In this song in particular Lemmy doesn’t sing… he walks up to the mic… angled down into his maw… throws his head back and allows the awesomeness that is Lemmy erupt like a volcano straight from his diaphragm ! Incomparable !
"We are Motorhead, we play Rock 'n' Roll"... Lemmy (bass, vocals), "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar) and Phil "Philty Animal" Taylor. All three gone from this mortal coil but will remain legends for ages.
I saw Lemmy with his previous band , Hawkwind and subsequently saw Motörhead on one of their first jaunts around the UK. It remains to this day one of the most visceral live experiences I ever had. They were truly deafening, yet clear despite sound pressure levels that would never pass muster in this time of health and safety. I met Lemmy before the show, and (in sharp contrast to his stage 'attitude') he was the friendliest, sweetest soft spoken guy and evidentially never lost that in the years of hard work and excess that were to follow. Of all the rock 'legends' that have passed in recent times, his passing was the one that affected me most deeply.
Lemmy is an icon. His impact on rock is immeasurable. One story of many, Lars Ulrich was in London before he had a band, and got to watch Motorhead in the studio. Lemmy gave him time and spoke to him for about 30 minutes. Lars was hyped, and came home and called up James Hetfield and the two founded Metallica. So many people have stories on him. And he was one of the most erudite people rock has ever seen.
@@its1ofthosedays562 But unlike many others back then, not an egomaniac a**hole. When asked about why he keeps the mic so high, his answer was, "So I don't have to see how few people came to see us." There will never be another Lemmy.
His voice is the product of 50 years of 40 cigarettes and a bottle of Jack Daniels a day. I met Lemmy a couple of times and he was a genuinely lovely man. Gently spoken, humble and a brilliant dry sense of humour. Brilliant bass player, amazing song writer, iconic vocalist. Greatly missed. As are Fast Eddie Clarke, the guitarist and Phil Filthy Animal Taylor, the drummer. All no longer with us.
Not just coffees and Jack… Lemmy did all the drugs too… and particularly fond of speed (methamphetamine). I remember back in the mid 80s reading a short article in the entertainment section of our newspaper… just a short three paragraph article with a black and white newspaper photo of Lemmy and the headline read “LEMMY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DRUGS” and I thought, “oh… another rockstar warning kids about the possible dangers of drug use…” … but no… Lemmy said he doesn’t use drugs like he used to because it’s so hard to get the good stuff any more. It’s all overpriced “JUNK” nowadays, LOL Say what you will… Lemmy was genuine…
I met Lemmy one day 6.00 am on his hotel lobby....he came with 2 girls, ona russian and one hungarian.... he tells me..."wait for me 45 minutes"...45 minutes after, he´s on the lobby again, bathed and shaved, he´s smell to Red Malrboro to 45 km around! jajajajaja....I took a photo with him...and he´s gone to the airport jajajaja...these picture is My Treasure... That was here on México on the Monterrey Metal Fest vol. II.
Lemmy's voice is what a Harley-Davidson would sound like if a motorcycle could sing. Also, Motörhead is the most badass, dirtiest Rock 'n' Roll band that ever walked the planet... there was and will never be another band like them. Lemmy, Phil and Eddie we salute you!
It's interesting to hear you speak of Lemmy's "persona". A friend of mine ran a small music shop just off Portobello Road through the '70s and into the '80s and knew Lemmy quite well going back to his pre-Motorhead days. Lemmy was a lovely guy and very funny. He could probably have got a deal on his bass but chose to support his local shop and bought through Dave at full price. Thanks as ever for the video. It is always a pleasure to watch and listen to you.
Motorhead is unstoppable juggernaut of sound. Ferocious but melodic, charismatic but fearsome. Totally unique. Their contribution to music is legendary. RIP guys. The world misses you. More Motorhead please.
I liken Lenny’s voice, in this song in particular, to bubbling magma. Lemmy doesn’t sing here… he walks up to the mic… angled down into his maw… throws his head back and allows the awesomeness that is Lemmy erupt like a volcano straight from his diaphragm ! Incomparable !
having myself met Lemmy in 1986 i have to fully agree, was surprised by his gentleman demeanor, yeah he lived on jack Daniels and smokes but this just made him "normal" to everyone. He offered me a pin i still have here somewhere, i think it was a ww2 flying ace pin
Lemmy was rough & ready, but was in real life a highly intelligent and erudite Englishman, especially in regards to history, which he read of constantly. Besides that, I know many musicians who opened for Motorhead, and to a man they all had great things to say about him as a person, not just in how he treated other bands but on a personal level, what a mensch he was.
Interesting fact for you. Lemmy (the bassist vocalist with Motörhead) was previously the bassist and occasional vocalist with the band Hawkwind whose one and only chart hit was Silver Machine. Lemmy sang vocals on that one because it was determined that he was the one with the range to best carry it off. Check it out
R.I.P. Lemmy. As a life long headbanger I know you denied playing metal. Regardless your contribution to the genre is legendary. I t doesn't matter what metal camp they belong to, Death, Black, Thrash, Doom, etc.; all metalheads adore you. You are greatly missed.
Great Comment! Signature Voice, authentic relatable Human. Media present through His Craft. Such people always will be an Meter, i will measure other Artists on. Not much life up to Him. Symph Metalhead.
