Salisbury is one of my most listened albums ever. I've known it, back then on a homemade cassette, since I was about seven. The title track, Salisbury, is the dramatic, rousing, culmination of the LP, which as a whole is an absolute rock masterpiece. Rock with orchestral music, jazz and more. Salisbury still amazes me after probably over 300 listens, I know every detail. Such music gets better and better over time the better you know it, instead of getting boring. Hardly anyone knows or appreciates the album Salisbury (except Lady in Black), I don't get it either, it's on such a high and different level. Very satisfying to see that someone else feels the same way! Hopefully Uriah Heep and especially Salisbury will get the attention they deserve.
It's about time SOMEBODY reacted to this! I've been suggesting it forever. Great job!! If you listen carefully right before each guitar solo you can hear a click when Mick Box steps on the wha-wha pedal to activate it. He also didn't use the tap technique back in those days. He was just that fast. Amazing song! Zepplin, Purple, and others had their "EPIC" songs back in those days. This is Heep's "EPIC".
Salisbury is one of the best combinations of group and orchestra ever recorded, but as the good old critics had already decided that Heep were rubbish, it has never received the kudos it deserves. In the sleeve notes Ken Hensley wrote that the orchestra were “grooving fantastically” and he was right! Btw on Side 1 of Salisbury there’s a track called The Park. It’s fantastic and shows what a brilliant singer David Byron was 👍
Thanks to my elder sister and cousins I discovered Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin in 1970 at the age of nine! I love them all but Uriah Heep was, is and will always be my absolute favourite rock band. While the Byron-era is the most impressive - of course - there are many many great songs on Heep's albums since then to discover, believe me :)
Great album Great band. David's vocals on title track and time to live awesome. He sang with such dynamic and tone and expression so soft yet so powerful. Beautiful and magical RIP David. Saw him many times in 70s. David and heep always so underated??but true heep fans know what i mean when i say..not by us never..heep were the bee's bollocks for all of us hahaha to be sure 🎸🎶🎵🎹
Back in the early '70's my 3 favorite bands to see (repeatedly) were Wishbone Ash, Humble Pie & Uriah Heep! I saw them with different configurations - first US tour they had Paul Newton on Bass and Ian Clark on drums (Paul was on Salisbury /Ian was brought on board for the first tour) then I saw them with Mark Clarke on bass and later Gary Thain on bass - the core group of Ken Hensley (Vocals/Keys), David Byron (Lead Vocals) & Mick Box (Guitar) were later supported by long time drummer Lee Kerslake and the four main guys in the band! I got to see them do Salisbury on the first tour! Mick Box was one of the most incendiary guitarists I saw on stage! Lee Kerslake stayed with the band until the end of the '70's. Mick Box is still leading the band. Other songs off this album deserving a listen are Birds of Prey and Simon the Bullet Freak! (And if you haven't gotten into Humble Pie yet... you're in for a treat!)
Although a troubled soul,..Alex Harvey was a genial performer and prolific songwriter.....so glad to have a reaction to this classic song👍👍....if you don't mind me saying but it's pronounced...." Sallsbury"..........(silent i).
Thanks, Nick for taking on Salisbury! Uriah Heep had so many layers going on in several tunes...you're right, they should have been bigger than they were! 👍💖
the Sensational Alex Harvey Band are fantastic They did many covers but made them their own. Next is one of my Favourite songs of theirs. Anthem is another lives up to the title
Alex Harvey was such a special artist, listen to his songs Vambo, Man in a jar, and Gangbang. As for Uriah Heep, I have been a huge fan of their work since I 1st saw them in concert in1973. It's a shame the Rock hall won't acknowledge them as the innovators they were. Gary Thain was the most underrated bass player ever, Byron's voice is always amazing, and Ken Hensley's keyboard and writing stellar! add Mick Box on guitar and Kerslake on Drums, what's not to love
I'll tell you who is really underrated....Hensley's slide guitar. When you hear slide it isn't Mick Box. So many have no clue it is Hensley playing Slide. Slide on Circle of Hands, on Paradise/The Spell And yes, Gary Thain, from Keef Hartley Band, is an awesome bassist and extremely underrated.
Brilliant Video, Nick. Uriah Heep are a fantastic Band. Mick Box is The Guitarist. Thanks for posting this excellent reaction. Keep Rockin'🎸 RONNIE Scotland 🏴🎸
Mick Box is a phenomenal player - the solo on Magician's Birthday is his best. The Salisbury solo was actually written/composed note by note which is unusual but compatible with the orchestral feeling to the track.
Hi Nick, glad you have been introduced to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band & what an absolute classic to start with ( great band live ). Early Uriah Heep probably does not get as many kudos as it should!!
Omg this is one of the greatest songs ever! Not many reactors react to this due to its length but believe me it is worth every minute. Ty very much for putting the time aside to bring us this masterpiece! Best reaction to any song I've ever watched react. Lex should hear this.
My first ever album was the first Heep album very 'eavy very 'umble and paved the way for me into all kinds of rock, prog, blues and all other kinds of music. This one stands out for me, just because it does. Thanks for your reaction Nick. Keep up the good work!
Wow, Nick! Couple of intense intros and songs. Grew up in a house with hippies and bikers. They had Salisbury when it came out. Heard it a 1000 times. The whole album is a masterpiece. Saw them the Stealin' Tour. They did this song I was sitting RIGHT beside the speaker probably left stage. The good old days. Ears hurt for days. Ha! Great reaction, buddy!
I was waiting for the opportunity to request it to both of you, but I decided to request it now. I couldn't wait and thought this would be too long for Lex's back. Same with the other mega marathon.
Salisbury - the whole album - is great. My favorite from this band. Heep's guitarist is Mick Box, he is often unfairly treated as a "one trick pony", and I am not a guitarist to really judge, but some stuff he does on the Heep albums (especially this track) sounds insanely good to me.
