...I know he had a great and long songlist, but to the general public, this song represents probably THE BEST one hit wonder of ALL time... The story is fine, but when the band cuts in, well it's the kind of thing that gets you out of your seat and onto the dance floor...Long John was the guy that encouraged Elton and Bernie to "come out" and started them on their lucrative careers...Rod Stewart learned to be a performer watching this man work the stage...
Hello Amber and Jay. So thrilled you discovered Long John Baldry. I had the great pleasure of seeing him as a young university student in small Ontario town back in the mid 70s. We knew about his backstory a bit which somebody commented on below. Yeah he had Elton John and Rod Stewart in a band before they were famous. Whoa! Let that sink in. Elton John took the John name because he so respected him. Anyway, he was tall, and when he sang, you just couldn't believe his voice. Just like you heard. A rockin' vibe to the max. His song Everything stops for Tea is very different from this, but also a joy. I think that was the name of the album, which I actually had, but who knows where it went to. I continue to love your show after three years . Your genuineness and wholesomeness are just so easy. Regards from Northern British Columbia.
Great to hear you play this and I really enjoyed your reactions. 1957 is mentioned early, a year before I was born, and it was an important time in the British discovery and application of American blues artists. The piano style is called, Stride. It suggests strolling and talking which fits with this great shaggy dog of a story. In addition to all the other musicians mentioned here, Rod Stewart was in his band, too. For a completely different story told well in music try, 'God's Own Drunk.' Later covered by JImmy Buffet.
Some songs are timeless…hard to believe it was released 53 years ago…so happy to see the two of you get so excited during the song…hoping all is getting better for Jay… and Amber, please let yourself go like you did in this video more often… a couple of other songs include It Ain’t Easy, A Thrills A Thrill and Baldrys cover of You Lost That Loving Feeling, a duet with the incomparable Kathi MacDonald…keep on keeping on…
Woot woot!~ SO tickled to see you two delving into Long John Baldry. He tended to be more popular in the UK than in the US, but he's got all kinds of great stuff in his catalogue. A little trivia: he took the name "Long John" because he was a tall dude, ~6'7". Then Elton John took "John" as his surname in honor of Long John Baldry. He has a really pretty ballad called "Flying" that you should definitely check out!
Glad you guys enjoyed that. May I suggest an Elton John doubler called 'We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains' from the album 'Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy.' I say 'doubler' because the first track segues seamlessly into the next and therefore can't (or shouldn't) be seperated. There is a version with lyrics here on RUclips.
Baldry was a huge influence on Elton. Piano playing, Elton took the last half of his name from John. Plus he was the "Some one" who saved his"life tonight".
There's a short version that does not include the story, but you have to listen to the long version at least once (I think). So, I'm glad you chose it. Great song, great reaction!
This guy used to play the bars in downtown Toronto all the time in the 80s. I saw him lots. He lived just down the QEW in Hamilton Ontario. I stood at the bar drinking beer after one of his sets once, and he came up and had a couple of drinks and I chatted with him. Very nice guy. Great band to see in a bar. A singer who used to join them regularly was Kathy McDonald, who sang back up vocals for the Rolling Stones on Exile on Main Street. Specifically the song All Down the Line. She could really belt it out. They used to do a duet of Unchained Melody.
Interesting. I knew he lived in Oakville for awhile but I didn't know that he lived in Hamilton but I'm sure he played the circuit all through Southern Ontario/ Niagara.
Long John Baldry had a knack for finding talent just like Yardbirds did. Both were a revolving door of talented musician in early 60s London. The Yardbirds would be a good band to check out. Start with For Your Love.
Classic english bluesman, brilliant singer. one side of this album was produced by Elton John the other side by Rod Stewart both of whom he had a significant impact on them and their careers
Man, how I love it when I get to hear something I've never heard before! I knew of Long John Baldry from his connection to the great Elton John, but honestly had never dived into his own catalog- I for sure will now! That's a banger for sure!
Long John Baldry was Sugarbear in Elton John's song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" talking Elton out of an illadvised marriage that would have stunted Eltons career
When he decided to no longer be Reginald Dwight, the "John" in Elton's new name was a tribute to Long John Baldry. Elton came from Bluogy sax player Elton Dean.
