hmmmmm, let's SEE... (cont.) - Chris Deburgh - Sade - Diana Krall - Tony Headley (Spandau Ballet) - Babs - Olivia Newton John - Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac) - Corrienne McDrewery (Swing Out Sister) - Tracy Thorn (Everything But The Girl) - Anne Murray - K.D. Lang - Lionel Richie - Basia - James Taylor - Luther Vandross - Paul Simon - LINDA RONSTADT(!!!) - ....and, the one...the ONLY...Karen Carpenter!! ......anybody else, wanna match me!?? ..ha-HAAA!
Agreed. I'm no expert but the music really grabbed me back in the day. Thanks for covering it PoR, that review makes me feel good about my taste in music. I'm sorta baffled that Rick Beato hasn't done an episode. Just proves the point of how underrated they are. Love the mention of the greats joining in on Avalon. Brian's a cool cat for sure.
"More than this" was my first dance song at my wedding! Still a classic timeless song. The Avalon album will always be a #1 in my heart still to this day, so many great songs!
A beautiful tribute to Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music. More Than This will always hold a special place in my heart, it stopped me from committing suicide at the age of 14. Granted it was the 10,000 Maniacs cover that saved me, but the lyrics were just so poetic, that it made me realized that I still had a lot more to live for and there is more songs for me to discover and explore. I finally heard the Roxy Music version a couple of years later while playing bass at a recording session for this man and wife group, and they gave me their cassette copy of the Street Life compilation. I've since bought all of Bryan's and Roxy's albums on vinyl and cd, and he truly influenced me a lot in my songwriting and compositions.
Bryan Ferry is my all time FAVORITE! I’ve been a fan since 1974. I was lucky to see Roxy Music in the late 70’s at the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver. I had a front row seat! Then, I got to see Bryan at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in the late 90’s. I truly love him!❤️ My favorite song is Windswept. So beautiful. Love the saxophone! 💋
I was lucky enough to see him on his most recent tour in 2019, where he played all of Avalon. Not in the typical corny front-to-back way that other artist do, but interspersed among his solo stuff and older, deep cut Roxy tunes. He was truly amazing.
@@PresidentGas1 Right on (I love shows at Greek Theater)... I was almost there (long story) I caught the '99 Oakland show (won tickets off the radio!) at the Paramount Theatre. The lighting of that swanky place was incredible and the crowd frantic during the second half full of deep-cut Roxy songs.... "In Every Home a Heartache" just wow Greetings from Kobe, Japan.
Yes, thats what I associate it with too. Great scene. 50 shades of hot before there was 50 Shades of awful Grey. That’s when Rourke was looking like Rourke.
Thanks for sharing. Well-stated. He's a great vocalist. Suave, too. I learned about Roxy Music in high school during the '80s wave of the British Invasion. Didn't hear much of the band or Bryan solo until I was in college. A gal I knew loved Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. It wasn't until a decade or two after undergrad school, however, when I got to regularly listen to "Avalon," "Love Is the Drug" and "Virginia Plain," that I became a bona fide fan. Glad to know Bryan/Roxy are still fondly remembered. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music/Sacred & Secular
all of Roxy Music albums are epics and his solo albums are amazing too my top 5. Ferry solo are 1. Love Me Madly Again - a thrilling ride between hard raunchy rock and the finest orchestral textures 2. Another Place, Another Time - also a thrilling ride that reaches something very ethereal 3. This Is Tomorrow (calling) - a hard rocker 4. Sign of the Times - another rocker 5. Don't Stop The Dance - haunting song that still gives me chills. Other than that his covers albums are just beyond amazing. Best Roxy Music songs is hard but 1 per album is the only way I can narrow it down. 1. Ladytron 2. In Every Dream Home A Heartache 3. Mother of Pearl 4. Bitter-Sweet 5. She Sells 6. Manifesto 7. Same Old Scene 8. The Main Thing
Roxy Music was a bright spot in my music choices in the 1980s. That was a group that I would have loved to see back in the day. Who knew what an accomplished artist he was, I mean his art in THE TATE?! LOVE Bryan Ferry. My fave, I'd do anything to turn on!
You can't choose wrong with Roxy/Ferry but your choices are mostly culled from the smooth, lush, romantic pop period, leaving out the early brilliant art rock and barely touching on the mid-period proto-new wave. The Roxy/Ferry story can't be told without Remake/Remodel, Mother of Pearl, Do The Strand, Editions of You, Virginia Plain, Casanova, Street Life, Same Old Scene, and In Every Dream Home a Heartache. By itself, Ferry's voice is a grand instrument but mixed with Eno's out-there treatments, Manzanera's art-flamenco leads, a world class rock rhythm section, singular style and album covers - Roxy might be modern music's greatest gift.
Agreed and well stated. For those that may turned off by the later smother and "pop" sounding Roxy Music, I would encourage you to listen to the first 4 albums. They are much more experimental with a harder rocking sound. As great as the Avalon album is, I find myself listening to one of these earlier albums more frequently.
I was into New Wave and Punk, but I think Bryan Ferry was overlooked because the general population in America didn’t like either. More Than This blew my mind. It still does. It’s so ethereal.
I am kind of a fan that said it is a bit of a surprise that he wasn’t popular outside of your more college rock-new music circles. Then again there were a number of enjoyable British acts who didn’t crossover in the U.S.
Top fav Bryan ferry and roxy tracks In Every Dream Home a Heartache If there is something She sells The right stuff Kiss and tell Day for night Stone Women Slave to love My only love Sensation Out of the blue The thrill of it all Avalon To turn you on Both ends burning Virginia plain A song for Europe Strictly confidential Mother of pearl
As soon as I saw the title I knew who it was! The word elegant describes him perfectly! My introduction to Bryan Ferry was the album Let's Stick Together. I found him to be a smoother David Bowie at the time.Even though they are contemporaries. Roxy Music's Flesh & Blood and Avalon are my favorite Roxy Music albums. Their influence on Duran Duran's epic album Rio is obvious. As well as D2"s attire in many of their photo sessions. The Right Stuff, Over You, Don't Stop The Dance, Kiss & Tell, and Avalon. My two honorable mentions are covers he recorded: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? and his phenomenal version of Van Morrison's Crazy Love. To see him live in 1988 was great. It was outdoors as lightning flashes occurred. It never rained but it made that show more special. Mother Nature added to the effects of the show.
