Ten Years After- I'd Love to Change the World (First Listen)
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For a while in the 70s, Alvin Lee was considered a guitar god ranked at the top with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.
If he did nothing else, his Woodstock performance alone would have put him in the conversation.
@@FURDOG1961 I've seen them all live and Alvin was number one for me.
I still see him like that. And not so much some of the newer dudes.
I,ll just leave you a quote from Jimmy Page that says it all. "Alvin Lee is the only guitarist I,d pay money to see".
Alvin Lee sets his guitar damn near on fire with his playing on "I'm Going Home" Live At Woodstock. I don't think the audience knew what hit them. You have to do this song.
This is one of my all time favorites. Song of the times. Killer guitar. It don't git much better than this.
Alvin Lee shreds on their Woodstock performance!
As a guitar player I appreciate the genius of Alvin Lee in the solo but this song has it all. An infectious accoustic riff, that even I can play but a great band, with singing and timeless lyrics. It still excites me now as it did when I first heard it in the 70's as a teenager. Great, great song!!!!!!
Alvin Lee was one of the best rock-blues guitarists of all time and was no vocal slouch either. A Space In Time is probably their most commercially successful album , but their performance of “Goin Home” at Woodstock is one of the iconic performances of the era. Wild abandon from Alvin it’s not to be missed. That said my favourite TYA track is “Spoonful” from the Fillmore East Live album. Cream’s “Spoonful” is more we’ll known & I’m a big early Clapton fan but Alvin killed it on that one.
Digging your stuff, keep it up :-)
He can check out his Album "Nothing but the Blues" as well it would make his day and he won't stop with one song.
Ty Greg!
Played congas once with Alvin Lee, in a drunken stupor around a campfire near the Thames at the back of the Reading Rock Festival grounds in the early eighties, when Ten Years After was invited there by Harold Pendleton (organiser of the Reading Festival and owner of the London Marquee Club) for the 25th anniversary of the Marquee. Good times. Lee was a very philosophical guy, at least when drunk. He was also one of the most talented guitar players of the last, say, two-hundred thousand years. He died from an anesthesy for a stupid routine operation in-between concerts in a hospital in Spain.
Coolness, great memories, huh ?
Thanks for that. Snippets of history and behind the scenes... precious.
Sounds like a fun time!
I never knew how he died. It sounds like gross negligence.
The first two tracks from this same album "One of These Days" & "Here They Come" are both really strong songs that come just before this one.
Here They Come is a great tune!
This album is solid throughout, IMO. It has been in my collection in one form or another for almost 50 years!
A band that still seems beloved by Americans of a certain vintage, but which is almost completely forgotten in its homeland. Alvin Lee had a a reputation as being, "the fastest guitarist in the West," and used to have a CND symbol on his guitar. That's all I really remember him for, because, as incendiary as his playing was, I never heard anything that really held my attention. This is a better song than I expected.
Wow.... 50 years later and this song still sounds as fresh as ever - and it's still right on the money!
Definitely!
Hey JP, I liked the song choice you made here. I remember hearing this song back in the 70's and at the time it really was a call to take action to make the world a better place, and the listeners were being asked to find solutions to the problems of the world instead of being part of the problem. This is a message we surely need to hear today!
Appreciate that Wayne, ty!
"It's black or white, rich and poor, them and us...." Sounds current, doesn't it?
I don't remember ever not loving this song. I must have been 14 or 15 when I first heard it and I remember thinking "Who is this guy?". Around this time I watched the Woodstock and Monterrey Music Festivals on TV all in one weekend, and while there were acts I couldn't understand or appreciate (JanisJoplin) and people who blew me away (Hendrix), there was this one guy whose name I missed, but I thought was the complete commercial package. Good looking, great vocalist, and phenomenal guitarist. The fact that I didn't recognize him bothered me, because he was so blatantly superior to everyone else I watched that weekend save Hendrix. Turns out that it was Alvin Lee, the guy singing and playing on that Change the World song I had heard on the radio.
People on social media have made comparisons between this song and Stairway to Heaven, and I can't help thinking that this is the superior song. It's arguably more soulful, certainly more thoughtful, and the guitar solo is technically superior. The dynamics and structures are sort of similar, but there's nothing precious about this song, while Stairway I've always thought was a bit pretentious.
If you need a Ten Years After recommendation, I'd say listen to "I'm Going Home", live from Woodstock. I don't believe anyone at the time (not even Clapton) could play as fast so cleanly as Lee did in this performance. I might be wrong, but I haven't seen it.
