My God... That bass playing... Jack was a god. Jack was a jazz player, so (like a lot of his other stuff) I think that a good portion of this song and set is improvised... That's amazing. What an influence.
I just love Carla Bley...she is one of the great composers of our time...to see her with Jack, who is one of the greatest independent free spirits of all time is such a joy....
I never knew Bruce and Taylor had a band together, however briefly... I recognize this tune, wasn't it released on a Bruce LP in the late '70's? **Phil Jones yes, it is from his album "Out of the Storm" which came out in 1974 +Phil Jones Thanks, I knew I recognized it... It's on that LP, along with several thousand others that I own, boxed up alphabetically, in the basement. (Addendum, 10 months later) I hear a circular musical irony here: Around 1967, Mick Taylor replaced Peter Green, who had left John Mayall, along with John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, to co-found the original Fleetwood Mac; Green had already replaced Eric Clapton, after Clapton and Jack Bruce split on Mayall, to form Cream; Taylor then split on Mayall, after being offered a job by the Rolling Stones upon the occasion of Brian Jones' untimely demise; Taylor seems, a couple of times here, to be using chord-voicings he's copped from Keith Richards during that tenure. I suppose the spirit of John Mayall is lurking in the wings... I am such a geek. (A further Addendum, two months after that:) Since I wrote all of the above, the magnificent Jack Bruce has passed away: Imagine how talented one must be, to play bass that well, and sing that well, and to be doing both at the same time. Jack Bruce: The Soul of Cream. (A further addendum, three months after that:) That is a shit-load of music coming out of just five pieces, and one voice.
Jack Bruce was flat out the most explosive, dynamic bassist in rock. Listen to those lines, the syncopation, the triplet fills...and that tone! Put that together with his animated singing and you have the complete package. Mick Taylor is great here, but his best tone/performances were on Get Yer Ya Ya's Out. Listen to Stray Cat Blues. 'Nuff said.
A nice song, a great band and a memorable, creative period in Jack's career. I often return to his BBC recordings. He's perfect as a performer and composer.
did you know that Mick Taylor played with Rod Stewart before he jumped join the stones. you can hear the similarities and Maggie May and under my thumb
I’m 58 years old and a huge mick Taylor fan as well as Jack who is definitely one of the best rock musicians of all time. How have I not heard this. It’s incredible. Did they put an album out? I have to get it if so..????
After many years I gotta say in hindsight the thing that hooked me the first time I heard a Cream song, White Room, back in the day was Jack Bruce's voice. And obviously Clapton's fire with lead riffs back then of course and those simple but magical opening chords, but Jack's voice was a real shot to the head.
There was a recording of this song with another guitarist, Steve Hunter, on an album I owned from around 1975-76. The album title was "Out of the Storm."
Steve Hunter is one of the greats. Check out his work on Lou Reed's 'Berlin' and 'Rock and Roll Animal/ Lou Reed Live (with Dick Wagner!) as well as a few solo albums. Also: Alice Cooper's 'Welcome to My Nightmare' , 'Live Nighmare' etc. His tone (mostly LP Jr.) and attack are inimitable. BTW - Aerosmith's 'Train Kept A-Rollin' is also Hunter on guitar. Cheers!
MT49 - I have this show on VHS. Can you put: Smiles and Grins on here? the last song where Taylor soars at the end with the credits streaming - would appreciate that alot!!! MLC
Matt - agree Taylor & Bruce were incredible together!! Taylor must have been in a Jazz mood with this tone/guitar selection, but I like it alot. again agree prefer his Les Paul.. too bad these guys couldn't get along.. MLC
According to Taylor, Jack wanted his own music incorporated...The band wanted to create their own music! According to Andy John's who introduced Taylor to Bruce, drugs was heavily involved within the band. I know Taylor was a heroin addict at this time sad to say, they could have been the next Jazz fusion band in the likes of Cream!
