RIP Kevin. You are a musical god, so you'll live on forever. I bought all of your albums and only wished I had the opportunity to see you perform live.
I think Kevin captured that moment without time when he says 'Smile a while' to someone standing in a café.... We always want to inhabitate in such Smile a while state of mind...... An emotioned and warm goodbye from Barcelona...
and one of the frustrating and endearing aspects of Ayers' career is that every time he seemed on the point of success, he would take off for some sunny spot where good wine and food were easily found . RIP
RIP Kev, I would say "see you later" but you'd just answer; "how will you see me later if you can't see me now." So glad I finally got to see you live about 6 years ago. Thank you for the wonderful music.
that´s a soprano saxophon. it´s part of the saxophon family as it is a conical metal woodwind horn, but it is fairly close to the clarinet in matters of size and key, both are in Bb. coltrane played the soprano as well as other saxes, check out "favorite things" in his version.
hi fluffysdad, well according to Kevin himself (on the Old Grey Whistle Test DVD which contains this tune) it is indeed Mick Fincher on drums. I think this is a lovely song, sort of French cafe dreamy innocence. The French version on the album is great too.
Such a lovely song that speaks of summer and pavement cafés, although I prefer the song in French; it just sounds sexier... If someone is interested, I've found this guy's site with some great KA tabs that sound pretty accurate to my ear. YT doesn't let me post the URL, but you can google "gartfrets" to find the site and then navigate to the Ayers page. This is a resource that should be shared...
You can hear some of Coxhill's busking on his first solo album, The Ear of the Beholder. His solo on "Red, Green, and You Blue" from the Shooting at the Moon album is a high point of civilization. Sadly, not much Lol on RUclips.
It was good of Lol Coxhill to jump out of the tub and add his soprano sax. Too bad Syd Barrett & Kevin Ayers never put a band together; they might have made some great music together.
Love Lol's Ming the Merciless outfit - KA would have glammed up well as Flash or more likely Louche Gordon. And Phil Collins on accordion - would he had stuck to this instrument instead of all that singing.
I think I know exactly what MY OPINION is thank you kindly. I didn't bash him as a person or as an artist. I didn't use his name because I don't know him. I cannot vouche for his brilliance yet.
RIP Kevin Ayers
(1944-2013).
this is the pinnacle of stoned out cheese
love it...
I especially love Lol Coxhill's Star Trek robes... outstanding
i have seen them in Paradiso amsterdam 1973,. memories, memories, memories
He fixed me on with "Song For Insane Times". And now i can't get enough of this genious guy!
RIP Kevin. You are a musical god, so you'll live on forever. I bought all of your albums and only wished I had the opportunity to see you perform live.
It's called "May I?" from the 1970 album, "Shooting At The Moon." It's an excellent album.
Incredible voice..(nice one Mike oldfield for being part of this song..)
I think Kevin captured that moment without time when he says 'Smile a while' to someone standing in a café.... We always want to inhabitate in such Smile a while state of mind......
An emotioned and warm goodbye from Barcelona...
and one of the frustrating and endearing aspects of Ayers' career is that every time he seemed on the point of success, he would take off for some sunny spot where good wine and food were easily found . RIP
Yeah, he was one of a kind, at the end of the day, he just wanted tranquility
Seductive, stylish, wonderful. A maverick and he left us a little too early......
Nunca te olvidaremos, Kevin. Gracias por tu música.
A very interesting song. It grows on me every time I listen. I shall listen more...
Cool thank you for response. Never heard of Kevin Ayers before and was just given "Joy of a Toy" and it blew us all away.
seeing this video has been one of life's great moments.
fantastic song saw this on bbc4 and just discovered kevin ayers what a great artist
Fantastic Kevin and fantastic band.
RIP Kev, I would say "see you later" but you'd just answer; "how will you see me later if you can't see me now." So glad I finally got to see you live about 6 years ago. Thank you for the wonderful music.
"Ayers died in his sleep" ... what a nice ending, Kevin .. R.I.P.
RIP ... I will allway enjoy your voice and the the "tone" you set!!!
Brilliant as always...cool Kev reminds me of the 'coming down' period of our 70's trips...
Wow...! He needs a documentary... What a voice.. Im in love.. Paully x
I only heard of this person by name but bothered to discover the mans music on the last couple of months. I'm glad I did.
I love this song! Thanks for uploading this.
@sonicjay007 i'm on a kevin ayers roundtrip this weekend. How absolutely marvellous too. and what a chat up line in this song looooool
I love his smirk right at the end..3' 53''
I love all of his smirks, they are just lovely
R.I.P.Kevin. Watching this somehow makes it just a little better :)
that´s a soprano saxophon. it´s part of the saxophon family as it is a conical metal woodwind horn, but it is fairly close to the clarinet in matters of size and key, both are in Bb.
coltrane played the soprano as well as other saxes, check out "favorite things" in his version.
