Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
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- čas přidán 10. 12. 2010
- Oh says Red Molly to James "That's a fine motorbike.
A girl could feel special on any such like"
Says James to Red Molly "My hat's off to you
It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952.
And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme"
And he pulled her on behind and down to Boxhill they did ride
Oh says James to Red Molly "Here's a ring for your right hand
But I'll tell you in earnest I'm a dangerous man.
For I've fought with the law since I was seventeen,
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine.
Now I'm 21 years, I might make 22
And I don't mind dying, but for the love of you.
And if fate should break my stride
Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride"
"Come down, come down, Red Molly" called Sergeant McRae
"For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery.
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside.
Oh come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside"
When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
He said "I'll give you my Vincent to ride"
Says James "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl.
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves won't do,
Ah, they don't have a soul like a Vincent 52"
Oh he reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys
Said "I've got no further use for these.
I see angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home"
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride. - Hudba
this is just one of the greatest songs ever written, at any time, by anyone. devastaing
I totally agree!
Britain produced some of the most soulful motorcycles ever made.I've never ridden a Vincent....and I never will,but I feel like I have when I hear this song.
He makes a guitar talk and words sing. A poet in every sense. Thanks for the upload. Take it easy.
Reckless Kelly brought me here and I’m so thankful. This song is incredible. Still can’t believe it’s a British song though hahah it sounds like such an American song
Spectacular performer
Seen this dude play many many times, electric and acoustic. In my opinion (which is the correct take), Richard Thompson is THE best guitar player. He's said that back during the Confair Portvention days, they chose not to go down the blues road like so many of that time (eric clapton, peter greene, john mayall). I bow down to Cream but that's another thing. By doing so Richard Thompson has developed a style that's his own, and he absolutely CRUSHES that style, effortlessly. (dude practices, gotta give props to that) I heard him introduced in Boulder , CO as "the thinking persons guitar monster".
His skill combined with exceptional songwriting and its an easy choice to make.
couple things that should be appreciated : over the years - hasn't gotten stale or relied on past numbers to milk it along, and the lyrics have always been relevant to what's going on at the time. Protest songs?? I'm a disciple of "if you don't have any thing to say what's the point."
one last bit ... he played this coffee shop in Boulder, small place and tickets were very small. Dude had index cards handed out and the audience write him questions which he would answer over the course.
cool huh?
thank you richard thompson, your music has made my life sooo much more.
Enos Abner Delomont III
just saw RT play last week,,, and he did this...how incredible it is live. I rode a Black Lightning when I was a younger man ( long before this song was written) and it did have a soul....... now if only I had dated a redhead named Molly...
Thanks to you for posting this best version i've seen so far. Heard this the first time by a nervous man not at all sure he could play it. He played just enough that i searched for it until finding the original. I don't much like the most popular version by Del whomever (i'm sure they're great in their own right but this is out of their sphere) and i've heard so many versions. No one does it like Richard Thompson, and that is exactly how it should be.
I never owned a Vincent. But I had a Norton for a couple of years in the 70s. That Norton did have a soul, but it was a miserable, loathsome, black-hearted, hateful, death-minded soul. Listening to this song helps to wash away the memories of that evil machine. So thank you Mr. Thompson.
Mmm-hmm, always paid a "toll" on my Norton '74. Amal carbs, kick it forever and ever and ever, amen. Lucas electrics, Prince of Darkness! But when it ran, like this tune, was sweet.
Now Nortons and Indians and Greavses won't do.
Oh, they don't have a Soul like a Vincent '52.
One of the great songs.
A genuine master.
Brilliant.
....and if fate should break my stride; I'll give you my Vincent to ride. Damn!
Open G tuning, capo on 3rd fret to play in Bb, brilliant.
This man is a fucking genius.
Boxhill is a meeting place for bikers its just outside London ..dorking ...what a great song my girlfriend cried the 1st time i played her this ...the power of a great song . The Vincent made in England .take note Harley this is how to get to build a big v twin. Class
Great
Just GREAT !
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I remember watching this when it was aired,I was transfixed. I thought he was dour and serious being interviewed. Having seen him in concert a couple of times I can tell you he is funny and engaging and honestly is right up there in my favourite concerts ever.
Never have I heard such a beautiful love song. Puts all others to shame. Nothing more to say.
A story that is high and wide. I hope someday he tells mine. Blessed BE!
love this song. heard it on the radio many moons ago loved it then love it now
Thank you Richard.
Just Fabulous! Really looking forward to seeing Richard next week.
beautiful! an amazing man!
My guitar player told me about this, I recognized the bike name and I know I had seen Richard Thompson's photo but I don't remember for what or when. I am beyond in love I will love to play this song but I will never do the flawless job he has and will continue to do. If possible tell them I have a whole heart felt thank you for such a beautiful and intense musical movie and thank you Clepatr for posting this
@MaxofBH You are quite right.Top 3 of any song EVER written.
Box Hill is a well known ride for motorcyclists with some fast and dangerous curves.
RT wrote it. Boxhill was the venue for the London Olympics cycle road race
Needs more Beret... :)
Box Hill is a summit of the North Downs in Surrey, 30 miles south of London. Ryka's Cafe there has been a meeting place of bikers for years.
I had a friend once named Jack Thompson. He told me all Thompsons are actually MacTavishes.
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What's negative to say about this? A fine example of the folk/blues/bluegrass tradition - with a touch of Erin.
Please, when and where was this?
You had a Black Lightning?! They only made 26 of those things they're worth like £100k now!
Amazing how he inserts the Geordie dialect, how does he do that? the guy's from London
A man can ride his Vincent Motorcycle in the daytime and sleep under a city bridge at night covered only by cardboard and his life will be rich and complete.
Thomas S ... best love song ever...
Thompson wrote it...
Ride, Red Molly...
forever...
D.
I love this song, but why in the hell is the camera moving behind a prop during a critical moment in it? Idiotic. But thank you for posting this!
Sometimes he sings "Greeves" and sometimes he sings "Beezers". Just a small point.
I’ve even heard him add in “Sunbeams”
Yep. I've heard him mention Enfields and Harleys from time to time.
Greeveses - it's plural! Just saying.
Where is Boxville? I guess it doesn't matter other than to note that Red Molly and James were doin' the dirty deed there.... :)
Damnit these bikes cost million dollars,, many a man I'm going to have to rob.dig me dude. I'm going to have to start a go fund me page.
GAD EL MALEH
What about him?
@@cisium1184 look like him
Pardon me, but, who wrote this song?
esauerkraut Richard Thompson
The guy playing it