That would be Glen Buxton & Michael Bruce from the original Alice Cooper. Hunter can be heard on "Billion Dollar Babies" LP right on through "A.Cooper Show Live".
Weren't Carla Bley and John Marshal a part of it too? I thought you were too good to be true; a mate of mine saw you in Glasgow, I think, and says it was unforgettable. And there was never a better slide player!
I've seen Bruce do this at a gig in oakland ca when a band called the "nuns" opened for him. excellent. the bass player in the "nuns' sucked and it was real refreshing to hear Bruce after the "nun's" horrible performance. Marc R.
This band did not last because Mick Taylor did not know that Jack Bruce was a herion addict and difficult to work with, Mick had enough of that working with Keith Richards
I think Taylor is generally whatever is required from him to be for a certain piece, while still utilizing his signature style. Check out his work on "Red House" or his solos to any live "Love in Vain" performance during his tenure with the Stones. Nothing but pure Blues there, and I daresay his particular method of operating the fretboard is conducive to perhaps some of the most authentic sounding Blues music. Moreso than his contemporaries even. The man is beyond magnificent. Thank God he recovered from his addictions, I can only hope to see him play someday with my own two eyes and ears. Cheers!
I completely agree. Same goes for Taylor. Good, but way overrated. We wouldn't even be talking about him if the Stones hadn't taken him onboard. I think he co-wrote all of one song, 'Sway'. O.K. song, but not one of their best by a long shot.
I'm way late to the party on this one, but if anything most people would tell you he's underrated. It's a matter of taste at the end of the day, but one has to question whether you've REALLY heard the man play. he had several other studio contributions besides what you have mentioned, along with catapulting the direction of music in general. However, his real contribution (as he himself puts it in an interview shortly after leaving the band) was to their stage playing. The best versions of their greatest songs were tapped into during that phase of their career. I think even taking a rather reductivist point of view, one cannot think of him any less than a magnificent Blues musician. The Stones would agree to that as well. (And Sway is one of my all-time favorites). I would never have have gotten into the Stones the way that I had if it weren't for Taylor's massive influence on the whole shaking me up. Nobody would be talking about Hendrix either if he never went to the United Kingdom, or plainly been discovered for that matter. I don't think you'd say it would've lessened his abilities in the slightest, at least I don't think. To each their own.
Well that's clearly bullshit. By what criteria can Mick Taylor's playing possibly be described as 'overrated'? As for your other point, many people who admire his guitar work don't care about his time in the Stones. He's recorded with classic albums John Mayall and his blues playing is very highly regarded.
At first listen, I too thought it was several steps down. You have to realize though that chemistry like Taylor and the Stones had (not accounting their personal strife) can seldom be recreated. Winter is nothing short of magnificent, but this also has it's merit when listened to in proper context. Very different kinds of music, and only Taylor can embellish the true nature of a piece the way he does. Extraordinary Musician. (Of course, we have those that would argue, just as there exists a certain group of people who hate chocolate. Ridiculousness)
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I always loved Jack's vocals and Mick's playing. Great combination.
I can listen to Mick Taylor's guitar licks all day. It's so beautiful and refreshing.
Underrated and better than Clapton. For sure...it has HEART and SOUL
Mick Taylor's playing is like butter.
Mick Taylor, the best guitarist the stones ever had.
Jack was one bad ass. Bass player. Super voice .my favorite bass player of all time
My God... That bass playing... Jack was a god. Jack was a jazz player, so (like a lot of his other stuff) I think that a good portion of this song and set is improvised... That's amazing. What an influence.
What a beautiful lead. Mick is one of the smoothest guitarists you will ever hear
I just love Carla Bley...she is one of the great composers of our time...to see her with Jack, who is one of the greatest independent free spirits of all time is such a joy....