I liked this too. The Vocalyst seemed to really enjoy the song, not just analyze it. The way she moved about, did a little chair dance watching the video was so sweet.
Lemmy's head tilt has an interesting origin.... he once said that when he first started, the band he was in was really bad, so he began to tilt is head back so he could avoid eye contact with the audience! What you see here, even though it's not truly a live video, is EXACTLY who Lemmy was - demeanor, attitude, and presence. This lineup is the first iteration of Motorhead, with Fast Eddie Clark on guitar, and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor on drums. Phil and Lemmy remained friends throughout their lives, and they actually passed away Just over a month apart, in 2015. There are times when Lemmy did sound different than his usual self - the acoustic version of this song is one, their song "Whorehouse Blues" (it's a bit racy, but in no way obscene), or, perhaps his most unique - his duet with lifelong friend Doro Pesch, "Love Me Forever" - I would love to see this one analyzed, and the harmonies delved into. Lemmy's unique bass playing style (it inspires some of my playing, though I'm just a hack bassist) comes from his starting as a guitarist, and pretty much directly translating his style to the bass. I consider this song to be one of the best definitions of pure rock and roll in existence.
id heard a slightly different version of the story, I've heard it was that he didnt want to look down into a "crowd" of 6-10 people, though its possible both versions are true and related to each other
No, this is the SECOND line up of Motorhead, The ORIGINAL line-up was Lemmy - bass/acoustic guitar/vocals, Larry Wallis - guitar and Lucas Fox - drums, It was THIS line up that record an album for United Artists in 1976 which was later shelved. Wallis and Fox left, Clarke and Taylor came in and re-recorded that UA album for Chiswick, After Overkill and Bomber were successful, UA finally released that 1976 album as 'On Parole'.
Wonderful reaction and analysis. They were a simple band but as the others have said already "they played rock n roll". Lemmy sang with his mic high because when he first started singing he was nervous seeing the crowd so he looked over their heads. If you want to hear him sound totally different he was in the band Hawkwind and sang their most popular song Silver Machine.
LEMMY "The Legend" RIP - He was one of the last remaining legendary rockers! Fun fact: I learned how to disable smoke alarms from one of his interviews :D
Lemmy was a rockstar's rockstar... man subsisted on Marlboro and Jack Daniels, lived what he understood rock and roll to be, and would have died on stage if he could have. One of the few musicians that might be more legend than man. RIP.
First time viewer, making it extra fun to watch you enjoy Lemmy at his finest and totally get into that song. Every time it comes on it seems like the most important event of all time, and yeah, just LOOK at the guy! And that muscular drummer, and the tempo...truly a marvel. Your reaction was priceless, and I enjoyed my time with you thoroughly.
Thank you for doing this. I saw Motörhead live the first time in the 80s, and they sounded... just like that. And Lemmy was just as British as you can be. May all three RIP.
I’ve never seen or heard anyone play the bass like Lemmy. It was key to Motörhead’s sound. He appears to approach it more like a guitar than a bass guitar. As a musician and a person, he was 100% rock and roll. He talked the talk and walked the walk 1005 organically. He’s an odd combination of Elvis, a hard drinking biker, and headbanger and punk all in one. Certainly a legend.
It's been a while since I saw one of your reactions, the algorithm made its magic and I'm here again...love to see the expressions in your face before you turn then into words.... Just trying to say I missed you.
Oh WOW, I didn’t realize you hadn’t reacted to Motörhead on your channel yet ! Didn’t realize what I was missing ! Motörhead… legendary ! Lemmy… bona fide legend ! A true rock and roller ! In this song in particular Lemmy doesn’t sing… he walks up to the mic… angled down into his maw… throws his head back and allows the awesomeness that is Lemmy erupt like a volcano straight from his diaphragm ! Incomparable ! Oh and this song “Ace of Spades” is emblematic of Lemmy too… somewhat autobiographical. See, Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, got the nickname Lemmy as a teenager as he was addicted to slot machines and later the video fruit machines and would always be asking his schoolyard chums “Lemme a fiver til payday ?” So many legends about this guy and this band !
In a different life I worked in the executive service and transportation biz. I once drove Lemmy and his publicist to a radio interview in Boston, MA. Without giving out trade secrets he was certainly the personification of SD&Rock & Roll saying about rock stars. I love when you take on a left field singer or group and how it hits you. Great reaction and response 👊🏻
Lemmy was a legend! I remember he was so tired of playing this song that one time I saw 'em he sang "the 8 of spades" instead. XD Rest in chaos, Lemmy! You're sorely missed!
Lemme said " if we moved in next door to you, your lawn would die." And " if you leave the gig and your ears aren't bleeding, then we weren't loud enough." True rock star and songwriter (wrote Ozzys coming home)
Thank you for having this band/song. MotorHead was such an awesome band, not much notoriety from "mainstream", but, for those of us with sense of "music adventure", they were/are a very integral part of growing up and listening to rock. Lemmy did not "G A F" and his legacy lives on... I admire your "musical adventure" to take on these bands/songs that you probably wouldn't normally listen too.
most of Lemmy´s singing in motorhead was pretty much in that range, but there is some songs where you can hear more about his voice, like "whorehouse blues". but you should check some of his covers, and collabs, and other projects like "head cat" to hear a bit more of his voice. I really like how he sounds in "big river"
You will find Lemmy's vocals on "1916" interesting. Completely different, nuanced and incredibly vulnerable. Beware though, it's a full box of tissues job.
