I toured with Bert in the 1970's, I was the Compere on his road show. On the first show I asked him how he would liked to be introduced on stage? he said 'I'll leave that to you', so I said 'if you don't like what I say I will change it'. I said 'ladies and Gentleman, tonight we have a man who influenced so many people including me, he had a book called Play in a day, and I said under my breath but so the audience could still hear 'lying bastard', the audience roared with laughter, and so did Bert!!! after his spot he said 'please do that intro every night', and I did. He was a great person to work with, so easy going, and he died on my Birthday (which we also share with Hitler!!!).
Why the fuck is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame for musical excellence or early influencer? His play in a day book inspired millions and many iconic guitar gods and heroes. The Beatles Jeff Beck Brian May Hank Marvin Bruce Welch Eric Clapton
I did some sessions playing 2nd guitar to Bert at Pye Studios, Great Cumberland Place, London in the 1980s - he was so incredibly kind to me - so friendly and warm hearted always with that smile on his face, just like you see here. When I told him that I still had my copy of "Play in a Day" he was genuinely delighted - during a break I the recording session, we had a chat about music and life and I asked him what was the most important thing of all - and he told me "just be grateful for this life and be the happiest person you can be - and everything will be taken care of" - well you can all see from this video just what a beautiful, warm hearted and happy person he was. He was loved by everyone - he never had a disparaging word for anyone - I still treasure a letter he wrote to me when he was living at Epperstone House, Penn, near Beaconsfield - thank you so much for posting up this wonderful video - it has brought back some lovely memories of a truly beautiful human being - God Bless you Bert xxx
bert played as a session guitarist on many hits and records and big bands as well as recording under his own name also in his prime he could hold his own against visting American guitarists also frank Sinatra wanted bert to go to America with him that says a lot about berts great guitar playing and brian may respected his playing
2012 the beginning of the end, by the Mayan calendar? I'm glad such nice people don't see there world, an what we're doing to it.. Rest in peace knowing that you are loved. 🙏💓😍🇬🇧👍
Just bought a 12 string for the first time - was reminded of Bert's '12 string shuffle' which he recorded back in '65,when he was at his peak I would say...still sounds good...I was lucky enough to meet him and become friends on the QE2 back in the mid-eighties - he did me the honour of paying me a few compliments on the ship's radio...lovely bloke,with an eye for the ladies !
About 1985 I saw a booklet which I think was titled '22 Golden Guitar Greats' - ( I bought the album in 1976.) This booklet contained transcripts of Sleepwalk; Apache and Albatross - I seem to recall(?) I have been trying to trace the book in recent years but I draw a blank! Do you know anything about it, please? It is about time some guitar fans transcribed Bert's solos - he was very creative and had splendid ideas for tunes.
1Selous I think Bob Dylan is a good songwriter who's song's are done better by others. But after just watching this again after a long while, old Burt is really bad here.
You really need to keep things in perspective especially when it comes to judging art. With many "firsts" to do something it is very common that they are not the BEST. Often, in comparison to the "modern" version of what they did, they are usually very raw and messy. This is, obviously, do to the fact that what they've invented has not yet been innovated into a refined form. You can't hold the flaws against him because he didn't spend his entire life emulating other successful artists' techniques, he came up with this all on his own - no muse - he IS the muse, these sounds were never heard before! Criticizing him is like talking crap about the first cave man that ever grunted a solid melody. Getting to hear THE ORIGINAL song like Bert Weedon's "Boogie Shuffle" is a really special thing, warts and all, especially if you're aware of the thousands of rockabilly and blues songs that all spawned solely from that one vibe. If you can't appreciate, you're just spoiled.
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I toured with Bert in the 1970's, I was the Compere on his road show. On the first show I asked him how he would liked to be introduced on stage? he said 'I'll leave that to you', so I said 'if you don't like what I say I will change it'. I said 'ladies and Gentleman, tonight we have a man who influenced so many people including me, he had a book called Play in a day, and I said under my breath but so the audience could still hear 'lying bastard', the audience roared with laughter, and so did Bert!!! after his spot he said 'please do that intro every night', and I did. He was a great person to work with, so easy going, and he died on my Birthday (which we also share with Hitler!!!).
Ron Ryan
Thank You for sharing this Mr. Ryan!
You can add my son Ross to Your Birthday List April 20 🌈
that'll be April 20th then...same as mine and my late dad's
Why the fuck is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame for musical excellence or early influencer?
His play in a day book inspired millions and many iconic guitar gods and heroes.
The Beatles
Jeff Beck
Brian May
Hank Marvin
Bruce Welch
Eric Clapton
I did some sessions playing 2nd guitar to Bert at Pye Studios, Great Cumberland Place, London in the 1980s - he was so incredibly kind to me - so friendly and warm hearted always with that smile on his face, just like you see here. When I told him that I still had my copy of "Play in a Day" he was genuinely delighted - during a break I the recording session, we had a chat about music and life and I asked him what was the most important thing of all - and he told me "just be grateful for this life and be the happiest person you can be - and everything will be taken care of" - well you can all see from this video just what a beautiful, warm hearted and happy person he was. He was loved by everyone - he never had a disparaging word for anyone - I still treasure a letter he wrote to me when he was living at Epperstone House, Penn, near Beaconsfield - thank you so much for posting up this wonderful video - it has brought back some lovely memories of a truly beautiful human being - God Bless you Bert xxx
What a nice post. And we all (of a certain age) had a copy of that book, didn't we?
