Another band that belong in the 'Why weren't (insert name of band) massive?' category. Great song, great guitar work, great album cover and great, great band.
My friend loves this band, and I’ve loved every song I’ve heard from them…now I just need to remember to put them on more often - at work, in the car, when I’m cooking, sleeping, everywhere!
It's a long time since I was so impressed by a track I hadn't heard before. I knew they were a talented band, but I didn't realise they could reach me emotionally.
Well well - howdy partner ! Yes before you ask I love Budgie ! Seen them on TOGWT years ago n liked what I seen , so looked them up and love them . Lead singer / bass player died not long ago . Can I reccomend “ Who do you love “ I’ll let you get on … ! Shhhh , you ain’t seen me here right 👀.. 👍🏴
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering "I've listened to them before, so I know a bit about them, but for some reason this just connected today," he said quietly to no-one there.
That's what differentiates them from other bands from the same era. They were just a couple of normal guys who wanted to make great, timeless music. Never sold their souls, never turned into disrespectful heroin addicted junkies, nor wrote idiotic, self-righteous lyrics for pseudo-woke people. It is so much easier to relate to an artist when you know that they really are not that different from you. I've always loved that about Budgie. Be sure to check out more of their stuff. Also RIP Burke Shelley. 3 days ago was the second anniversary of his passing.
...bly me - didn't yet discover that band... this was better than I expected ...whatever that was - I just wasn't prepared for such a brilliant piece of ProgRock; thanks Justin - I learned something new today! 😎 PS. Art work must be a Roger Dean job 👍
Their first four albums by Budgie were gold. Tony Bourge might be the most underrated guitar player ever. Some of his work is stunning. Hot as a Dockers Armpit, Young is a World and Stranded from the album Squawk are great examples of Tony’s work.
Bourge guitar work and Burke melodic voice is the greatness of this song. This band got so many gems. Other great tracks from Budgie: Stranded, In for the Kill, I Ain't No Mountain, Break All the House Rules and Hot As a Docker's Armpit. Please, react more Budgie songs!
Yeah, that's really good. I missed Budgie growing up, and only discovering them here on the channel. Now the Roger Dean covers make sense. This is really special, especially those guitars - they make it.
Burke wrote this when he was 15. classic. Tony may have done seagull scratching on the strings but they are from Tiger Bay. many seagulls congregated there.
what i loved about budgie was that they did some great heavy records and they did a lot of softer songs like this but they never strayed into the dreaded rock ballad territory
Top Stuff. Far from Perfect though. Great Reaction. Burke's singing is awesome on this, channelling fellow Tiger Bay-ian Shirley Bassey, shirley?! "Breaking All The House Rules" is better however! But Who Do You Want For Your Love? is Better than that! What's That Hippo? Zoom Club beats all of these?! Only to be eclipsed by "I Can't See My Feelings" surely this is too much hyperbole? Slipaway.... too...Oh stop it Ambassador you'r Spoiling us Doh Megadeth just rang U gotta do "Melt The Ice Away" JP Baby! Please Don't Go Smile Boy Smile! Diolch !thanks for smilin , made my day!
You picked my fav Budgie album . I own many , but this tops my list . Start to finish I can't find a single filler. Have you listened to the first song on the album , BREADFAN . It will melt your face .
I always get this band confused with Badger, probably because of the names, but also because both sported Roger Dean album covers in the early 70's. This is a bit repetitive for my tastes, although there was a fair amount of this kind of thing floating around at the time. A band could almost eek out an entire live set with a single song like this. Most of the audience would be stoned anyways, so as long as you kept up the groovy, hazy vibe you were fine.
Hi JP. DP from UK. Really enjoyed this track, and you're so right about the guitar. And Burke Shelley's voice is unusual - fairly gender neutral and bizarrely he reminds me at times of a fellow Welsh singer Shirley Bassey (and that's a real complement) - Something In The Way he sings, haha. As for why the band weren't more successful, I think Jabber is spot-on - they were eclipsed by so many classic hard rockers like Led Zep, Purple, Sabbath, Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep. Maybe if they launched in the early 80s as part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal ... Who knows.
I vote for this as the best review/ analysis/ critique of the song. Start here, and you'll know what to be listening for to add to it next time. One more thing, though. From what I recall (read that video's comments for a better exposition) the seagull part is the metaphor of the nestlings leaving the nest - with excitement, and with trepidation, and maybe sometimes both at the time, and meltdown. So the one more thing as far as listening goes, is to expect the guitar-birds to come flying by overhead before you reach the rocks they nest on. It's not just the same-old panning from this ear to that; these are flight trajectories you can imagine you're hearing in 3-space. (Something to look forward to next time if they just "panned" for you this time.) It's one of those songs that could easily have been so much less, but as you say, Tony elevates it above saminess into something musically interesting, as well as unique (or near unique - since I suppose birds in songs are an old idea. Great execution, though.)