This is not accurate, although it is mentioned everywhere. Sugarbear is the person he is breaking up with. Not the person who talked him into the break up. When you read the lyrics, he is addressing the person he is breaking up with: "Someone saved my life tonight, sugarbear. You almost had your hooks in me. Didn't you dear....". If sugarbear would have been Long John, then the lyric would have instead said, "Sugarbear saved my life tonight".
@@shyman99 Not correct. I've seen this corroborated from several sources. Baldry was Sugar Bear. BTW there was another person there in that story - Bernie Taupin "My friends out there". Friends - plural. In fact, the name of the woman he broke up with is known and she's been interviewed. She's kind of bitter. www.google.com/search?q=someone+saved+my+life+tonight+-+the+truth&sca_esv=1e8c9acc3ca5315c&gl=us&hl=en&pws=0&sxsrf=ADLYWIJoksd8xnaFFoWx36EvZ1BjdGsiPA%3A1731526592311&source=hp&ei=wP80Z_-zEMekkPIPqcrT2Qg&iflsig=AL9hbdgAAAAAZzUN0NaZmSRAabmY_vEcXvusAMJF9zRm&ved=0ahUKEwj_k86bh9qJAxVHEkQIHSnlNIsQ4dUDCBg&uact=5&oq=someone+saved+my+life+tonight+-+the+truth&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6Iilzb21lb25lIHNhdmVkIG15IGxpZmUgdG9uaWdodCAtIHRoZSB0cnV0aDIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRirAjIFECEYqwJIgWJQAFi7XHAAeACQAQCYAbIBoAHVF6oBBDM4LjO4AQPIAQD4AQGYAimgAsIZwgIKECMYgAQYJxiKBcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYxwHCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICBRAAGIAEwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAgsQLhiABBjRAxjHAcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YgAQYsQMYgwHCAggQLhiABBixA8ICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgILEC4YgAQYsQMY1ALCAgUQLhiABMICDhAuGIAEGMcBGI4FGK8BwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigWYAwCSBwYzNy4zLjGgB9myAw&sclient=gws-wiz
Discovered this album at a party years ago , and was intrigued by the title . First song first side . Ended up listening to the whole album , and turning several other people on to the artist . Did not hear much from Long John for years , then about a decade latter he released a song called A THRILL IS A THRILL . Worlds apart . Worth a listen however .
When Elton John sang the tune "Someone saved my life tonight", that "someone" he was referring to was Long John Baldry. Long John Baldry performed with Eric Burdon, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, and Elton John. "Baldry's Out" is a good tune as well.
I believe Elton John played piano on this cut. In looking at the credits for this LP on AllMusic it appears a lot of the musicians playing on Elton John's early records appeared on this LP, as well as well known people like Rod Stewart, Maggie Bell, and Ron Wood..
OMG! This song was always played at the house parties we went to….the floors were bouncing! and we were on the dance floor all through the beginning while he told the story, then bam!
@@musicdroog7666 Ah yes The Marsbar. You just don't have radio like that anymore. His show and Brad McNallys' Eclectic Spirit were staples of my teen years.
🇬🇧 Oh wow, i missed this one. This is great, I wasn't going to click on it, but I'm so glad I did. I remember my mam mentioning Long John Baldry when I was young, but I had never heard anything by him...... Actually I was mistaken, "Let The Heartaches Begin" is the only song I've heard LJB, it's a good song too.
This song is a classic! And you know that a song is a banger when Jay forgets to do the obligatory RUclips Pause in the middle of a song.
Elton John was in his band, as Reginald Dwight; he was the piano player; but adopted the name Elton John from band members Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. I believe the band name was Bluesology.
As was Rod Stewart.
"Wow! Neva nu that!"
@@kiwihib Rod Stewart was in a band called Steampacket with Long John Baldry, not Bluesology
Steve…you are correct…I had the privilege of seeing Baldry in the ups and early 80 s @ the Hotel Isabella in Toronto and heard about that exact naming many a time…
Correc.