A perfect pick for Veteran's Day. For a contrast to his vocal style in Motörhead, check out the album Escalator by the band Sam Gopal. It features Lemmy, listed as Ian Willis, on lead vocals and rhythm and lead guitar (he didn't take up the bass until he joined Hawkwind). He demonstrates a more dynamic and broader vocal range in a more traditional singing style.
Also, on "Don't let Daddy kiss me" on the album Bastards, and on "Till the End" on the album Bad Magic. He was no nightingale, but he was still a fine singer.
I had never even heard 1916 before I read this comment, but having just listened to it three or four times, I would agree with this. On all aspects: different, vulnerable and tissues.
It would be good to hear Lemmy's vocals on Silver Machine by Hawkwind (1972), probably the first time anyone had really heard them. As a side note the band name came from the last song he wrote for Hawkwind before getting fired
I am not knowledgeable enough to explain the specifics, but I remember how another vocal coach explained that Lemmy's neck position was a key part of his trademark sound.
Used to see them every November in Manchester and once in the Netherlands. I knew when I was out of shape towards the end. I had to go side stage to catch my breath. Thanks for the ride Lemmy.
I never actually Met Lemmy but found myself stood next to him at the bar in a rock club in London. Didn't get the chance to speak to him unfortunately as the music was at " point to the beer you want because the barman will never hear you" kind of level. Maybe that's why my ears are still ringing 30 years later. I was lucky enough to see Motorhead many times back then. Never failed to blow me away.
If you want another side of Motorhead the album Another Perfect Day is the most different from their usual. Assisted by ex Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, the songs are more melodic and maybe Lemmy's vocals too. There are three singles videos - One Track Mind, Shine and I Got Mine - all really good tracks....
YEAH! Lovely Lady. Motörhead is Motörhead because of Ian Frasier Kilmister, better known as Lemmy. His bass playing and iconic voice made the band . But it was not only the voice it was the man that made Lemmy a legend. RIP Lemmy. I love you.
What makes Lemmys voice special is, that is not forced to sound harsh or raspy, that's just his natural voice, shaped by lot's of smoking and drinking... :D
Such a banger! Love your smile and instant engagement with this song. You must react to their song "Overkill" next. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Bethany!🥰
The live version of "Overkill" from the DVD Stage Fright is a great way to hear Lemmy sing live. In my opinion, it's one of the most representative Motörhead songs. Of course, there are countless other great tracks... his voice also changed a bit over the years. It's sad that Motörhead is no longer around. In the 70s '80s, the masterpiece that was Motörhead was pure horror for parents. All controls on the amplifier to the right, especially the volume. Name of Lemmy's guitar amplifier (Marshall): Murder One = Rock 'n' Roll. Legends, all members of the band over the years.
Lemmy is a bona fide legend and this song “Ace of Spades” is emblematic of Lemmy too… somewhat autobiographical. See, Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, got the nickname Lemmy as a teenager as he was addicted to slot machines and later the video fruit machines and would always be asking his schoolyard chums “Lemme a fiver til payday ?” So many legends about this guy and this band !
Just a few suggestions - "Lost Johnny", "Bomber", their cover of "Louie Louie" (definitive in my view), and then for something that'll really take you by surprise "1916".
Been following your channel for a solid while now and I'm so happy to see you doing Motorhead. They were such an awesome band and they pretty much sounded like that live. I met Lemmy a couple of times at venues I worked at and he was such a nice bloke. Always but always had time for the fans and was more than happy to share a drink with anyone around. I'd love to see you do more Motorhead (Bomber, Iron Horse, Killed by Death) but I think it would be really interesting to see you cover 1916 which is a bit different and then look at Sabaton's cover which is equally awesome but in a very different way
Ive just discovered your channel through this video (Lemmy is my hero!) I absolutely LOVE your reactions and break downs of so many of your videos, from Dio to Korn! I honestly feel like I am hearing them all again for the first time through your reactions! Thank you!! And please, do KING DIAMOND!! Sleepless Nights would be amazing to see your reactions!
Your knowledge and experience has changed the way I listen to my favorite bands. I am now able to hear the vocalists I enjoy deliver specific methods to help the listener understand the emotion. I suggest Red Hot Chili Peppers. The combination of John Frusciante and Anthony Kiedis is transforming. 🌶️🥁🎸🎤🎧
hello there! first of, i absolutely love your videos. the algorithm brought me here and i didn't know what i was missing before. your passion and dedication for and knowledge of music in general is awesome. and you being so open to different genres is amazing! i wonder if you'd like to react to another evanescense song, which i love a lot and like to sing on karaoke myself (not an easy task for a guy 😂). it's called "good enough". ❤
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor is a BEAST on them drums ! Another AWESOME story from Motörhead’s history, on night, between sets Phil was drinking normally and got into a bar fight and busted his right hand on a guy’s head… like medically broke bones in his hand and he just got a roadie to gaffer tape his hand around his drumstick… swilled back some more liquor and purportedly finished the last set with no discernible difficulty ! And when you watch his drumming in this video… you can so easily imagine it ! LOL
I saw Motörhead in 1983 on “Another Perfect Day” tour. They were so loud that my equilibrium was gone. I remember walking or better yet trying to walk home after the show. I was bumping into sign posts, fire hydrants, sides of buildings and whatever else was in the way. As a side note, they didn’t play Ace of Spades. Lemmy asked the crowd if they could skip it for a night because he was so sick of playing it. Those were the days.