Nice tune, mellow, timeless, and with some great guitar work. That said, for me, flawed slightly by Budgie's propensity to elongate songs. At 10 mins, way over length due the lack of variety in the peace. Easily could've been cut to 5 and left it there.
I hadn't heard it before and I was far more impressed than I expected to be. I think it's strong enough emotionally to carry me for about seven of the ten minutes.
I love all of Budgie's albums with Tony Bourge on guitar. Great choice JP. RIP Bourke Shelley.
Ty Zal
Another band that belong in the 'Why weren't (insert name of band) massive?' category. Great song, great guitar work, great album cover and great, great band.
I had a bunch of their early albums. Great band. Fun song titles too.
Sweet, another Budgie song. This song is exceptional. Also check out “Napoleon Bona Part 1 and 2” and “I Turned to Stone”
My friend loves this band, and I’ve loved every song I’ve heard from them…now I just need to remember to put them on more often - at work, in the car, when I’m cooking, sleeping, everywhere!
It's a long time since I was so impressed by a track I hadn't heard before. I knew they were a talented band, but I didn't realise they could reach me emotionally.
Well well - howdy partner ! Yes before you ask I love Budgie ! Seen them on TOGWT years ago n liked what I seen , so looked them up and love them . Lead singer / bass player died not long ago .
Can I reccomend “ Who do you love “
I’ll let you get on … ! Shhhh , you ain’t seen me here right 👀..
👍🏴
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering "I've listened to them before, so I know a bit about them, but for some reason this just connected today," he said quietly to no-one there.
@@delorangeade I hear ya bro !
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Glad you enjoyed it D!
That's what differentiates them from other bands from the same era. They were just a couple of normal guys who wanted to make great, timeless music. Never sold their souls, never turned into disrespectful heroin addicted junkies, nor wrote idiotic, self-righteous lyrics for pseudo-woke people. It is so much easier to relate to an artist when you know that they really are not that different from you. I've always loved that about Budgie. Be sure to check out more of their stuff. Also RIP Burke Shelley. 3 days ago was the second anniversary of his passing.
Simple , yet soulful and very moving . These Welsh dragons could phookin play a bit ! Loving it
JP , it was a 3 piece , only 1 guitarist !
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The guitar and lyrics. The bass and drums. The vocals! RIP Mr Burke Shelley you are missed
...bly me - didn't yet discover that band... this was better than I expected ...whatever that was - I just wasn't prepared for such a brilliant piece of ProgRock; thanks Justin - I learned something new today! 😎 PS. Art work must be a Roger Dean job 👍
Its a crime this band never got the recognition they deserved.They are up there with the best of them
Their first four albums by Budgie were gold. Tony Bourge might be the most underrated guitar player ever. Some of his work is stunning.
Hot as a Dockers Armpit, Young is a World and Stranded from the album Squawk are great examples of Tony’s work.
Whole catalogue of bangers and all shades inbetween. RIP Burke Shelley.
Bourge guitar work and Burke melodic voice is the greatness of this song. This band got so many gems. Other great tracks from Budgie: Stranded, In for the Kill, I Ain't No Mountain, Break All the House Rules and Hot As a Docker's Armpit. Please, react more Budgie songs!
What a song and what a band, see them live many times in the eighties always brilliant.
Yeah, that's really good. I missed Budgie growing up, and only discovering them here on the channel. Now the Roger Dean covers make sense. This is really special, especially those guitars - they make it.
Might be my 2nd favourite Budgie track after In for the kill.
Burke wrote this when he was 15. classic. Tony may have done seagull scratching on the strings but they are from Tiger Bay. many seagulls congregated there.
It's been a while, but more Budgie is always welcome Justin. I always liked the seagull impression on the guitars near the end. Strangely mournful.🙃
Listen to Sister Seagull by Be Bop Deluxe.....the guitar seagulls are cool.
@@markferrett700yeah I like that!
That was genuinely great. Maybe it was trying to follow Deep Purple's "Sweet Child in Time" but it took that somewhere fresh and melodic.
Budgies ,Stairway
One of my favourites from a much overlooked band. They could be both heavy and subtle. For some of their heaviest riffs try In For The Kill.
Geddy Lee of Rush cites Singer / Bassist Burke Shelley as his influence
That's a great song.