Great album great band, David's vocals on title track and Time to live..awesome. his voice had such dynamic and tone so soft yet powerful he sang with such expression...saw him many time's in the 70s..RIP David .
I'm a big Deep Purple fan but I still think the track Salisbury mixes rock and classical music together better than DP's Concerto for Group and Orchestra (and I love that too 🥰)
I've suggested "Salisbury" to many RUclips reaction folks to no avail. Just you and Just JP are the only ones so far to do it. THANK YOU! It's my favorite Uriah Heep song.
When talking about the music of the 70s, Uriah Heep is unfortunately often forgotten. This band has more influence on later music than many believe. Whether the guitarist Mick Box belongs to the best, I do not want to judge, because of bias. What I do know is that he is one of the nicest and most fan-friendly guys I have ever met. He comes across as incredibly positive even after 50 years on stage. Heep has been my favorite band since 1970 and always will be. Explore IMO their master album "Look at yourself". No album have I listened to as much as this one. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band was a great live band. Saw them many times. Another epic song of theirs is "Last of the Teenage Idols". Thanks Narvik, your recommendations are the best. All thumbs up. Alex welcome to the Heepsters.🎸🇩🇪
So glad you liked it. I actually think this is world class. So happy to see you being amazed by Box's playing. His solo is from another planet.Yet so simple but still a masterpiece. Means everything to me. ❤️❤️❤️
the last time I saw them live Mick Box pointed out multiple times that there music genre was melodic rock. I also read in interviews that he always made sure that all his members could sing in harmony
Great reaction for Salisbury man. Funny how, around the 30 minutes line, you said how the instruments were great, the trumpets, saxophones, the base, the keybord, unbeknownst to you you were about to hear one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. It was fun to watch, thanks for sharing.
Wow! It was so good to hear The Sensational Alex Harvey Band again after such a long time. When I moved down to London at the end of 1973, I worked with a guy who was the biggest SAHB fan on the planet it seemed! Somehow, I never got to see them live and that's always seemed a missed opportunity in my musical journey. I will be going onto YT to see what I can find. I never really got into Uriah Heep. I guess I was too busy with Yes, Genesis, ELP etc. But it's great to hear them here and catch up on their music. Thanks Nick and Narvik, I don't know what you're going through, but I do hope you're winning.
There's so little content of SABH on RUclips, I keep seeing this. It'd be great if you could dig a bit more! They really don't deserve to be forgotten so soon!
@@johns.4331 He still tours with the band, and he and the current Heep members have also released several new, great, hard-rocking Uriah Heep albums since 1995. The last one, "Living The Dream," really rocked! A new album is coming in 2023 too.
This song is a masterpiece. It was very bold of them to do this on their second album. The guitar solo is excellent, one of the best Mick Box ever recorded. And, yes... he beats Jimmy Page by far!
This is an absolutely killer reaction video. Salisbury Is My Favorite Heep album. Cant Get Enough of This track. Alex Harvey is also killer. I am not as familiar with him but back in the day (70's) WMMS in Cleveland Used to Give Alex Harvey A Lot of love.
MORE SAHB!!! ''The Dolphins'' is one of the heaviest songs ever....my other picks would be ''Soul in Chains'' ''Give My Complements to the Chef'' ''Isobel Goudie'' ''Boston Tea Party'' ''Hot City Symphony'' and their version of ''School's Out''
Heard Salisbury at a party when I was in High School and was hooked in 1971/72. The guy hosting the party had a stack of records his brother had brought back from college and we put it on primarily because it had a long song. Album covers and long songs were often hooks that got me to buy albums. Even though I was a fan and saw them in concert many times in the next couple of years I don't think they ever equalled this piece.
It has been years since I have listened to this amazing song and album. Heep we’re always considered slightly lower than Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. However, have those 2 bands ever wrote a sonata mixed with rock, jazz, prog? I grew up with this band, got my first kiss listening to Gypsy Queen. As far as I am concerned, while individually there were more talented individual musicians in other bands, collectively Heeps musicians were untouchable. Mick Box guitar work is freaking amazing.
This song is really incredible. I first listened a few years ago a short version of it on a Uriah Heep compilation. I like many Uriah Heep songs for some years already, but I had never heard Salisbury. And then I heard the short version and was mesmerized. Searched for it on RUclips and discovered it was a 16 minutes song. Not only that, but a MASTERPIECE. I was just blown away.
Saw Heep in 1971 amazing band deaf for a week after it. Saw S.A.H.B in 1973 and 1974 stunning live. Faithhealer is in my top fifty songs. Keep up the great show.
I am so pleased that I saw The Sensational Alex Harvey band live before Alex died. Note: The rhythm section went to The Rory Gallagher Band and the Michael Schenker Group.
Remembering I bought the Salisbury album back in the mid 70's when I was a teenage broncin' buck with a pink carnation and a pickup truck 😂 But this album had other noteworthy tunes like "High Priestess", and "The Park". David Byrons vocals are wonderfully powerful and compliment Ken Hensley vocals very nicely throughout Uriah Heeps golden era.
Salisbury has always been an enigma to me within the Heep catalogue; it's just soooooo good, that everything else pales by comparison, fine though so many tracks are.
Yes Narvik! Going into the archives with Alex Harvey! It's been so long since I've heard this, that it's like I'm reacting along with Nick. I still have his album from '72 "The Joker is Wild". Great stuff as always Narvik! Good vibes and thoughts my friend!
