The Captain Meets Session Guitarist Phil Palmer (Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Frank Zappa & More!)

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  • @derekchapman5167
    @derekchapman5167 Před 2 lety +6

    In the Knebworth video, when Eric Clapton says "Take it Phil!!", did Phil initially think "What the????!!!"; the solo he played, on the fly, sounded like it should always have been there!!

    • @craigdunateen2731
      @craigdunateen2731 Před měsícem

      it was an amazing solo especially with it being on the fly like it was,id love the tab for it!

  • @joelkew
    @joelkew Před 2 lety +30

    I was the sound guy on a gig for Phil a few years back. Incredibly nice guy full of amazing stories

  • @philrougier5533
    @philrougier5533 Před 2 lety +6

    What a brilliant humble man that Phil is. He has touched the majority of people's lives without ever rubbing it in. More please...

  • @nuryruso4525
    @nuryruso4525 Před 2 lety +65

    Blimey !! I cannot believe that I pretty much grew up listening to him NOT knowing who he was! This is one of the best Captain Meets episodes ever ! More on podcast form as well please!

    • @11calman
      @11calman Před 2 lety +3

      Yep me too

    • @deanmlshredder
      @deanmlshredder Před 2 lety +1

      Shit load of studio rats out there just like him. Larry Carlton, Louie Shelton, Tommy Tedesco, Carole kay. Carole is mostly a bass player but she's on so many huge songs. Look up the wrecking crew. You won't regret it.

    • @gbarge4
      @gbarge4 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes. I was reminded of the Meets Albert Lee episode. Gentle humility does nothing to injure virtuosity.

    • @fannyingabout
      @fannyingabout Před 2 lety +2

      If it wasn’t for that sublime lead solo on Clapton’s Before You Accuse Me - I’d be the same.

  • @roysharland2531
    @roysharland2531 Před 2 lety +17

    Having played with Phil on a good few occasions over 15 years when he would sit in with a functions band I played in, what you see on this video is Phil as I have known him, Cool Calm collected and as understated as usual. Well done Phil a magical musical memory for me and many more people as well I suspect.

  • @Lemmysfinger
    @Lemmysfinger Před 2 lety +26

    Brilliant! I first became aware of Phil because of that Knebworth gig. I was watching it on the telly when Clapton broke a string and said “take it Phil”. I taped it on VHS and watched it back many times. I then started to notice him playing with other artists, but I wasn’t aware of just how long his resume really is. Really, really enjoyed that interview.

  • @jdavies1296
    @jdavies1296 Před 2 lety +9

    Without a doubt my favourite Lee Anderton interview to date.

  • @pipkins1972
    @pipkins1972 Před 2 lety +11

    A very talented guitarist, you see him performing with so many bands and artists. Loved when Clapton broke a string (Knebworth 1990)) and Phil just jumped in. Seamless.

    • @pipkins1972
      @pipkins1972 Před 2 lety +1

      Comment made before I’d watched the whole video 🤣🤣🤣

  • @justynregini8532
    @justynregini8532 Před 2 lety +7

    That is probably the best 'The Captain Meets' interview I have seen. What a wonderful guy who has worked with the best rock/pop musicians of several generations, and yet he still retains a real sense of humility.

    • @RuslanKasymov
      @RuslanKasymov Před 2 lety

      come on, there was Tommy Emmanuel for example

  • @Mark_Ocain
    @Mark_Ocain Před 2 lety +9

    Phil is the sessions players session player. A great talent, full of ideas. Thanks for dragging him in for a chat, Lee. I enjoyed this immensely! These 'sit-dow chin wags' are getting better each time, mate...you're relaxing more into it. Well done!!

  • @grahamhines6528
    @grahamhines6528 Před 2 lety +5

    1993 - Concert of Hope, Wembley Stadium. Attended by Princess Dianna, M.C.'d by David Bowie. It featured incredible performances by George Michael, K.D. Lang and Mick Hucknall. It was an awesome concert and Phil was on stage backing all of them. You are so versatile Phil. And you always look like you are enjoying yourself on stage. What an exciting life you have led. Congrats!

  • @GazMoz78
    @GazMoz78 Před 2 lety +11

    Enjoyed this so much!!!! Phil's been on my radar since the Eric Clapton 24 nights VHS tape in 1991. Man is a legend. 🙂

  • @SurreyAlan
    @SurreyAlan Před 2 lety +19

    This guy can do more name drops than Tom Jones. Brilliant interview.

    • @Bob-Whiting
      @Bob-Whiting Před 2 lety +4

      But Tom Jones can rightfully drop Danish Pete's name!