When you mentioned Neil Hubbard's guitar solo in the last part of "Slave to Love", you forgot to mention Keith Scott's amazing guitar solo that propels the song. Luther Vandross did contribute backing vocals to "My Little Girl" on Roxy Music's Manifesto LP. I remember seeing Bryan Ferry perform at the Pantages Theatre back in 1994 in support of Mamouna. He opened up with "I Put a Spell on You" and it was funk master David Williams on guitar on that stage along with Steve Ferrone on drums, and Neil Hubbard and Chester Kamen on guitar. When Ferry came out and sang the words, "I put a spell on you", he waved his hand and red glitter came out and it was the coolest. He is definitely the Sultan of Suave.
the man. the person is living legend. saw my hero live when roxy toured. avalon in austrlia. he is as good as bowie and is sinatra of rock great video sir. yhank u
My favourite Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music song is "Oh Yeah", from my favourite Roxy Music album, "Flesh and Blood" .. "Oh Yeah" is so smooth and has such a sweet melody .. I never get tired of listening to it .. I'm glad you included "Over You" in your Top 5, because it's definitely in mine too .. Thanks, Wayne
Slave to Love Kiss and Tell Windswept Avalon More than This. Bryan Ferry is simply the best. Watched him perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London a few years ago and he was exceptional.
6'3" It's very obvious that Professor came upon Roxy towards the end of their career. There are 10 other songs that he never even mentioned that defined the band.
Thanks for bringing back some great memories! I would put Both Ends Burning in there. Andy's sax riffs are classic. BTW the B&W pic of Ryan at the end is eo dwrfully emotive. Beautifully made.
Our first night with my wife as a girlfriend, we lay down on a sofa and we were kissing in an unique kiss that last all the song Avalon. Of course, that song bring us magic that night
Thanks for doing an episode on Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music. I love that music almost as much as I love the Beatles. In fact, I understand it is a fairly common opinion in the British music press that Roxy Music was the second-most influential band to ever come out of the UK (after the Beatles). Similarly, trying to pick five favorite Roxy/Ferry songs is a daunting task because their catalog is so diverse and so excellent. Comparing "For Your Pleasure" to "Country Life" or "Avalon" is like comparing "Meet The Beatles" to "Rubber Soul" to The White Album. It is difficult for most Americans to understand how pivotal and influential ROXY was since they never made much of a commercial impact here in the USA. I wish more people knew about Roxy's early albums and knew about their reputation as an incredible live band. It's a shame that every American isn't as familiar with "Virginia Plain" as they are with T-Rex's "Bang a Gong"
When I heard that his _Frantic_ album would have "Ja nus hons pris", I was seriously excited. Turns out there's just a portion of the first verse, and he doesn't sing it, but still it's quite well arranged and performed, and perhaps it's the right thing in context. It's a song Richard the Lionheart wrote while he was being held for ransom.
The song "If There Is Something" Has become my all time Roxy favorite. It wasn't until I watched the movie "Flashbacks of a Fool", that I heard the song for the first time. I had liked Brian Ferry over the years, mostly for his later music such from his Avalon years but I was never crazy for him. Then I saw the movie, "Flashbacks of a Fool". I began researching his earlier stuff. I was blown away with some of the earlier Roxy Music music. Here in the USA; we never got to hear any of the early stuff; at least I hadn't. If There Is Something, Out of the Blue and Mother of Pearl are a few of my favorites now. I will say that some of their music will start out not particularly great and then there will be a switch into something marvelous and spell binding. The musicians that were with Brian Ferry over the years have always been phenominal and I really enjoy the long Riffs that are often played out within the songs..
Agree .. From their best ( IMHO ) album, "Flesh and Blood" .. So many great songs from it :- "Same Old Scene", "Oh Yeah" ( my personal favourite ), "Over You", "8 Miles High", and more.
Great episode! Your comments about the album Avalon are spot on. I know I always comment about the following, but please consider covering the sounds of Young Scotland and the bands that came out of that country in the early '80s (Associates, Josef K, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Simple Minds, etc.) I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
Honestly; from Flesh and Blood, Avalon then his solo work Boys and Girls , Bete Noire to Mamouma is a jaw dropping (and panty dropping) slate of work. Just epic
Avalon was one of the first handful of CD's ever produced/distributed when Sony released the first CD player back in 1983. At that time all CD's were Japanese issues. It was used by Sony along with a few other albums as reference disks to market the CD technology benefits. I purchased and still have the 1st commercial CD player ever produced the CDP-101. I bought it through a furniture dealer as they were the only one's in the Bay Area to have it. The available CD's at the time were limited to about 25 different albums ... lol. Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" was another.
(I posted likewise here)... "Momouna" is creative peak Ferry-solo (and the seamless "Taxi"). The sonics and textures are sublime. The musicians are top shelf, as is the voice of Carleen Anderson as "back up".
"Tall, suave chevalier." I'm grinning like a bloody idiot at that, Adam. This was wonderful. Thank you. List is pretty flawless as well, ALTHOUGH (there's always an "although" from the armchair section) I'd swap out "Sensation" with "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" from the Legend soundtrack. It's Bryan Ferry with the same secret weapon: David Gilmour. Quoth the Bueller: Che bella.
Siren is Roxy Music's masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time. Stranded and Country Life are not far behind. My 5 pack The Thrill of It All, A Song for Europe, Editions of You, All I Want Is You and Love Is the Drug.
