Yes, Roy visited Oz in ‘86 & did this spot shown on a show called Music Video hosted by Basia Bonkowski. I have it on VHS. If only this download went for another 2 seconds, you would’ve heard the final heavy handed strum to nail the finish of the song. Awesome track.
I watched this when it was shown in Australia when he was visiting in the late 80's. Still have the exact recording on VCR tape. Roy blew our minds with his talent!
I used to buy hash from a poll tax rioter/dog on a string/white but dreadlocks guy. Known him since before pubes but he had some years on me. Let me into his house at the tender age of 15 and looked after me and my mates circa 89/90 with the best sticky Afghan black, reb leb and pollen money could buy. Made sure I wasn't ripped off by other nefarious types. Pre skunk days. He even chased a bit of brown but never once tried ripping me off or 'taxing' me. The quality smoke days are well and truly over with. I no longer live in that town anymore and very much doubt he does if he's even still drawing breath. But something I'll always carry with me from those times is Stormcock.
Just been listening to Flashes From the Archives, and ain't heard it for 30 years. I have tears in my eyes......Roy Harper, LEGEND. Taught me some badass riffs.
Happy 79th Birthday Roy...feels like a blink of an eye since those great days of the free Stonehenge festivals...and helping you unload your amp and gear from your old Citreon DS...happy days.
@@jayst I would love to turn the clock back and do it all again. Time goes far too quick though...but, I was there at Stonehenge, in the days when you could walk up and touch the stones..and across the road you had this guy doing his thing..it was one of those moments in time...
I first saw this on TV in New Zealand in the 80's and I only knew Roy as the guy who sang on Pink Floyd Have A Cigar, well I went to his concert and was totally blown away. I got to talk to Roy, I was asking him questions about Syd Barett as I was so into Piper at the time. Roy was so patient and kind, he listened , nodded and answered my questions
Mate - Im a kiwi myself, and just yesterday, I saw on You Tube a New Zealand TV interview of Roy from 1986. I remember watching this performance myself, and I actually thought firstly the song was called unknown soldier, and secondly I thought the performance was more in the 70s as I emigrated to London in 87, and it seemed a long time before. It wasnt until I watched the Classic Rock Legends DVD (As I write) and this song came up. I got it confused, so I decided to do a You Tube search, and it was good to see your comment here. I had only really known of Roy Harper through the Hats off to Roy Harper Zeppelin track.
@@glasgowkiwi Wow. Was this on Radio with Pictures? I thought I saw it more towards the late afternoon, early evening, and not on a Sunday night when they had RWP. If you look at the interview with Roy from 86, he looks a lot different after he cut his hair. As you worked on the TV, you might be able to answer me a couple of questions (Or know something anyway). In 1976, I saw Status Quo at Carlaw Park. Not long before, I watched Stu Dennison (Nice one Stu from Gizago) play 4 songs of Quo - Mystery Song Promo, plus Paper Plane and Dont waste my time from Marquee London 1972. They also played Roadhouse Blues rom the Marquee 72, and to this day,I have not come across anyone who has seen it (Even on Quo Facebook pages). I did though speak to an Irish guy and he said he saw a clip of Bye Bye Johnny from the 72 show on Irish TV. Would love to get a hold of it. I also watched Grunt Machine with Andy Anderson (Was that his name), and one show, also around 1976 had a special on Quo to coincide with the tour. It was mostly interviews, but I do remember they played Roll over lay down (Not live, just the promo clip). ANy info or advice you have would be great. I was a huge Quo fan in them days (Gave up after the LIve Aid as In the Army now was a total cop out for me. Cheers
This is from a live performance on Australia's ABC TV around 1985. The first time EVER I heard this song & fell in love with Roy Harper's music....this is from his BEST album STORMCOCK
Just been listening to Berliners...was it off Once...thats such a hard album to find for reasonable price...absolutely love you Roy...beginning reminded me of his 84 stonehenge gig..
Mine too. Love the man. Who could you go and see live who connects on such an emotional level? Formed the backbone of my beliefs and his voice and poety live in the heart. Our greatest musical poet, you can keep all the rest, they cannot touch his emotional level.
shemanic1 I couldn't agree more and I'm shocked how few people ever mention his voice. Of course he is a superb guitarist and songwriter but those seem to be the two things 99% of the people comment on. Almost nobody ever talks about his voice and singing. His range is incredible and his ability to hold a note and bend it, vocally, is astounding. There is something of the sacred in his singing style. And his vocal tone and presence is completely unique. Nobody sounds or sings like him.