You’re setting the bar pretty high when it comes to songs and artists you’ve been reviewing. Keep it up. 👍
Ty LJ!
There's no where else where we can discover random great bands and music... Try Opeth A Fair Judgement
Definitely one of my favorite songs of all time. Never get tired of it and message always stays relevant.
Got that right Geoff. Ty!
This would be the perfect time to check out :
Fire -the Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Fresh Air - Quicksilver Messenger Service
The entire Arthur Brown album would be worth reviewing
Fantastic reaction.....you really "get" the music/lyrics... You are the best on CZcams.
I dont know if I'm the best, but ty!
MUST CHECK OUT Ten Years After "I'm Going Home" live at Woodstock - absolutely classic!
A 70s guitar God for sure.
Ten Years After creams Cream everyday for me. This is their hit song, and it's far from their best. Cricklewood Green is one of my favourite albums ever.
50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain is pretty Psychedelic.
@@shyshift phenomenal song, listen to it everyday, amazing nobody has done a reaction to it yet
@@chrisseager4866 Woodstock got all the publicity and I’d Love To Change The World became the only hit on radio.
@@chrisseager4866 A few reactors have done it. No one I've seen has done an analysis like this one after the song.
Cream just different more psychedelic TYA more bluesy.
Like Rob Gray said earlier, 'One Of These Days' from this same album is a killer song. Like all TYA and A. Lee solo songs.
Ten Years After - I recommend their Cricklewood Green album, particularly Love Like a Man (probably their biggest hit), 50,000 Miles Beneath my Brain, As the Sun Still Burns Away, and Circles
Sssh great too and Stonedhenge jazzy which I like is great
A great classic by Ten Years After, still listening to it 49 years later....
This was a good one to play when someone said “you play guitar? Play something!”
Think I’m gonna have to learn it... for that situation, instead of just noodling about which doesn’t seem to impress anyone.
Haha definitely!
you stumbled on quite the little classic there my friend. Alvin Lee one of the great unsung guitar heroes of the classic rock era.
I would not label this song Psychedelic.
Bad Spotify, Bad!
It's more like acid rock. The vocal effect on the chorus is definitely pretty trippy tho.
@@grimson Do you remember the 45? (Like hey, are you old like me?) The flipside was a very cool psychedelic track called "Let The Sky Fall". Lots of ear candy from back-masking to the very tone of Alvin's guitar. All very dreamy. Check it out. MAYBE my favorite flip of all time.
So glad you "stumbled " upon TYA...for a few years after their appearance at Woodstock they became the biggest band in the world- and deservedly so. Alvin Lee was not only the songwriter and vocalist he's also been recognised as a brilliant lead guitarist. To highlight his prowess please listen to a couple of tracks from the album Cricklewood Green... Love like a man ( their breakout hit) and 50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain.( though every other track on the album is worth a listen too!)
Great reaction as usual, stay safe and Merry Christmas from across the pond
Brilliant! You've made my day (again). Most will want I'm Going Home from Woodstock, I'll recommend Let The Sky Fall, A Sad Song or Love Like A Man. I'm so glad that you liked this JP, great stuff!
Added it. ;)
@@-davidolivares 👍
Ty, hope youre having an awesome Sunday!
Want psychedelic ? Try 2,000 Light Years from Home by The Rolling Stones...😎
Those Beatle wannabes? Yeah, that’s a great song.
I've been drug free for over 28 years and the mere mention of this song gives me acid flashbacks!
Wow ! I knew TYA with Love Like a Woman. I thought I didn't know anything else. My older brother had a cassette in 1971-72 with rock songs on it. I often listened it and when a song from that audiotape reappears it's like a travel back in time. This was one of it I think ! Haven't heard it for at least 45 years ! Wow. Thanks…
Ah yes, nearly 50 years on and we are a bit more understanding when we speak about some of our fellow travelers. I was not quite in high school when this came out and my guitar-playing friends were just blown away. Hendrix was gone, and we hadn't heard the 'Woodstock' album yet ( hey, these things cost MONEY) , so THIS was our intro to Alvin Lee and the next step in guitar playing - - a pre-shred shredder. If you want a song that is at least lyrically in the same vein, try "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)" by the Moody Blues.
Great song and review! I wouldn't classify it "psychedelic " but glad you found it! I'd suggest reviewing their performance at Woodstock - Going Home. Quite a showcase of Alvin's showmanship and guitar virtuosity. I first saw him perform "10 years later" and they rocked out! Alvin playing his guitar with a drum stick, using his harmonica and Mike stands as slides. Wow!