Lemmy was an excellent songwriter he wrote or cowrote “mama, I’m coming home” ozzys only top 40 single. And 3 others on Ozzys 1991 album “no more tears” And a lot of others
Don’t try to describe Lemmy Kilminster. I was Pete Shelley’s mate and drummer. and when Pete formed Buzzcocks I was chatting to Phil. It was a fabulous lunatic time. Pete did the thing. I’m the only one of our gang left. Still making music. Still got Bandcamp….. I loved being me.
As the great man said, if Motörhead moved in next door to you, your lawn would die. Lemmy once also joked he sang looking upwards so he didn’t have to look at the audience. I saw them many times live over the years and all I can describe it as like being stood in front of jet engine. At once concert my vision was blurred it was so loud, yet always clear. Extremely loud, relentless and often very fast. Always a lot of fun right up to the end. If you want to listen too Lemmy using a wider range, look for the music videos of “Don’t believe a word”, or “Killed by Death”
On top of everything else, Lemmy was also funny as hell; at one gig he said to the sound guy "Can you hear an 'orrible noise coming out of this monitor...? No, neither can I - turn my vocals up!" Pure gold. And a very, *very* underrated lyricist too - check out '1916' or (seriously) 'Orgasmatron'.
You can see her face go all apalled in the first 30 seconds. You can only acquire a voice like this with cigarettes and Jack n Coke. R.I.P. Lemmy. Legend. ❤
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I saw a quote once that said Lemmy's voice is what a Harley would sound like if motorcycles could sing. And I find that highly appropriate
In this song in particular Lemmy doesn’t sing… he walks up to the mic… angled down into his maw… throws his head back and allows the awesomeness that is Lemmy erupt like a volcano straight from his diaphragm ! Incomparable !
Saw this band twice in the 70s..my ears are still ringing 😂
@@paulwalsh2344That's what he does in every song. Lol
@@hognautlol mine too 🤣
I described it as if you were able to drink a bar fight
"We are Motorhead, we play Rock 'n' Roll"... Lemmy (bass, vocals), "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar) and Phil "Philty Animal" Taylor. All three gone from this mortal coil but will remain legends for ages.
Yup. That is how he would start every show.
I loved Lemmy's vocals. He might have had a range of about six notes, but they were six really good notes.
Like Ian Asbury. Not a ton of range, but it's a good one. 😊
Sometimes 6 is all you need
Revolver vocal range. It was all he needed to make an absolute banger of a song. May he rest in peace.
Enough for heavy metal and rockabilly (Head Cat. Really fun side project)
Range is so overrated. Feel is everything.
Hearing Lemmy on your channel is a joy. Love how you clearly enjoyed this epic rock legend of a song!
We are Motörhead,and we play Rock n Roll 🤘🤘
"Who'd win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God?"
"Lemmy"
"BZZZZZTT!"
"God?"
"Wrong, dickhead, trick question! Lemmy *IS* God!"
And thrash metal also😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I saw Lemmy with his previous band , Hawkwind and subsequently saw Motörhead on one of their first jaunts around the UK. It remains to this day one of the most visceral live experiences I ever had. They were truly deafening, yet clear despite sound pressure levels that would never pass muster in this time of health and safety. I met Lemmy before the show, and (in sharp contrast to his stage 'attitude') he was the friendliest, sweetest soft spoken guy and evidentially never lost that in the years of hard work and excess that were to follow. Of all the rock 'legends' that have passed in recent times, his passing was the one that affected me most deeply.
Lemmy is an icon. His impact on rock is immeasurable. One story of many, Lars Ulrich was in London before he had a band, and got to watch Motorhead in the studio. Lemmy gave him time and spoke to him for about 30 minutes. Lars was hyped, and came home and called up James Hetfield and the two founded Metallica. So many people have stories on him. And he was one of the most erudite people rock has ever seen.
Lemmy, the epitome of being a rock star.
He was the living embodiment of sex drugs and rock n roll.
@@its1ofthosedays562 But unlike many others back then, not an egomaniac a**hole. When asked about why he keeps the mic so high, his answer was, "So I don't have to see how few people came to see us."
There will never be another Lemmy.
Lemmy would never accept the title of Rock Star. He was just a guy that played rock and roll.
Almost on the stage to the end. He did not give a crap about the brain cancer, and went on stage anyway. Stuff of legends.
@ he died of prostate cancer not brain cancer.
His voice is the product of 50 years of 40 cigarettes and a bottle of Jack Daniels a day.
I met Lemmy a couple of times and he was a genuinely lovely man. Gently spoken, humble and a brilliant dry sense of humour. Brilliant bass player, amazing song writer, iconic vocalist.
Greatly missed.
As are Fast Eddie Clarke, the guitarist and Phil Filthy Animal Taylor, the drummer. All no longer with us.