    • @TexanUSMC8089
      @TexanUSMC8089 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Bob-Whiting LOL True, but now Phil can talk about the time he let Danish Pete play his 51 Tele.

    • @Bob-Whiting
      @Bob-Whiting Před 2 lety

      @@TexanUSMC8089 Well, ya got me there Semper Fi. Merry Christmas!

  • @johndelong9230
    @johndelong9230 Před 2 lety +2

    I never thought I could listen and be spellbound like I was. He is a true world class human. Live long and thrive..

  • @michaelbolshazy3532
    @michaelbolshazy3532 Před 2 lety +3

    I love how Phil places importance on the organic nature of playing with others versus sitting in front of a monitor playing to a video! There is something magical about "MAKING IT WORK"!

  • @MrSK168
    @MrSK168 Před 2 lety +4

    What a life he had!!!
    This is one of the best Captain Meets episodes!
    Looking forward o see more....

  • @giancarlopaolini7529
    @giancarlopaolini7529 Před 2 lety +3

    This is a true music encyclopedia walking......which I came across only lately on a private channel of an Italian TV ....what a great life and what great legends he had the luck to work with. Bravo. Thumbs up. I'll buy his book.

  • @antondelights686
    @antondelights686 Před 2 lety +2

    Unbelievable. I’m in awe with this body of work, but that’s nothing on his demeanor and how humble he is. Wow.

  • @SirCrashaLot
    @SirCrashaLot Před 2 lety +6

    one of them silent heroes. Cheers to you sir. Excellent interview, so many surprises.

  • @PeteAxeShields
    @PeteAxeShields Před 2 lety +4

    Yes, indeed, Lee I too could listen to Phil talk all day. What a fabulous, engaging, charming and unassuming man with absolutely zero ego. By the way, I was amazed that you hadn't heard of David Sylvian ( one of the greatest artists this country has ever produced, in my opinion - listen to his Secrets Of The Beehive album with my lovely friend, Danny Thompson, on double bass .... incredibly artistic and insanely musical stuff ) I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful chat. Thank you Lee and Phil.

  • @gasparepellecchia
    @gasparepellecchia Před 2 lety +7

    this man has conceived and played the best electric solo of modern Italian music: the solo (almost improvised by the way) of "Con il Nastro rosa"

  • @philwalker2548
    @philwalker2548 Před 2 lety +7

    What an interesting and humble guy!

  • @rezner101
    @rezner101 Před 2 lety +4

    Up there with the best Captain Meets. Brilliant stories and amazing playing. Thank you.

  • @kevinmorris7722
    @kevinmorris7722 Před 2 lety +2

    Remarkable to learn about those you already knew but never heard of. WOW.

  • @VictorGonzalez-gk1nr
    @VictorGonzalez-gk1nr Před 2 lety +2

    What a gentleman and what a player...

  • @SlowToe
    @SlowToe Před 2 lety +2

    Enjoy that. Gentleman through and through.

  • @TexanUSMC8089
    @TexanUSMC8089 Před 2 lety +3

    Great interview. I really love these interviews with session players. This man is a legend and he brought in a 51 No Caster! I'm buying the book.

    • @jamesarmstrong6721
      @jamesarmstrong6721 Před 2 lety +2

      That Nocaster belonged to Carl Perkins btw! Just reading Phil's book now. Can't put it down!

  • @limpindug
    @limpindug Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for a real music man, looked at his feet and when the likes of Tom Bucovak goes to a session with a 4/5 pedal board, that says it all. End of story. Total respect and stay healthy all.

  • @StephenGallacher
    @StephenGallacher Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful player, and what a nice bloke. Maybe I could be like him when I grow up... I'm only 42, there's still time.
    Fantastic interview, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @priesty4783
    @priesty4783 Před 2 lety +3

    I remember seeing Phil guesting with Cafe Society (fronted by Tom Robinson) at The Troubadour, a small venue in Earl's Court. It must have been around 1974-1975. I remember him doing a solo using a flanger (?) that absolutely blew my head off. Good to see him still going strong.

  • @ledhendrix5054
    @ledhendrix5054 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh wow Mr Phil Palmer I can't believe it , this has made my evening. Love you guys

  • @thinuse3590
    @thinuse3590 Před 2 lety +4

    This was such a great interview, could seriously listen to the stories for hours. Can’t wait to read his book. Thank you for the time and effort on this one.

  • @brymills
    @brymills Před 2 lety +9

    That was awesome! Next time Joan Armatrading is in the store please nag her to do an interview with you.

    • @SurreyAlan
      @SurreyAlan Před 2 lety

      Maybe Lee should play her LP's at the next staff training session if none of his staff have heard of her,a brilliant talent.