Alvin Lee what a monster definitely one of the top guitarists of this time. Nickname the Fastest Guitarist in the West!!!!! His performance at Woodstock is legendary!!!!
Alvin Lee is the Rodney Dangerfield of rock-no respect!His frenetic performance at Woodstock is a legendary one-more please. Peace from CT.
What moved Alvin Lee and Ten Years after into the spotlight was their performance at Woodstock. Unfortunately, Lee passed away in 2013.
Yep play I’m Going Home from Woodstock mind blowing in 1969.
We miss you Alvin 🥀 RIP
I've never heard this before and it's not usually my type of music, but that was a fantastic song.
Nice! Glad you liked it!
Ten Years After I'm Going Home Live At Woodstock!
You won't be disappointed.
This is the case where you probably heard the band's songs but never heard of the band... well at least for me. Yeah this song is a winner, enjoyed the song vocally but loved the guitars. I wasn't following along with the lyrics but I was getting a crying mood from the lead guitar. I was thinking during the reaction, "man this guy can really make the guitar cry". The guitar phrasing was incredibly good and I loved his tone. Thx JP loved the song.
Ten Years After ,I can't keep from crying , off of the Recorded Live album !
Never was quite as into TYA as much as other contemporary guitar led bands, but I really admire the service you provide, giving neglected music an airing!
Ty, im really happy to!
Nothing quite like the tone Alvin gets on that guitar.
I heard this on another channel recently and put up a question about that cool sound effect on the chorus vocals. A guy informed me that it’s fed through a “Leslie” speaker a then miked from that. It’s a very complex early technology- Wikipedia shows one in a transparent box so you can see all the components inside.
The Leslie was used to great effect back in the day, by quite a few artists, The Beatles being only one, and not the first. The wiki entry about the Leslie is an interesting read!
I'll have to look into it! Ty
Great tune! Always loved this band!
50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain... Phenomenal song.
Oh my Justin, as many have said before, Ten Years After at Woodside was awesome. Since I first heard Going Home way, way back then, whenever I had trouble or a long journey, Going Home pops in my head. Thanks for this memory.
Ten Years After: 'Rock and Roll Music To The World'
Alvin Lee was one of the most underrated guitarist of his day. He kicked ass.
Listen to that whole album dude. I wore it out a few times back in the day.
Quality tune. That guitar work is no joke. Alvin Lee could really play the blues rock. There's something about recorded music from roughly 1968-1975 that sounds better than anything else to me. The sound that musicians and producers were getting in the studio back then was so rich and warm. That's true for rock, r & b, jazz, soul, funk. The records from that time period are dope.
Great song with a great message!! I always thought that when he said “I’ll leave it up to you”, he might have been talking about “future generations”! Well, this song still applies 50 yrs later... cause we don’t know what to do either!!! Wishing you A Very Merry Christmas, Justin!! Be well and God Bless... from Texas!
Ty so much Julie! Have a great holiday weekend!
I always interpreted it as a mockery of the conservative elements in society at the time it was written. Basically, his point seems to be that all the old-timers could do was criticize what the kids were doing, but they didn't actually have anything to contribute, so they left it up to the kids anyway, and just complained things didn't end up how they wanted.
It's kind of the opposite now: the liberal/centrist types are just kind of meandering around with no answers to problems, and the extreme left and right have a vision for how to change the world. So the milquetoast "Washington consensus" will probably be passe within a decade because it can't actually provide an example of what it's "for." Just what it's "against."
Remember, these guys played at Woodstock. There's a historical context to the song that's pretty stark.
Alvin Lee's fluidity is mind-blowing.
Classic early '70s sound (and album cover!). Great guitar work! A lot of great stuff packed into this song.
I remember this on from when I was young. I was 10 when it came out. It was so cool. Everywhere there's freaks and hairys. Had no idea what it was about at the time it just sounded so good.
Alvin Lee was a guitar genius. I've seen clips where he's running his guitar strings against the mic stand and playing at lightning speed. I guess they started out in 1964 and got their name from rock and roll having started 10 years earlier in Memphis, Tennessee. Cool reaction.
One of the best peace&love-protest song of the era
I've loved this song since the mid 80's!