Not just coffees and Jack… Lemmy did all the drugs too… and particularly fond of speed (methamphetamine). I remember back in the mid 80s reading a short article in the entertainment section of our newspaper… just a short three paragraph article with a black and white newspaper photo of Lemmy and the headline read “LEMMY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DRUGS” and I thought, “oh… another rockstar warning kids about the possible dangers of drug use…” … but no… Lemmy said he doesn’t use drugs like he used to because it’s so hard to get the good stuff any more. It’s all overpriced “JUNK” nowadays, LOL
Say what you will… Lemmy was genuine…
I agree - even in his 20s, his voice was the product of 50 years of... ups, wait a minute 🤣
I know he wasn't in the band yet, but please don't for get Würzel! R.I.P Michael "Würzel" Burston!!!
I met Lemmy one day 6.00 am on his hotel lobby....he came with 2 girls, ona russian and one hungarian.... he tells me..."wait for me 45 minutes"...45 minutes after, he´s on the lobby again, bathed and shaved, he´s smell to Red Malrboro to 45 km around! jajajajaja....I took a photo with him...and he´s gone to the airport jajajaja...these picture is My Treasure... That was here on México on the Monterrey Metal Fest vol. II.
you forgot the bags of speed he took every day, too lol
a "motorhead" is a "speed addict"
Lemmy's voice is what a Harley-Davidson would sound like if a motorcycle could sing.
Also, Motörhead is the most badass, dirtiest Rock 'n' Roll band that ever walked the planet... there was and will never be another band like them.
Lemmy, Phil and Eddie we salute you!
It's interesting to hear you speak of Lemmy's "persona". A friend of mine ran a small music shop just off Portobello Road through the '70s and into the '80s and knew Lemmy quite well going back to his pre-Motorhead days. Lemmy was a lovely guy and very funny. He could probably have got a deal on his bass but chose to support his local shop and bought through Dave at full price.
Thanks as ever for the video. It is always a pleasure to watch and listen to you.
It seems that anyone who knew him universally sang his praises. Seems like he would have been a pretty cool person to know.
Portobello road, Portobello road! That song from Bedknobs and Broomsticks is stuck in my head now haha.
Lemmy was a hardcore Rocker and Bass player, he played the Bass like it was a lead guitar 🎸 True Legend. RIP Lemmy.
He even played the bass through a marshall guitar amp, not a bass amp.
I would say he played the bass more like a rhythm guitar.
He strummed chords pretty much all the time.
Lemmy is exactly what he sounds like and appears to be. He is hard and fast rock and roll personified.
Motorhead is unstoppable juggernaut of sound. Ferocious but melodic, charismatic but fearsome. Totally unique. Their contribution to music is legendary. RIP guys. The world misses you. More Motorhead please.
Lemmy on his own voice during an interview:
Interviewer: Doesn't smoking and drinking damage your voice?
Lemmy: Mate, have you ever heard my voice?
Words I never thought I would ever see..."Vocal Analysis of Lemmy" LOL "bubbling water.." Yeah ok, I'll buy that.
I liken Lenny’s voice, in this song in particular, to bubbling magma. Lemmy doesn’t sing here… he walks up to the mic… angled down into his maw… throws his head back and allows the awesomeness that is Lemmy erupt like a volcano straight from his diaphragm ! Incomparable !
😂🤣😂🤣🤣 He'd love it!
Bubbling JD?
I met him once and we talked for hours. Very much a gentleman in nature, super intelligent. And I think he would have been intrigued by your analysis.
having myself met Lemmy in 1986 i have to fully agree, was surprised by his gentleman demeanor, yeah he lived on jack Daniels and smokes but this just made him "normal" to everyone. He offered me a pin i still have here somewhere, i think it was a ww2 flying ace pin
Lemmy was rough & ready, but was in real life a highly intelligent and erudite Englishman, especially in regards to history, which he read of constantly. Besides that, I know many musicians who opened for Motorhead, and to a man they all had great things to say about him as a person, not just in how he treated other bands but on a personal level, what a mensch he was.
Interesting fact for you. Lemmy (the bassist vocalist with Motörhead) was previously the bassist and occasional vocalist with the band Hawkwind whose one and only chart hit was Silver Machine. Lemmy sang vocals on that one because it was determined that he was the one with the range to best carry it off. Check it out
It's funny. I am a huge Hawkwind fan and that is their song I hate the most. I love Lemmy as their bassist though and Motorhead is good.
R.I.P. Lemmy. As a life long headbanger I know you denied playing metal. Regardless your contribution to the genre is legendary. I t doesn't matter what metal camp they belong to, Death, Black, Thrash, Doom, etc.; all metalheads adore you. You are greatly missed.
Great Comment!
Signature Voice, authentic relatable Human. Media present through His Craft. Such people always will be an Meter, i will measure other Artists on. Not much life up to Him.
Symph Metalhead.
I saw Motorhead in Brighton UK - when Lemmy approached the mike his first words were "we are Motorhead & we play rock and roll"
Good choice Miss Vocalyst , Thank you for your beautiful analysis of incredible Lemmy spirit of Motorhead.
I love watching voice coaches and trained singers react to Lemmy, they all look really confused or concerned at first
I liked this too. The Vocalyst seemed to really enjoy the song, not just analyze it. The way she moved about, did a little chair dance watching the video was so sweet.
Lemmy's head tilt has an interesting origin.... he once said that when he first started, the band he was in was really bad, so he began to tilt is head back so he could avoid eye contact with the audience! What you see here, even though it's not truly a live video, is EXACTLY who Lemmy was - demeanor, attitude, and presence. This lineup is the first iteration of Motorhead, with Fast Eddie Clark on guitar, and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor on drums. Phil and Lemmy remained friends throughout their lives, and they actually passed away Just over a month apart, in 2015.