I was just coming over to your site to check if you had ever listened to SAHB and there it was ... "The Faith Healer"; a great place to begin. I fell in love with Alex and the band after seeing a live show on TV in the mid-70's, and bought the "Next" album that this song opens as soon as I could. A year-ish later, I couldn't believe it when they actually came to my city (in Alabama of all places), opening for Jethro Tull - who I was also a huge fan of - on the "War Child" tour in '75, if memory serves. Seeing those two bands together was a dream concert and well worth the cracked eardrum I had the next day! The "Next" album was also the very first CD I ever bought, unbelievably again, finding it in a small record store in Alabama. Over the years, while I still love JT, I listen to SAHB way more often. While there are so many of their songs I could recommend, I really hope that one day you'll react to "The Tale of the Giant Stone Eater". In one song it takes you through so many genres, all amazing as only that band could pull off. From bawdy bar blues (their song "Gang Bang" is not a metaphor) to beautiful songs like "Anthem" and their cover of the French song, "Next" (on that same titled album) by Jacques Brel released in 1964 about a soldier losing his virginity (organized and sanctioned by the Army, it seems), no band was ever like SAHB. RIP to master showman Alex, and to brothers Ted & Hugh McKenna (keyboards and drums) who both died in 2019.
Thank you. Salisbury is one of my all time favorites. Uriah Heep never got their due in the US but they were big in Europe. I was lucky enough to see them at the Academy of Music in NY I believe it was 1972. They were at their best with David Byron who unfortunately had a bad drinking problem. I'm not sure that led to his death but it didn't help. Mick is the only remaining original member. Look at Yourself album also contains two great songs, July Morning and Look at Yourself. You should really do more reactions to Heep. You won't be disappointed.
Mick Box has to be top 10 guitarist and most underrated. The founding member of UH and the only original member left. beside his amazing guitar work he is also a amazing song writer and has a gift for finding phenomenal musicians to join him there curent line up is one of there best
SAHB were such a great band, and even better live (check out any videos you can find; though there's not many). I recommend The Hot City Symphony (Parts 1 and 2)
Epic SAHB - their best song ! Excellent choice Narvik. Reminds me of my youth and I want to "paint a picture", which you Narvik might have experienced, too, but I don't know, if there were places like that in the USA. In a small town close to my home, about 15 - 20 minutes to drive, there was a so called Rock-Disco - The Musical Box - ; in the year of 1981 I spent there almost every weekend and I learned so much about music I hadn't heard yet, even though I already knew a lot at this time. So here's the picture : the disco was in a former industry plant, large, several hundred people fitting in, high ceilings, very good sound, loud but not too loud. When the DJ played the Faith Healer, they dimmed the lights a little more, just a few towards the dancefloor and the fog machine started - can you see it ? And then the "elves", young girls and women "floated" over the dancefloor ... hardly any male person tried to join .... does this put smiles on your faces ? I hope so 😆 Uriah Heep - Salisbury surely is an epic track, for me personally the 2nd best of Uriah Heep right after Magician's Birthday with the second best guitar solo right behind the one in Magician's Birthday 🤘
This song and the whole album "Salisbury" is one of my all time favorites and the best one by Uriah Heep. It's funny that the two chord song Lady in Black is the best known song from the album.
Hi [ again ! ] Well ... this was just the reaction I was expecting ! It blew me away the first time I heard it...Yes you must get Lex to listen ! Alex Harvey was great live too. His interaction with the audience is legendary....He does a song called "Framed" where the lyrics say he is arrested for a crime he didn't commit. He stops the music on stage and asks the audience if they believe he is innocent ? "I was framed ...Do you believe me folks" ? ... and the audience yells back "NO" !!! ... " What ? You don't believe me ? !!! ....Ok, the concert ...is....Cancelled " !!! Lol Brilliant ! [ Scottish humour ] .... Love Uriah Heep. This is very different....Remember last time when you did "Come Away Melinda" as I mentioned Ian Gillan and Deep Purple having such a big influence on this group....Well in 1969 Deep Purple released an album "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" which for a rock group was rare ... very rare....also ... Ian Gillan did "Jesus Christ Superstar" a rock opera, in 1970. Then in 1971 Uriah Heep do this. I am sure very much influenced by those albums....and Gillan !! [ Vocals + that scream ] Brilliant reaction marathon. Thankyou ! Byee Jim X
Thanks @Narvic for the sugestion of Salisbbury, @NicknLex You're reaction was as epic as the song its self, Loved it, I grew up listenening to heep now in my 60s they are amazing.
Mick does not use any tapping or trickery aside from trills, perhaps. He played that solo straight and one pass. As someone said, 'he's just that fast" Thanks for the video. Its so nice to see a younger muso appreciate this old stuff. It was the best...😉
I used to listen to the Alex Harvey Band a fair bit back in the day, but have always been a Heepster first and foremost. Good luck getting Salisbury out of your head now Nick!
One of my Favorites by the Heep...When I was in High School I was becoming a Rock Singer and David's voice was a huge inspiration..I use to fall asleep at night listening to this piece. It's wonderful I wasn't wrong about how good it was and can be re-enjoyed by another Generation...If you to hear my group look up "Frequency Tribe " I'd suggest maybe the song "Smog Monster"
Well done for finding your way to Alex Harvey's door Nick. Next up has to be Give My Compliments To The Chef. With a song title like that how can you resist? They were a very visual/theatrical spectacle so maybe check out the live version from the BBC's Old Gray Whistle Test. Then their music has even more impact. One thing is for sure if you were a chef - you wouldn't want to receive a compliment from Alex :)
Musical Mayhem Zal Cleminson Sensational Alex Harvey Band (Guitar) at his best what a Sensational Reaction. loved this so much !! it really cheered me up after having had a nasty bout of Covid for the past few Weeks. Your Air Guitar was the best I have seen for a While its always entertaining Lol Nick 🎸Uriah Heep is still Kicking ass 👻 The Special T-shirt !! will be winging its way over to you very soon know that I have recovered as we all know it's no fun being confined at home 😀
Love Alex Harvey. Got 6 albums of their. And "next" is the favourite... with "faith healer" is my all time fav from alex harvey. Great pick! And with Uriah Heep.. well.. all David Byron era albums are great !! Mick Box on the guitar just kills it !!!
