I would give everything I ever known just to spend a day in the 70s-80s, go out to a bar, and see this man. So many others as well. I could almost make myself cry at the thought of it, but I am equally grateful to live in a time where I can listen to the best recording of a song at my very whim. RIP Roy.
Classic. I was so fortunate to see him live at the Cabooze in Minneapolis. It was so packed I had to climb up on the speaker stacks to watch the show. Phenomenal ❤
I met Roy at 12 yrs old backstage b 4 the show started. he was relaxing in a chair all by himself. Noome else but him. my 9 year old brother and his friend. no other people showed up at the place yet. we said hi. he with a smile said hello back. we asked if he was Roy .yes he kindly said you playing tonite right? yes Roy said. is that ur guitar Roy? yes. you wanna see it? ok He showed with pleasure to us. we daiid thanks and ok. well b in the crowd thanks Roy. Sure guys. So friendly he was. the other show he lut brother me and father backstage after show take a picture with him his arms stretched out around us all. what a beautiful person. true musician. incredible guitarist. and soul blues player here is one thing. I listened 2 sets of all his albums he recorded. Interesting he is that kind of player but he is the only player that I sense the word His playing is down right Spiritual! ( u dont hear that too much) R.I.P Roy
Too young to go Prison,Too much Trouble to go home,Too violent to be welcome anywhere,My cousin who i couldn't stand was my lawyer convinced the court to let me stay on his farm , Caravan in the corner had the basics little cassette player one tape in it,Roys blues got me through. Every lyric,note,screech and,Slide Etched in my soul .Thanks ROY!!!and thanks cousin!!!
I saw him at my Fathers Place a small club in Long Island a number of times. He blew the room away except for the 3rd time that I saw him there. He was so drunk that he only played a couple of songs, fell off the chair and passed out. There was a riot when refunds were denied. People were lighting furniture on fire and trashing the place. We got out fast. Crazy night.
l had the pleasure of seeing Roy two times at a small bar in Cambridge, MA called Jonathan Swift's. Great setting, greatest guitar player I have ever seen! Miss that place!
I just love the way Roy hugged his guitar like a baby.He was truly Legendary!! I met a man who lived outside Washington D.C. and saw Roy often performing at a small bar quite a few times near there.No one played like Roy did and never will !!
Roy Buchanan was indeed a remarkable guitarist. His passionate performances continue to influence many people to this day. The 1986 concert in Japan is an unforgettable memory for many fans, and the tragedy that followed shocked many. It’s truly wonderful that platforms like RUclips can spread his performances and bring his music to a new generation of fans. The guitar play of Roy Buchanan, respected by great musicians like Jeff Beck, will continue to be loved and his legacy carried forward. Listening to performances filled with Buchanan’s soul, such as “Down by the River,” reminds us of the power of music. It is my hope that his music will continue to be discovered and resonate with many more people.
Classic. I was so fortunate to see him live at the Cabooze in Minneapolis. It was so packed I had to climb up on the speaker stacks to watch the show. Phenomenal ❤
a roadie of Pat Traverse turned me on to Roy a couple years ago,been a huge fan ever since and changed my whole perspective on what people think of to be the greatest guitar players,still love my Hendrix Page Gilmore,but Roy Buchanan puts goosebumps on the goosebumps,truely one of the greatest.shame on Rolling stone for not having Roy on the list
Absolutely one of the greatest guitar player's ever! Saw him once in small bar in 70's. Better than I ever thought at "Jonathan Swifter Cambridge, MA. My home town!
Wow time flys been jamming roy since 1974 my oldest brother turned me on to roy. Just love picking a song an showing off my excellent choice of music an let someone that needs a lil help being cool listen to the master lol just loving my life with Roy's talent be cool keep it reall
Wow... I had the pleasure in the late 80s of hearing this and more live, in a small blues venue in NZ. Roy, drummer and an amazing base player/vocalist. He passed on soon after.