Kevin Ayers - "Shooting At The Moon".
It's also on some live albums, starting with "June 1, 1974"
i love Kevin Voice, the sound is like so deep!
just love that guy !
.. e ancora ci manchi ... e ancora grazie !!! 🙏🏻
Best song, since they came up with love!
hi fluffysdad, well according to Kevin himself (on the Old Grey Whistle Test DVD which contains this tune) it is indeed Mick Fincher on drums. I think this is a lovely song, sort of French cafe dreamy innocence. The French version on the album is great too.
Beautiful.
R.I.P Kevin, such an original musician.
i love this song
R.I.P. in heaven dear genius...
This has just been on BBC 4. Great stuff.
un dels meus ídols als setze anys. feliç eternitat, kevin.
Kevin is one of the truly great British songwriters, up there with Ray Davies, Glenn Tilbrook, and Andy Davis/James Warren ( Stackridge/Korgis)
Never thought I'd see pictures of this stuff. Supreme cruise and jel
KEVIN AYERS I LOVE YOU.
great song
look for an album called teh Joy of a Toy by him. And I love Lol Coxhill's solo free jazz work.
fantastic to discover an artist who has always been there,just waiting to be found.
Kevin Ayers was just one unique interesting creative and clever force
I've been looking for this songe for years but the version I want has a guitat solo - definitely! Anyone heard it?
BUENISSSSSIMO !!!!!
Such a lovely song that speaks of summer and pavement cafés, although I prefer the song in French; it just sounds sexier... If someone is interested, I've found this guy's site with some great KA tabs that sound pretty accurate to my ear. YT doesn't let me post the URL, but you can google "gartfrets" to find the site and then navigate to the Ayers page. This is a resource that should be shared...
omg, Kevin Ayers is so fucking amazing! love him
those sound like good times.
L' plus époustouflant Kevin Ayers
may i........say goodbye....R.I.P.
Timeless class
great on acid love the clarinet solo
pleased for him. Nice and quite sweet end.
As I follow a new musical thread set by LSDHead from Gong I see connections I've not connected for a while - do I see a Mr Coxhill on Sop Sax?
You can hear some of Coxhill's busking on his first solo album, The Ear of the Beholder. His solo on "Red, Green, and You Blue" from the Shooting at the Moon album is a high point of civilization. Sadly, not much Lol on RUclips.
Yes Joy of a Toy is wonderfull :)
I like how all the songs are 5:32 minutes long..
:( RIP Kevin
Descansa en paz Kevin.
Marvellous
Dude playing the clarinet looks like he is an extra from Star Trek the next generation.
RIP Kevin.
i was there...paradiso Amsterdam.
BASS VOX !!!!!!! DEEP,RICH TONE !!
Ming the Merciless on clarinet!
Timeless
It was good of Lol Coxhill to jump out of the tub and add his soprano sax. Too bad Syd Barrett & Kevin Ayers never put a band together; they might have made some great music together.
WERD!!!!!!!!AYERS IS LOVE!
R.I.P.
i am smiling very much giggle giggle
Lol Coxhill has some extraordinary vuvuzela skills
thanks man,
Mike Oldfield on bass and Lol Coxhil on soprano sax, right?
Help me, they played both on 8/8/70 and 19/12/70 in Paradiso, Amsterdam. Which date is this concert?
Genius!
nice! sounds a bit like I will be your mirror by VU
Love Lol's Ming the Merciless outfit - KA would have glammed up well as Flash or more likely Louche Gordon. And Phil Collins on accordion - would he had stuck to this instrument instead of all that singing.
Ricky Bobby - That's a soprano sax
Does anyone know if that is Mike Oldfield playing bass?
This dude used to be in SOFT MACHINE. Kevin Ayers is a great musician,though not too many people know who he is.
And check out a 16/17 year old Mike Oldfield on bass!
smile-a-while
Goodbye Kevin.
Is that a clarinet being played around 1:45 and if so what kind?
Might seem like a dumb question for Soft Machine fans, but WHAT ALBUM IS THIS FROM???
no but that'd be awesome if ever!
I think I know exactly what MY OPINION is thank you kindly. I didn't bash him as a person or as an artist. I didn't use his name because I don't know him. I cannot vouche for his brilliance yet.
Sleep well comrade.
yes that's mike oldfield before he made his tubelar bells
Wow.
RIP
Forgive my ignorance, but what is the brass instrument used here?
+Ricky Bobby- But avoid Kenny G.
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+Ricky Bobby- Also check out Wayne Shorter and Paul Winter -other fine soprano sax players (Jazz)
@kidtronic hey no prob, I have the vinyl, I'll rip it for ya, twas a LP I brought with me when I came to Canada in '74
Yes, that's Mike Oldfield.
That soprano sax guy sounds like he's never heard this song before.
thank you
Kevin Ayers alone is better than soft machine
Lol Coxhill is certainly at least a minor deity