I'm glad someone picked up "Salisbury" after JP did his reaction earlier. It's a fine long epic with an orchestra -- and it's the only one by Uriah Heep. It seems many artists in the mid-70s were entitled to perform one and only one long epic. Cat Stevens played one with "Foreigner Suite" in 1973, and you might be interested in Grace Slick's 1974 "Theme From The Movie Manhole". It wasn't a movie in reality, but it has an orchestra, and Grace practices some Spanish pronunciation in it, which you might find amusing. And a few of her friends from the Jefferson Airplane helped too
Just JP is my other go to reaction channel. He comes across a genuine music lover with good insight and descriptions of the music. A nice guy as well .
Damn, i'm always late to the Party! Yes, i still have this Album from the 70's on Vynly! This kicks man! my favorite song for ages & still holds high! I'm sure there are 'Rotating-Leslie-Speakers' on the Organs, Especially at the begining! Classically Awesome! Glad you so approved! :) 🙌👍
Think I'm right in saying that the Mick Box guitar solo was actually composed note for note as part of the overall composition - hope that makes sense!
Great reaction nick, seen them at knebworth park, Uk, they stole the whole concert for me with their performance, truly sensational check out there live performances on you tube , incredible band, RIP ALEX HARVEY
The GREAT Mick Box on Guitar!! I saw Uriah Heep live 4 times. The first time was in 1974. The last time was in 2019. They never disappoint! Nick, you want to hear an Epic Mick Box Guitar solo you and Lex should react to The Magicians Birthday by Uriah Heep.
I got to see The Alex Harvey Band live in the early 70's, fronting for Jethro Tull... amazing energy, kinda made JT look a little tame afterward... will never forget it.
When I was a kid ( 14 or 15 I guess) I saw Rory Gallagher live in Antwerp. He too is ( was) a great rock guitarplayer. But yeah, he is not with the big4 metal influencers. On their "Living The Dream"-tour Uriah Heep were in Holland when I saw them...the ever-smiling- Mick Box on guitar...simply amazing! Bernie Shaw , his vocals are there, man! Not David...but close!
Uriah Heep had several epics in their discography. July Morning is my favorite, and The Magician's Birthday is pretty good too. Unfortunately, they moved away from doing these longer tunes. This is my first exposure to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Interesting stuff.
I totally agree with you Nick.I don't believe Mick was tapping back then or even now.That only makes your point all the stronger.He was soloing way ahead of most guitarists then.This is imho among his very best.Magicians Birthday is another great solo.Thanks for your great insight & you're a pretty awesome guitarist yourself.GOD bless you always.
Для нас, русских, URIAH HEEP - это наше всё!! Равно, как и PINK FLOYD, DEEP PURPLE, NAZARETH, SMOKIE и т.д. А что пошло не так у UH?? Возможно всё кроется в названии группы?! Имя отрицательного героя из книги Диккенса, возможно, не всем нравилось из тех, кто имел вес в шоу-бизнесе. / For us Russians, URIAH HEEP is our everything!! As well as PINK FLOYD, DEEP PURPLE, NAZARETH, SMOKIE, etc. What went wrong with UH?? Perhaps everything lies in the name of the group?! The name of the negative hero from Dickens' book may not have been liked by everyone among those who had weight in show business.
Uriah Heep was my 1st concert ever, and still to this day, is my all-time favorite band.
Ditto (Y)
Alex Harvey was a musical genius and every member of his band was just as great. A friend introduced me to them 40 years ago . they are unique
I am Interested to Know When And Where
@@jazzhastings3137 Where and when what?
It's great that "Sensational Alex Harvey Band" have finally made an appearance. Another great band and album from my younger day's.
Mick Box is truly a guitar master.
To illustrate your point, Jimi Hendrix in an interview once said that the guitarist (Mick Box) was the best Wa-Wa guitarist he had heard.
@@lancepickett5653 The wah-wah on "I'll Keep On Trying" is as Hensley describes "frightening".
Salisbury is one of my most listened albums ever. I've known it, back then on a homemade cassette, since I was about seven. The title track, Salisbury, is the dramatic, rousing, culmination of the LP, which as a whole is an absolute rock masterpiece. Rock with orchestral music, jazz and more. Salisbury still amazes me after probably over 300 listens, I know every detail. Such music gets better and better over time the better you know it, instead of getting boring. Hardly anyone knows or appreciates the album Salisbury (except Lady in Black), I don't get it either, it's on such a high and different level. Very satisfying to see that someone else feels the same way! Hopefully Uriah Heep and especially Salisbury will get the attention they deserve.
It's about time SOMEBODY reacted to this! I've been suggesting it forever. Great job!! If you listen carefully right before each guitar solo you can hear a click when Mick Box steps on the wha-wha pedal to activate it. He also didn't use the tap technique back in those days. He was just that fast. Amazing song! Zepplin, Purple, and others had their "EPIC" songs back in those days. This is Heep's "EPIC".
Mick Box Rules!
I think Steve Hackett ( early-Genesis) did the tap technique pretty well! Don(t know for shure if he was the first..
RIP Gary Thain: One of the best bass players from the 70s. Chris Glenn from SAHB went on to play on the Michael Schenker Group Lp Assault Attack.
Lee Kerslake RIP. Uriah Heep was a great band. I even really liked Abominog.
Finally, I have raved about Heap since the mid seventies but none of my friends got it. Amazing live too .
Listen to all of their music! They are so underrated!
Salisbury is one of the best combinations of group and orchestra ever recorded, but as the good old critics had already decided that Heep were rubbish, it has never received the kudos it deserves. In the sleeve notes Ken Hensley wrote that the orchestra were “grooving fantastically” and he was right!