There are times when Lemmy did sound different than his usual self - the acoustic version of this song is one, their song "Whorehouse Blues" (it's a bit racy, but in no way obscene), or, perhaps his most unique - his duet with lifelong friend Doro Pesch, "Love Me Forever" - I would love to see this one analyzed, and the harmonies delved into.
Lemmy's unique bass playing style (it inspires some of my playing, though I'm just a hack bassist) comes from his starting as a guitarist, and pretty much directly translating his style to the bass.
I consider this song to be one of the best definitions of pure rock and roll in existence.
I'd also add 1916 to show a completely different side of his voice.
@@kevstershilling Also add "God was never on your side" and for an in song contrast with another vocalist, "Please don't touch" with Girlschool.
id heard a slightly different version of the story, I've heard it was that he didnt want to look down into a "crowd" of 6-10 people, though its possible both versions are true and related to each other
@deathsicon I'd say they are both versions of the same truth.
No, this is the SECOND line up of Motorhead, The ORIGINAL line-up was Lemmy - bass/acoustic guitar/vocals, Larry Wallis - guitar and Lucas Fox - drums, It was THIS line up that record an album for United Artists in 1976 which was later shelved. Wallis and Fox left, Clarke and Taylor came in and re-recorded that UA album for Chiswick, After Overkill and Bomber were successful, UA finally released that 1976 album as 'On Parole'.
Wonderful reaction and analysis. They were a simple band but as the others have said already "they played rock n roll". Lemmy sang with his mic high because when he first started singing he was nervous seeing the crowd so he looked over their heads. If you want to hear him sound totally different he was in the band Hawkwind and sang their most popular song Silver Machine.
LEMMY "The Legend" RIP - He was one of the last remaining legendary rockers! Fun fact: I learned how to disable smoke alarms from one of his interviews :D
Thanks for featuring Motorhead. It was fun to listening to you, break down Lemmy's voice.
Lady, you have touched a pure classic.
Lemmy was a rockstar's rockstar... man subsisted on Marlboro and Jack Daniels, lived what he understood rock and roll to be, and would have died on stage if he could have. One of the few musicians that might be more legend than man. RIP.
Nobody actually thought it possible for Lemmy to actually die. He is immortal.
Please more Motörhead, you should do the 30th anniversary version of hellraiser, with Lemmy and Ozzy, or the game some of my favs, love the videos!
First time viewer, making it extra fun to watch you enjoy Lemmy at his finest and totally get into that song. Every time it comes on it seems like the most important event of all time, and yeah, just LOOK at the guy! And that muscular drummer, and the tempo...truly a marvel. Your reaction was priceless, and I enjoyed my time with you thoroughly.
The reason Lemmy's mic is in that position is so he doesn't have to look at the audience while singing, because he found it distracting.
One caution about listening to the Motörhead song 1916; it will make you cry. You need to read up on how Lemmy came to write the lyrics.
I highly recommend checking out Motörhead's song 1916 for a very different take on Lemmy's voice.
Your open mindedness towards ALL kinds of music is really cool!
Thank you for doing this. I saw Motörhead live the first time in the 80s, and they sounded... just like that. And Lemmy was just as British as you can be. May all three RIP.
I’ve never seen or heard anyone play the bass like Lemmy. It was key to Motörhead’s sound. He appears to approach it more like a guitar than a bass guitar. As a musician and a person, he was 100% rock and roll. He talked the talk and walked the walk 1005 organically. He’s an odd combination of Elvis, a hard drinking biker, and headbanger and punk all in one. Certainly a legend.
Had to watch this one! 😂 I was never a huge Motörhead fan, but I loved this track. I've got the original '45', somewhere.
R.I.P. Ian Fraser (Lemmy) Kilmister 🤘
It's been a while since I saw one of your reactions, the algorithm made its magic and I'm here again...love to see the expressions in your face before you turn then into words.... Just trying to say I missed you.
Oh WOW, I didn’t realize you hadn’t reacted to Motörhead on your channel yet ! Didn’t realize what I was missing !
Motörhead… legendary ! Lemmy… bona fide legend ! A true rock and roller ! In this song in particular Lemmy doesn’t sing… he walks up to the mic… angled down into his maw… throws his head back and allows the awesomeness that is Lemmy erupt like a volcano straight from his diaphragm ! Incomparable !
Oh and this song “Ace of Spades” is emblematic of Lemmy too… somewhat autobiographical. See, Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, got the nickname Lemmy as a teenager as he was addicted to slot machines and later the video fruit machines and would always be asking his schoolyard chums “Lemme a fiver til payday ?” So many legends about this guy and this band !
In February of 2011 I saw Motörhead and Clutch at a small theater outside of Detroit. My hearing still hasn’t recovered. What a great show.
The official video is actually a live performance from no sleep till Hammersmith
In a different life I worked in the executive service and transportation biz. I once drove Lemmy and his publicist to a radio interview in Boston, MA. Without giving out trade secrets he was certainly the personification of SD&Rock & Roll saying about rock stars. I love when you take on a left field singer or group and how it hits you. Great reaction and response 👊🏻
Lemmy was a legend!
I remember he was so tired of playing this song that one time I saw 'em he sang "the 8 of spades" instead. XD
Rest in chaos, Lemmy! You're sorely missed!