WOW , Y was There ' ? ? ( Roy B, came once time to Switzerland , Kaufleutensaal ; Zürich ) , And I was in the Rekrutenschule = Armee , to bad , to , bad , too bad , WE SEND AN M U S I C GURU , to the Concert , MR Livens ;;;; he say , " Yes Yes , , , , but the play Hardrock " ....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I just little s m i l e .
he played ... auckland town hall about 86/7 ... think was a sunday night ... was in my early 20s ... amazing night ... didnt think he playedelse where in NZ .. always been plugged into scene here .. used do security ... seen SRV jam at mainstreet after one his concerts .. think it might be on utube ... played an epitone that night ... was outside smoking a joint when he pulled up .. had just seen him play at logan cambell centre earlier that night ... so saw him 3times , twice in 1night ..
This man was something altogether the fuck else. & kudos to his band too: the female back-up vocals, the drummer, base...the way they built that reggae back-beat w/ Roy's screamin' blues-rock guitar up front. Fucking ingenious. &-in case U didn't know-the late, great Roy Buchanan died a very sketchy, suspicious death in police custody....
Saw Roy in Small Chicago Club 3 times with my younger brother. He played this whole album and other of his famous songs.He was amazing. The sound he got out of that Tele and a Fender twin 12. This was the only time he used a pedal, a Wah on a couple of songs. He played effortlessly. Incredible! Miss you Roy -forever.
One of the most spectacular solos, fascinating to watch. I once read that Roy's fingers on the fret board were akin to spiders dancing on a hot-plate, (something like that) the man was astonishing. You'll never convince me that Roy suicided either. RIP Roy.
Donald Elley .........I read there was a long-running feud between Roy and certain cops but it’s always hard to know what’s accurate and what’s “gossip”. That said, I’m in total agreement with you - I simply can’t believe that a “God-fearing” man such as Roy would ever contemplate such a thing and there aren’t a whole lot of alternate explanations.
I was picked up by cops once while I was drunk and bacame a crazed wild man and said thing to the cops I couldn't even believe the next day. It was because I was heavily under the influence and really felt I was being taken against my will for no reason at all so I felt justified in what I said at the time. I wouldnt have guess I would have done this, but I'm guessing Roy did the same and they tried to choke him out and suffocated him.
@@donaldelley2802 they have to look at themselves in the mirror each day .... we all know what they can be like ... heavy handed pricks ... roy was just another drunk probably .... hope their lives are misriable ..... they took happiness away from earth and us ... his fans ...
You’re right. But as @old grannywheels states below: A drunk can be having an “out of body” experience and have no clue that they are being a most obnoxious person. I strongly feel that those Virginia police took unjust actions to quiet him down.
Dit is een nummer dat ik nooit vergeet. Ik heb deze LP in de kast staan en zelfs op CD. Een blijver en nooit weg te denken muziek. Jammer dat Roy niet meer leeft.
My, a monster version! Roy really takes off towards the end. Great also, how exactly an *acoustic* guitar is placed on top of the build-up and crescendo from c. 8:06 into the song. Clever!
Saw Roy at then named "Salisbury State University" 1st time 40+ years ago. I was doing LSD-25 from M.I.T. The entire concert tears flowed down my face, thought it was the acid. About a year later he played there again so I went totally straight and the same thing happened, tears flowed and I can only say it was Roy's playing reaching my soul that did it. Not much facial expression while he played, and they were small. Wonder if it was recorded?
My man I appreciate and enjoy your description for the very first time I heard Roy Buchanan by my God Brothers introduced me to Roy Buchanan. I think I was like 12yrs his playing changes YOU. Mind you that's with the Telecaster no pedal no Distortion just his hands and the instrument it's not electronic it's spiritual, PERIOD ✊🏿🎸👏
His Tone on the Telecaster was impeccable. I saw him at the Keystone in Palo Alto with about forty people. He was drinking pitchers of Heinekin, yet was able to turn his pain into absolute brilliance. It was a fucking Religious experience, nobody I ever saw live even came close except maybe Johnny Winter..
