well liamwalker tell your granda to thank them for me - their records have givenme a lot of pleasure over the years and I have never got this song out of my brain since 1973/4
So sad to hear about Chris passing on, I was proud to be in his book The Grail Guitar, and blessed to have spoken to him and his wife Pauline. God Bless until we all meet up again one day. from Keith Jones Christian session drummer, Bude, Cornwall. Psalm 23.
Went to see string driven thing a few times, would have been about 1973. We had some great nights with this band. Remember one night at High Wycombe College. Great Band. Nick9839
This line up of SDT was the first band I ever saw live and I'll never forget the experience , I wasn't to know it then but I thought all live acts would be that good. Unfortunately not so. That night they supported Gentle Giant at the Kings Hall Derby and as this was March 1974 and therefore very close do their break up I realise just how fortunate I was to see them. Its a fantastic reminder to see this video. It goes witout saying I have their albums.
I bought their 1972 album in 1981, and an artist friend of mine turned me on to it. So there are two more of us over here! If that was a '95 video, it was spot on for the '70s!
Got their album the machine that cried in 1982 .before that never heard of them. it certainly brings back memories .this song is as good as the rest in the t m a c album .and this early clip is soothing to watch.
Oh this is fantastic! I haven't heard this for certainly more than 40y and it still rings a bell. Not sure what these guys are doing now but wish the best.
Glasgow had some great bands at this time, Agatha's moment and the Beggar's Opera were my favourites. Never managed to see these guys. Super - thanks for posting
I saw the band at Liverpool Poly in 1972 at the fresher's concert. Haven't seen them since but have bpooked tickets to see them in Macclesfield in May. Can't wait!
One of the many 70s UK bands that flared briefly but died even quicker. Saw them in Epsom in 1970-something supporting somebody else and never forgotten that night. Next saw them in 2012-ish at the Boom Boom, Sutton and was able to speak with Chris & Pauline after the gig. They didn't remember Epsom :-) These Rock 'n Rollers, yeah.
That Epsom gig was amazing - Graham Smith on great form on the violin and the entire audience leaping around. It was 15th December 1973 at Ebbisham Hall. Like you, I've never forgotten int.
@@henryatwill5098 Given your remarkable memory as to the exact date Henry, perhaps you can remember the "somebody else" who they supported. I remember seeing Camel at the Ebbisham Hall around the same time but that may have been another day.
It was around Halloween, 1973, and Genesis' album, "Selling England by the Pound" had been recently released. It was getting a lot of airplay and I decided this LP would be a worthy addition to my burgeoning record collection. Upon returning from my local record shop, I tore off the shrink wrap and immediately experienced a "WTF moment" as I discovered with some irritation that instead of the item I expected, the sleeve contained a copy of "The Machine That Cried" by a band I had never heard of called String Driven Thing. It was late afternoon, so I resigned myself to the idea of a return trip into town the next day to make the exchange. Since the album had already been opened, I figured I might as well slap it on the turntable and give it a spin... Whoa! About an hour later (the record had a generous playing time of 51:15) I was smiling ear to ear and, Cosmic accident or not, I was sure of one thing - this little musical masterpiece was NOT going back for an exchange! Fifty years later, I still reach for it when I want to hear something unique and musically marvelous or to entertain a fellow audiophile with a truly singular melodic experience. It was some time before I realized that "The Machine That Cried" was actually the band's 2nd release - their debut album being the self-titled "String Driven Thing" is arguably just as amazing. Both of these records are available through Amazon and if you are habitually disappointed by reviewers touting something that supposedly is quintessentially great, don't take my word for it - just check them out on RUclips and prepare to be aurally awed!
bought this when it came out but sadly was too young and ignorant and poor to track down a live performance (I was a student in Edinburgh at the time) Still sounda as good as that first stunning time I heard it, along with jack Diamond etc
I to share Windrush50's experience at the New Theatre Oxford, after which I went to Harlequin Records in Cornmarket and they ordered me a copy of this on a Charisma 7" .........Genesis where promoting the Foxtrot LP at this gig....with Gabriel dressed as a flower...bless him.........Happy Daze!!