Btw on Side 1 of Salisbury there’s a track called The Park. It’s fantastic and shows what a brilliant singer David Byron was 👍
Thanks to my elder sister and cousins I discovered Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin in 1970 at the age of nine! I love them all but Uriah Heep was, is and will always be my absolute favourite rock band. While the Byron-era is the most impressive - of course - there are many many great songs on Heep's albums since then to discover, believe me :)
Great album Great band. David's vocals on title track and time to live awesome. He sang with such dynamic and tone and expression so soft yet so powerful. Beautiful and magical RIP David. Saw him many times in 70s. David and heep always so underated??but true heep fans know what i mean when i say..not by us never..heep were the bee's bollocks for all of us hahaha to be sure 🎸🎶🎵🎹
Back in the early '70's my 3 favorite bands to see (repeatedly) were Wishbone Ash, Humble Pie & Uriah Heep!
I saw them with different configurations - first US tour they had Paul Newton on Bass and Ian Clark on drums (Paul was on Salisbury /Ian was brought on board for the first tour) then I saw them with Mark Clarke on bass and later Gary Thain on bass - the core group of Ken Hensley (Vocals/Keys), David Byron (Lead Vocals) & Mick Box (Guitar) were later supported by long time drummer Lee Kerslake and the four main guys in the band! I got to see them do Salisbury on the first tour! Mick Box was one of the most incendiary guitarists I saw on stage!
Lee Kerslake stayed with the band until the end of the '70's. Mick Box is still leading the band.
Other songs off this album deserving a listen are Birds of Prey and Simon the Bullet Freak!
(And if you haven't gotten into Humble Pie yet... you're in for a treat!)
Although a troubled soul,..Alex Harvey was a genial performer and prolific songwriter.....so glad to have a reaction to this classic song👍👍....if you don't mind me saying but it's pronounced...." Sallsbury"..........(silent i).
Thanks, Nick for taking on Salisbury! Uriah Heep had so many layers going on in several tunes...you're right, they should have been bigger than they were! 👍💖
the Sensational Alex Harvey Band are fantastic
They did many covers but made them their own. Next is one of my Favourite songs of theirs. Anthem is another lives up to the title
Alex Harvey was such a special artist, listen to his songs Vambo, Man in a jar, and Gangbang. As for Uriah Heep, I have been a huge fan of their work since I 1st saw them in concert in1973. It's a shame the Rock hall won't acknowledge them as the innovators they were. Gary Thain was the most underrated bass player ever, Byron's voice is always amazing, and Ken Hensley's keyboard and writing stellar! add Mick Box on guitar and Kerslake on Drums, what's not to love
I'll tell you who is really underrated....Hensley's slide guitar. When you hear slide it isn't Mick Box. So many have no clue it is Hensley playing Slide. Slide on Circle of Hands, on Paradise/The Spell
And yes, Gary Thain, from Keef Hartley Band, is an awesome bassist and extremely underrated.
@@bmac1205Hensley was amazing on the slide. Talented man he was.
Mark Dervant This one had Heep's original bassist Paul Newton. Wrote "Dreammare"
@@markdevant32 Agrees Yoda does. 😉
Brilliant Video, Nick.
Uriah Heep are a fantastic Band.
Mick Box is The Guitarist.
Thanks for posting this excellent reaction.
Keep Rockin'🎸
RONNIE
Scotland 🏴🎸
Mick Box is a phenomenal player - the solo on Magician's Birthday is his best. The Salisbury solo was actually written/composed note by note which is unusual but compatible with the orchestral feeling to the track.
Hi Nick, glad you have been introduced to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band & what an absolute classic to start with ( great band live ). Early Uriah Heep probably does not get as many kudos as it should!!
Uriah Heep's ,Look at Yourself, is a powerhouse listen too.
That's the one that really did it for me.
Omg this is one of the greatest songs ever! Not many reactors react to this due to its length but believe me it is worth every minute. Ty very much for putting the time aside to bring us this masterpiece! Best reaction to any song I've ever watched react. Lex should hear this.
My first ever album was the first Heep album very 'eavy very 'umble and paved the way for me into all kinds of rock, prog, blues and all other kinds of music. This one stands out for me, just because it does. Thanks for your reaction Nick. Keep up the good work!
If Mic Box of Uriah Heep isn't the God of Wa-Wa, he should be. .... He is an awesomely fantastic guitar player..... underrated.
Wow, Nick! Couple of intense intros and songs. Grew up in a house with hippies and bikers. They had Salisbury when it came out. Heard it a 1000 times. The whole album is a masterpiece. Saw them the Stealin' Tour. They did this song I was sitting RIGHT beside the speaker probably left stage. The good old days. Ears hurt for days. Ha! Great reaction, buddy!
I was waiting for the opportunity to request it to both of you, but I decided to request it now. I couldn't wait and thought this would be too long for Lex's back. Same with the other mega marathon.
Saw them in a small discotheque in Germany in May of 71. Before Gary Thain became their bassist. Awesome!
Salisbury - the whole album - is great. My favorite from this band.
Heep's guitarist is Mick Box, he is often unfairly treated as a "one trick pony", and I am not a guitarist to really judge, but some stuff he does on the Heep albums (especially this track) sounds insanely good to me.
Any slide guitar you hear is Hensley and he's an extremely underrated slide guitarist
Great album great band, David's vocals on title track and Time to live..awesome. his voice had such dynamic and tone so soft yet powerful he sang with such expression...saw him many time's in the 70s..RIP David .
I was not aware of your vid, and I just played Salisbury on vinyl this morning. Great timing and great review.
Uriah Heep, my favourite band. Sensational Alex Harvey Band - consistently the best live band I ever saw, Thanks.
I'm a big Deep Purple fan but I still think the track Salisbury mixes rock and classical music together better than DP's Concerto for Group and Orchestra (and I love that too 🥰)
Salisbury was the best album of Uriah Heep, also the title track was amazing !!
I've suggested "Salisbury" to many RUclips reaction folks to no avail. Just you and Just JP are the only ones so far to do it. THANK YOU! It's my favorite Uriah Heep song.
it lifts my heart to see your reaction to Salisbury. I've had the vinyl since college and it still makes me cry it's so good.