Ace of Spades was the first heavy metal song I’ve ever listened to, back in 1990… I’ve never imagined such an analysis of my still favourite song 😊
What a joy to see you watch and analyse the legend that is Lemmy and Motorhead.
Lemme said " if we moved in next door to you, your lawn would die."
And " if you leave the gig and your ears aren't bleeding, then we weren't loud enough." True rock star and songwriter (wrote Ozzys coming home)
You're a great music teacher! Thanks for reacting to 👏👏👏
Lemmy as is ....I See it in your eyes....looking at you The Vocalyst!
awesome energy watching and listening. Thanks
Thank you for having this band/song. MotorHead was such an awesome band, not much notoriety from "mainstream", but, for those of us with sense of "music adventure", they were/are a very integral part of growing up and listening to rock. Lemmy did not "G A F" and his legacy lives on... I admire your "musical adventure" to take on these bands/songs that you probably wouldn't normally listen too.
Lemmy / Motorhead have a very close connection with Ozzy. Some of Ozzy's songs were written and performed by Lemmy.
This is great! Loved your analysis of Lemmy and his legendary vocals!
most of Lemmy´s singing in motorhead was pretty much in that range, but there is some songs where you can hear more about his voice, like "whorehouse blues". but you should check some of his covers, and collabs, and other projects like "head cat" to hear a bit more of his voice. I really like how he sounds in "big river"
You will find Lemmy's vocals on "1916" interesting. Completely different, nuanced and incredibly vulnerable. Beware though, it's a full box of tissues job.
A perfect pick for Veteran's Day.
For a contrast to his vocal style in Motörhead, check out the album Escalator by the band Sam Gopal. It features Lemmy, listed as Ian Willis, on lead vocals and rhythm and lead guitar (he didn't take up the bass until he joined Hawkwind). He demonstrates a more dynamic and broader vocal range in a more traditional singing style.
Also, on "Don't let Daddy kiss me" on the album Bastards, and on "Till the End" on the album Bad Magic. He was no nightingale, but he was still a fine singer.
I had never even heard 1916 before I read this comment, but having just listened to it three or four times, I would agree with this. On all aspects: different, vulnerable and tissues.
@@mikefule The Bastards album was a great one anyway; I'll throw "Devils" and "Lost in the Ozone" in the ring.
It would be good to hear Lemmy's vocals on Silver Machine by Hawkwind (1972), probably the first time anyone had really heard them. As a side note the band name came from the last song he wrote for Hawkwind before getting fired
their music, Lemmy's music is so unique, the riffs, the melodies (yes!), all are very memorable.
Lemmy, a voice finely crafted by Marlboros and Whiskey, both in excess to just the right measure!! RIP Lemmy, Eddie, and Phil
I am not knowledgeable enough to explain the specifics, but I remember how another vocal coach explained that Lemmy's neck position was a key part of his trademark sound.
Used to see them every November in Manchester and once in the Netherlands.
I knew when I was out of shape towards the end. I had to go side stage to catch my breath.
Thanks for the ride Lemmy.
We need more motörhead please
Thank you! I've been waiting for a jam to come in the channel.
I never actually Met Lemmy but found myself stood next to him at the bar in a rock club in London. Didn't get the chance to speak to him unfortunately as the music was at " point to the beer you want because the barman will never hear you" kind of level. Maybe that's why my ears are still ringing 30 years later. I was lucky enough to see Motorhead many times back then. Never failed to blow me away.
Always ask yourself WWLD what would Lemmy do.
It's an incredible song. Pure rock and roll. I saw them in 1980 and was deaf for two days. A 10/10 for me.
It’s like adrenaline in written form !
I saw them in the 90s and got tinnitus. My wiser friends all took earplugs to the gig.
If you want another side of Motorhead the album Another Perfect Day is the most different from their usual. Assisted by ex Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, the songs are more melodic and maybe Lemmy's vocals too. There are three singles videos - One Track Mind, Shine and I Got Mine - all really good tracks....
YEAH!
Lovely Lady.
Motörhead is Motörhead because of Ian Frasier Kilmister, better known as Lemmy.
His bass playing and iconic voice made the band .
But it was not only the voice it was the man that made Lemmy a legend.
RIP Lemmy.
I love you.
What makes Lemmys voice special is, that is not forced to sound harsh or raspy, that's just his natural voice, shaped by lot's of smoking and drinking... :D
Such a banger! Love your smile and instant engagement with this song. You must react to their song "Overkill" next. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Bethany!🥰
I’ve seen this video a million times and have never thought about his diction. You’re right. You can hear every word.
The live version of "Overkill" from the DVD Stage Fright is a great way to hear Lemmy sing live. In my opinion, it's one of the most representative Motörhead songs. Of course, there are countless other great tracks... his voice also changed a bit over the years. It's sad that Motörhead is no longer around. In the 70s '80s, the masterpiece that was Motörhead was pure horror for parents. All controls on the amplifier to the right, especially the volume.
Name of Lemmy's guitar amplifier (Marshall): Murder One = Rock 'n' Roll. Legends, all members of the band over the years.
Lemmy is a bona fide legend and this song “Ace of Spades” is emblematic of Lemmy too… somewhat autobiographical. See, Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, got the nickname Lemmy as a teenager as he was addicted to slot machines and later the video fruit machines and would always be asking his schoolyard chums “Lemme a fiver til payday ?” So many legends about this guy and this band !