If there was ever an alternate reality that I could time travel to, it would be to attend a concert, where Roy Buchanan and Jimi Hendrix were performing together! BTW it would have Robert Johnson opening the show -just to warm up the crowd a little! :)
mtbluzman As all three guitarists could sing, I think I'd leave it over to them. However, if they let me suggest some vocalists, I'd choose Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse! I'm gonna stick my neck out here, and say that that'd be: one frikkin' awesome show!! :)
Hmm... Clapton, Bruce, and Baker, were such a powerful tight trio in the supergroup Cream: I'd be reluctant to splinter them up. The billing line-up for this proposed concert, is now growing to resemble that for The Last Waltz by The Band! :)
love the man hate to see him leave this so early i heard down by the river the 1 st time on beaker street out of conway arkansas witch is no longer on the air waves but beaker street the web site is still there check it out they played killer old rock
you haven't lived until you've heard buddy miles version, bruce swedein did the engineering, Roy can certainly play, but bruce delivers the whole package, and nobody sings as rhythmically in tune as buddy.
We lived next to a River, the older cousins pat and hinemoa were further down stream. during summer you could hear pats sounds Roy Buchanan,Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore just a few Irish stars in a Galaxy Of stars
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Gary St. Clair - lead vocals on "Down by the River" Alfa Anderson, David Lasley, Krystal Davis, Luther Vandross - backing vocals on "Down by the River"
I would give everything I ever known just to spend a day in the 70s-80s, go out to a bar, and see this man. So many others as well. I could almost make myself cry at the thought of it, but I am equally grateful to live in a time where I can listen to the best recording of a song at my very whim. RIP Roy.
right......
The 1970's bar scene WAS a lot of fun!!
Classic. I was so fortunate to see him live at the Cabooze in Minneapolis. It was so packed I had to climb up on the speaker stacks to watch the show. Phenomenal ❤
It was awesome 👏
I met Roy at 12 yrs old backstage b 4 the show started. he was relaxing in a chair all by himself. Noome else but him. my 9 year old brother and his friend. no other people showed up at the place yet. we said hi. he with a smile said hello back. we asked if he was Roy .yes he kindly said
you playing tonite right?
yes Roy said.
is that ur guitar Roy?
yes. you wanna see it?
ok
He showed with pleasure to us.
we daiid thanks and ok. well b in the crowd thanks Roy.
Sure guys.
So friendly he was.
the other show he lut brother me and father backstage after show take a picture with him his arms stretched out around us all.
what a beautiful person. true musician. incredible guitarist. and soul blues player
here is one thing. I listened 2 sets of all his albums he recorded.
Interesting he is that kind of player but he is the only player that I sense the word
His playing is
down right
Spiritual! ( u dont hear that too much)
R.I.P Roy
Too young to go Prison,Too much Trouble to go home,Too violent to be welcome anywhere,My cousin who i couldn't stand was my lawyer convinced the court to let me stay on his farm , Caravan in the corner had the basics little cassette player one tape in it,Roys blues got me through. Every lyric,note,screech and,Slide Etched in my soul .Thanks ROY!!!and thanks cousin!!!
I listened to this album for hours through high school.
Good Golly Miss Molly! I never heard of this version until now. This is total bad-ass.
This song is god tier! I don’t understand how it’s not ranked higher in space rock lists. Sometimes it’s not even mentioned.
Best guitar 🎸 hero of all time, everytime I hear this song. I have acid-flashback !!!!!😶😶😶😶😶
Hands down the best version of this song.
saw Roy in a cheezy bar in Boulder Colorado in 70ies. Man just melted the paint off the walls. 5 star show
You lucky fucker
I saw him at my Fathers Place a small club in Long Island a number of times. He blew the room away except for the 3rd time that I saw him there. He was so drunk that he only played a couple of songs, fell off the chair and passed out. There was a riot when refunds were denied. People were lighting furniture on fire and trashing the place. We got out fast. Crazy night.
@stuartturner6251 I've seen several shows like that- different people but same effect.
What a treat! I had not heard this for years. Best version of this song I have ever heard.
l had the pleasure of seeing Roy two times at a small bar in Cambridge, MA called Jonathan Swift's. Great setting, greatest guitar player I have ever seen! Miss that place!