I'm sure you will love their debut album as well.
Roger Dean on the artwork 👍
Nothing what I expected. Not sure what I was expecting. Was ok.
what i loved about budgie was that they did some great heavy records and they did a lot of softer songs like this but they never strayed into the dreaded rock ballad territory
The rolling drums help push the the feeling of the main riffing guitar line.
At least thats my thought
Please check out Black Velvet Stallion. A great song by a great band, they were never supported by their label the way they deserved
Budgie is largely unknown even to heavy metal fans, but they had a big influence on the big name heavy metal bands.
Top Stuff. Far from Perfect though. Great Reaction. Burke's singing is awesome on this, channelling fellow Tiger Bay-ian Shirley Bassey, shirley?!
"Breaking All The House Rules" is better however!
But
Who Do You Want For Your Love?
is Better than that!
What's That Hippo? Zoom Club beats all of these?!
Only to be eclipsed by
"I Can't See My Feelings" surely this is too much hyperbole?
Slipaway.... too...Oh stop it Ambassador you'r Spoiling us
Doh Megadeth just rang
U gotta do "Melt The Ice Away"
JP Baby!
Please Don't Go
Smile Boy Smile!
Diolch !thanks for smilin , made my day!
Budgie, yes, oh yes 👍👍
Love me some Budgie. Ah, the memories come flooding back. Nice pick, JP. By the way, The Harmony Codex by Steven Wilson is calling you.
You picked my fav Budgie album . I own many , but this tops my list . Start to finish I can't find a single filler. Have you listened to the first song on the album , BREADFAN . It will melt your face .
P.S. quick peep (see what I did there) I see you have had your face melted . Keep going there's more on this album !
A great band that unfortunately were around the same time as Led Zep, Black Sab, Deep Purple etc I love their album covers!
I always get this band confused with Badger, probably because of the names, but also because both sported Roger Dean album covers in the early 70's. This is a bit repetitive for my tastes, although there was a fair amount of this kind of thing floating around at the time. A band could almost eek out an entire live set with a single song like this. Most of the audience would be stoned anyways, so as long as you kept up the groovy, hazy vibe you were fine.
They do a Killer Kover on Baby Please Don't Go off same album.
Immediately noticed the bad sound quality. Yt x yt = bad sound...
BUT
what a sound!!
Hawkwind and Budgie, two bands worth checking out.
Good music!
The Welsh version of Rush.....👏👏
Hi JP. DP from UK. Really enjoyed this track, and you're so right about the guitar. And Burke Shelley's voice is unusual - fairly gender neutral and bizarrely he reminds me at times of a fellow Welsh singer Shirley Bassey (and that's a real complement) - Something In The Way he sings, haha. As for why the band weren't more successful, I think Jabber is spot-on - they were eclipsed by so many classic hard rockers like Led Zep, Purple, Sabbath, Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep. Maybe if they launched in the early 80s as part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal ... Who knows.
Compare vocals with Micky and Deke from Man (the other great welsh rockers). That high tenor welsh voice. Brilliant bands.
I vote for this as the best review/ analysis/ critique of the song. Start here, and you'll know what to be listening for to add to it next time.
One more thing, though. From what I recall (read that video's comments for a better exposition) the seagull part is the metaphor of the nestlings leaving the nest - with excitement, and with trepidation, and maybe sometimes both at the time, and meltdown.
So the one more thing as far as listening goes, is to expect the guitar-birds to come flying by overhead before you reach the rocks they nest on. It's not just the same-old panning from this ear to that; these are flight trajectories you can imagine you're hearing in 3-space. (Something to look forward to next time if they just "panned" for you this time.)
It's one of those songs that could easily have been so much less, but as you say, Tony elevates it above saminess into something musically interesting, as well as unique (or near unique - since I suppose birds in songs are an old idea. Great execution, though.)
Are you sure we are listening to Budgie and not Wishbone Ash? ;-)
Nice tune, mellow, timeless, and with some great guitar work. That said, for me, flawed slightly by Budgie's propensity to elongate songs. At 10 mins, way over length due the lack of variety in the peace. Easily could've been cut to 5 and left it there.
I can forgive them in this case because it was meant as the album coda, but I take your point about their song lengths.
I hadn't heard it before and I was far more impressed than I expected to be. I think it's strong enough emotionally to carry me for about seven of the ten minutes.
@@delorangeade Your 70% Vs re my 50. You've obviously more staying power than I :)
@@jfergs.3302 Or slower reaction speed.
They were not marketed to the US masses. (Shame). They figured One Black Sabbath was enough. Disagree.