I think that this version is even better that the one on the record. The bass guitar solo by Graham Gouldman really hits me, and Eric Stewart plays like a god - and he is enjoying himself. This is music that I can play forever and never get tired of.
That was the best bass-solo i've ever heard, but it is disgusting that that solo from Eric Stewart has not been given the credit it deserved. They only have the fastest solos in the "top 20 guitar solos". I've nothing against fast solos, but this one has a beautiful melody.
Glenn Hall it really was the best! Why wasn't Eric ever a bigger name in the states. I was a young child in the 70s so I'm just now discovering this little gem of a band. Eric seems like such an amazing talent and performer. I'm in love!
Three years later... this is still my favorite lead guitar starting at 10:30. I've been playing guitar for 24 years now and can't touch this. Hard to believe Eric didn't keep making music like this.
Eric was in a terrible car crash in 1979 that derailed his and 10cc's careers. He eventually went on to work with Paul McCartney and others but never really pursued his own career after Ten out of 10 in 1983.
What a performance! 10cc unarguably the greatest british band ever!! Goldman is a colossus of british music and the rest are mere gods I have loved this band for over 40 years.
I had one of my best concerts in Copenhagen couple of years ago - ok ok not the original line up, but Gouldman carried the weight - I do not know you but Feel The Benefit, and I am sure you are not in Love ;)
Me too. Eric was the most under-estimated guitarist EVER. Saw them live a couple of times, and was in a band with Paul Burgess, who took over drumming from Kevin when they left. Absolutely brilliant, even if they did record at Stockport!! just kidding, OK?
A master class in how to play live. No wonder 10cc were called the musicians who the musicians looked up to. Sheer brilliance. I saw them in 1976 and Graham's 10cc twice in 2006 and 2008. 10cc are up there with The Beatles when it comes to composing and playing numbers.
I saw them twice in 1980 at the Birmingham Odeon and they were brilliant and this track was the highlight of the night for me but what i want to know from you is when you saw Grahams 10cc in 2005/6 did they do this track and who was the lead guitarist and was it a patch on Eric Stewart's solo which I think is one of the best ever ever
@@patrickreidy8377 I saw 10cc in 2006 at York Barbican Theatre, they did do this track, however by this time Graham Gouldman was the only original member left, but Rick Fenn played lead guitar who had been with them since 1977. Rick is an excellent guitarist even though I agree Eric is the best.
It is sad. I met Eric and Graham for a long interview in 1981 where Eric was articulate and very gracious with his time. We bonded over such nuances as which microphone he used to record his Levi zipper on 'Iceberg' but I think the loss of Godley & Creme and the fact that he is somewhat of a recluse today whereas Graham is still touring, points to the fact that perhaps Eric never really recovered fully from that dreadful car accident he suffered in the late 70s.
Saw them twice in 1977, wow what a band. Always thought that they carried on the Beatles legacy of well crafted and delivered songmanship. Happy days. Eric has such great feeling.
I saw them in 1974 and 1977. In 1977 I thought this was the best bass solo I had ever seen/heard, and I still think so today. Gouldman and Stewart are both guitar gods, and deserve more wide recognition.
This is my favorite live version. Most marvellous performance! Eric Stewart is sooo cool!! He's the greatest guitarist. I love 10cc! I do love Eric Stewart!
+ton horsten Last year in January,10cc came to Tokyo,Japan. The members were Graham Gouldman,Rick Fenn,Paul Burgess. Their performance was wonderful. But Eric Stewart was not there.... 10cc is to visit Tokyo next month again. They will do a splendid performance.
This song reminds me of my childhood. My brother was a huge 10cc fan, I was all for Abba. In our house you'd hear Dancing Queen from the first floor and this beautiful song from the attic room. How I long for those times. No one has died yet and we were all kind of happy. Btw as a 13 year old I was madly in love with Eric Stewart.
If there's one song that sums up the sheer brilliance that is 10cc it's this one!!! I've seen them twice many many years apart and they still shine as brightly now as they did back in the day when i was lucky enough to see the original line up. One night in paris will always stand out for me back then...superb!!!