I just love the way Roy hugged his guitar like a baby.He was truly Legendary!! I met a man who lived outside Washington D.C. and saw Roy often performing at a small bar quite a few times near there.No one played like Roy did and never will !!
Un grand musicien respectable dommage qu'il avait une vie très perturbé ! Paix à son âme !
Thanks Roy, Neil. Both my heroes
Another musical genius from the 70s, lived a troubled life, most of the gifted do.
Roy...Gone But Not Forgotten!!!
He is Gary St. Clair. This song although great, does not do Gary's voice justice. Listen t some of his other stuff.
Roy Buchanan was indeed a remarkable guitarist. His passionate performances continue to influence many people to this day. The 1986 concert in Japan is an unforgettable memory for many fans, and the tragedy that followed shocked many.
It’s truly wonderful that platforms like RUclips can spread his performances and bring his music to a new generation of fans. The guitar play of Roy Buchanan, respected by great musicians like Jeff Beck, will continue to be loved and his legacy carried forward.
Listening to performances filled with Buchanan’s soul, such as “Down by the River,” reminds us of the power of music. It is my hope that his music will continue to be discovered and resonate with many more people.
Classic. I was so fortunate to see him live at the Cabooze in Minneapolis. It was so packed I had to climb up on the speaker stacks to watch the show. Phenomenal ❤
a roadie of Pat Traverse turned me on to Roy a couple years ago,been a huge fan ever since and changed my whole perspective on what people think of to be the greatest guitar players,still love my Hendrix Page Gilmore,but Roy Buchanan puts goosebumps on the goosebumps,truely one of the greatest.shame on Rolling stone for not having Roy on the list
I put him ahead of Hendrix. Imagine, not even in RS's top 100. Shows what these lists are good for...
@@jrbleau I wouldn’t say he’s better than Hendrix, but he’s alittle bit better than Richie Blackmore.
Got to love it ! What a beautiful and haunting melody .
Also love Buddy Miles' version , killer !
And the meters version is awesome as fuck too ! As same as the one of undisputed truth and of course the original from Neil young in love !!
Absolutely one of the greatest guitar player's ever! Saw him once in small bar in 70's.
Better than I ever thought at "Jonathan Swifter Cambridge, MA.
My home town!
Wow time flys been jamming roy since 1974 my oldest brother turned me on to roy. Just love picking a song an showing off my excellent choice of music an let someone that needs a lil help being cool listen to the master lol just loving my life with Roy's talent be cool keep it reall
Sucks this album wasn't well received at the time. This is an underappreciated piece.
an unappreciated classic
Wow...
I had the pleasure in the late 80s of hearing this and more live, in a small blues venue in NZ. Roy, drummer and an amazing base player/vocalist. He passed on soon after.
WOW , Y was There ' ? ? ( Roy B, came once time to Switzerland , Kaufleutensaal ; Zürich ) , And I was in the Rekrutenschule = Armee , to bad , to , bad , too bad , WE SEND AN M U S I C GURU , to the Concert , MR Livens ;;;; he say , " Yes Yes , , , , but the play Hardrock " ....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I just little s m i l e .
Can you remeber where he played in NZ? One of my biggest regrets was never seeing him play live in Sydney when I was there in Dec 1984. .
he played ... auckland town hall about 86/7 ... think was a sunday night ... was in my early 20s ... amazing night ... didnt think he playedelse where in NZ .. always been plugged into scene here .. used do security ... seen SRV jam at mainstreet after one his concerts .. think it might be on utube ... played an epitone that night ... was outside smoking a joint when he pulled up .. had just seen him play at logan cambell centre earlier that night ... so saw him 3times , twice in 1night ..
This man was something altogether the fuck else. & kudos to his band too: the female back-up vocals, the drummer, base...the way they built that reggae back-beat w/ Roy's screamin' blues-rock guitar up front. Fucking ingenious. &-in case U didn't know-the late, great Roy Buchanan died a very sketchy, suspicious death in police custody....
Few covers surpass the original. This is one of those times.
Neil Young agrees. He speaks highly of Ray.
love this album, like the tempo on this song.
And The PERFECTION .