Wow. Why am I not surprised by Mick Taylor's lead. Guys incredible. The drummers good too. Singer too
Wow, never knew Mick Taylor could play like this. He is absolutely fantastic and gonna start following his more current stuff here o youtube.
bruce's vocal is just phenomenologically great .. n mick taylor on guitar.. i know its gonna be a joy :D
Jack Bruce is one of the greatest bassists ever and great vocalist. His bass and vocals are instantly recognisable.
mick taylor too good of player for stones!
Well...there are few better bands
I never knew Bruce and Taylor had a band together, however briefly...
I recognize this tune, wasn't it released on a Bruce LP in the late '70's?
**Phil Jones
yes, it is from his album "Out of the Storm" which came out in 1974
+Phil Jones
Thanks, I knew I recognized it...
It's on that LP, along with several thousand others that I own, boxed up alphabetically, in the basement.
(Addendum, 10 months later)
I hear a circular musical irony here:
Around 1967, Mick Taylor replaced Peter Green, who had left John Mayall, along with John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, to co-found the original Fleetwood Mac;
Green had already replaced Eric Clapton, after Clapton and Jack Bruce split on Mayall, to form Cream;
Taylor then split on Mayall, after being offered a job by the Rolling Stones upon the occasion of Brian Jones' untimely demise;
Taylor seems, a couple of times here, to be using chord-voicings he's copped from Keith Richards during that tenure.
I suppose the spirit of John Mayall is lurking in the wings... I am such a geek.
(A further Addendum, two months after that:)
Since I wrote all of the above, the magnificent Jack Bruce has passed away:
Imagine how talented one must be, to play bass that well, and sing that well, and to be doing both at the same time.
Jack Bruce: The Soul of Cream.
(A further addendum, three months after that:)
That is a shit-load of music coming out of just five pieces, and one voice.
How I wish we could have see more of Mick Taylor's handsome face.
Jack Bruce was flat out the most explosive, dynamic bassist in rock. Listen to those lines, the syncopation, the triplet fills...and that tone! Put that together with his animated singing and you have the complete package.
Mick Taylor is great here, but his best tone/performances were on Get Yer Ya Ya's Out. Listen to Stray Cat Blues. 'Nuff said.
Great vid and now Mick's still playing music with Stones.
R.I.P. Jack Bruce. Memories of Best:))
Well worth a listen, sweet guitar.
Brother Jack gettin' downright funky on that bass guitar! Love it, so inspirational
So smooth, so melodic, so Mick Taylor 🎸🎸
aaaaahhhh , it's MASTER JACK ! great song , great voice , great band .....- i simply LOVE him and his music !!
Lovely music!
A nice song, a great band and a memorable, creative period in Jack's career. I often return to his BBC recordings. He's perfect as a performer and composer.
Pure excellence- gem guitar playing.
did you know that Mick Taylor played with Rod Stewart before he jumped join the stones. you can hear the similarities and Maggie May and under my thumb
Mike McBee Greetings. Nice weekend.
Never heard of Jack Bruce
Mike McBee C R E A M......PLAYED WITH ERIC CLAPTON!
ok.yeah Clapton's ok.
nice singing, bass and very good guitar solo, i get surprised
To answer my own question it is a Dan Armstrong bass. The instrument he is playing here is the wood version of the clear lucite model.
RIP JACK BRUCE
I’m 58 years old and a huge mick Taylor fan as well as Jack who is definitely one of the best rock musicians of all time. How have I not heard this. It’s incredible. Did they put an album out? I have to get it if so..????
After many years I gotta say in hindsight the thing that hooked me the first time I heard a Cream song, White Room, back in the day was Jack Bruce's voice. And obviously Clapton's fire with lead riffs back then of course and those simple but magical opening chords, but Jack's voice was a real shot to the head.
Thanks for sharing this. Miss Jack.
Taylor and Bruce and Gary and Bley have such a lot in their hands. Even if they are only together for a minute, we are grateful.
love it!! Carla bley & Bruce Gary also on this..RIP Bruce Gary!