John Baldry passed away in 2005, in my hometown of Vancouver BC. At one point I delivered his mail. Super nice man.
I seem to recall that Rod Stewart and Elton John played in his band before they became stars. I'm glad you finally got to this one.
produced by Rod in 1971
Mick Jagger also sang back up for John
@@old_dog9953And Elton. Rod did one side of the album, Elton the other.
The "John" in Elton John was in honour of Baldry.
You guys need to check out Jackie Wilson song lonely teardrops
Could not click on this one quick enough, an absolute classic from one of the Godfathers of British Rock. Thanks Rob Squad you made me smile today. ✌️
Long John Baldry lived in Canada for many years, and I had the pleasure to meet him in Toronto at a club called Brankos. Great guy and a phenomenal blues voice. Was a legend during the 60's and 70's.
I was told one his guitar players lived in my hometown of Newmarket and drink at the local pub.
I have not heard this in 50 years, but it's all coming back to me now!
Mr. Baldry was instrumental in the careers of many of today's superstars! A hugely influential man.
I'm proud to say I and my friends were listening to him in the 1969-71 period.
I was so surprised (and happy) to see you were reacting to Long John Bladry. I was lucky enough to see him around 1971 or '72 in Spokane, Washington, at the old Kennedy Pavilion at Gonzaga University. He had his entire band there, horns and all. He was the warm up band for either The James Gang or Quick Silver Messenger Service, can't quite remember which one. But I'll never forget Long John. He got his nickname because he's something like 6'7" tall or there about. Love you guys!
Baldry
I grew up in Vancouver and in the '80s Long John was friends with my buddies parent's...he would pull out an acoustic guitar and entertain us solo several times. He lived in a penthouse apartment close to Kitsilano Beach and would invite us over to watch the summer fireworks from his patio....great story teller and a real "proper" British chap..!
FINALLY !!!!!
I think I put this request in about a year ago. Well, and you picked somebody else's anyway, no matter. I knew this would light you both up. The smiles said it all.
I'd never heard Long John Baldry's music as a 17 yr old in 1977. Knew Elton had played with him though. So I bought an LP called "The Best of the British Invasion" and on it was his song, Let the Heartaches Begin. Not my favorite on the album, but I'd heard someone new. I still have, and play, that album 😊 This song, however, is delicious.
Blessings ❤
Boy does that bring back some great memories. Baldry was living in Canada in the '80s. Every summer he would come and play the bar circuit in Atlantic Canada. Myself in a group of friends would chase him around from bar to bar. Even in small bars he had an amazing sound with an amazing backing band. a true artist. That was real music. He is also the someone in Elton John's Someone Saved My Life Tonight. I sure do miss those times and his music. Rest in peace John I sure do miss you. Thanks I truly enjoyed this show
Sugar Bear.
All right! Jay and Amber, the two of you were actually groovin' out to that song. Mr. Baldrey was born in England but in the early 80's he moved to the Canadian East coast. after staying there for a while he moved west to the Vancouver area but recorded a lot of his later albums in Alberta at a studio called Stoney Plain Records. (A lot of Canadian bands and a few American bands used that Studio ) i actually ran into him once at the Studio , another band was setting up and needed a specific mic that the company I worked for had in stock. I delivered the Mic and was about to leave when I turned around and almost ran into him.
I saw the notification for this and I KNEW that you were going to have your minds blown!
Great reaction
He was called Long John for a good reason, being 6'7" tall, and at one time or another Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, and Jack Bruce were all in his band. And he shared the stage with most of the great musicians in and around London in the '60's including Rod Stewart, Elton John, Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Pete Sears, and Dave Ball. Hardly anybody remembers him now, more's the pity, but he was one of the best back in the day.
Don't forget that Rod Stewart was also in his band. Rod credits Baldry with launching his career.
Elton John, who along with Rod Stewart both played at one time or another on this band. Elton ( real name Dwight Reginald) got his new name by using the Bass players first name of Elton and John he got from “Long John Baldry”, his mentor. Baldry comes by his nickname Legit, he’s 6’7” tall. BTW, I requested this one 3 years ago, so I’m really happy, thnx!….. SanJoséBob
A shame he isn't recognized for helping with the careers of so many great musicians.