8:51 and on demonstrate that human beings are indeed capable of perfection. I never, ever cease to be amazed by the two solos at the end of this song. Absolutely, utterly spine-tingling.
I never tire of watching this group and in particular this song . If there is a better example of guitar solos then I've not seen it. Eric Stewart totally in the moment with his guitar. A very underated group of talented musicians.
Awesome, awesome! Look at that handsome guy, singing with a gifted voice, listen at all these brilliant playing! This is from a time when there was brilliance and not only the average, as it is today.
Saw them about 1975 at the Riviera Theater in Chicago. They were and still are the best band I have ever seen and I have listened to this track almost everyday since then. In my opinion one of the best bass and guitar solos of all time. This band was pop yes but they had intense depth as musicians as well.
Not in the sense of absolute virtuoso playing but in the sense of musicality. He's one of the Brits best musicians, and as a composer he deserves more credit. The art of making pop music that's not cheese.
This is by far the best concert footage and the very best guitar work by Eric & Graham.I've watched it dozens of times and it's just never enough.I wish I could have seen them in the"Day".
If I'd been at this concert, I would have left the venue immediately after this song, got in my car, driven home, and poured hot wax into both of my ears so that I'd never be able to hear anything again. This is a flawless performance of a perfect song. No need for other music.
That's pretty much what happened when I saw them in their pomp in the early 70's - first concert I'd been to. They were famously on stage for literally 20 minutes! The wife & I went to sea them at Southend this year though & *MAN!* were they good!
This is easily one of their best tracks. Graham's bass solo, Eric's fine piano work and then his aweseome guitar work at the end. Fantastic song. Thank you for posting this outstanding live video!
This gig by the mighty 10cc was the highlight of day one for the new UK tv station 'Channel four' and aired in '82. I had the privilege of seeing them several times.
The absolute best version of this fantastic song, heightened by the fact that it is live, awesome bass solo from Graham and amazing vocal, piano and lead guitar from Eric. Saw them 3 times in the early Eighties, met them after the shows, always had time for the fans, great guys and amazingly talented!!!
listening to the bass then the electric and the voice sent me into air solo. absolutely brilliant x 2 in concert as the encore. rock classic with a fantastic story. my dad loved this group and he was a Frank Sinatra fan. ''Brilliant''............!
Staggering! I bought this album when it came out but probably haven't listened to it for 20 years. But Eric and Graham's playing - that guitar solo at the end - one of the best I think I've ever seen played live
Some songs are forever and "Feel the benefit" is one of them, not only for the arrangements and undeniably amazing solos but the lyrics too. I was lucky to get to know this song back in the 70s. I don't think there has been one single year of my life in which I didn't play this song several times.
You Brits had so many awesome brilliant bands and artists from '70 - mid '80, 10cc, XTC, John Martyn to name a few. You missed it. That hurts. Mr. Steward plays a handsome guitar here. Mr. Gouldman, you are a mighty bass player. One of the best versions. Peter Kroll, Singapore
I remember seeing this concert on Channel 4 when it first went on air in the UK back in 1982 and was totally blown away by the whole programme...Eric Stewart was my influence to me starting to play guitar. thanks for all the excellent, albums, singles and gigs guys....would be so good to see the original line up on stage again. 10cc rock!!!!
I was in Stockport yesterday with a Droylsden dude ............Eric, i bought Live and Let Live the day it came out .................Your music is my vocation too , especially today ..........9th April 2023 We Rise
I had Deceptive Bends back in the day and loved this track, but man do they kill it live! It’s the second live video I’ve seen of this on CZcams and they just get better. Probably the most underrated band of the 70’s but always one of my favourites. Amazing talent in the original line up.
During college, I was hired by a concert promotor to help them work as a roadie. And this actual 10cc tour in Japan was my first job. I had to work to have my rent and bills get paid, and roadie was pretty good money. Hard work but you could enjoy music and 10cc with this many support players was awesome. Every show was nearly a good two hours. Sometimes longer. That was in 1977. I remember the awesome bass solo. They were all nice guys and we had fun.