I loved the double live album from Uriah Heep. I wore it out
When talking about the music of the 70s, Uriah Heep is unfortunately often forgotten. This band has more influence on later music than many believe. Whether the guitarist Mick Box belongs to the best, I do not want to judge, because of bias. What I do know is that he is one of the nicest and most fan-friendly guys I have ever met. He comes across as incredibly positive even after 50 years on stage. Heep has been my favorite band since 1970 and always will be. Explore IMO their master album "Look at yourself". No album have I listened to as much as this one.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band was a great live band. Saw them many times. Another epic song of theirs is "Last of the Teenage Idols".
Thanks Narvik, your recommendations are the best. All thumbs up.
Alex welcome to the Heepsters.🎸🇩🇪
So glad you liked it. I actually think this is world class. So happy to see you being amazed by Box's playing. His solo is from another planet.Yet so simple but still a masterpiece. Means everything to me. ❤️❤️❤️
the last time I saw them live Mick Box pointed out multiple times that there music genre was melodic rock. I also read in interviews that he always made sure that all his members could sing in harmony
Great reaction for Salisbury man. Funny how, around the 30 minutes line, you said how the instruments were great, the trumpets, saxophones, the base, the keybord, unbeknownst to you you were about to hear one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. It was fun to watch, thanks for sharing.
Another amazing yet less known (and reacted to) epic would be Ommadawn pt 1 by Mike Oldfield.
Wow! It was so good to hear The Sensational Alex Harvey Band again after such a long time. When I moved down to London at the end of 1973, I worked with a guy who was the biggest SAHB fan on the planet it seemed! Somehow, I never got to see them live and that's always seemed a missed opportunity in my musical journey. I will be going onto YT to see what I can find.
I never really got into Uriah Heep. I guess I was too busy with Yes, Genesis, ELP etc. But it's great to hear them here and catch up on their music. Thanks Nick and Narvik, I don't know what you're going through, but I do hope you're winning.
There's so little content of SABH on RUclips, I keep seeing this. It'd be great if you could dig a bit more! They really don't deserve to be forgotten so soon!
Ken Hensley was a monster!
Mick Box is the guitar player.
Mick Box is the guitar player, but Hensley played all slide guitar in addition to keyboards as well as 12 string acoustic.
I believe that Mick Box still tours with The Heep.
@@johns.4331 He still tours with the band, and he and the current Heep members have also released several new, great, hard-rocking Uriah Heep albums since 1995. The last one, "Living The Dream," really rocked! A new album is coming in 2023 too.
@@christianman73 The New Album of UH is Very AWESOME!!
The amazing thing about Salisbury is that it's recorded live in one take by 50 musicians and the band. Anothe Heep's gem is The Magician's birthday.
I was lucky to see Alex Harvey Band in a small club back in the day...
Incredible performance.
This song is a masterpiece. It was very bold of them to do this on their second album. The guitar solo is excellent, one of the best Mick Box ever recorded. And, yes... he beats Jimmy Page by far!
This is an absolutely killer reaction video. Salisbury Is My Favorite Heep album. Cant Get Enough of This track. Alex Harvey is also killer. I am not as familiar with him but back in the day (70's) WMMS in Cleveland Used to Give Alex Harvey A Lot of love.
MORE SAHB!!! ''The Dolphins'' is one of the heaviest songs ever....my other picks would be ''Soul in Chains'' ''Give My Complements to the Chef'' ''Isobel Goudie'' ''Boston Tea Party'' ''Hot City Symphony'' and their version of ''School's Out''
Heard Salisbury at a party when I was in High School and was hooked in 1971/72. The guy hosting the party had a stack of records his brother had brought back from college and we put it on primarily because it had a long song. Album covers and long songs were often hooks that got me to buy albums. Even though I was a fan and saw them in concert many times in the next couple of years I don't think they ever equalled this piece.
It has been years since I have listened to this amazing song and album. Heep we’re always considered slightly lower than Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. However, have those 2 bands ever wrote a sonata mixed with rock, jazz, prog? I grew up with this band, got my first kiss listening to Gypsy Queen. As far as I am concerned, while individually there were more talented individual musicians in other bands, collectively Heeps musicians were untouchable. Mick Box guitar work is freaking amazing.
This song is really incredible.
I first listened a few years ago a short version of it on a Uriah Heep compilation. I like many Uriah Heep songs for some years already, but I had never heard Salisbury.
And then I heard the short version and was mesmerized. Searched for it on RUclips and discovered it was a 16 minutes song. Not only that, but a MASTERPIECE. I was just blown away.
Mick Box still playing with Uriah Heep started the group
He's got to be in his 70's!
My best band URIAH HEEP & followed by the great Alex Harvey great music.
Saw Heep in 1971 amazing band deaf for a week after it. Saw S.A.H.B in 1973 and 1974 stunning live. Faithhealer is in my top fifty songs. Keep up the great show.
I am so pleased that I saw The Sensational Alex Harvey band live before Alex died. Note: The rhythm section went to The Rory Gallagher Band and the Michael Schenker Group.
Remembering I bought the Salisbury album back in the mid 70's when I was a teenage broncin' buck with a pink carnation and a pickup truck 😂 But this album had other noteworthy tunes like "High Priestess", and "The Park". David Byrons vocals are wonderfully powerful and compliment Ken Hensley vocals very nicely throughout Uriah Heeps golden era.
Salisbury has always been an enigma to me within the Heep catalogue; it's just soooooo good, that everything else pales by comparison, fine though so many tracks are.
I totally agree. Amazing piece of music.
Yes Narvik! Going into the archives with Alex Harvey! It's been so long since I've heard this, that it's like I'm reacting along with Nick. I still have his album from '72 "The Joker is Wild". Great stuff as always Narvik! Good vibes and thoughts my friend!