  • @keithcarter9396
    @keithcarter9396 Před 2 lety +3

    I was at the concert Journeyman in Adelaide, Phil used the green strat for that show. Fantastic show. I recall Phill also used Mesa Boogie rig.

  • @marisameloni9021
    @marisameloni9021 Před 3 měsíci +2

    ❤grande Phil Palmer bravo chitarrista e uomo umile sempre educato simpatico puo suonare tutto ha collaborato anche von artisti italiani super bravo😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

  • @handle433
    @handle433 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m in the middle of his book at the moment. Great guy!!

  • @markmayhew5487
    @markmayhew5487 Před 2 lety +3

    What a great interview with such a fascinating musician. Thanks to Lee, and Phil, of course..

  • @EnglishVeteran
    @EnglishVeteran Před 2 lety +8

    Wonderful, wonderful interview! One of the best interviews by The Captain!

  • @stevent.keister1254
    @stevent.keister1254 Před 2 lety +2

    I struggle to play I’m 58 and I’m just learning
    But my dad said if you real want something never quit
    An it a year now and I was sick for a month
    And just could not play and as I got better I played 15 minutes when I could
    And I misses playing for 1 to 2 hour .
    I’m getting stronger now and playing 2 to 4 times a day for 20 minutes till I go back to work and get stronger
    And it just makes me happy, theres nothing like it ,
    Thanks to friends who send me new cord to try and they send me videos of them playing
    And inspires me .

  • @captiva6100
    @captiva6100 Před 2 lety +3

    I already had a huge respect for Phil as a great guitarist but this interview inspires all musicians. What a great
    man and talent. I already know which book I'm going to ask for as a Christmas gift.

  • @pabloperez4063
    @pabloperez4063 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview, great job CAPTAIN, and fantastic man PHIL

  • @simonwarner3601
    @simonwarner3601 Před 2 lety +1

    Fascinating interview. I’ll never forget him backing up Eric on “24 Nights.”

  • @richardcstockley
    @richardcstockley Před 2 lety +3

    That Tele! 😍

  • @yellowtruckproductions7502

    The Captain is such a fan!!! It's great to see!

  • @fongy200
    @fongy200 Před 2 lety +1

    She cried away her life since she fell out the Cradle. Eric is an extra ordinary person. The heartache the man has endured would make others top themselves. Fancy finding out your sister is in fact your mother. I wonder if the Canadian squaddie that is his father ever made contact? Then his little lad fell from the apartment balcony in Florida. Then a bought of serious Alcoholism which spawned his Philanthropic commitments. And then goes on to mature like a fine wine and gets better with age. I was at the Albert Hall for one of the Cream nights before Jack and Ginger passed, the guy was on fire, his solo for Sunshine of your love was intense, I'm sure it went on for hours. Phil is very fortunate to have played with some of these greats. I was also at Wembley in the 80's for a Dire Straits concert. Mark was playing a Schecter Strat for Tunnel of Love. It was one of the best solos I've ever heard not just live but ever. He's another guy who is like a fine wine.

  • @pttrent123
    @pttrent123 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for doing this, what a treat, such a nice guy/bloke, so humble and so capable

  • @pabloperez4063
    @pabloperez4063 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to hear you 2 both are so deep Eric fans

  • @5150show
    @5150show Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant thank you

  • @jamesortiz5388
    @jamesortiz5388 Před 2 lety +2

    Good job fellas! Thank you Andertons!

  • @Hargreaves9001811
    @Hargreaves9001811 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Had not heard of him at all but must have dozens of albums that he’s played on and probably saw him in Clapton’s band at some point. Utterly fascinating. And what a nice guy. Many thanks.

  • @mikegilchrist3925
    @mikegilchrist3925 Před 2 lety

    The greatest one yet. Phil is a real gent and has a lovely rhythm to his delivery. What memories he has. It is very much like listening to Bernie Marsden first hand. He is also another really modest human and I have always enjoyed my time in his presence...I would totally imagine the same with Phil.

  • @jamie21641
    @jamie21641 Před 2 lety +1

    What a gent!

  • @mydayis5
    @mydayis5 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant interview. As soon as I saw the name I thought is that the ‘Take it Phil’ guy that Clapton called out to solo!! I remember seeing that on tv at the time.

  • @paulwhiteside1805
    @paulwhiteside1805 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent interview. Huge respect for Phil. Thank you, Lee. 😄

  • @PG-rr8lb
    @PG-rr8lb Před 2 lety +1

    Great, great interview, it will remain an important piece of music history as well as the book "Session Man" itself, well done!