I was just listening to the Avalon album last week after seeing it mentioned in a comment on your channel. It was really enjoyable from start to finish. I wasn’t familiar with Roxy’s catalog, but I instantly recognized “More than this.” I look forward to listening to some of his other music.
I think Roxy Music's cover of John Lennon's Jealous Guy is right up there with More Than This. For his solo work, Is Your Love Strong Enough. His vocals are so haunting.
My 5er: 5. Don't Stop The Dance 4. Avalon 3. Sensation 2. Angel Eyes 1. Kiss And Tell Honorable Mentions: Slave To Love More Than This The Chosen One Same Old Scene Crazy Love
Same old scene from flesh and blood. The film Times Square ran over the end credits I sat there on my own in the cinema through the whole credits of that film it rocked my world as youngster.
The first Roxy Music album is the craziest (in an arty, good way). My favorite Roxy albums are Stranded and Country Life, and my favorite Roxy songs are "Mother of Pearl" and "Oh Yeah." However, I love all the other usual suspects (like "More Than This") too.
Bryan Ferry 5er that POR didn't cover: Wasteland/Windswept Don't Stop the Dance Limbo Kiss & Tell - featured on Bright Lights , Big City OST Is Your Love Strong Enough - featured on the Legend OST
I have to say 2HB is the song that does it for me. When you understand the song lyrics, you understand Bryan's whole incredible too cool to be cool lol lol
Before I heard him even sing, he looked like somebody I should know. Probably of the few rock/pop stars who looked like a film star, whether they were one or not.
I remember reading a men's fashion article a couple of years ago that explored Bryan Ferry's style sense. In the article, the writer noted something like, older guys in tux's sometimes seem kind of sad. But Bryan Ferry still looks like the guy who is going to steal your girlfriend. I couldn't agree more!
Avalon was the very 1st CD I ever purchased in 1986. Back then, It was rated a perfect 10/10 as far as performance and sound quality. To this day I call myself DJ Avalon & used to own Avalon Entertainment. It is absolutely one of the best albums ever recorded. Also, my wife's favorite song is Slave to Love. Ferry, there is only one...
Me at 0:50 -- Who? Me at 2:30 -- Oh yeah I remember those guys.... Me at the end -- Hell yeah I gotta add them to my 80's play list... That's why I dig this channel. Thanks for the cool stories and nostalgia. Cheers man!!
I swear, if you didn’t include More Than This, it was gonna get ugly! ☺️ Seriously, maybe the song wasn’t big on the Billboard top 100, but it was very popular in the New York club scene, and was on AOR radio all over the country. I worked at Capitol Records at the time and we were huge fans. They don’t really have the single rotation for AOR radio available anymore, but it was pretty popular, a much better number than in the pop single list. I worked in the Promotion Dept so I was aware of the top songs on all major radio stations across the country.
I would have had Avalon in my Top 5, and had their cover of John Lennon's Jealous Guy as my Honorable Mention. Hmm Jealous Guy might even squeeze into my Top 5 thinking about it, it's brilliant.
"A Song for Europe " A True Gem! I saw Mr.Ferry and Roxy Music 2 times in concert ! will never forget those times! also M.T.V. Thank You ! Professor of Rock.
You just inspired me to go looking for "In every dream home a heartache" and Ferry's version of "Jealous Guy", I don't think I have heard either of them in 30 or 40 years.
"In Every Dream Home" on first listen was initially funny, but got creepier and creepier with each verse. It depicts a man who, because of his attachment to wealth and materialism, becomes so emotionally void that he falls in love with a blow up doll. Brilliant.
I met Bryan Ferry in 2011 in Birmingham UK, when he did an album signing session. He was charming, impossibly suave and a true gent. Usually famous people look like the rest of us in real life, Ferry had an aura about him. He carefully signed the Olympia album (a terrific LP by the way) and held it open for a moment to let the ink dry, gently slide it back into the slip case and shook my hand. Great experience.
Roxy Music's finest moment is "For Your Pleasure". It is an absolute masterpiece. It is also Bryan's personal favourite Roxy recording. Rightly so, he couldn't put a foot wrong back in 1972/3. Apart from being the first rock vocalist to wear a tuxedo, along with Bowie, he was a massive inspiration to later generations of musicians.
He's like a James Bond of music. "Avalon" is a favorite and a few years ago I was watching that video over and over. Also like his version of "Jealous Guy."
@@davidcopson5800 Yes, everybody hears music differently. For Eno, the third album was better than the first AND the second, and he was no longer a member by that time lol
I was an American student in London, 1974. Roxy Music rocked me. We did the Stand. Both Ends Burning, a favorite. I followed through time and enjoyed it all.
Ooh I bloody LOVE Both Ends Burning. It's really hypnotic, intoxicating, and oozes pure passion. I am also very fond of Just Like You, A Song for Europe, The Thrill of It All, All I Want is You, Editions of You, Out of the Blue, Street Life, To Turn You On, and Mother of Pearl . . . to name just a few!
Glad I caught your show today, never heard of Roxy music or Brian Ferry. But after show checked out "More than This". Beautiful and haunting tune. Thanks
Thanks for this ❤️ would not have pegged you as such a great Ferry/Roxy fan -- if you haven't seen it the DVD recorded show at Hammersmith Odeon is outstanding (& you are so right about More Than This -- it's sort of in a class by itself -- when it first came out I thought it must be what the angels sounded like :)
I wonder what he thinks of the classic early Roxy. He obviously likes the Roxy Lite stuff, but outside of Love is the Drug from their 5th album, there are no songs from the revolutionary early stuff like Mother of Pearl.
The best Roxy Music albums (IMO) are STRANDED (1973), COUNTRY LIFE (1974) and SIREN (1975), aka the Eddie Jobson years. Top 5 songs: 'Just Like You', 'Mother of Pearl', 'Bitter-Sweet', 'A Really Good Time', 'Just Another High'. The best Bryan Ferry solo album (IMO) is IN YOUR MIND (1977) with the song 'Love Me Madly Again' being my favorite.