I fell in love with 10cc because this choooooooonnn ...............i saw them play this tune at the Manchester Apollo Theatre in May 1978 This song is the Anthem of NOW ................now , more than ever
I don’t think I could ever get tired of watching Eric play that guitar solo at the end. It’s a real shame he’s hasn’t gotten more recognition as a guitar player! You don’t see many performers that seem so enthusiastic when they play. I’m sure I respond to the fact that I think he’s adorable but I think there’s more to it than that.
Man, this by far blows away the album version. Best bass solo I think I've ever heard in my many years. Eric's outro is phenominal as well. Thanks for posting.
Astounding! This level of songwriting and musicianship simply doesn't exist anymore taken over by manufactured talent show robots. Luckily somebody invented recording so our great, great great grandkids can be amazed by this brilliance. What a wonderful song!!
Absolutely superb. Fast becoming one of my favourite 10CC tracks. I love long complex numbers and the musicianship shown here is outstanding. Eric's guitar work at the end is amazing
Just a Perfect Song really...I " got " this song early on in my MusicListeningLife and it almost never fails to make me shed a tear...in a positive / good /beautifully profound way! :)
About Eric's Fender. He used the black one a long time since his favourite one was stolen during 1977 tour in the UK. Also Grahams original Rickenbacker was stolen. As Graham once told me they where very upset about this.
Im only 35 and this is the greatest song of all time for me. My dad showed me this tune and its a masterpiece from beginning to end! Tell me im wrong! Lol
"Anybody know about Eric's black Les Paul?" When I interviewed Eric and Graham in Newcastle, Australia for an FM Radio documentary on 10cc, (about 1981) Eric told me that his Gibson 'Les Paul' is was a 1958 special. He went on to say that his favourite guitar amplifier was a Marshall 50 watt Valve or 'tube' model with everything turned right up. He said that Guitar/amp combo was truly magical and delivered the Classic Brit Rock sound with an almost infinite sustain.
Remember this on Channel 4 first time around back in 82...we didnt have a VCR but my sister did and she recorded it for me and from then on whenever I went round hers to baby sit I always made sure it was available to watch. What can you say about 'Feel the Benefit' ?.....brilliant, brilliant BRILLIANT....wish someone would download the whole concert in one. Come on Eric...get your head out from under that classic car, phone Graham and get together for a jam...you never know, you may like it!!
this is a great version of a beautiful and moving song at 11:50 the happiness and spirit of the song really comes out. when i heard the bass solo here the first time I wondered why they didn't include it on the album. the musicality of the playing of all the members is wonderful. BRAVO to 10cc and their quirky genius!
Maybe there was not enough space on the original vinyl album for an even longer version of Feel the Benefit with a bass solo. Anyway, l i v e they needed a bridge, so that Eric Stewart had the time to pick up his guitar. So they inserted a bass solo. Probably Graham Gouldman jumped to the opportunity. He never got to do solo's in 10cc. Bass solos are very rare in pop music anyway.
Holly ffrickin Christ! Saw this band live at the Queen Elizabeth theater. then ran out to buy the live album. If you want to be a musician, Watch these guys.
I WAS at this concert ,worked in London ,and my wife and myself managed to get a couple of walk up tickets ,but we had to stand ,which was great by me ! Saw them live back in 73 ,and recently saw the [ GG ,Rick Fenn ,Paul Burgess etc] in Cardiff St Davids hall ,i have seen GGs 10cc 6 times in the last few years ,and they are still outstanding ,and was lucky enough to see the original line up also 6 times ,such a shame no reunion concert
I love long tracks like this that are a journey in themselves, and what a great live version. Wore my copy of Deceptive Bends out in 1977-78 listening to this.
LIVE… no tricks… no hard drive… no autotune… and PERFECT!