Just a few suggestions - "Lost Johnny", "Bomber", their cover of "Louie Louie" (definitive in my view), and then for something that'll really take you by surprise "1916".
Been following your channel for a solid while now and I'm so happy to see you doing Motorhead. They were such an awesome band and they pretty much sounded like that live. I met Lemmy a couple of times at venues I worked at and he was such a nice bloke. Always but always had time for the fans and was more than happy to share a drink with anyone around. I'd love to see you do more Motorhead (Bomber, Iron Horse, Killed by Death) but I think it would be really interesting to see you cover 1916 which is a bit different and then look at Sabaton's cover which is equally awesome but in a very different way
Ive just discovered your channel through this video (Lemmy is my hero!) I absolutely LOVE your reactions and break downs of so many of your videos, from Dio to Korn! I honestly feel like I am hearing them all again for the first time through your reactions! Thank you!! And please, do KING DIAMOND!! Sleepless Nights would be amazing to see your reactions!
What a stone cold groove! Your reaction was spot-on as always.
OMG Motörhead. Yes Yes Yes 🤘🤘You definitely need to dig deep into this catalog.
"Like water boiling". That is an excellent description.
Lemmy and bubbly..... two things that have never been placed together, by anyone, prior to today.
Your knowledge and experience has changed the way I listen to my favorite bands. I am now able to hear the vocalists I enjoy deliver specific methods to help the listener understand the emotion. I suggest Red Hot Chili Peppers. The combination of John Frusciante and Anthony Kiedis is transforming. 🌶️🥁🎸🎤🎧
hello there! first of, i absolutely love your videos. the algorithm brought me here and i didn't know what i was missing before. your passion and dedication for and knowledge of music in general is awesome. and you being so open to different genres is amazing! i wonder if you'd like to react to another evanescense song, which i love a lot and like to sing on karaoke myself (not an easy task for a guy 😂). it's called "good enough". ❤
Absolutely love the look on her face when Lemmy starts singing 😂
As soon as I saw the video title I knew you were going to have fun with this one.
Lemmy had a lot of stage fright early on. He raised the mic as not look at the crowd. He later became comfortable singing and kept the mic
raised.
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor is a BEAST on them drums ! Another AWESOME story from Motörhead’s history, on night, between sets Phil was drinking normally and got into a bar fight and busted his right hand on a guy’s head… like medically broke bones in his hand and he just got a roadie to gaffer tape his hand around his drumstick… swilled back some more liquor and purportedly finished the last set with no discernible difficulty ! And when you watch his drumming in this video… you can so easily imagine it ! LOL
I saw Motörhead in 1983 on “Another Perfect Day” tour. They were so loud that my equilibrium was gone. I remember walking or better yet trying to walk home after the show. I was bumping into sign posts, fire hydrants, sides of buildings and whatever else was in the way. As a side note, they didn’t play Ace of Spades. Lemmy asked the crowd if they could skip it for a night because he was so sick of playing it. Those were the days.
Lemmy was an excellent songwriter he wrote or cowrote “mama, I’m coming home” ozzys only top 40 single. And 3 others on Ozzys 1991 album “no more tears”
And a lot of others
Lenny sounds like a firetruck going full speed
Just saw the news. Music legendary producer Quincy Jones just passed away. R.I.P.
Saw them live twice over the years, late 80s and middle 00s. Great live.
I saw Motörhead only once and with Corrosion of Conformity opening. What an amazing show!
Don’t try to describe Lemmy Kilminster. I was Pete Shelley’s mate and drummer. and when Pete formed Buzzcocks I was chatting to Phil. It was a fabulous lunatic time. Pete did the thing. I’m the only one of our gang left.
Still making music. Still got Bandcamp….. I loved being me.
Have met Lemmy twice, what a nice, humble, polite man. God bless him xx
As the great man said, if Motörhead moved in next door to you, your lawn would die.
Lemmy once also joked he sang looking upwards so he didn’t have to look at the audience.
I saw them many times live over the years and all I can describe it as like being stood in front of jet engine.
At once concert my vision was blurred it was so loud, yet always clear.
Extremely loud, relentless and often very fast. Always a lot of fun right up to the end.
If you want to listen too Lemmy using a wider range, look for the music videos of “Don’t believe a word”, or “Killed by Death”
Yes! I Don't Believe A Word is a fabulous song and shows off more of his natural vocal range.
@ and in the video he’s unusually clean shaven as he was on the album cover.
R I P Lemmy, Philthy & Fast Eddie.
If you wanna learn something about Motörhead/Lemmy.
Watch "Lemmy the Movie" of 08/09.
On top of everything else, Lemmy was also funny as hell; at one gig he said to the sound guy "Can you hear an 'orrible noise coming out of this monitor...? No, neither can I - turn my vocals up!" Pure gold. And a very, *very* underrated lyricist too - check out '1916' or (seriously) 'Orgasmatron'.
I really enjoyed you reaction. The one thing I would say, is you referred to them as a band, the proper designation is actually Legendary Rock Titan.
You can see her face go all apalled in the first 30 seconds. You can only acquire a voice like this with cigarettes and Jack n Coke. R.I.P. Lemmy. Legend. ❤
I love all your reaction videos but today I juz stopped by to admire your beauty once again..take care now,Beth