...Oh and you entire missed the influence of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music on the brilliant band 'JAPAN'. David Sylvian and fellow members _defined_ the *New Wave.* There would be no Duran Duran without them, no joke. It was the band VISAGE that took that vision and invented *the New Romantic era,* which was the _heart of_ and _BEST OF_ the *New Wave.* New Romanticism lives on forever.
Outstanding video once again. Bryan Ferry is absolutely awesome! I wish to add three honorable mentions: 1. Don't Stop the Dance from Boys and Girls; 2. Kiss and Tell from the excellent album Bete Noir; 3. Is Your Love Strong Enough from the movie Legend soundtrack with guitar from the great David Gilmour.
Roxy Music in the 70's was the blueprint for most of the music of the 80's. It is an absolute crime that they were not big in the US. But those that knew, knew how important and good they were. I'm a little surprised you didn't mention anything off For Your Pleasure...
Poll: Who has the most soothing voice in music?
I'm going to go with Enya.
Christine McVei, Crystal Gail.
No disagreement with the other choices-
But I’ll say Sade
hmmmmm, let's SEE... (cont.)
- Chris Deburgh
- Sade
- Diana Krall
- Tony Headley (Spandau Ballet)
- Babs
- Olivia Newton John
- Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac)
- Corrienne McDrewery (Swing Out Sister)
- Tracy Thorn (Everything But The Girl)
- Anne Murray
- K.D. Lang
- Lionel Richie
- Basia
- James Taylor
- Luther Vandross
- Paul Simon
- LINDA RONSTADT(!!!)
- ....and, the one...the ONLY...Karen Carpenter!!
......anybody else, wanna match me!?? ..ha-HAAA!
Do you mean "in Rock music"? Because in Country music I would say Jim Reeves. In Rock/pop music I might go with Neil Diamond or Lionel Richie.
Bryan Ferry authored the entire New Romantic movement of the early & mid 80s. He is criminally underrated. So glad to see PoR give him his due.
Agreed. I'm no expert but the music really grabbed me back in the day. Thanks for covering it PoR, that review makes me feel good about my taste in music. I'm sorta baffled that Rick Beato hasn't done an episode. Just proves the point of how underrated they are. Love the mention of the greats joining in on Avalon. Brian's a cool cat for sure.
"More than this" was my first dance song at my wedding! Still a classic timeless song. The Avalon album will always be a #1 in my heart still to this day, so many great songs!
I've seen Bryan Ferry live twice in the last few years ....spectacular !
He's one of a kind for sure.
A beautiful tribute to Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music. More Than This will always hold a special place in my heart, it stopped me from committing suicide at the age of 14. Granted it was the 10,000 Maniacs cover that saved me, but the lyrics were just so poetic, that it made me realized that I still had a lot more to live for and there is more songs for me to discover and explore. I finally heard the Roxy Music version a couple of years later while playing bass at a recording session for this man and wife group, and they gave me their cassette copy of the Street Life compilation. I've since bought all of Bryan's and Roxy's albums on vinyl and cd, and he truly influenced me a lot in my songwriting and compositions.
Wow. Thank you for sharing.
Best birthday gift I had was seeing him at the Moody Theater several years ago.
Bryan Ferry is my all time FAVORITE! I’ve been a fan since 1974. I was lucky to see Roxy Music in the late 70’s at the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver. I had a front row seat! Then, I got to see Bryan at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in the late 90’s. I truly love him!❤️ My favorite song is Windswept. So beautiful. Love the saxophone! 💋
I was lucky enough to see him on his most recent tour in 2019, where he played all of Avalon. Not in the typical corny front-to-back way that other artist do, but interspersed among his solo stuff and older, deep cut Roxy tunes. He was truly amazing.
Wow!! I bet it was amazing!! Avalon is my all time favorite song. ❤
Saw him at the Greek Theater in Berkeley in 1985. Just fantastic ......
I saw him on that tour. He still sounded as good as ever.
@@PresidentGas1 Right on (I love shows at Greek Theater)... I was almost there (long story)
I caught the '99 Oakland show (won tickets off the radio!) at the Paramount Theatre. The lighting of that swanky place was incredible and the crowd frantic during the second half full of deep-cut Roxy songs.... "In Every Home a Heartache" just wow
Greetings from Kobe, Japan.
Saw roxy live in 2001 and Bryan ferry solo in 2002. A great showman and outstanding talent.
For those who are willing to deep mine ! There’s a treasure trove of excellent hits to be explored in the back catalogue 👍😃
I will always associate Slave to Love on the 9-1/2 Weeks Soundtrack. There's also a reggae cover on the 50 First Dates Soundtrack.
For sure.
Yes, thats what I associate it with too. Great scene. 50 shades of hot before there was 50 Shades of awful Grey. That’s when Rourke was looking like Rourke.
Huge fan of Roxy Music in the 80s. So fortunate to have seen Bryan Ferry on his last 2 tours 👏🏼 Would have to put his song “Windswept” in my top 5!
Well said. Windswept ridiculously underrated 👍
That's the perfect title for Mr. Bryan Ferry!!!! I love his music and still listen to it this day!!!!! Very cool!!!!
Thanks for sharing. Well-stated. He's a great vocalist. Suave, too.
I learned about Roxy Music in high school during the '80s wave of the British Invasion. Didn't hear much of the band or Bryan solo until I was in college. A gal I knew loved Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. It wasn't until a decade or two after undergrad school, however, when I got to regularly listen to "Avalon," "Love Is the Drug" and "Virginia Plain," that I became a bona fide fan. Glad to know Bryan/Roxy are still fondly remembered. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music/Sacred & Secular
Mother of Pearl - Roxy Music. is also a masterpiece.
all of Roxy Music albums are epics and his solo albums are amazing too my top 5. Ferry solo are 1. Love Me Madly Again - a thrilling ride between hard raunchy rock and the finest orchestral textures 2. Another Place, Another Time - also a thrilling ride that reaches something very ethereal 3. This Is Tomorrow (calling) - a hard rocker 4. Sign of the Times - another rocker 5. Don't Stop The Dance - haunting song that still gives me chills. Other than that his covers albums are just beyond amazing. Best Roxy Music songs is hard but 1 per album is the only way I can narrow it down. 1. Ladytron 2. In Every Dream Home A Heartache 3. Mother of Pearl 4. Bitter-Sweet 5. She Sells 6. Manifesto 7. Same Old Scene 8. The Main Thing
Bryan Ferry is so underrated as an artist from the last 40 years.