I am probably the only Swedish 16 year old girl who with ease can say that this is one of my absolute favourite songs. I've always loved 10cc
That's because you have taste :)
If I was 16 and Swedish I would also have said the same.
You re right Swedish person, one may be young , old Swedish, French whatever, there is no age for being transported by beauty. I’ll marry you
Age knows no boundaries when it comes to great music.
Julia Jacobson you've got incredibly good taste 😀
I think that this version is even better that the one on the record. The bass guitar solo by Graham Gouldman really hits me, and Eric Stewart plays like a god - and he is enjoying himself. This is music that I can play forever and never get tired of.
I prefer original orchestral version. It sounds more majestic
Best version EVER!!! Listening to it for almost 30 years and still don't get tired hearing it!!!
Jon Carpenter couldn't agree more... Brilliant track.
Same here :)
Same… but longer
Eric Stewart...Jack of all trades
"Feel The Benefit" one of the greatest songs from 10cc. Deceptive Bends.....one of the great albums from 10cc. Long live 10cc!!
Graham's 90-second bass solo is fantastic. This is the best version of Feel the Benefit I've ever heard and the version I've got on my iPod.
Weshimulo How did you put that on your ipod?
red66malibu There are websites where you can rip the audio from CZcams videos. Just did that then added it via iTunes.
That was the best bass-solo i've ever heard, but it is disgusting that that solo from Eric Stewart has not been given the credit it deserved. They only have the fastest solos in the "top 20 guitar solos". I've nothing against fast solos, but this one has a beautiful melody.
Can't stand greedy Gouldman and how he treated Eric!
Best base solo i have ever heard. 16:00
I didn`t know how amazing this song actually is in 2022 .........................10cc Live in Hyde Park , London 2023 , We will all feel the benefit
9th April 2023 London , WE RISE
Eric Stewart's guitar solo at the end is among the best I have ever seen... and done so flawlessly and seemingly effortlessly!
And he's a natural on the piano keys as well. Brilliant musician. He's in the top five for me along with John, Paul, George and Justin.
Glenn Hall it really was the best! Why wasn't Eric ever a bigger name in the states. I was a young child in the 70s so I'm just now discovering this little gem of a band. Eric seems like such an amazing talent and performer. I'm in love!
I always wondered how they managed not to trip over all those cables when moving around the stage. I'm sure it's happened.
Big up de France
Played by Rick Fenn! Eric is playing piano.
The guitar solo is simply amazing.
The bass and guitar solios at the end, just wow ! 😮
really can't get enough of this song
Three years later... this is still my favorite lead guitar starting at 10:30. I've been playing guitar for 24 years now and can't touch this. Hard to believe Eric didn't keep making music like this.
By starting at 10:30 you miss the amazing bass solo that starts at 9:00. You have to play them both!
Eric was in a terrible car crash in 1979 that derailed his and 10cc's careers. He eventually went on to work with Paul McCartney and others but never really pursued his own career after Ten out of 10 in 1983.
Pure genius. Eric Stewart you are the ultimate musician's musician
What a performance!
10cc unarguably the greatest british band ever!! Goldman is a colossus of british music and the rest are mere gods
I have loved this band for over 40 years.
+gerry larg So do I Gerry,my first the last my ever favourite band!!!!!
I had one of my best concerts in Copenhagen couple of years ago - ok ok not the original line up, but Gouldman carried the weight - I do not know you but Feel The Benefit, and I am sure you are not in Love ;)
Me too. Eric was the most under-estimated guitarist EVER. Saw them live a couple of times, and was in a band with Paul Burgess, who took over drumming from Kevin when they left. Absolutely brilliant, even if they did record at Stockport!! just kidding, OK?
they went ok - brilliant songs arrangements vocals -love this tune
I enjoy this Music, but yet its very simple and easy to perform.
A master class in how to play live. No wonder 10cc were called the musicians who the musicians looked up to. Sheer brilliance. I saw them in 1976 and Graham's 10cc twice in 2006 and 2008. 10cc are up there with The Beatles when it comes to composing and playing numbers.