I was just coming over to your site to check if you had ever listened to SAHB and there it was ... "The Faith Healer"; a great place to begin. I fell in love with Alex and the band after seeing a live show on TV in the mid-70's, and bought the "Next" album that this song opens as soon as I could. A year-ish later, I couldn't believe it when they actually came to my city (in Alabama of all places), opening for Jethro Tull - who I was also a huge fan of - on the "War Child" tour in '75, if memory serves. Seeing those two bands together was a dream concert and well worth the cracked eardrum I had the next day! The "Next" album was also the very first CD I ever bought, unbelievably again, finding it in a small record store in Alabama. Over the years, while I still love JT, I listen to SAHB way more often. While there are so many of their songs I could recommend, I really hope that one day you'll react to "The Tale of the Giant Stone Eater". In one song it takes you through so many genres, all amazing as only that band could pull off. From bawdy bar blues (their song "Gang Bang" is not a metaphor) to beautiful songs like "Anthem" and their cover of the French song, "Next" (on that same titled album) by Jacques Brel released in 1964 about a soldier losing his virginity (organized and sanctioned by the Army, it seems), no band was ever like SAHB. RIP to master showman Alex, and to brothers Ted & Hugh McKenna (keyboards and drums) who both died in 2019.
Great track for rock Dj's to go and take a coffee break 😊
"Live, is one of the best Rock bands ever. I saw them with Deep Purple. UH blew them away that night. 1972 or 73 in Califorina."
Thank you. Salisbury is one of my all time favorites. Uriah Heep never got their due in the US but they were big in Europe. I was lucky enough to see them at the Academy of Music in NY I believe it was 1972. They were at their best with David Byron who unfortunately had a bad drinking problem. I'm not sure that led to his death but it didn't help. Mick is the only remaining original member. Look at Yourself album also contains two great songs, July Morning and Look at Yourself. You should really do more reactions to Heep. You won't be disappointed.
Tears in My Eyes is also on that album and is a favourite of mine. In many quarters it is arguably one of their best.
Their live ‘73 LP is a classic if you don’t react to it just play it for yourself you won’t be disappointed
The entire Salisbury album is excellent. The song High Priestess on it is a wall-to-wall dueling guitar extravaganza.
Mick Box has to be top 10 guitarist and most underrated. The founding member of UH and the only original member left. beside his amazing guitar work he is also a amazing song writer and has a gift for finding phenomenal musicians to join him there curent line up is one of there best
SAHB were such a great band, and even better live (check out any videos you can find; though there's not many). I recommend The Hot City Symphony (Parts 1 and 2)
Epic SAHB - their best song ! Excellent choice Narvik. Reminds me of my youth and I want to "paint a picture", which you Narvik might have experienced, too, but I don't know, if there were places like that in the USA. In a small town close to my home, about 15 - 20 minutes to drive, there was a so called Rock-Disco - The Musical Box - ; in the year of 1981 I spent there almost every weekend and I learned so much about music I hadn't heard yet, even though I already knew a lot at this time. So here's the picture : the disco was in a former industry plant, large, several hundred people fitting in, high ceilings, very good sound, loud but not too loud. When the DJ played the Faith Healer, they dimmed the lights a little more, just a few towards the dancefloor and the fog machine started - can you see it ? And then the "elves", young girls and women "floated" over the dancefloor ... hardly any male person tried to join .... does this put smiles on your faces ? I hope so 😆
Uriah Heep - Salisbury surely is an epic track, for me personally the 2nd best of Uriah Heep right after Magician's Birthday with the second best guitar solo right behind the one in Magician's Birthday 🤘
This song and the whole album "Salisbury" is one of my all time favorites and the best one by Uriah Heep. It's funny that the two chord song Lady in Black is the best known song from the album.
John Woodward for quieter numbers I preferred "The Park"
Hi [ again ! ] Well ... this was just the reaction I was expecting ! It blew me away the first time I heard it...Yes you must get Lex to listen ! Alex Harvey was great live too. His interaction with the audience is legendary....He does a song called "Framed" where the lyrics say he is arrested for a crime he didn't commit. He stops the music on stage and asks the audience if they believe he is innocent ? "I was framed ...Do you believe me folks" ? ... and the audience yells back "NO" !!! ... " What ? You don't believe me ? !!! ....Ok, the concert ...is....Cancelled " !!! Lol Brilliant ! [ Scottish humour ] .... Love Uriah Heep. This is very different....Remember last time when you did "Come Away Melinda" as I mentioned Ian Gillan and Deep Purple having such a big influence on this group....Well in 1969 Deep Purple released an album "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" which for a rock group was rare ... very rare....also ... Ian Gillan did "Jesus Christ Superstar" a rock opera, in 1970. Then in 1971 Uriah Heep do this. I am sure very much influenced by those albums....and Gillan !! [ Vocals + that scream ] Brilliant reaction marathon. Thankyou ! Byee Jim X
Thanks @Narvic for the sugestion of Salisbbury, @NicknLex You're reaction was as epic as the song its self, Loved it, I grew up listenening to heep now in my 60s they are amazing.
Mick does not use any tapping or trickery aside from trills, perhaps. He played that solo straight and one pass. As someone said, 'he's just that fast" Thanks for the video. Its so nice to see a younger muso appreciate this old stuff. It was the best...😉
I used to listen to the Alex Harvey Band a fair bit back in the day, but have always been a Heepster first and foremost. Good luck getting Salisbury out of your head now Nick!
One of my Favorites by the Heep...When I was in High School I was becoming a Rock Singer and David's voice was a huge inspiration..I use to fall asleep at night listening to this piece. It's wonderful I wasn't wrong about how good it was and can be re-enjoyed by another Generation...If you to hear my group look up "Frequency Tribe " I'd suggest maybe the song "Smog Monster"
The live version of Faith Healer is, by far, the best version. Heavier, better drumming, super guitar tone, and even the singing is better.
Salisbury a Uriah Heep enigma masterpiece of music by talented musicians with great vocals by David Byron and great guitar solo by Mick Box.