Not by me.
I'd say he's highly-rated by those in the know but sadly, overlooked by those who aren't.
@@davidcopson5800 I'm just going to say it, I'll take Brian ferry over David Bowie 9 times out of 10
50 years even. It all began with Roxy Music in 1972. And it has been a Pleasure.
It was massive. What are you taking about? He had 6 number 1 albums with Roxy Music and his solo career and 15 singles in the top 10.
Slave to Love it's the best song of the eighties!
Roxy Music was a bright spot in my music choices in the 1980s. That was a group that I would have loved to see back in the day. Who knew what an accomplished artist he was, I mean his art in THE TATE?! LOVE Bryan Ferry. My fave, I'd do anything to turn on!
You can't choose wrong with Roxy/Ferry but your choices are mostly culled from the smooth, lush, romantic pop period, leaving out the early brilliant art rock and barely touching on the mid-period proto-new wave. The Roxy/Ferry story can't be told without Remake/Remodel, Mother of Pearl, Do The Strand, Editions of You, Virginia Plain, Casanova, Street Life, Same Old Scene, and In Every Dream Home a Heartache. By itself, Ferry's voice is a grand instrument but mixed with Eno's out-there treatments, Manzanera's art-flamenco leads, a world class rock rhythm section, singular style and album covers - Roxy might be modern music's greatest gift.
Agreed and well stated. For those that may turned off by the later smother and "pop" sounding Roxy Music, I would encourage you to listen to the first 4 albums. They are much more experimental with a harder rocking sound. As great as the Avalon album is, I find myself listening to one of these earlier albums more frequently.
Wasn't much into new wave and dance, but "More Than This" is still terrific after all these years.
Perfect song.
Plenty of quality rock/glam-rock songs on early Roxy albums. I'd recommend their debut album and Stranded
not sure I would classify them as either, but I agree "More Than This" is timeless!
Norah Jones and Charlie Hunter did a cover of it about 10 years ago it’s a really good rendition
I was into New Wave and Punk, but I think Bryan Ferry was overlooked because the general population in America didn’t like either. More Than This blew my mind. It still does. It’s so ethereal.
Never got into Bryan Ferry solo, but love Roxy Music. Also love 10,000 Maniacs, who did a great cover of this song.
New Romantic hits the airwaves: Duran Duran, ABC, Spandau Ballet
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Roxy Music Avalon: let us show you kids how it's done
Same Old Scene did it well!
You left out David Bowie,the Cars, Talking Heads who were just as influenced by Roxy.
Japan also, they evolved very similarly 👍
I am kind of a fan that said it is a bit of a surprise that he wasn’t popular outside of your more college rock-new music circles. Then again there were a number of enjoyable British acts who didn’t crossover in the U.S.
Agreed.
Lost in Translation got me hooked on Avalon and I haven't looked back. Still one I listen to regularly.
Thanks for the post! Bryan Ferry is such a cool classy elegant singer! I attended msg nyc sept 12 2022 and the entire concert was wonderful!
Top fav Bryan ferry and roxy tracks
In Every Dream Home a Heartache
If there is something
She sells
The right stuff
Kiss and tell
Day for night
Stone Women
Slave to love
My only love
Sensation
Out of the blue
The thrill of it all
Avalon
To turn you on
Both ends burning
Virginia plain
A song for Europe
Strictly confidential
Mother of pearl
"Avalon" is mesmerizing. My other favorite is " Don't stop the Dance"
'Pyjamarama,' 'Angel Eyes', 'To Turn You On', 'All I Want Is You' and 'End Of The Line'.
As soon as I saw the title I knew who it was! The word elegant describes him perfectly! My introduction to Bryan Ferry was the album Let's Stick Together. I found him to be a smoother David Bowie at the time.Even though they are contemporaries. Roxy Music's Flesh & Blood and Avalon are my favorite Roxy Music albums. Their influence on Duran Duran's epic album Rio is obvious. As well as D2"s attire in many of their photo sessions. The Right Stuff, Over You, Don't Stop The Dance, Kiss & Tell, and Avalon. My two honorable mentions are covers he recorded: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? and his phenomenal version of Van Morrison's Crazy Love. To see him live in 1988 was great. It was outdoors as lightning flashes occurred. It never rained but it made that show more special. Mother Nature added to the effects of the show.
When you mentioned Neil Hubbard's guitar solo in the last part of "Slave to Love", you forgot to mention Keith Scott's amazing guitar solo that propels the song. Luther Vandross did contribute backing vocals to "My Little Girl" on Roxy Music's Manifesto LP. I remember seeing Bryan Ferry perform at the Pantages Theatre back in 1994 in support of Mamouna. He opened up with "I Put a Spell on You" and it was funk master David Williams on guitar on that stage along with Steve Ferrone on drums, and Neil Hubbard and Chester Kamen on guitar. When Ferry came out and sang the words, "I put a spell on you", he waved his hand and red glitter came out and it was the coolest. He is definitely the Sultan of Suave.
You could also add Don’t Stop the Dance as an honorable mention
I could have about 10 H.M. So good.
Took the words from my fingers....
Sting IwantmyMtv
Slave Rolling Stones
I love that song!
Thank you. I completely agree...
the man. the person is living legend. saw my hero live when roxy toured. avalon in austrlia. he is as good as bowie and is sinatra of rock great video sir. yhank u
I was once in a Roxy Music tribute act called "Verry Ferry". We were not as good as the material.