  • @russ1915
    @russ1915 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome Captain Meets episode. Such a humble guy and an amazing musician with great stories. Thank you Lee 👌👍

  • @RyanGroom-dd5ji
    @RyanGroom-dd5ji Před rokem

    Brilliant, what an amazing guitarist and legend Phil is! Loved the story about the suits! Just bought the book!

  • @marksavill4084
    @marksavill4084 Před 2 lety +2

    A wonderful interview with a lovely bloke! I remember seeing Phil and his green strat on the Dire Straits On Every Street tour. Off to order his book now! Thanks for getting him on Captain!

    • @markfahey3921
      @markfahey3921 Před 2 lety

      Saw him on that very same tour at Sheffield, also saw him with Clapton and also in Sheffield with Dire straits, both at the Arena.

  • @stevedimebag
    @stevedimebag Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview! That could easily have been double the length…and all Of us would still be wanting more.
    Top job to all involved. And especially Phil.

  • @sandman20011
    @sandman20011 Před 2 lety

    Best video I've watched on CZcams period. Never took my eyes off the screen it was light outside when I started its now dark. Wow. I'm a 46 yr old loved the stories about the 80s I had the Knebworth album on double cassette. And my favourite Clapton album is Journeyman and my favorite song is Bad Love. Just incredible. Thanks for posting love your Channel gents. Happy New Year to you all.

  • @gbarge4
    @gbarge4 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Lee. Another hidden treasure. And thank you, Phil; I started the book last night and it's marvelous. -G

  • @PhreddCrintt
    @PhreddCrintt Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant. Thanks Phil - and Lee, Pete and the guys.

  • @philcory5043
    @philcory5043 Před 2 lety +4

    You were on "The Idiot" love that Album 😎 I used to play at the Mean Fiddler in Harlesden. Vince Powers (pre Reading Festival days) place Great Venue ☺ Nice Interview Capn

  • @guitareveryone
    @guitareveryone Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful interview. I’m a big fan of Phil Palmer first seeing him on Saturday Night Live on TV with Clapton promoting Clapton’s Journeyman album. I also have that Knebworth concert on DVD and remember Phil taking that solo when Clapton broke the high E string. Such a great performance with Clapton and the band.

  • @bigdaddystinkeye
    @bigdaddystinkeye Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing interview. The best ever. Didn't know he was Ray and Daves nephew and I've been a huge fan of their's since mid 60's. I watched this straight through. Mesmerized. He played with everyone I dig. Didn't he play with Townshend for a while too? Damn right I'm buying the book.

  • @Hondo0071
    @Hondo0071 Před 2 lety +3

    That was superb...iv just ordered Phils book ....

  • @paulfountain3295
    @paulfountain3295 Před 2 lety +2

    I remember seeing Clapton and then Dire Straits fairly close together in Melbourne, recognising Phil the second time around from the first show and thinking, man this guy must be busy!

  • @lucjanssen8
    @lucjanssen8 Před 2 lety +3

    Great Phil!

  • @Andyrollinsfishing
    @Andyrollinsfishing Před rokem

    Phils solo on hi ho silver (Jim Diamond) is just one of greatest clean sounding strat tones to be plugged straight in to a desk. Man is a humble legend.

  • @keggers101
    @keggers101 Před 2 lety +2

    I first heard Phil although unknowingly when i heard the solo he played on Hi Ho silver by Jim Diamond, I was about 8 ,by the time I saw a repeat of top of the pops with Phil on guitar I had read an interview in guitarist and seen Phil at the Knebworth concert, the more I looked into it the more songs I found that he'd played on that I loved the guitar on

  • @MarcJBeard
    @MarcJBeard Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent interview, more of this please.. amazing to see Carl Perkins telecaster too.. 🤩
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @paulfitz61
    @paulfitz61 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent story will check the book out thank you

  • @caverna1969
    @caverna1969 Před 2 lety

    I was in that Clapton show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. River Plate Stadium was a real party!
    Great memories! Thank you just for mention that show. I was19 and I was really excited that day!!

  • @starshineraiser6729
    @starshineraiser6729 Před 2 lety +1

    Just fantastic interview. I’ve had so much fun watching this. What a beautiful Telecaster, as well. Again, because he’s related to the Davies, Kink Kontroversy is one of the greatest of all time albums.

  • @caro_lam
    @caro_lam Před 2 lety +5

    woah, Phil played on The Idiot by Iggy Pop?! that's my absolute favorite Iggy album! incredible stuff

  • @Ndlanding
    @Ndlanding Před 2 lety +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed this interview, and I'm amazed I'd never heard of him before.