Well done for finding your way to Alex Harvey's door Nick. Next up has to be Give My Compliments To The Chef. With a song title like that how can you resist?
They were a very visual/theatrical spectacle so maybe check out the live version from the BBC's Old Gray Whistle Test. Then their music has even more impact. One thing is for sure if you were a chef - you wouldn't want to receive a compliment from Alex :)
They are so underrated
The whole album Next by TSAHB is excellent! My favorite song on it is Next, but they’re all great.
every harvey album is wonderful.
Go to Uriah Heep Live and listen to Mick Box on the Tracks "Circle of Hands" and "July Morning"
Musical Mayhem Zal Cleminson Sensational Alex Harvey Band (Guitar) at his best what a Sensational Reaction.
loved this so much !! it really cheered me up after having had a nasty bout of Covid for the past few Weeks. Your Air Guitar was the best I have seen for a While its always entertaining Lol Nick 🎸Uriah Heep is still Kicking ass 👻
The Special T-shirt !! will be winging its way over to you very soon know that I have recovered
as we all know it's no fun being confined at home 😀
i always thought that alex harvey was the greatest heavy rock singer about at the time-imagine he would have sounded singing for ac/dc
You have to hear the LIVE version of Faith Healer.
SAHB - best Scottish band ever! Just been to see the Alex Harvey Band Experience, a tribute band, highly recommend them
Never in doubt, saw them at Stoke City's stadium supporting Yes
My friend turned me on to AH around 75 I think. Truly unique style. I recall hearing a memorable song recently called Sharks Teeth.
Love Alex Harvey.
Got 6 albums of their. And "next" is the favourite... with "faith healer" is my all time fav from alex harvey. Great pick!
And with Uriah Heep.. well.. all David Byron era albums are great !!
Mick Box on the guitar just kills it !!!
This was '70 or '71 (second LP) Look At Youself - third ('71) I love this band, always have.
I'm glad someone picked up "Salisbury" after JP did his reaction earlier. It's a fine long epic with an orchestra -- and it's the only one by Uriah Heep. It seems many artists in the mid-70s were entitled to perform one and only one long epic. Cat Stevens played one with "Foreigner Suite" in 1973, and you might be interested in Grace Slick's 1974 "Theme From The Movie Manhole". It wasn't a movie in reality, but it has an orchestra, and Grace practices some Spanish pronunciation in it, which you might find amusing. And a few of her friends from the Jefferson Airplane helped too
Also don't forget Grace Slick's "Dreams" in my opinion her very best solo album.
Just JP is my other go to reaction channel. He comes across a genuine music lover with good insight and descriptions of the music. A nice guy as well .
Faith healer was a common room favourite when i was at school but in modern headphones it is astonishing!
Damn, i'm always late to the Party! Yes, i still have this Album from the 70's on Vynly! This kicks man! my favorite song for ages & still holds high! I'm sure there are 'Rotating-Leslie-Speakers' on the Organs, Especially at the begining! Classically Awesome! Glad you so approved! :) 🙌👍
Used to listen to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band years ago and saw Uriah Heep back in 1973 with ZZ Top.
Saw them at the City Hall Newcastle U.K: it was the "Penthouse Tapes" tour simply amazing!! What a band. ❤
Saw Uriah Heep at Newcastle too. Brilliant band. ❤
Think I'm right in saying that the Mick Box guitar solo was actually composed note for note as part of the overall composition - hope that makes sense!
Great reaction nick, seen them at knebworth park, Uk, they stole the whole concert for me with their performance, truly sensational check out there live performances on you tube , incredible band, RIP ALEX HARVEY
There is a live performance with orchestra of Salisbury from 12 May, 2001 in Hamburg.
The GREAT Mick Box on Guitar!! I saw Uriah Heep live 4 times. The first time was in 1974. The last time was in 2019. They never disappoint! Nick, you want to hear an Epic Mick Box Guitar solo you and Lex should react to The Magicians Birthday by Uriah Heep.
I got to see The Alex Harvey Band live in the early 70's, fronting for Jethro Tull... amazing energy, kinda made JT look a little tame afterward... will never forget it.
When I was a kid ( 14 or 15 I guess) I saw Rory Gallagher live in Antwerp. He too is ( was) a great rock guitarplayer. But yeah, he is not with the big4 metal influencers. On their "Living The Dream"-tour Uriah Heep were in Holland when I saw them...the ever-smiling- Mick Box on guitar...simply amazing! Bernie Shaw , his vocals are there, man! Not David...but close!
Uriah Heep had several epics in their discography. July Morning is my favorite, and The Magician's Birthday is pretty good too. Unfortunately, they moved away from doing these longer tunes.
This is my first exposure to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Interesting stuff.
Byron. Thats my comment.
This was a mega epic, progressive breakup song.
I follow JP as well. He enjoys Heep songs as well.
I totally agree with you Nick.I don't believe Mick was tapping back then or even now.That only makes your point all the stronger.He was soloing way ahead of most guitarists then.This is imho among his very best.Magicians Birthday is another great solo.Thanks for your great insight & you're a pretty awesome guitarist yourself.GOD bless you always.
Для нас, русских, URIAH HEEP - это наше всё!! Равно, как и PINK FLOYD, DEEP PURPLE, NAZARETH, SMOKIE и т.д. А что пошло не так у UH?? Возможно всё кроется в названии группы?! Имя отрицательного героя из книги Диккенса, возможно, не всем нравилось из тех, кто имел вес в шоу-бизнесе. / For us Russians, URIAH HEEP is our everything!! As well as PINK FLOYD, DEEP PURPLE, NAZARETH, SMOKIE, etc. What went wrong with UH?? Perhaps everything lies in the name of the group?! The name of the negative hero from Dickens' book may not have been liked by everyone among those who had weight in show business.
Near the end of this reminds me of parts of July Morning, with the horns blasting.