I saw them twice in 1980 at the Birmingham Odeon and they were brilliant and this track was the highlight of the night for me but what i want to know from you is when you saw Grahams 10cc in 2005/6 did they do this track and who was the lead guitarist and was it a patch on Eric Stewart's solo which I think is one of the best ever ever
@@patrickreidy8377 I saw 10cc in 2006 at York Barbican Theatre, they did do this track, however by this time Graham Gouldman was the only original member left, but Rick Fenn played lead guitar who had been with them since 1977. Rick is an excellent guitarist even though I agree Eric is the best.
I wish I could go back in time and attend this concert. Eric does not get enough credit as a singer or as a guitarist and Graham as a guitarist.
It is sad. I met Eric and Graham for a long interview in 1981 where Eric was articulate and very gracious with his time. We bonded over such nuances as which microphone he used to record his Levi zipper on 'Iceberg' but I think the loss of Godley & Creme and the fact that he is somewhat of a recluse today whereas Graham is still touring, points to the fact that perhaps Eric never really recovered fully from that dreadful car accident he suffered in the late 70s.
Eric's guitar solo is one of my favourites. The tone, his touch, his note perfect playing.
Stewart's solo at the end deserves to be at least in the top 20 of all guitar solos. (I was laughed at when I mentioned this in a Mojo list)
I’ve been listening to rock for a long time now and Eric’s solo at the end is definitely in my top 10 !
I agree with you. I also wish the nice bass solo was on the Deceptive Bends studio album
100% agree ... his solo is a killer. He plays it so effortlessly ... He is very underrated lead guitarist.
The bass and guitar solos never got the recognition they deserve
Totally agree Ive always rated him
Saw them twice in 1977, wow what a band. Always thought that they carried on the Beatles legacy of well crafted and delivered songmanship. Happy days. Eric has such great feeling.
I saw them in 1974 and 1977. In 1977 I thought this was the best bass solo I had ever seen/heard, and I still think so today. Gouldman and Stewart are both guitar gods, and deserve more wide recognition.
This is an absolute masterclass in how to perform live, outstanding version!
Man, the sounds coming from that Les Paul. That is some fine lead guitar work from Eric. Solid bass solo.
I have loved this bass guitar solo since I first heard it in 1978 and I still love it today. Rock on.
This is my favorite live version.
Most marvellous performance!
Eric Stewart is sooo cool!!
He's the greatest guitarist.
I love 10cc!
I do love Eric Stewart!
+nora yoshiko Eric is amazing,great voice too!!!!
+ton horstenYes !Eric is very beautiful too!!
Your choice,I'm only interested in his musicrelated qualifications.And they were/are great.Thanks for your comment anyway Nora.
+ton horsten Last year in January,10cc came to Tokyo,Japan.
The members were Graham Gouldman,Rick Fenn,Paul Burgess.
Their performance was wonderful. But Eric Stewart was not there....
10cc is to visit Tokyo next month again.
They will do a splendid performance.
Eric’s smile during his solo....chills.
One of the greatest performances ever. I grew up listening to these guys & im still amazed at the talent, especially Stewart
Absolute musical genius.
This song reminds me of my childhood. My brother was a huge 10cc fan, I was all for Abba. In our house you'd hear Dancing Queen from the first floor and this beautiful song from the attic room. How I long for those times. No one has died yet and we were all kind of happy.
Btw as a 13 year old I was madly in love with Eric Stewart.
Visit him and play this for your brother, Danielle, probably one of 10CC's finest tracks.
@@philgreenough9730 Thanks Phil. Will do! ❤
If there's one song that sums up the sheer brilliance that is 10cc it's this one!!!
I've seen them twice many many years apart and they still shine as brightly now as they did back in the day when i was lucky enough to see the original line up. One night in paris will always stand out for me back then...superb!!!
must have listened to this 25 times in the last few days SUPERB
Seven years on and still listening
8:51 and on demonstrate that human beings are indeed capable of perfection. I never, ever cease to be amazed by the two solos at the end of this song. Absolutely, utterly spine-tingling.