That’s worth doing just for that band name 👍😎
@@AABB-bm9kk like the daathmetal ABBA tribute called "ABBAtoire"
@@FatNorthernBigot That would be interesting to see! Did you all ever record your performances?
@@FatherAndTeacherTV it was the late 80s and I was just the keyboard player. I was as bald as Eno, but not as talented.
@@FatNorthernBigot OH, I see. I bet you had fun though.
Both Ends Burning and Dance Away !!!!
My favourite Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music song is "Oh Yeah", from my favourite Roxy Music album, "Flesh and Blood" .. "Oh Yeah" is so smooth and has such a sweet melody .. I never get tired of listening to it .. I'm glad you included "Over You" in your Top 5, because it's definitely in mine too .. Thanks, Wayne
Spot on... sublime!
@@michaelmoraga2926 Cheers, mate .. I knew there had to be some more "Oh Yeah" fans out there .. As you correctly said, it is indeed sublime !
Agree totally
Slave to Love
Kiss and Tell
Windswept
Avalon
More than This.
Bryan Ferry is simply the best. Watched him perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London a few years ago and he was exceptional.
Ferry's version of the Dylan song “A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall” is the definitive take.
6'3" It's very obvious that Professor came upon Roxy towards the end of their career. There are 10 other songs that he never even mentioned that defined the band.
Some great choices, but "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" Should have been included. It's heart breaking.
One of my favorites of the era. I even like the video (from the movie ‘Legend’).
This is also one of my favorites. His teaming with Tangerine Dream was a perfect match.
I echo your entry of "Is Your Love Strong Enough," and add "Don't Stop the Dance," and "Kiss and Tell."
@@gryffydd42 I don't think Tangerine Dream had anything to do with "Is Your Love Strong Enough." They did the rest of the soundtrack, though.
Wish I'd scrolled down. Agree 100%.
Strange that few mention the Song "Oh yeah". That song always had a special magic to me. There's a band playing, on the radio.....
Loooooooove "Oh Yeah" .. It is definitely a magical song .. One of my all time favourites by any artist ! .. Cheers, Wayne
Thank you for doing this piece. I don't agree with a lot of your statements, but am happy that Bryan Ferry is getting some much-earned attention.
Thanks for bringing back some great memories! I would put Both Ends Burning in there. Andy's sax riffs are classic.
BTW the B&W pic of Ryan at the end is eo dwrfully emotive. Beautifully made.
Finally an homage to Mr. Suave himself Bryan Ferry , a man who is woefully underappreciated on this side of the Pond
So true!
@@ProfessorofRock keep up the good work.
My favorite is "Both Ends Burning" by Roxy Music.What a song!
Our first night with my wife as a girlfriend, we lay down on a sofa and we were kissing in an unique kiss that last all the song Avalon. Of course, that song bring us magic that night
Thanks for doing an episode on Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music. I love that music almost as much as I love the Beatles. In fact, I understand it is a fairly common opinion in the British music press that Roxy Music was the second-most influential band to ever come out of the UK (after the Beatles).
Similarly, trying to pick five favorite Roxy/Ferry songs is a daunting task because their catalog is so diverse and so excellent. Comparing "For Your Pleasure" to "Country Life" or "Avalon" is like comparing "Meet The Beatles" to "Rubber Soul" to The White Album.
It is difficult for most Americans to understand how pivotal and influential ROXY was since they never made much of a commercial impact here in the USA.
I wish more people knew about Roxy's early albums and knew about their reputation as an incredible live band.
It's a shame that every American isn't as familiar with "Virginia Plain" as they are with T-Rex's "Bang a Gong"
"A Song for Europe" is Ferry's greatest. No contest.
2HB.
Really? 🤔
2HB.Really.Listen to it.
I did. I disagree, but respect your opinion.
When I heard that his _Frantic_ album would have "Ja nus hons pris", I was seriously excited. Turns out there's just a portion of the first verse, and he doesn't sing it, but still it's quite well arranged and performed, and perhaps it's the right thing in context. It's a song Richard the Lionheart wrote while he was being held for ransom.
I love the whole "Siren" album...especially Love is the drug and Both ends burning. What about "Out of the blue"
One of the greatest albums of all-time ..... every song is epic.
Yes! Sentimental Fool is one of my favorites!
Siren is good, but Country Life is better imo. "Out of the Blue" is tremendous.
The song "If There Is Something" Has become my all time Roxy favorite. It wasn't until I watched the movie "Flashbacks of a Fool", that I heard the song for the first time. I had liked Brian Ferry over the years, mostly for his later music such from his Avalon years but I was never crazy for him. Then I saw the movie, "Flashbacks of a Fool". I began researching his earlier stuff. I was blown away with some of the earlier Roxy Music music. Here in the USA; we never got to hear any of the early stuff; at least I hadn't. If There Is Something, Out of the Blue and Mother of Pearl are a few of my favorites now. I will say that some of their music will start out not particularly great and then there will be a switch into something marvelous and spell binding. The musicians that were with Brian Ferry over the years have always been phenominal and I really enjoy the long Riffs that are often played out within the songs..
@@Ladybrite1 You're right- the songs kinda grow on you.
Same Old Scene was a masterpiece
Agree .. From their best ( IMHO ) album, "Flesh and Blood" .. So many great songs from it :- "Same Old Scene", "Oh Yeah" ( my personal favourite ), "Over You", "8 Miles High", and more.
Great episode! Your comments about the album Avalon are spot on.
I know I always comment about the following, but please consider covering the sounds of Young Scotland and the bands that came out of that country in the early '80s (Associates, Josef K, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Simple Minds, etc.) I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
Honestly; from Flesh and Blood, Avalon then his solo work Boys and Girls , Bete Noire to Mamouma is a jaw dropping (and panty dropping) slate of work. Just epic
Mamouna is very underrated
"Is Your Love Strong Enough" from the _Legend_ soundtrack is sublime. It sounds like an outtake from _Avalon_.