  • @groovepooper
    @groovepooper Před 2 lety +3

    Great interview by the Captain and Mr Palmer is just a class act! Seeing the On Every Street tour on tv made me want to play guitar. I was always impressed how Phil could stand his ground next to Knopfler, next to his obvious skill and enthusiasm.

  • @cromag141
    @cromag141 Před 2 lety +1

    That was Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @biglog6402
    @biglog6402 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely fascinating.

  • @SuperReasonable
    @SuperReasonable Před rokem

    I was right in the front row at Knebworth in 1990 when Clapton broke a string. I saw him throw it away and simply carry in with the solo as if nothing had happened! He sang the next verse and handed over to Phil to walk away and get another guitar. I’d never heard much about Phil, but his solo was fantastic and even better because he’d obviously been chucked in at the deep end. It wasn’t a short one either. From that moment, I was fascinated by him and with great difficulty followed his career as best I could which wasn’t easy!
    Great guitarist and truly decent bloke.

  • @caprise-music6722
    @caprise-music6722 Před 3 dny

    Along with the Guthrie Govan interview, this is by far my favorite captain meets.
    And I can’t thank Phil enough for introducing me to L. Shankar - Touch Me There album. Truly magnificent.

  • @glh1956
    @glh1956 Před 4 měsíci

    Great interview what a career & such a lovely humble bloke 👍🎸🎶

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 Před 2 lety +1

    Really great interview !

  • @robsheppard5353
    @robsheppard5353 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview! It's clear that you enjoyed it as much as we did. :)

  • @MichaelMaksymiw
    @MichaelMaksymiw Před 2 lety +1

    A lovely humble man.

  • @IndigoJo
    @IndigoJo Před 2 lety +3

    He was also in Sandy Denny's band in the late 70s, her final tour before her death. She recorded a show at the Royalty Theatre, London, but it didn't come out well and only a couple of tracks were released on a compilation years later (Gold Dust and Stranger to Himself) and then they got Jerry Donahue to re-record some of the guitar parts and then released it in the 90s. Rest of the band was Steve (?) Wilshire (also guitar), Trevor Lucas I think (rhythm guitar), Pat Donaldson (bass) and Dave Mattacks (drums); Sandy played piano.

  • @dykeneuk
    @dykeneuk Před 2 lety +1

    Fabulous interview

  • @BasswipeNC
    @BasswipeNC Před 2 lety +1

    I was so glad that his guitar was an old Tele. To me that is just the most classic guitar out there. I'm awaiting mine now. It's not going to be a blackguard blond but close.

  • @danbrown4606
    @danbrown4606 Před 2 lety +2

    Fabulous interview. Love Phil such a great player #legend #gent

  • @gibsonlpgp
    @gibsonlpgp Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic interview..loads of great banter and information thanks

  • @MKonig-ug5lg
    @MKonig-ug5lg Před 2 lety +1

    His playing on David Sylvians “Secrets of the Beehive“ is amazing! Also David Torn played on this Album. Outstanding musicians. Love it so much

  • @tonykehoe123
    @tonykehoe123 Před 2 lety +1

    I couldn’t believe it when he opened up with the Davies connection . I met Dave a couple of months ago and shared a coffee . Love The kinks !!! David Sylvian Brilliant Trees ( ink in the well ) . I was at The knebworth gig . Listen without predudice . Great album .

  • @MrDorsetD
    @MrDorsetD Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant from start to finish 👍

  • @MotoLen51
    @MotoLen51 Před 2 lety

    He's done it all and isn't bothered about who knows it. Wonderful.

  • @Marcroy1965
    @Marcroy1965 Před 2 lety

    I would watch interviews like this all day. I will buy his book.

  • @77CJJ
    @77CJJ Před 2 lety +1

    Bloody excellent interview! Phil Palmer rocks!

  • @thegaindane
    @thegaindane Před 2 lety +1

    Wow!... He has pretty much played all of them. I really enjoyed this one 👍

  • @1madaxeman
    @1madaxeman Před 2 lety

    Excellent - always noticed Phil's playing with Clapton back in those days and liked what he did. Clearly a great player and his resume after then showed other stars clearly saw he was that good hence more work followed the Clapton gig.

  • @vadimek
    @vadimek Před 2 lety +1

    Great artist. Thank you for an interview.

  • @rosshorne4769
    @rosshorne4769 Před 2 lety +1

    What an interesting guy, I’m only 30 mins into this but been watching for over 2 hours down wormholes searching Claire hammil and the L shanker Darlene song. Your playing after so long is amazing