Ty
I grew up in New Orleans and heard this on FM radio every day back around 1970. Then I didn't hear it for years. A couple of years ago, I searched RUclips until I found it again . Thanks for recognizing such a great song.
That New Orleans singer you were referring to was probably Dr John.
There's some great stuff of Dr. John playing with Johnny Winter on youtube. Perfection.
Yeah, that’s exactly who I thought of when Amber said that!
This is the song that kick-started my journey down the Boogie Woogie rabbit hole. Back in the '70s I was a rocker, but Boogie Woogie was my guilty pleasure when no one else was around and I put on the headphones. It also lead to an exploration of Ragtime and a burning desire to play the piano. I never did learn the piano which is possibly one of my biggest life regrets.
Your still breathing aren't you?
@@diceportz7107 Not sure what *you're* getting at, but I presume *you're* implying there's still time to learn the piano? Boogie Woogie and Ragtime require very nimble fingers and mine are starting to cramp up with the early stages of arthritis. Sure, I could probably learn to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star quite well but that's not the same.
@@islandseeker1260 I've struggled with osteoarthritis for years. The more you can exercise those fingers, the more nimble they stay. Have you tried heat treatments for your hands? I have found quite a bit of relief from them.
When I was a teenager first playing guitar in the 1970s, I found my dad's old boogie Woogie 78 rpm records. Even though I never learned to play piano, my blues roots on guitar come from those boogie Woogie records. 65 years old, still playing rock and roll guitar.
john lived here in Vancouver,BC for the final years of his life. I had the pleasure of running into him on many occasions and he was always cordial and easy to talk with...we miss him!!
I remember seeing him out and about in Vancouver and exchanging friendly hellos. What a voice.
i had a friend who traveled 50 miles to see some A-list rock group at the Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, but when he got there, the concert was sold out. Feeling dejected, he went downtown, where he ran into a friend. His friend told him about someone playing at the Paramount Theater, so they went to that. It was Long John Baldry. He became an instant fan, and had no regrets on the evening.
Baldy's band in the 60's launched the careers of Elton John and Rod Stewart to name a few. Now you have to sample the sequel to this song called , "BALDRY'S OUT". Also one of the most spectacular duets of all time is, Long John and Kathi McDonald doing a cover of "YOU'VE LOST THE LOVIN FEELING". I've seen him 3 times including with Kathi ...
I knew you'd like it. First time I've never see you pause a song. Thanks
OH, MAN!!! :) Don't know HOW I MISSED THIS ONE!!! LOVE THIS SONG!!! Thanks, ya'll, for the GREAT REACTION!!! HUGS!!!
The Beatles opened up for Long John Baldry shows. He moved to Vancouver BC Canada. He was a great guy for charity. Had a rich voice not just singing but when speaking. (He did voice over's for lots of commercials). He was a cool dude.
Have not heard this in years! Put a big smile on my face. Thanks, everyone.
Long John Baldry “discovered “ Rod Stewart singing (after Rod had had a few drinks) at a railway station (Twickenham in London) and took Rod under his wing to get Rod’s career going.
I knew his name growing up, but I wasn't familiar with his music. Boy, did I miss out! I am glad that you are exploring & learning about so many of our artists from the past. There are even times like today when I get to learn with you. This was a real pleasure.
Thank-you to anyone who recommended this. It was great.
Great song. Brings back memories of hearing this on my car radio way, way back when the earth was young.
I love it when you two send the bucket way down the well and draw up something from my youth. Baldry was super cool in my day.
Love the Cardinals hat!
Thank you! One of my all-time favorites. Amber was really rocking out to this one!!
Great musician in many genres. He had some pop chart success as well with 'Let The Heartaches Begin' in 1968 - well worth a listen.
I have loved this song for decades.
As a teenager I used to listen to this album so much. You know when you have Elton John and Rod Stewart playing in your band you are gonna sound great.