The incredible bass guitar and lead guitar solos and the honky tonk piano!!!
Don’t know how since I’ve played this song, pure bliss.. I certainly felt the benefit of this underrated band ❤❤
Starting at 10:30 is the best lead guitar I have ever heard.
When this came out, I always considered this to have one of the all-time great guitar solos.
Agree ...and best bass-solo I have ever heard starts at 09:00
I never tire of watching this group and in particular this song . If there is a better example of guitar solos then I've not seen it. Eric Stewart totally in the moment with his guitar. A very underated group of talented musicians.
@@pigstrotters4198 yessir...compare Graham's solo here to Live and Let Live its amazing!!
WOW !,
Awesome, awesome! Look at that handsome guy, singing with a gifted voice, listen at all these brilliant playing! This is from a time when there was brilliance and not only the average, as it is today.
Saw them about 1975 at the Riviera Theater in Chicago. They were and still are the best band I have ever seen and I have listened to this track almost everyday since then. In my opinion one of the best bass and guitar solos of all time. This band was pop yes but they had intense depth as musicians as well.
+Steve Gilliana I agree!
Without a doubt, one of the best bass solo's I have ever seen!
Not in the sense of absolute virtuoso playing but in the sense of musicality.
He's one of the Brits best musicians, and as a composer he deserves more credit. The art of making pop music that's not cheese.
This is by far the best concert footage and the very best guitar work by Eric & Graham.I've watched it dozens of times and it's just never enough.I wish I could have seen them in the"Day".
saw them in Philly at The Tower Thanksgiving night 1978 pretty sure it was the exact same band with Graham and Eric.
I wish that I could climb in the "Way-Back Machine" and flash myself to 1982 to see this show. Incredible!
If I'd been at this concert, I would have left the venue immediately after this song, got in my car, driven home, and poured hot wax into both of my ears so that I'd never be able to hear anything again. This is a flawless performance of a perfect song. No need for other music.
AccurateCrabLegs, Yes, this is also one of my favourite 10cc tracks. Absolutely love this.
Well said.
Flawless. but I would want to hear it again... and again.
That's pretty much what happened when I saw them in their pomp in the early 70's - first concert I'd been to. They were famously on stage for literally 20 minutes!
The wife & I went to sea them at Southend this year though & *MAN!* were they good!
And Eric Stewart isn't tardy on the 6 string :)
Oh those were indeed the days, 10cc simply amazing, brilliant song writing, arranging and musicianship.
This is, without question, their Magnum Opus! An unequaled masterpiece!
I had forgotten how good they were. Amazing
This is easily one of their best tracks. Graham's bass solo, Eric's fine piano work and then his aweseome guitar work at the end. Fantastic song. Thank you for posting this outstanding live video!
It's all been said!
In over 10 years this has had 220 thousand views but deserves 220 million views! Sublime performance!
I was lucky enough to be at the recording of Live and Let Live and it was a brilliant gig.
Great band.
Just brilliant. Eric Stewart. What a guitar solo. I remember taping this on Channel Four as a lad and watching it till I wore the tape out..
Ditto, it was on late at night if I remember rightly. I remember taping it on betamax lol :-)
didnt we all lol
This gig by the mighty 10cc was the highlight of day one for the new UK tv station 'Channel four' and aired in '82. I had the privilege of seeing them several times.
How good a lead guitarist is Eric Stewart! Man he kicks ass! Not to mention his singing and songwriting skills! Bravo Eric!
The absolute best version of this fantastic song, heightened by the fact that it is live, awesome bass solo from Graham and amazing vocal, piano and lead guitar from Eric. Saw them 3 times in the early Eighties, met them after the shows, always had time for the fans, great guys and amazingly talented!!!
"Live and Let Live" is one of the greatest (if not THE GREATEST) live albums ever! Eric is brilliant.
Richard Van Ry seconds out genesis.is mine.