Found Roy Harper's rock-folk- jazz fusion style highly original in my late teens, his strident voice and often very lengthy, complex, lyrical and committed compositions exciting, compelling. Listening for the first time in many, many decades, I'm no less impressed: riveting stuff. Many thanks, Zelig666 for this great download.
Can't say I ever listened to Mr. Harper until now, I can definetly hear the influence he had on Led Zepplin, but his presence, vocal tone and guitar work remind me most of Neil Young, another great rock/folk/country artist.
So true never thought of it like that. His total empathy with the human condition says it all. I think he touches an emotional cord, it comes through the records, but the live experience is like a call to the faithful.
saw him at End of the road festival this year and he blew me away....not heard him before but knew his reputation....glad i saw him......brought some Cd's but stormcock was the one that blew me away when i got home......amazing....and so under rated its unbelievable.
Great talent... and such a beautiful guitar, isn't it? -and- just to get my 2 cents worth in- Mr. Harper was acquitted on all charges that were being held against Him. So, leave it be, and move on!!! Enjoy the music, for pete's sake! He really is great to just sit and listen to...
He had influence over Pink Floyd as well, both musically and lyrically. He sang to title song on "Wish You Were Here", and is influence on that album as well as the "Animals" album is quite evident, and as well as pleasing.
Classic Roy ! A version of this on the album 'In between Every Line' is mesmorising. More intense than this performance. You must see him live if you get the chance. If not go see his son Nick Harper, he does things with a guitar no one else does.
Absolutely! Roy is able to project a whole band. Roy has been ill I know that. He said something in Word Mag over the summer about Roy as in the music remaining in the future. To me he is vital in the sense that life is vibrant and real, poems to the heart. He also talked about Eminem and Moby, plus Floyd and other as competent but musical wallpaper, not too challenging. Stormcock community is worth checking out, some great interview with him.
@jasonecc Its - D A D G A D, but he has his strings upto 6 semitones down from concert pitch. Then you need thicker strings! Once you get it - its so easy and enjoyable to play.
Live performance by Roy Harper, circa 1986
Thanx for telling!
Yes, Roy visited Oz in ‘86 & did this spot shown on a show called Music Video hosted by Basia Bonkowski. I have it on VHS. If only this download went for another 2 seconds, you would’ve heard the final heavy handed strum to nail the finish of the song. Awesome track.
There's a very fine line between genius and madness. The best guitarist and songwriter you've never heard of !!
I watched this when it was shown in Australia when he was visiting in the late 80's. Still have the exact recording on VCR tape. Roy blew our minds with his talent!
Bloody genius, Stormcock has to be one of the best albums out there. His skills on the acoustic guitar are mind blowing.
Stormcock..
♥️♥️♥️
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤❤❤❤😜😜😜😜🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋😎😎😎
I used to buy hash from a poll tax rioter/dog on a string/white but dreadlocks guy. Known him since before pubes but he had some years on me. Let me into his house at the tender age of 15 and looked after me and my mates circa 89/90 with the best sticky Afghan black, reb leb and pollen money could buy. Made sure I wasn't ripped off by other nefarious types. Pre skunk days. He even chased a bit of brown but never once tried ripping me off or 'taxing' me. The quality smoke days are well and truly over with. I no longer live in that town anymore and very much doubt he does if he's even still drawing breath. But something I'll always carry with me from those times is Stormcock.
Sat in the thistle bar after closing with Roy and talked!, what an amazing human being!,, 3:23
Just been listening to Flashes From the Archives, and ain't heard it for 30 years. I have tears in my eyes......Roy Harper, LEGEND. Taught me some badass riffs.
Happy 79th Birthday Roy...feels like a blink of an eye since those great days of the free Stonehenge festivals...and helping you unload your amp and gear from your old Citreon DS...happy days.
That’s cool man. An experience you will probably never forget
@@jayst I would love to turn the clock back and do it all again. Time goes far too quick though...but, I was there at Stonehenge, in the days when you could walk up and touch the stones..and across the road you had this guy doing his thing..it was one of those moments in time...
@@999billywhizz that’s so awesome. Wish I could have been as well
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The last proper festival Stonehenge... was there too
This man and his music are criminally underrated.
Agree!!
I first saw this on TV in New Zealand in the 80's and I only knew Roy as the guy who sang on Pink Floyd Have A Cigar, well I went to his concert and was totally blown away. I got to talk to Roy, I was asking him questions about Syd Barett as I was so into Piper at the time. Roy was so patient and kind, he listened , nodded and answered my questions
That's awesome. What answers did you receive about Syd Barrett??
I recorded the Radio With Pictures show that included this gem. I must've replayed this song dozens of times.