Thank you so much. That was my uncle asking and let me tell you we share entusiasm for Mick`s music.
There was a recording of this song with another guitarist, Steve Hunter, on an album I owned from around 1975-76. The album title was "Out of the Storm."
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Oh God!That guitar tone!Gibson 355,Ampeg amps AND Mick Taylor hands!!!
Two giants at the cutting edge -- a priceless video!
Jack's the best and such an influence on many bassists including me.Thanks for posting!! : )
M T = melody, seldom found in rocknroll
Love this tune. Sweet!!!!
That solo!!!
That's some smooth guitar playing.
Bruce & Taylor should have produced a lot more than they did. Not having a couple albums out is kind of a crime and a waste.
another winner! Thanks again!
The highlight here is Mick Taylor .
happy birthday Mick Taylor :)
JACK BRUCE
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Mr Mick Taylor, you are a bonafide God with a capital G! X
Wow te gek hoe kom je aan deze beelden?, ik heb nooit wat van gehoord..bedankt
gracias micktaylor49 por subirlo, de que año es el concierto?
Steve Hunter is one of the greats.
Check out his work on Lou Reed's 'Berlin' and 'Rock and Roll Animal/ Lou Reed Live (with Dick Wagner!) as well as a few solo albums. Also: Alice Cooper's 'Welcome to My Nightmare' , 'Live Nighmare' etc.
His tone (mostly LP Jr.) and attack are inimitable.
BTW - Aerosmith's 'Train Kept A-Rollin' is also Hunter on guitar. Cheers!
3 people dont know what music is...there is hope!
Yeah. I had "Berlin" as well and loved the version of "Sweet Jane" from the live album. Did he play on Cooper's "Under My Wheels"?
MT49 - I have this show on VHS. Can you put:
Smiles and Grins on here? the last song where
Taylor soars at the end with the credits streaming - would appreciate that alot!!!
MLC
thanks so much!!:)
Great stuff!!! but who is on drums?
oh god! that´s music
@Martiluk1 It's a Dan Armstrong London bass. Anything Jack plays sounds great! ;)
Matt - agree Taylor & Bruce were incredible together!! Taylor must have been in a Jazz mood with this tone/guitar
selection, but I like it alot. again agree prefer his Les Paul.. too bad these guys couldn't get along.. MLC
Does anyone know why this band didn't stay together? I think they have a great sound and probably could have become pretty big.
According to Taylor, Jack wanted his own music incorporated...The band wanted to create their own music! According to Andy John's who introduced Taylor to Bruce, drugs was heavily involved within the band. I know Taylor was a heroin addict at this time sad to say, they could have been the next Jazz fusion band in the likes of Cream!
Ah..Mick Taylor. What more can ya say.
That would be Glen Buxton & Michael Bruce from the original Alice Cooper.
Hunter can be heard on "Billion Dollar Babies" LP right on through "A.Cooper Show Live".
Great Bass and Vocals from the Governor of Bass. This is the Shit daddy'o
WHO'S THE DRUMMER? He is boppin'!
Bruce Gary
He was the drummer in the Knack
Mick Taylor is so tasty, he plays some badass shit on this one.
Does anyone know what model of bass is Jack using here?
Mick Taylor tienes un talento unico, un angel tocando las seis cuerdas...
Weren't Carla Bley and John Marshal a part of it too? I thought you were too good to be true; a mate of mine saw you in Glasgow, I think, and says it was unforgettable. And there was never a better slide player!
I've seen Bruce do this at a gig in oakland ca when a band called the "nuns" opened for him. excellent. the bass player in the "nuns' sucked and it was real refreshing to hear Bruce after the "nun's" horrible performance.
Marc R.
Was that at the omni
does anyone know what model bass Jack is playing?
Epiphone ET-280 or Dan Armstrong Sliding Pickup ...
The latter, it's a Dan Armstrong.