Not a great band, but this is their best song and is worth hearing again. I yet have their LP, and I'm impressed that they can duplicate on stage what they did in the studio. Most young bands today lack good material, so they should do this song.
saw SDT on the same tour as Windrush50 and totally agree. They embarrassed Genesis who were the top of the bill iirc. As well as just about every other band that tried to use the violin as a lead rock instrument (Its a Beautiful Day, Curved Air)
Thanks for this wonderful comment. My English is not so good, but I believe the plural of MORON is MORONS (without the apostrophe). Let the lovers of this Video decide who is the MORON...
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This amazing song breaks me down ❤
well liamwalker tell your granda to thank them for me - their records have givenme a lot of pleasure over the years and I have never got this song out of my brain since 1973/4
Acheter au hasard dans une boutique à Dakar, ne regrette pas, au top super musique.
Just great
So sad to hear about Chris passing on, I was proud to be in his book The Grail Guitar, and blessed to have spoken to him and his wife Pauline. God Bless until we all meet up again one day. from Keith Jones Christian session drummer, Bude, Cornwall. Psalm 23.
I went to see them live on 20th June 1972 at Buchanan Castle near Drymen just north of Glasgow, also playing were Mungo Jerry. it was a blast :)
Went to see string driven thing a few times, would have been about 1973. We had some great nights with this band. Remember one night at High Wycombe College. Great Band. Nick9839
The 7' single of this is one of my favourites in my collection
A favorite when I lived in Boston 75-76. Thanks for the video post.
This line up of SDT was the first band I ever saw live and I'll never forget the experience , I wasn't to know it then but I thought all live acts would be that good. Unfortunately not so. That night they supported Gentle Giant at the Kings Hall Derby and as this was March 1974 and therefore very close do their break up I realise just how fortunate I was to see them. Its a fantastic reminder to see this video. It goes witout saying I have their albums.
I've seen the same combination a month later at St. Gallen, Switzerland, and I was very impressed too.
always looooooooved this song...so incredibly powerful!
It's almost a half century old. Great stuff. Love it.
I bought their 1972 album in 1981, and an artist friend of mine turned me on to it. So there are two more of us over here! If that was a '95 video, it was spot on for the '70s!
I saw them just before the invention of the wheel, 1972, at the Croydon Greyhound. Nice to see this up on YT
Great memories - thanks for posting this. Patti Pavillon in Swansea circa 1972 - loved SDT
Always think of Man at the Patti. But fellow Celts fit in well 5:05
Got their album the machine that cried in 1982 .before that never heard of them. it certainly brings back memories .this song is as good as the rest in the t m a c album .and this early clip is soothing to watch.
I remember them well. They used to sing at Carr's Keg at Charing Cross in the late sixties. Good band... good days.
Oh this is fantastic! I haven't heard this for certainly more than 40y and it still rings a bell. Not sure what these guys are doing now but wish the best.
The leader is dead since 2016.
Glasgow had some great bands at this time, Agatha's moment and the Beggar's Opera were my favourites. Never managed to see these guys. Super - thanks for posting
Great vintage video of one of progressive rock's finest bands. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you totally a whole freakin lot. Love this song. It's the cool sounding rift that grabbed me years ago. LOL
I saw the band at Liverpool Poly in 1972 at the fresher's concert. Haven't seen them since but have bpooked tickets to see them in Macclesfield in May. Can't wait!
Thankyou for posting 5***** stars
I saw them around 74/75 in Bristol supporting Thin Lizzy
One of the many 70s UK bands that flared briefly but died even quicker. Saw them in Epsom in 1970-something supporting somebody else and never forgotten that night. Next saw them in 2012-ish at the Boom Boom, Sutton and was able to speak with Chris & Pauline after the gig. They didn't remember Epsom :-) These Rock 'n Rollers, yeah.