Saw Roy in Small Chicago Club 3 times with my younger brother. He played this whole album and other of his famous songs.He was amazing. The sound he got out of that Tele and a Fender twin 12. This was the only time he used a pedal, a Wah on a couple of songs. He played effortlessly. Incredible! Miss you Roy -forever.
walked into dorm to find my roomie playing this thatn was in '82 got bitten by the blues BAD havent been the same since God could he blister or what?
great version!!
I saw him in Austin. Got the vinyl. Think of this song every time I walk by the river 💜 Love his music 🎼
What a fucking concert... Over the Sky...
Allucinante. Allucinante. Allucinante. Alessio Basciani. Il tocco di corda più bello di sempre.
One of the most spectacular solos, fascinating to watch. I once read that Roy's fingers on the fret board were akin to spiders dancing on a hot-plate, (something like that) the man was astonishing. You'll never convince me that Roy suicided either. RIP Roy.
Roy was from a Pentecostal Christian family and had faith in God. No way a suicide. Cops bashed him and killed him cos he didn't look like them
Donald Elley .........I read there was a long-running feud between Roy and certain cops but it’s always hard to know what’s accurate and what’s “gossip”. That said, I’m in total agreement with you - I simply can’t believe that a “God-fearing” man such as Roy would ever contemplate such a thing and there aren’t a whole lot of alternate explanations.
I was picked up by cops once while I was drunk and bacame a crazed wild man and said thing to the cops I couldn't even believe the next day. It was because I was heavily under the influence and really felt I was being taken against my will for no reason at all so I felt justified in what I said at the time. I wouldnt have guess I would have done this, but I'm guessing Roy did the same and they tried to choke him out and suffocated him.
@@donaldelley2802 they have to look at themselves in the mirror each day .... we all know what they can be like ... heavy handed pricks ... roy was just another drunk probably .... hope their lives are misriable ..... they took happiness away from earth and us ... his fans ...
You’re right. But as @old grannywheels states below: A drunk can be having an “out of body” experience and have no clue that they are being a most obnoxious person. I strongly feel that those Virginia police took unjust actions to quiet him down.
Dit is een nummer dat ik nooit vergeet. Ik heb deze LP in de kast staan en zelfs op CD. Een blijver en nooit weg te denken muziek. Jammer dat Roy niet meer leeft.
I don't give a damn what song it is, Roy makes it better.
In 1975 Rolling Stone called him the best rock guitarist in the world. That's when I bought my first album.
He still is the best to this day
@@Hurstain 👍
one of the best !!!!!!!
1978 This is really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My, a monster version! Roy really takes off towards the end. Great also, how exactly an *acoustic* guitar is placed on top of the build-up and crescendo from c. 8:06 into the song. Clever!
wow, fantastic cover!
Soooooo great !
Love this album..one of my first Vinyls in the US.
Saw many years ago buchanan in Paris at elysee montmartre i was ashtonished how roy plays guitar is like the great jeff beck
Masterpiece!!
Original version is by Neil Young (from Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere album)
Roy did a perfect cover of it !
Love song but SAD at the same time the Grooves are Perfect 💙
all time favorite.......................so smooth
Guitar of Soul
Saw Roy at then named "Salisbury State University" 1st time 40+ years ago. I was doing LSD-25 from M.I.T. The entire concert tears flowed down my face, thought it was the acid. About a year later he played there again so I went totally straight and the same thing happened, tears flowed and I can only say it was Roy's playing reaching my soul that did it. Not much facial expression while he played, and they were small. Wonder if it was recorded?
same thing cept i was not on acid
My man I appreciate and enjoy your description for the very first time I heard Roy Buchanan by my God Brothers introduced me to Roy Buchanan. I think I was like 12yrs his playing changes YOU. Mind you that's with the Telecaster no pedal no Distortion just his hands and the instrument it's not electronic it's spiritual, PERIOD ✊🏿🎸👏
His Tone on the Telecaster was impeccable. I saw him at the Keystone in Palo Alto with about forty people. He was drinking pitchers of Heinekin, yet was able to turn his pain into absolute brilliance. It was a fucking Religious experience, nobody I ever saw live even came close except maybe Johnny Winter..