How could you not mention 'Bête Noire'?! That was an incredible, album. So dark, polished and sophisticated.
Agreed! Loved that album when it came out. Add ‘Down in Limbo’. That one was my favorite. Edit: Kiss and Tell was also great
@@suemommie You are so very right! Even my teenagers think it sounds cool (better) than most of the stuff their friends play.
I thought the same thing!!! I have bete noire on vinyl :)
'Beta Noir' sounds amazing this time of the year
Avalon is in my top ten albums of all time.
Avalon was one of the first handful of CD's ever produced/distributed when Sony released the first CD player back in 1983. At that time all CD's were Japanese issues. It was used by Sony along with a few other albums as reference disks to market the CD technology benefits. I purchased and still have the 1st commercial CD player ever produced the CDP-101. I bought it through a furniture dealer as they were the only one's in the Bay Area to have it. The available CD's at the time were limited to about 25 different albums ... lol. Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" was another.
Funny I was just telling my client, who's a fan of Sade, to check out Ferry's opus Mamouna. I also used the adjectives elegant and sophisticated.
I like Sade but I have always thought that "Diamond Life" in particular made an effort to duplicate the sound/vibe of Avalon
Mamouna is amazing. I remember when Bryan Ferry toured for that album back in 1994.
(I posted likewise here)... "Momouna" is creative peak Ferry-solo (and the seamless "Taxi"). The sonics and textures are sublime. The musicians are top shelf, as is the voice of Carleen Anderson as "back up".
I love Mamouna , plus it’s Eno Cameo. It’s Bryan Ferry’s own Outside album
@@Reprodestruxion Nice comparison! I love Outside as well. Both sonic adventures of different flavours.
"Tall, suave chevalier." I'm grinning like a bloody idiot at that, Adam. This was wonderful. Thank you. List is pretty flawless as well, ALTHOUGH (there's always an "although" from the armchair section) I'd swap out "Sensation" with "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" from the Legend soundtrack. It's Bryan Ferry with the same secret weapon: David Gilmour.
Quoth the Bueller: Che bella.
Siren is Roxy Music's masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time. Stranded and Country Life are not far behind. My 5 pack The Thrill of It All, A Song for Europe, Editions of You, All I Want Is You and Love Is the Drug.
I was just listening to the Avalon album last week after seeing it mentioned in a comment on your channel. It was really enjoyable from start to finish. I wasn’t familiar with Roxy’s catalog, but I instantly recognized “More than this.” I look forward to listening to some of his other music.
Does anybody think that Bryan Ferry influenced Iva Davies of Aussie band Icehouse?
I think Roxy Music's cover of John Lennon's Jealous Guy is right up there with More Than This. For his solo work, Is Your Love Strong Enough. His vocals are so haunting.
Love, love, love Bryan’s version of Jealous Guy so, so much…
Love it!
When I play "More than this" on the Touch Tunes at the bar, the younger kids in their early 30's dig it but have no idea who this is.
My 5er:
5. Don't Stop The Dance
4. Avalon
3. Sensation
2. Angel Eyes
1. Kiss And Tell
Honorable Mentions:
Slave To Love
More Than This
The Chosen One
Same Old Scene
Crazy Love
Same old scene from flesh and blood. The film Times Square ran over the end credits I sat there on my own in the cinema through the whole credits of that film it rocked my world as youngster.
The first Roxy Music album is the craziest (in an arty, good way). My favorite Roxy albums are Stranded and Country Life, and my favorite Roxy songs are "Mother of Pearl" and "Oh Yeah." However, I love all the other usual suspects (like "More Than This") too.
Bryan Ferry 5er that POR didn't cover:
Wasteland/Windswept
Don't Stop the Dance
Limbo
Kiss & Tell - featured on Bright Lights , Big City OST
Is Your Love Strong Enough - featured on the Legend OST
All Great songs.
Don’t Stop the Dance, and Kiss and Tell-definitely!
Windswept is next level
@@ScarletVoodoo yes!!! Thank you. So ridiculously underrated
Love Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music. Don’t forget “Same Old Scene.”
Love the version that Norah Jones made with Jazz great Charlie Hunter of More Than This
I have to say 2HB is the song that does it for me. When you understand the song lyrics, you understand Bryan's whole incredible too cool to be cool lol lol
2HB is sort of a precursor to 'Avalon' 10 years prior
Before I heard him even sing, he looked like somebody I should know.
Probably of the few rock/pop stars who looked like a film star, whether they were one or not.
I remember reading a men's fashion article a couple of years ago that explored Bryan Ferry's style sense. In the article, the writer noted something like, older guys in tux's sometimes seem kind of sad. But Bryan Ferry still looks like the guy who is going to steal your girlfriend. I couldn't agree more!
@@DerekBly57 suppossedly he ended up marrying his son's ex so he truly did steal girlfriends.
@@Sputnikcosmonot Wowsers
Let's vote here for "Don't Stop the Dance" as an honorable mention!
I like that one better than Slave to Love
Avalon was the very 1st CD I ever purchased in 1986. Back then, It was rated a perfect 10/10 as far as performance and sound quality. To this day I call myself DJ Avalon & used to own Avalon Entertainment. It is absolutely one of the best albums ever recorded. Also, my wife's favorite song is Slave to Love. Ferry, there is only one...
Me at 0:50 -- Who?
Me at 2:30 -- Oh yeah I remember those guys....
Me at the end -- Hell yeah I gotta add them to my 80's play list...
That's why I dig this channel. Thanks for the cool stories and nostalgia.
Cheers man!!
You’re welcome!
Even their 70's work belongs in an 80's playlist.
I found Roxy Music and "Love is the Drug" after seeing Dave Gahan sing it while back stage on the DM 101 movie.
Everybody was influenced by him.
That sounds cool. I'll have to look for that
Thanks Prof for the effort you put in!! On Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music - songs. "More than this." "Avalon." "Oh yeah." "Jealous Guy." Cheers.