About 30 years ago I got to see John and his band at the time play in a relatively small club. It was one of the best performances I've ever experienced. And I got to chat a bit with him afterwards as he autographed the copy of his latest CD that I had purchased. Sadly, he has since passed away. He did leave us a lot of great music and maybe even greater influence. Check out his bands over the years: you'll see some familiar names.
Rod Stewart was one of the producers on this album, I bought this album when it came out and still have it. So it was a big thrill in the mid 80's when we met him before he preformed at the David Thompson Motor Inn in Kamloops one Halloween night. Great night, awesome dude, he really liked it here in BC and had moved to Vancouver just the year before I think. Good times.
'It Ain't Easy' next please. You'll notice an amazing singer with John. 'Kathi McDonald' John sang with her for 35 years.
'Long John Baldry + Kathi McDonald - You've Lost That Loving Feeling' look for the 5:27 min RUclips.
Also for a female Friday try 'Kathi McDonald - I'd Rather Go Blind'. She should have been way bigger. She sang with Baldry for 30+ years, she replaced Janis Joplin in Big Brother & The Holding Co, after Janis died as well.
Cheers.
Was lucky enough to see this performed live in a small bar in London Ontario Canada in the early 80’s, had the whole bar, hell whole street rockin! Thanks for this, Love you guys!
Hey Jay.. Hopefully your feeling better brother.. My thoughts are with you and your beautiful family
A friend of mine went to see Long John Baldry at the Misty Moon in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and had gotten a great spot near the stage. While he was waiting for the show to start, someone started pushing him from behind and would not give up. My freind, thinking someone was trying to get in front of him, refused to move, and the person said "Mate, if you want to see the show, you better let me get on the stage!" It was Long John, After the show they had a drink and a laugh about it.
I’ve been waiting forever for this!!!
GREAT SELECTION. Wow reminds me of 1971 72 time frame.
Check out, Let the heartache begin by Long John Baldry. It pulls the heart strings and his voice is incredible on it.
Great song. King of Rock and Roll forever.
LOVE IT! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!!! Never heard of him before!!!! Thank you guys for the intro!!! He reminds me of Red Bone!!! Excellent!!!!
Bluesology…steam packet….shotgun express….saw them all in the 60s..John was always great and he gave time to his other singers and to the band
Is this the one with the funny intro? Yes! What a story! Love it!
It was early to mid 70s when I was surprised to see Long John Baldry play a local pub in the Cowichan Valley. He was spending time on Saltspring Island where other musicians and artists of all kinds were making pilgrimmages to this Hippy Haven. Many came here from Big Sur cuz it got too commercialized. Long John would take the Crofton Ferry and do a surprise performance in Chemainus, or Crofton, or Maple Bay...I only caught him once, but he did these free shows for a year or so before he moved on. So glad we had him for awhile...I know he had a great and long songlist, but to the general public, this song represents probably THE BEST one hit wonder of ALL time... The story is fine, but when the band cuts in, well it's the kind of thing that gets you out of your seat and onto the dance floor...Long John was the guy that encouraged Elton and Bernie to "come out" and started them on their lucrative careers...Rod Stewart learned to be a performer watching this man work the stage...
Have not heard this in decades. Thx
Hello Amber and Jay. So thrilled you discovered Long John Baldry. I had the great pleasure of seeing him as a young university student in small Ontario town back in the mid 70s. We knew about his backstory a bit which somebody commented on below. Yeah he had Elton John and Rod Stewart in a band before they were famous. Whoa! Let that sink in. Elton John took the John name because he so respected him. Anyway, he was tall, and when he sang, you just couldn't believe his voice. Just like you heard. A rockin' vibe to the max. His song Everything stops for Tea is very different from this, but also a joy. I think that was the name of the album, which I actually had, but who knows where it went to. I continue to love your show after three years . Your genuineness and wholesomeness are just so easy. Regards from Northern British Columbia.
Great to hear you play this and I really enjoyed your reactions. 1957 is mentioned early, a year before I was born, and it was an important time in the British discovery and application of American blues artists. The piano style is called, Stride. It suggests strolling and talking which fits with this great shaggy dog of a story. In addition to all the other musicians mentioned here, Rod Stewart was in his band, too. For a completely different story told well in music try, 'God's Own Drunk.' Later covered by JImmy Buffet.