I actually remember watching this "live" on TV. Makes me feel nostalgic and old at the same time :)
Never seen anyone smile so much on tv before I think. He looked like a great guy.
Bert Weedon. Legend and one of life's good guys, may he rest in peace.
Just seen this for first time in December 2023 Great guy! Although I honestly had never heard of him!
Surprisingly many haven't
bert played as a session guitarist on many hits and records and big bands as well as recording under his own name also in his prime he could hold his own against visting American guitarists also frank Sinatra wanted bert to go to America with him that says a lot about berts great guitar playing and brian may respected his playing
Many thanks for this. ❤❤❤❤
Priceless, what a talent, thanks for downloading.
Mike J.
Herbert Maurice William 'Bert' Weedon, OBE (10 May 1920 - 20 April 2012) RIP
2012 the beginning of the end, by the Mayan calendar?
I'm glad such nice people don't see there world, an what we're doing to it..
Rest in peace knowing that you are loved. 🙏💓😍🇬🇧👍
Just bought a 12 string for the first time - was reminded of Bert's '12 string shuffle' which he recorded back in '65,when he was at his peak I would say...still sounds good...I was lucky enough to meet him and become friends on the QE2 back in the mid-eighties - he did me the honour of paying me a few compliments on the ship's radio...lovely bloke,with an eye for the ladies !
bert was our hero still is to most of the british public
Brilliant. What a lovely fella
Nice man. I met Bert in Gerrards Cross, we talked of Sidney Bechet. I should have mentioned Ike Isaacs too.
so lovely to see thank you / top show
I saw Bert, in a Show on a Blackpool pier with Fred and The Dreamers, Cilia Black in the 1960s
Great show..
why was tommy steele not on the show as bert played on most of his records
Scotty Moore and Cliff Gallup inspired me, but Bert got me started with his guitar tutor.
I can't believe I had no idea how influential Bert had been until just now!
Wonderful
ive found some video tape of bert on various tv shows will put them on utube
uncle Bert a great ax player
About 1985 I saw a booklet which I think was titled '22 Golden Guitar Greats' - ( I bought the album in 1976.)
This booklet contained transcripts of Sleepwalk; Apache and Albatross - I seem to recall(?)
I have been trying to trace the book in recent years but I draw a blank!
Do you know anything about it, please? It is about time some guitar fans transcribed Bert's solos - he was very creative and had splendid ideas for tunes.
You can get tabs for Bert's version of Guitar Booguie Shuffle from Tabman, TonyCloutTabure.
I think it was clear from Berts reaction that the comments from Hank Marvin meant more to him than those from Brian May or Clapton.
+Mikey Hall I think that he knows just how good Hank really is.
Mikey Hall zU
That Basil Brush bit, jeez. Thankfully Bert was game and a pro.
I never understood why Basil Brush was popular! It was awful!
semi acoustic genius, not a modern fret fingerer,melodic, tuneful, full of grace,only ritchie blackmore on his es355 gibson came close to this
Have you got anymore from This is your life please?
;-)
4:16-4:55 Brian May
What date did this air?
1992 i think
Duane eddy was before him peter gun
Freemason
Slightly patronizing remarks from El Clapton and El May - but are we surprised? We sure as hell aint!
Nothing patronising about Brian May's heartfelt comment at all brother. Clapton was probably on the sauce. Cheers.
At least they had enough respect to appear on the show!
A nice guy I'm sure but back in the fifty's a big fish in a very small pool. Come on be honest his guitar playing is awful.
Johnny Solipsis if he was that bad why so many still liked going to shows seejng him play
1Selous Did they though? I doubt he did very many. And why some people think he's good? It's a mystery to me, that's for sure.
Johnny Solipsis like most things in life depends on what who you like, me i think Bob Dylan is crap
1Selous I think Bob Dylan is a good songwriter who's song's are done better by others. But after just watching this again after a long while, old Burt is really bad here.
You really need to keep things in perspective especially when it comes to judging art. With many "firsts" to do something it is very common that they are not the BEST. Often, in comparison to the "modern" version of what they did, they are usually very raw and messy. This is, obviously, do to the fact that what they've invented has not yet been innovated into a refined form. You can't hold the flaws against him because he didn't spend his entire life emulating other successful artists' techniques, he came up with this all on his own - no muse - he IS the muse, these sounds were never heard before! Criticizing him is like talking crap about the first cave man that ever grunted a solid melody. Getting to hear THE ORIGINAL song like Bert Weedon's "Boogie Shuffle" is a really special thing, warts and all, especially if you're aware of the thousands of rockabilly and blues songs that all spawned solely from that one vibe. If you can't appreciate, you're just spoiled.