That Epsom gig was amazing - Graham Smith on great form on the violin and the entire audience leaping around. It was 15th December 1973 at Ebbisham Hall. Like you, I've never forgotten int.
@@henryatwill5098 Given your remarkable memory as to the exact date Henry, perhaps you can remember the "somebody else" who they supported. I remember seeing Camel at the Ebbisham Hall around the same time but that may have been another day.
It was around Halloween, 1973, and Genesis' album, "Selling England by the Pound" had been recently released. It was getting a lot of airplay and I decided this LP would be a worthy addition to my burgeoning record collection. Upon returning from my local record shop, I tore off the shrink wrap and immediately experienced a "WTF moment" as I discovered with some irritation that instead of the item I expected, the sleeve contained a copy of "The Machine That Cried" by a band I had never heard of called String Driven Thing. It was late afternoon, so I resigned myself to the idea of a return trip into town the next day to make the exchange. Since the album had already been opened, I figured I might as well slap it on the turntable and give it a spin...
Whoa! About an hour later (the record had a generous playing time of 51:15) I was smiling ear to ear and, Cosmic accident or not, I was sure of one thing - this little musical masterpiece was NOT going back for an exchange! Fifty years later, I still reach for it when I want to hear something unique and musically marvelous or to entertain a fellow audiophile with a truly singular melodic experience. It was some time before I realized that "The Machine That Cried" was actually the band's 2nd release - their debut album being the self-titled "String Driven Thing" is arguably just as amazing. Both of these records are available through Amazon and if you are habitually disappointed by reviewers touting something that supposedly is quintessentially great, don't take my word for it - just check them out on RUclips and prepare to be aurally awed!
I had the album in America :-)
bought this when it came out but sadly was too young and ignorant and poor to track down a live performance (I was a student in Edinburgh at the time) Still sounda as good as that first stunning time I heard it, along with jack Diamond etc
Thanks for sharing this rare gem! Don't pay any attention to assholes. There are always some around.
Guided Imagery. Incredible band. Have loved them for so many years.
Great band!
Playing Glasgow tonight !!! Southside Festival Nine to One Bar,
I to share Windrush50's experience at the New Theatre Oxford, after which I went to Harlequin Records in Cornmarket and they ordered me a copy of this on a Charisma 7" .........Genesis where promoting the Foxtrot LP at this gig....with Gabriel dressed as a flower...bless him.........Happy Daze!!
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Be my go to song for ever
Classic good band
Light me the doobie Gary Kolander.... K-SHE plays this gem once again....
marvellous - just a pity there is not good quality - but that is a bit churlish
I t is a wonderful place to be
@t5775jh KADI "The Monster", Peaches, simpler times, slower days, and it seems about a hundred years ago.
a nice song and a nice band, even if I have always thought of them like a bit more aggressive version of Spirogyra
Not a great band, but this is their best song and is worth hearing again.
I yet have their LP, and I'm impressed that they can duplicate on stage what they did in the studio.
Most young bands today lack good material, so they should do this song.
not a great band, a band beyond great, just kickin' ass & takin' names !!!
i know all of them
their my granda's friends
Is there a video for Josephine?
Later -circa- '75/6/7 'The Doctors of Madness' when Tubes/Punk with a violin! Check them out!!
saw SDT on the same tour as Windrush50 and totally agree. They embarrassed Genesis who were the top of the bill iirc. As well as just about every other band that tried to use the violin as a lead rock instrument (Its a Beautiful Day, Curved Air)
Is this Kim Beacon singing or another singer?
BIEN, LO BAJO
Fucking Genius!!!!!
Thanks for this wonderful comment. My English is not so good, but I believe the plural of MORON is MORONS (without the apostrophe). Let the lovers of this Video decide who is the MORON...
A true K-SHE classic
TRUE TO THAT
J'ai oublié de dire que c'était en 1975 .
The Hellacopters brought me here.
Is there a video for Josephine?