@@gsmarin1 The meaning of Life. A Telecaster. Some bad beer. Some people. And A Man named Roy Buchanan. Imagine All the people without...
If there was ever an alternate reality that I could time travel to, it would be to attend a concert, where Roy Buchanan and Jimi Hendrix were performing together! BTW it would have Robert Johnson opening the show -just to warm up the crowd a little! :)
good choices! who would the singer be??
mtbluzman
As all three guitarists could sing, I think I'd leave it over to them. However, if they let me suggest some vocalists, I'd choose Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse!
I'm gonna stick my neck out here, and say that that'd be: one frikkin' awesome show!! :)
would jack bruce fit in? do ya think?
Hmm... Clapton, Bruce, and Baker, were such a powerful tight trio in the supergroup Cream: I'd be reluctant to splinter them up. The billing line-up for this proposed concert, is now growing to resemble that for The Last Waltz by The Band! :)
Total guitar boner!
This is amazing.
좋아아주좋아
굿굿!
Legend!!! forever!!!
Such a Flowing Song just Awesome then it's TO SAD Thank you Baby 💋👀🖤😊
Blues infused with Rock equals happiness,
Oh my God!!! What is this!!?? The Better Floyd!!! Alessio Basciani. TY YT. This sleepless night in Buchanan!!!
beautiful song
❤…..thank u …….PEACE !
Imagine this guy with Parliament/Funkadelic!
caralho: que viajem brother
it's like the eagles meet pink Floyd
Perfect
Great!
love the man hate to see him leave this so early i heard down by the river the 1 st time on beaker street out of conway arkansas witch is no longer on the air waves but beaker street the web site is still there check it out they played killer old rock
..still have the vinyl...lucky me !
this reminds me of my brother love u always my brother him and l the cuzns TAUPO
you haven't lived until you've heard buddy miles version, bruce swedein did the engineering, Roy can certainly play, but bruce delivers the whole package, and nobody sings as rhythmically in tune as buddy.
We lived next to a River, the older cousins pat and hinemoa were further down stream. during summer you could hear pats sounds Roy Buchanan,Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore just a few Irish stars in a Galaxy Of stars
OUT FUCKIN STANDING!!!!!!!!!
This remind anyone else of pink floyd's breathe in parts?
Floyd Gilmour yes it does floyd
+Floyd Gilmour Beginning at 6:35, and then the whole part that comes right after that.
probably because its the exact same chord progression on the verse.
Neil Young put it out in 1969, I guess Gilmour/Waters were listening
Floyd Gilmour: I ran into your former bandmate the other day. You know, Pink Waters.
Yes thought the same
super!
Epic
Me gusta esta versión del tema de Neil young
The bubbly bass and backup guitar really push this track into 5th gear.
hot damn...the one
good
Why don't you have my mix up there anymore you put them together and you do AWESOME JOB 🖤you Baby 💋👀🖤😊
Wish Roy had covered Cortez The Killer !!!!
Fly Night Bird.
love this but neils whinny voice is still my fav..
3♥
muy buen
Take that .
♥
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22 funkeiros deram deslike, essa galera só pode ter sido do Brasil não tem condições de ser de outro país 😠😅
Where is the ducking peace people your living to fast enjoy life
Nirvana...& i don't mean the band, either.
Is this song resembles to baldurs gate 3 games main theme 🤔
3:28....?
if i read i right Luther Vandross was one of them.
song is from buddy Miles from 1970 NOT Pink CLoid! they took some parts from it, at least the scenery of the bass line
He (Buddy Miles) did a cover of it, but this is a Neil Young song.
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Who is vocal?
Gary St.Clair, a friend of Roy's from DC
Who were the vocalists?
Gary St. Clair - lead vocals on "Down by the River"
Alfa Anderson, David Lasley, Krystal Davis, Luther Vandross - backing vocals on "Down by the River"
@@HAMMOND-EGGS Thanks! I need to pull that one out of my shelf when I get home.
His live version is better, this sounds too much like Pink Floyd.
Air supply utu
Neil Young track.
Neil Young SUKS
@@jzambito47 You suck