Mate - Im a kiwi myself, and just yesterday, I saw on You Tube a New Zealand TV interview of Roy from 1986. I remember watching this performance myself, and I actually thought firstly the song was called unknown soldier, and secondly I thought the performance was more in the 70s as I emigrated to London in 87, and it seemed a long time before. It wasnt until I watched the Classic Rock Legends DVD (As I write) and this song came up. I got it confused, so I decided to do a You Tube search, and it was good to see your comment here. I had only really known of Roy Harper through the Hats off to Roy Harper Zeppelin track.
@@glasgowkiwi Wow. Was this on Radio with Pictures? I thought I saw it more towards the late afternoon, early evening, and not on a Sunday night when they had RWP. If you look at the interview with Roy from 86, he looks a lot different after he cut his hair. As you worked on the TV, you might be able to answer me a couple of questions (Or know something anyway). In 1976, I saw Status Quo at Carlaw Park. Not long before, I watched Stu Dennison (Nice one Stu from Gizago) play 4 songs of Quo - Mystery Song Promo, plus Paper Plane and Dont waste my time from Marquee London 1972. They also played Roadhouse Blues rom the Marquee 72, and to this day,I have not come across anyone who has seen it (Even on Quo Facebook pages). I did though speak to an Irish guy and he said he saw a clip of Bye Bye Johnny from the 72 show on Irish TV. Would love to get a hold of it. I also watched Grunt Machine with Andy Anderson (Was that his name), and one show, also around 1976 had a special on Quo to coincide with the tour. It was mostly interviews, but I do remember they played Roll over lay down (Not live, just the promo clip). ANy info or advice you have would be great. I was a huge Quo fan in them days (Gave up after the LIve Aid as In the Army now was a total cop out for me. Cheers
ive been listening to roy since about the age of eleven .back in 1970..i still love his music..he is very talented.
Led Zeppelin III sent me here. I get it now.
Wish some of these so called musicians now would listen to this
More talent in his pinky than most people have in their whole body.
Roy Harper a much admired & loved rock/folk Rock Legend
Of all the musicians on the planet, Roy has the most integrity (and some of the best tunes!)
13 years later, I'm still drooling. :)
who would have thought one man a guitar and a box of electronic stuff could produce such a fine piece of music.
This is from a live performance on Australia's ABC TV around 1985. The first time EVER I heard this song & fell in love with Roy Harper's music....this is from his BEST album STORMCOCK
THIS IS WORTH MY TIME ON U TUBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Incredible track x seen him play this live many times and blown away by the incredible power of just one man and his guitar!!!
Me too, back in these 80s days when he’d have the black Ovation in open tuning and the light coloured one in standard tuning. Great times.
@Michael-mm3fm sure was!!! And the open tuned guitar really drew me in and was so mesmerising!
@@janewright2800 I agree, amazing sound and playing.
Mesmerizing.
holy numb . best one man band rock'n'roller
I was introduced to Roy by a friend (from the UK) in college in 1972.
It was the Stormcock LP.
WOW ! I was blown away.
Thanks for posting the video.
Thanks for sharing that took me 30 odd years to come across this song again awesome
Amazing man, happy to know his incredible son Nick. 🙌
His lyrics and guitar skills is a sight to behold and hear he is the zone of the zones.....
Absolutely superb....this guy is incredible.
I first heard this guy 18years ago, for the first time, he still gives me major goose bumps, love him, God bless you Roy Harper ! x
Just been listening to Berliners...was it off Once...thats such a hard album to find for reasonable price...absolutely love you Roy...beginning reminded me of his 84 stonehenge gig..
@@sionyevans yes 'Berliners' is off 'Once' that song makes me cry
Mine too. Love the man. Who could you go and see live who connects on such an emotional level? Formed the backbone of my beliefs and his voice and poety live in the heart. Our greatest musical poet, you can keep all the rest, they cannot touch his emotional level.
Legend!
Roy is a superb guitarist & vocalist, his range is stunning
shemanic1 I couldn't agree more and I'm shocked how few people ever mention his voice. Of course he is a superb guitarist and songwriter but those seem to be the two things 99% of the people comment on. Almost nobody ever talks about his voice and singing. His range is incredible and his ability to hold a note and bend it, vocally, is astounding. There is something of the sacred in his singing style. And his vocal tone and presence is completely unique. Nobody sounds or sings like him.
Transcendental music
So so Beautiful!!..
Hats Off to Roy Harper
Now that was total class.
Masterpiece, the best folk songwriter with jackson c frank!
yep and nick Drake..a big fan of Jackson.