I'm a big fan of this album, and TYA in general, but I'm going to give you a precious gem of a psychedelic album, and you can beat everyone else to it, reaction wise. It's the 1970 masterpiece by Spirit entitled "Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus" You must set aside the time and do the entire album. An album that opens with a line like "You have the world at your fingertips, no one can make it better than you" and closes with the very same line, is purely magical. I will admit to assigning some particular "times and feelings (and, ok, maybe some psychedelic substances)" to my affection for the album, but it's a mighty strong piece of music. I still listen quite often.........lights low, volume high, headphones in place, no interruptions! Take a leap of faith and trust me on this one!
This album is what deep dives is all about. Drop the needle ANYWHERE on this album and your going to be blown away! Their album Shhhh is more straight jamming but also worthy of a FULL album review.
The drums are incredible.
Nice choice Justin, I love the ten years after band, and particularly this song. it is smooth and at the same time noisy, this band got a giant projection, mainly, after their presentation at the Woodstock festival, where they rocked.
Of course, this is an iconic song and huge hit from TYA! But, as others have noted, it was not really representative of Alvin Lee & TYA. It has just barely a hint of Alvin's blues foundations. Still, I never turn the song off when it comes on anywhere!
I got to see Alvin Lee & Ten Years Later on May 28, 1978, at Dallas Convention Center.
The Dixie Dregs opened, and the crowd was thin for their performance because it was their first major tour. They absolutely knocked the audience out, and as the audience grew larger towards the end of their set (people who waited to show up until close to time for Alvin to come on), people discovered what a killer band they were!
Alvin & his band, tho.....OMG! Just killed it! I will never forget their performance of "Hey Joe", and, of course, "I'm Going Home". I have always loved Alvin's version of "Hey, Joe" much more than Hendrix's version. And the stunning "I May Be Wrong, But I Won't Be Wrong Always" was on fire!
I cannot recommend highly enough his 1968 live album "Undead"!!! It really showcased his childhood influences from the Big Bands his parents listened to and played for him. That meant a lot to me, because I was also strongly affected by that music, also played for me by my Dad.
Thanks for the reaction, Justin, and I hope you will dive more into Alvin's work! Of course, you must check out his full performance at Woodstock! I know you don't (so far) do reactions to live performances, but I'm hoping that might change over time!
Good morning Justin and fellow followers!
There's a phrase which I feel sums up what you got out of this song, Justin:
Think Globally
Act Locally
Perfect phrase indeed!
I agree.......Alvin wrote this song and the song is making it's energy to the listener's subconsciousness to change the world in some small way....that's why he whispers the message.
An old classic that brings back memories.
BTW If you are going to do Christmas songs next week try Jethro Tull's A Christmas Song from their Christmas album.🎄
Ty! 🎄
I didn’t connect this song to the Woodstock Alvin Lee (Mr. Fastest guitar in the West) until recently... but, it was on the radio back then in the Iron Age and I did like it a lot. Now, I really dig it. As you mentioned, the mixture of acoustic and blazing “creamy “ electric guitars is just how I would want to sound and play like. A huge blind spot for me.
More please...
More!!??!!
yes please.
Harumph.
Journey to the Center of your Mind by The Amboy Dukes would be good.
Speaking of Dukes... more Dukes of Stratosphear
would be mega stellar mon.
The Mole from the Ministry
Your My Drug
Vanishing Girl
Little Lighthouse
or
XTC, anything really.
Take care everyone, mask 😷 pls,
kindness and respect to those working to heal, feed, and support us in this horrendous time,
Peace and “creamy” Music
You are the best, David! Happy Holidays!
@@MissAstorDancer
Awe, yooo.
May your days daze bright, snuggles be warm and yer bobbles bob extra bobbley... much love and happiness. Happy Hollandaise!
@@-davidolivares LOL!!! and.....MMMMM, Hollandaise!!!!
Excellent analysis and synopsis of a great song JustJP. If you want to hear something really psychedelic from the unparalleled Alvin Lee/Ten Years After, try '50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain'. Also, if you want to hear some of the finest guitar work ever there is Alvin Lee's 'Bluest Blues' with George Harrison on slide guitar and 'Can't Stop' with some of the most incredible and sensuous guitar licks ever recorded. You and your fans would not be disappointed.
Alvin Lee's lead guitar is amazing. He's always been regarded as in the top 10 or so Rock guitarists, but that is so subjective of course. Lets just say his peers in other Rock Bands always mention him when the conversation comes up.
Alvin Lee was is and always will be the GOAT 🐐
Underrated band and guitarist Alvin Lee
Here they Come, first song side one. Actually the whole alp is fantastic. Ten Years After was at Woodstock playing I’m Going Home.