So 70’s
Bruce Gary was one mutha of a drummer - shame he died...
or better, TURN IT UP! Mick Taylor playing like he's trying to avoid pissing off the neighbors.
Who was the drummer & keyboard player in this band?
did they record an album?
Nice they got to jazz it up a bit.
I believe it was Bruce Gary for that tour.
What Key is this in
Classic Taylor at 3:05!!!
who played drums here?
Fingerprint File
What bass is jack using?
Dan Armstrong London Bass
carla bley on organ!
Where's the solo Michael
Cool bass. What is it?
Epiphone ET-280
Klook, the key of 'w' !
why weren't they as big as the stones?/?? they didnt keep it UP, they kept in down..
You got that right - Coatesy!!
This guy is in a class by himself...
go check out : smiles & grins - part2
MLC
This band did not last because Mick Taylor did not know that Jack Bruce was a herion addict and difficult to work with, Mick had enough of that working with Keith Richards
MT's playing is awesome as usual, but the song sucks
The guitarist is Taylor but it could easily be Clapton
Mick definitely has his own style
True! Taylor is a bit more Jazzy than Clapton is,,,but they both love the blues!
I think Taylor is generally whatever is required from him to be for a certain piece, while still utilizing his signature style. Check out his work on "Red House" or his solos to any live "Love in Vain" performance during his tenure with the Stones. Nothing but pure Blues there, and I daresay his particular method of operating the fretboard is conducive to perhaps some of the most authentic sounding Blues music. Moreso than his contemporaries even. The man is beyond magnificent. Thank God he recovered from his addictions, I can only hope to see him play someday with my own two eyes and ears. Cheers!
Biggest mistake in Rock n Roll History
Mick Taylor blew it!
I thought it sounds great, which part did he blow it on ?
I completely agree. Same goes for Taylor. Good, but way overrated. We wouldn't even be talking about him if the Stones hadn't taken him onboard. I think he co-wrote all of one song, 'Sway'. O.K. song, but not one of their best by a long shot.
I'm way late to the party on this one, but if anything most people would tell you he's underrated. It's a matter of taste at the end of the day, but one has to question whether you've REALLY heard the man play. he had several other studio contributions besides what you have mentioned, along with catapulting the direction of music in general. However, his real contribution (as he himself puts it in an interview shortly after leaving the band) was to their stage playing. The best versions of their greatest songs were tapped into during that phase of their career. I think even taking a rather reductivist point of view, one cannot think of him any less than a magnificent Blues musician. The Stones would agree to that as well. (And Sway is one of my all-time favorites). I would never have have gotten into the Stones the way that I had if it weren't for Taylor's massive influence on the whole shaking me up. Nobody would be talking about Hendrix either if he never went to the United Kingdom, or plainly been discovered for that matter. I don't think you'd say it would've lessened his abilities in the slightest, at least I don't think. To each their own.
Well that's clearly bullshit. By what criteria can Mick Taylor's playing possibly be described as 'overrated'? As for your other point, many people who admire his guitar work don't care about his time in the Stones. He's recorded with classic albums John Mayall and his blues playing is very highly regarded.
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Love Mick's Les Paul sound, but the Varitone on this ES-355 sounds plastic.
couldn't handle the lifestyle, but w/e, stones aint that good imo.
This version sucks ass compared to the LP. Love Mick Taylor but something is missing here. Not vicious enough perhaps?.
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Listen to this and then listen to something like Winter from Goat's Head. Mick is always great, but this is awful music.
At first listen, I too thought it was several steps down. You have to realize though that chemistry like Taylor and the Stones had (not accounting their personal strife) can seldom be recreated. Winter is nothing short of magnificent, but this also has it's merit when listened to in proper context. Very different kinds of music, and only Taylor can embellish the true nature of a piece the way he does. Extraordinary Musician. (Of course, we have those that would argue, just as there exists a certain group of people who hate chocolate. Ridiculousness)