Some songs are timeless…hard to believe it was released 53 years ago…so happy to see the two of you get so excited during the song…hoping all is getting better for Jay… and Amber, please let yourself go like you did in this video more often… a couple of other songs include It Ain’t Easy, A Thrills A Thrill and Baldrys cover of You Lost That Loving Feeling, a duet with the incomparable Kathi MacDonald…keep on keeping on…
Woot woot!~ SO tickled to see you two delving into Long John Baldry. He tended to be more popular in the UK than in the US, but he's got all kinds of great stuff in his catalogue. A little trivia: he took the name "Long John" because he was a tall dude, ~6'7". Then Elton John took "John" as his surname in honor of Long John Baldry. He has a really pretty ballad called "Flying" that you should definitely check out!
Thank you for this., he lived around Vancouver for awhile, we got to hear a lot of his music, he has lots for you to listen too. 😎🍺☮️🇨🇦
Ive never heard this. Awesome!! 😊
Glad you guys enjoyed that. May I suggest an Elton John doubler called 'We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains' from the album 'Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy.' I say 'doubler' because the first track segues seamlessly into the next and therefore can't (or shouldn't) be seperated. There is a version with lyrics here on RUclips.
The entire album is amazing and hopefully we'll get an upcoming reaction to his song "IT AIN'T EASY" 👍
Baldry was a huge influence on Elton. Piano playing, Elton took the last half of his name from John. Plus he was the "Some one" who saved his"life tonight".
this one was always just plain fun
There's a short version that does not include the story, but you have to listen to the long version at least once (I think). So, I'm glad you chose it. Great song, great reaction!
Jay and Amber I'm still here. Glad you are back. I loved that song never heard it before.
How can you not love some Long John Baldry?
Thanks for this! Haven't heard this song in years! It's a banger for sure!
This guy used to play the bars in downtown Toronto all the time in the 80s. I saw him lots. He lived just down the QEW in Hamilton Ontario. I stood at the bar drinking beer after one of his sets once, and he came up and had a couple of drinks and I chatted with him. Very nice guy. Great band to see in a bar. A singer who used to join them regularly was Kathy McDonald, who sang back up vocals for the Rolling Stones on Exile on Main Street. Specifically the song All Down the Line. She could really belt it out. They used to do a duet of Unchained Melody.
Interesting. I knew he lived in Oakville for awhile but I didn't know that he lived in Hamilton but I'm sure he played the circuit all through Southern Ontario/ Niagara.
Long John Baldry had a knack for finding talent just like Yardbirds did. Both were a revolving door of talented musician in early 60s London. The Yardbirds would be a good band to check out. Start with For Your Love.
I used to listen to this back in the 70s. Good stuff. He's a Brit too.
Classic english bluesman, brilliant singer. one side of this album was produced by Elton John the other side by Rod Stewart both of whom he had a significant impact on them and their careers
Like a breath of fresh air.
I'm sorry that not everybody grew up with this boogie woogie. This music was played on basic radio stations back in the day.
Well done pulling this out of the archives. Good old fashioned Rock and Roll. LJB .... Legend.
I'm so glad that you included "Conditional Discharge" with the actual track. They're actually separate tracks on the album.
Amber you and Jay woulda` been on the dance floor back in the day! it`s not too late !
WOW!!! That was SO good! Thank you!
Man, how I love it when I get to hear something I've never heard before! I knew of Long John Baldry from his connection to the great Elton John, but honestly had never dived into his own catalog- I for sure will now! That's a banger for sure!
Always loved this song! Great reaction! Thanks!
Saw him in a club in the Niagara region back in about 1988. This so g took about 20 minutes, a lot of just jamming. So good.
Wonderful surprise
I just love this song! Haven’t heard it in a while, so thank you Amber and Jay!
P.S. Amber, your straight hair looks awesome!!😊
Long John Baldry was Sugarbear in Elton John's song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" talking Elton out of an illadvised marriage that would have stunted Eltons career
What a great comment. I finally find out who Sugarbear is.