Eric Stewart is an absolutely fantastic musician, singer and composer
listening to the bass then the electric and the voice sent me into air solo. absolutely brilliant x 2 in concert as the encore. rock classic with a fantastic story. my dad loved this group and he was a Frank Sinatra fan. ''Brilliant''............!
Staggering! I bought this album when it came out but probably haven't listened to it for 20 years. But Eric and Graham's playing - that guitar solo at the end - one of the best I think I've ever seen played live
Amazing voice and song. This made me stop what I was doing and listen. Thx.
One of the greatest live songs of all time
How can a song that is almost 14 minutes long feel like it was too short when it ends?
Spectacular album closer, let alone a standalone piece of music. It's what "And You and I" is to the Yes catalog.
Some songs are forever and "Feel the benefit" is one of them, not only for the arrangements and undeniably amazing solos but the lyrics too. I was lucky to get to know this song back in the 70s. I don't think there has been one single year of my life in which I didn't play this song several times.
You Brits had so many awesome brilliant bands and artists from '70 - mid '80, 10cc, XTC, John Martyn to name a few. You missed it. That hurts.
Mr. Steward plays a handsome guitar here. Mr. Gouldman, you are a mighty bass player. One of the best versions.
Peter Kroll, Singapore
I remember seeing this concert on Channel 4 when it first went on air in the UK back in 1982 and was totally blown away by the whole programme...Eric Stewart was my influence to me starting to play guitar. thanks for all the excellent, albums, singles and gigs guys....would be so good to see the original line up on stage again. 10cc rock!!!!
I was in Stockport yesterday with a Droylsden dude ............Eric, i bought Live and Let Live the day it came out .................Your music is my vocation too , especially today ..........9th April 2023 We Rise
Fantastic version. RIP Mr Emerson, very underrated keyboard player
I had Deceptive Bends back in the day and loved this track, but man do they kill it live! It’s the second live video I’ve seen of this on CZcams and they just get better. Probably the most underrated band of the 70’s but always one of my favourites. Amazing talent in the original line up.
During college, I was hired by a concert promotor to help them work as a roadie. And this actual 10cc tour in Japan was my first job. I had to work to have my rent and bills get paid, and roadie was pretty good money. Hard work but you could enjoy music and 10cc with this many support players was awesome. Every show was nearly a good two hours. Sometimes longer. That was in 1977. I remember the awesome bass solo. They were all nice guys and we had fun.
What great memories you must have.
Art. Just art..
I Love This Band!!!
so lennon and mcartney influenced imence song
Im listening from San Diego, California!!!!❤❤ love you guys!!!
Love this song, got the album as a present when I was 15 years old. Fan since then.
Never get tired of hearing this song vocals and sound are pure quality one of the best bands ever
I fell in love with 10cc because this choooooooonnn ...............i saw them play this tune at the Manchester Apollo Theatre in May 1978
This song is the Anthem of NOW ................now , more than ever
Masterful filming, stage lighting, sound all complement a genius of a musical performance. I re-fell in love with this song.
I don’t think I could ever get tired of watching Eric play that guitar solo at the end. It’s a real shame he’s hasn’t gotten more recognition as a guitar player! You don’t see many performers that seem so enthusiastic when they play. I’m sure I respond to the fact that I think he’s adorable but I think there’s more to it than that.
Great memories with this band. Like so many I found this music through my dad only hope it lives on with my boys
Man, this by far blows away the album version. Best bass solo I think I've ever heard in my many years. Eric's outro is phenominal as well. Thanks for posting.
Can' get enough of this classic,CC Rules!!!!!!
Astounding! This level of songwriting and musicianship simply doesn't exist anymore taken over by manufactured talent show robots. Luckily somebody invented recording so our great, great great grandkids can be amazed by this brilliance. What a wonderful song!!