Found Roy Harper's rock-folk- jazz fusion style highly original in my late teens, his strident voice and often very lengthy, complex, lyrical and committed compositions exciting, compelling. Listening for the first time in many, many decades, I'm no less impressed: riveting stuff. Many thanks, Zelig666 for this great download.
Absolutely stunning performance
Amazing, Love you Roy!
Magnificent artist and performance to match.
Hats off to Roy Harper
Roy at his very very best. I could watch this for days!!
He is so underrated
Can't say I ever listened to Mr. Harper until now, I can definetly hear the influence he had on Led Zepplin, but his presence, vocal tone and guitar work remind me most of Neil Young, another great rock/folk/country artist.
Legend and an awesome performance...❤
Never Heard of him til I seen him at Leicester poly in 79. And he had David gilmour as special guest! Loved him ever since
a national treasure.
My hero.
hats off to Roy Harper
So true never thought of it like that. His total empathy with the human condition says it all. I think he touches an emotional cord, it comes through the records, but the live experience is like a call to the faithful.
Oh wow...thanks a lot!
I miss those guitars, loved that sound. I think Nicks got one of them now.
:)
saw him at End of the road festival this year and he blew me away....not heard him before but knew his reputation....glad i saw him......brought some Cd's but stormcock was the one that blew me away when i got home......amazing....and so under rated its unbelievable.
Good old Roy.
It doesnt get much better than this.,.
Pure Genius
fantastic guitar
seen roy live a few times.... splendid guitarist.
Simply wonderful! RH at his best!!
Hats off !!
@Evan Hodge 😆
Superb craftsmanship ✌️😊
Never Seen this before! Absolutely superb " Angry man"
Great talent... and such a beautiful guitar, isn't it? -and- just to get my 2 cents worth in- Mr. Harper was acquitted on all charges that were being held against Him. So, leave it be, and move on!!! Enjoy the music, for pete's sake! He really is great to just sit and listen to...
roy s best sound love it thanks any more of this
Happy birthday Roy !!
Lol everyone In the studio was left speechless
Roy’s masterpiece
Saw him do this live at the 100 club in Oxford street in '86'. Still about the best gig i've been to.
It was a positive surprise for me, different....very good.😎🎸
He had influence over Pink Floyd as well, both musically and lyrically. He sang to title song on "Wish You Were Here", and is influence on that album as well as the "Animals" album is quite evident, and as well as pleasing.
Incredible, big sound.
Quite possibly the best video on youtube
the king of harmonics
The weed he smoked he said once helped his creativity.
wow, absolutely classic Roy if I've ever seen it, and believe me I have.
one for the ages! thanks for posting!
wordofgord
fantastic!
Hypnotic wild "Mesmo-pheric" and it rocks !!
Hat's off to this fellow . . . . . .
agree on the emoitional thing, though it's been near 20 years since I've seen him live, a Roy concert is a spiritual experience
Same here, probably some 20 or so years since I saw him live. I was fortunate enough to have seen him some 15 times or more.
Worth Every Tear
Hats off to Harper!
Hats off the hell with that I lay my guitar at your feet.Wow.
Absolutely tremendous - thanks man!
masterpiece
if this does not make a young man want to pick up a guitar ...or woman come to that ..love Roy Harper .
Pure genius
Great Clip
What a true artist, and what an inspiration fir led zep he was.
i have checked out "one for all" it blows my mind away each time i hear it, would somebody put it on youtube! ! !
Sweet tone out that Ovation !
I love this, its just sooooo 'Zeppy' you can hear the influence right there.
I would say that Zeppelin were Harpy!
@@idlabi Yes indeed.
Wicked awesome song!
Magnificent.
One of the "No War" songs ever!
Unique sound, unique man.
Classic Roy ! A version of this on the album 'In between Every Line' is mesmorising. More intense than this performance. You must see him live if you get the chance. If not go see his son Nick Harper, he does things with a guitar no one else does.
I saw him in Brisbane, UQ Refec - 18 April 1986 apparently.
amazing man o man o man high greetings x
Have a Cigar , Roy .
Wicked astounding love it XX
Absolutely! Roy is able to project a whole band.
Roy has been ill I know that. He said something in Word Mag over the summer about Roy as in the music remaining in the future. To me he is vital in the sense that life is vibrant and real, poems to the heart. He also talked about Eminem and Moby, plus Floyd and other as competent but musical wallpaper, not too challenging. Stormcock community is worth checking out, some great interview with him.
yay ! one of my most favorite crazy people !
Bullinamingvase....a truly great album
@jasonecc Its - D A D G A D, but he has his strings upto 6 semitones down from concert pitch. Then you need thicker strings! Once you get it - its so easy and enjoyable to play.
I prefer playing it with the capo on the fifth fret
hats off to harper