If you want to hear one of the best live guitar songs ever put to vinyl, I'm Going Home live at Woodstock is the Ten Years After song to play next.
Great band the whole album is great.
My first listen too, fantastic song, very good voice and solid guitar play. Hey JP, tomorrow winter begins over there, "And then..." please, don't miss that important detail 😉😇
Ty Jorge! I may have something for you Tues
I like when you explain how you find particular songs. I’ve been trying some of your tactics on Reddit.
Ty Jay, I also use RateYourMusic a LOT to find new music
"Standing at the Station" is a good one.
Classic English blues rock. Great song, a softer start than a lot of there stuff, but building thereafter. great guitar, leccy and acoustic. Lyrically, good, sad though we're still having to carp about the same problems 50 yrs on. Will we never sort our act out. Had to laugh though at your lyric read, that second line. Loved the mumbling when you hit the bit about 'Dutch sea defences' hahaha. Were you worried of offending people, or the wrath of youtube?
carp about... that’s great.
Haha, literally both. CZcams is quite reactive these days unfortunately
This song is a good intro to them, probably the best known in USA. Easy guitar song to learn and jam. "50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain" and "Love Like A Man" are good follow ups.
Excellent! Well done!
If you like the guitar transition here, listen to Blind Faith (Clapton, Winwood, Baker, Grech supergroup) "Do what you like" - just set aside 20 minutes (it's a long one). The shift from Winwoods keyboard solo to Clapton's guitar solo is sublime.
A great song that I had forgotten existed. For some reason I never connected the title to the song (I kept having visions of the Coke commercial from the 60s or was that the 70s). It is sad that it still resonates so strongly today.
I have to think 1971 was trending towards the end of the psychedelic era in music. Hard rock and metal had replaced it... For an obscure but worthy example try Dust's album "Hard Attack".
Another great review for a great song. Thanks.
"Love Like A Man" - gritty, sexy and a banger!
You would definitely like "I've been There Too" off of this same album its a great song, I still play it on the guitar all the time.🎸🎵👍
That's how you do it! Great reaction to a great song!
Ty Brian!!
Far out dude!!!! Peace ☮️
Ten Years After! Alvin Lee is a great guitar player. You will also like the song "Standing at the Station" by them as well.
Thanks for not stopping the song every 30 seconds and waiting to the end before critiquing.
Gotta let the music ride :D Thanks Robert
RIP Alvin Lee ❤
I always liked "I've Been There Too" off this album. Alvin Lee's nick name was lightning fingers
If you want to check out more Ten Years After, I'd go with either "50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain" off of Cricklewood Green or just go for the Woodstock version of "I'm Goin' Home," since that one I'm sure has gotten a huge chunk of their fans into them. Plus, they were a band that was better live.
Wow, you got it. ..nice.
All these folks suggesting One Of These Days are absolutely right. But I'd also throw in 50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain....now your getting some psychedelic Ten Years After.
Great song choice!
Ah yeah Ten Years After. Alvin Lee's wonderful guitar playing and songwriting. You should maybe hear "Here They Come" from the same album. A sci-fi rock song about aliens coming to planet earth.
Another great video, Justin! Thanks for bringing this song to my attention. I needed to add it to my playlist. Also, I know you've developed a fondness for ELP. Have you ever heard the song Green-Eyed Lady by Sugarloaf? A great early 70's song that sounds a lot like something ELP would've done. Keep the good times coming, man!
Ty! Haven't heard of them
Check out the performance from the Woodstock (original) movie, slightly, massively OTT rocking out the night. Excellent.
"Rock and Roll Music To The World" is a good party song, and "Positive Vibrations" is one of their more laid back ones, similar to Change The World.
Check out Good morning little schoolgirl. Another rocking hit by TYA.
Again you are soooooo CORRECT!!!!!
Cricklewood Green is probably their best album, you should give it a listen. Many great songs on that one.
Appreciate your reaction. You're one of my first go tos. Dude, you don't look that tall. 😂
I know this video is a year old, but I want to say this anyway.
Here are some recommendations for the next Alvin/TYA track to check out.
Choo Choo Mama
One Of These Days
You Give Me Loving
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Help Me
Let The Sky Fall (For a taste of their psych side)
And for a very different sound he specialized in, check out "Scat Thing" on Recorded Live.
And to get the feel for what they really were like live, the album Ten Years After Recorded Live is essential. Live at the Fillmore East is also good, but for some reason I've always loved the entire show presented on Recorded Live a little more.
Ty for the suggestions GTS :)