Absolutely superb. Fast becoming one of my favourite 10CC tracks. I love long complex numbers and the musicianship shown here is outstanding. Eric's guitar work at the end is amazing
Just a Perfect Song really...I " got " this song early on in my MusicListeningLife and it almost never fails to make me shed a tear...in a positive / good /beautifully profound way! :)
About Eric's Fender. He used the black one a long time since his favourite one was stolen during 1977 tour in the UK. Also Grahams original Rickenbacker was stolen. As Graham once told me they where very upset about this.
Im only 35 and this is the greatest song of all time for me. My dad showed me this tune and its a masterpiece from beginning to end! Tell me im wrong! Lol
"Anybody know about Eric's black Les Paul?" When I interviewed Eric and Graham in Newcastle, Australia for an FM Radio documentary on 10cc, (about 1981) Eric told me that his Gibson 'Les Paul' is was a 1958 special. He went on to say that his favourite guitar amplifier was a Marshall 50 watt Valve or 'tube' model with everything turned right up. He said that Guitar/amp combo was truly magical and delivered the Classic Brit Rock sound with an almost infinite sustain.
Went to see them on their world tour in 1991 Apollo Manchester played this i was spellbound fantastic loved 10cc forever 🎉🎉❤
Remember this on Channel 4 first time around back in 82...we didnt have a VCR but my sister did and she recorded it for me and from then on whenever I went round hers to baby sit I always made sure it was available to watch. What can you say about 'Feel the Benefit' ?.....brilliant, brilliant BRILLIANT....wish someone would download the whole concert in one. Come on Eric...get your head out from under that classic car, phone Graham and get together for a jam...you never know, you may like it!!
In my opinion one of the Best Bass solos of all time!!
From 9:00 on is in the same vein as Yes' Starship Trooper Wurm section. Both bands, simply amazing!
Bought the album deceptive bends from Woolworths in anwick in1977 blew my mind never heard anything quite like it! Brilliant.
they went ok - brilliant songs arrangements vocals -love this tune
Eric Steward on the height of his vocal abilities, it seems.
Yep I am coming back here, to the probably best rendition of the song.
again what bloody good song I love it all the way quite a trip
Still the best stuff to listen to and learn from, ALL THE WAY in 2019, over 40 years later !
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I love this performance ... it showcases the talents of Eric on guitar and Graham with his bass solo which he plays like a lead guitar.
What an awesome live version of this great 10cc song....thanks so much for sharing!
this is a great version of a beautiful and moving song
at 11:50 the happiness and spirit of the song really comes out.
when i heard the bass solo here the first time I wondered why they didn't include it on the album.
the musicality of the playing of all the members is wonderful.
BRAVO to 10cc and their quirky genius!
Maybe there was not enough space on the original vinyl album for an even longer version of Feel the Benefit with a bass solo.
Anyway, l i v e they needed a bridge, so that Eric Stewart had the time to pick up his guitar. So they inserted a bass solo. Probably Graham Gouldman jumped to the opportunity. He never got to do solo's in 10cc. Bass solos are very rare in pop music anyway.
And Graham Gouldman's bass lead at about 9:00 is great! Not to mention all the vocals, background and lead. And the second guitarist Rick Fenn!
As a teen, after The Beatles, most everything seemed less than equal, but then, thank goodness, I discovered 10cc.
Post Godley and Creme! I thought 10cc would fade away once those two left - clearly I was wrong! What an amazing performance!
Holly ffrickin Christ! Saw this band live at the Queen Elizabeth theater. then ran out to buy the live album. If you want to be a musician, Watch these guys.
I WAS at this concert ,worked in London ,and my wife and myself managed to get a couple of walk up tickets ,but we had to stand ,which was great by me ! Saw them live back in 73 ,and recently saw the [ GG ,Rick Fenn ,Paul Burgess etc] in Cardiff St Davids hall ,i have seen GGs 10cc 6 times in the last few years ,and they are still outstanding ,and was lucky enough to see the original line up also 6 times ,such a shame no reunion concert
Luky guy
I love long tracks like this that are a journey in themselves, and what a great live version. Wore my copy of Deceptive Bends out in 1977-78 listening to this.
Two fantastic solos: bass and guitar!