I swear, if you didn’t include More Than This, it was gonna get ugly! ☺️ Seriously, maybe the song wasn’t big on the Billboard top 100, but it was very popular in the New York club scene, and was on AOR radio all over the country. I worked at Capitol Records at the time and we were huge fans. They don’t really have the single rotation for AOR radio available anymore, but it was pretty popular, a much better number than in the pop single list. I worked in the Promotion Dept so I was aware of the top songs on all major radio stations across the country.
I would have had Avalon in my Top 5, and had their cover of John Lennon's Jealous Guy as my Honorable Mention. Hmm Jealous Guy might even squeeze into my Top 5 thinking about it, it's brilliant.
Not many artists can pull of such a masterful cover, not to mention nail the whistle outro. Gotta listen to the full 6min version for the full effect.
"A Song for Europe " A True Gem! I saw Mr.Ferry and Roxy Music 2 times in concert ! will never forget those times! also M.T.V. Thank You ! Professor of Rock.
Such a mysterious and magical person! THE DUKE of new wave for sure
Very apt description of bryan ferry. His song, all i want is you is just mesmeric.
You just inspired me to go looking for "In every dream home a heartache" and Ferry's version of "Jealous Guy", I don't think I have heard either of them in 30 or 40 years.
It's a pity that Pyjamarama wasn't included in For your pleasure album. A masterpiece of early Roxy, imho.
"In Every Dream Home" on first listen was initially funny, but got creepier and creepier with each verse. It depicts a man who, because of his attachment to wealth and materialism, becomes so emotionally void that he falls in love with a blow up doll. Brilliant.
You caught my eye with that ref to Jealous Guy.
I met Bryan Ferry in 2011 in Birmingham UK, when he did an album signing session. He was charming, impossibly suave and a true gent. Usually famous people look like the rest of us in real life, Ferry had an aura about him. He carefully signed the Olympia album (a terrific LP by the way) and held it open for a moment to let the ink dry, gently slide it back into the slip case and shook my hand. Great experience.
Roxy Music's finest moment is "For Your Pleasure". It is an absolute masterpiece. It is also Bryan's personal favourite Roxy recording. Rightly so, he couldn't put a foot wrong back
in 1972/3. Apart from being the first rock vocalist to wear a tuxedo, along with Bowie, he was a massive inspiration to later generations of musicians.
Great video…….Avalon is one of the best albums ever recorded……thank you Professor
He's like a James Bond of music. "Avalon" is a favorite and a few years ago I was watching that video over and over. Also like his version of "Jealous Guy."
I think Avalon is the best Roxy Music album that they did. Its a true masterpiece!
Their first album was their best. Nothing like it then or since. Eno!
@@davidcopson5800 The second album was better than the first and it's got Eno too
@@GER-sm3gh Well it's a matter of opinion. For me their first album was better than the second.
@@davidcopson5800 Yes, everybody hears music differently. For Eno, the third album was better than the first AND the second, and he was no longer a member by that time lol
I was an American student in London, 1974. Roxy Music rocked me. We did the Stand. Both Ends Burning, a favorite. I followed through time and enjoyed it all.
Ooh I bloody LOVE Both Ends Burning. It's really hypnotic, intoxicating, and oozes pure passion.
I am also very fond of Just Like You, A Song for Europe, The Thrill of It All, All I Want is You, Editions of You, Out of the Blue, Street Life, To Turn You On, and Mother of Pearl . . . to name just a few!
Glad I caught your show today, never heard of Roxy music or Brian Ferry. But after show checked out "More than This". Beautiful and haunting tune. Thanks
I miss my college job at the cd store. Remember those? When you just had to know your stuff too, before the days of the commercial internet.
I just ordered a Professor of Rock t shirt! I will wear it proudly and hope many ask about this channel!
Thanks for this ❤️ would not have pegged you as such a great Ferry/Roxy fan -- if you haven't seen it the DVD recorded show at Hammersmith Odeon is outstanding (& you are so right about More Than This -- it's sort of in a class by itself -- when it first came out I thought it must be what the angels sounded like :)
I wonder what he thinks of the classic early Roxy. He obviously likes the Roxy Lite stuff, but outside of Love is the Drug from their 5th album, there are no songs from the revolutionary early stuff like Mother of Pearl.
The best Roxy Music albums (IMO) are STRANDED (1973), COUNTRY LIFE (1974) and SIREN (1975), aka the Eddie Jobson years.
Top 5 songs: 'Just Like You', 'Mother of Pearl', 'Bitter-Sweet', 'A Really Good Time', 'Just Another High'.
The best Bryan Ferry solo album (IMO) is IN YOUR MIND (1977) with the song 'Love Me Madly Again' being my favorite.
...Oh and you entire missed the influence of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music on the brilliant band 'JAPAN'. David Sylvian and fellow members _defined_ the *New Wave.* There would be no Duran Duran without them, no joke. It was the band VISAGE that took that vision and invented *the New Romantic era,* which was the _heart of_ and _BEST OF_ the *New Wave.* New Romanticism lives on forever.
Outstanding video once again. Bryan Ferry is absolutely awesome! I wish to add three honorable mentions: 1. Don't Stop the Dance from Boys and Girls; 2. Kiss and Tell from the excellent album Bete Noir; 3. Is Your Love Strong Enough from the movie Legend soundtrack with guitar from the great David Gilmour.
Joe Jackson would be on a list of soothing voices in music IMO, along with Sade Adu and (on some songs) Billy Ocean and Michael Bolton.
SUPER agree !! 👍
I like Joe Jackson's Stepping Out best.
5 guys named Moe!
Just like Brian Ferry is the poster child of cool, Sade is the same.
mother of pearl blows all of those songs away
Roxy Music in the 70's was the blueprint for most of the music of the 80's. It is an absolute crime that they were not big in the US. But those that knew, knew how important and good they were. I'm a little surprised you didn't mention anything off For Your Pleasure...