When he decided to no longer be Reginald Dwight, the "John" in Elton's new name was a tribute to Long John Baldry. Elton came from Bluogy sax player Elton Dean.
This is not accurate, although it is mentioned everywhere. Sugarbear is the person he is breaking up with. Not the person who talked him into the break up. When you read the lyrics, he is addressing the person he is breaking up with:
"Someone saved my life tonight, sugarbear. You almost had your hooks in me. Didn't you dear....".
If sugarbear would have been Long John, then the lyric would have instead said, "Sugarbear saved my life tonight".
@@shyman99 Thank you for the clarification.
@@shyman99 Not correct. I've seen this corroborated from several sources. Baldry was Sugar Bear. BTW there was another person there in that story - Bernie Taupin "My friends out there". Friends - plural. In fact, the name of the woman he broke up with is known and she's been interviewed. She's kind of bitter.
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One of my all-time favorites!
Discovered this album at a party years ago , and was intrigued by the title . First song first side . Ended up listening to the whole album , and turning several other people on to the artist . Did not hear much from Long John for years , then about a decade latter he released a song called A THRILL IS A THRILL . Worlds apart . Worth a listen however .
P.S. could you be referring to LEON RUSSELL , or possibly DR . JOHN . Both hail from New Orleans area I believe .
A timeless classic. Thanks for sharing.
When Elton John sang the tune "Someone saved my life tonight", that "someone" he was referring to was Long John Baldry. Long John Baldry performed with Eric Burdon, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, and Elton John. "Baldry's Out" is a good tune as well.
@@Wasted_Talent007 - Sorry about that. I indeed meant my comment for another thread. I will remove that comment.
@@shyman99 Deleted my reply to you as well.
EPIC song!!! When it kicks in after the talking it's so badass!!
I believe Elton John played piano on this cut. In looking at the credits for this LP on AllMusic it appears a lot of the musicians playing on Elton John's early records appeared on this LP, as well as well known people like Rod Stewart, Maggie Bell, and Ron Wood..
I saw and heard him many times live, in a blues bar in Vancouver, BC, back when.He moved to Canada, and made the west coast home.
I had forgotten about this song. But I remember it from the 1960s. Thank you.
OMG! This song was always played at the house parties we went to….the floors were bouncing! and we were on the dance floor all through the beginning while he told the story, then bam!
I LOVE that y’all picked this one. Brings back fond memories from my youth.
He had a great voice and also helped Rod Stewart when he was just beginning in the late 60's. 'Let the heartaches begin' is a great one from him.
Saw Long John Baldry in a Holiday Inn lounge. Amazing show. Special guest was King Biscuit Boy on harmonica. Try A Thrill's a Thrill next
THIS song was released in 1971 the same year as STAIR WAY TO HEAVEN BY LED ZEPP.. Fun facts
Beyond cool!!
Damn that was rockin’! I’ve heard Elton John reference him and I can’t believe I never heard this before. He’s one cool cat!
He was a local hit here in Toronto back in the 70's (CFNY fans out there?). Now you need to check out "A Thrills a Thrill"
A Marsden staple
@@musicdroog7666 Ah yes The Marsbar. You just don't have radio like that anymore. His show and Brad McNallys' Eclectic Spirit were staples of my teen years.
So happy to see you guys found this one. Amber was in the groove. Loved it!
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Oh wow, i missed this one. This is great, I wasn't going to click on it, but I'm so glad I did. I remember my mam mentioning Long John Baldry when I was young, but I had never heard anything by him...... Actually I was mistaken, "Let The Heartaches Begin" is the only song I've heard LJB, it's a good song too.
BIGGEST HIT WAS "Let The Heartaches Begin" Rock Crooner, Long John Baldry
That was Grrrrrreat! Thanks for playing that for us.👏👏
John Baldry got The Rolling Stones started. He did a lot for up and coming bands. Cheers, I'm happy to see someone react to this song.
Goodness me! Think I was eight and I heard of Long John Baldry! Lol. Also the Bonzo Dog Doodah Band - Intro/Outro is my favourite track. LOl.