ALVIN LEE - THE BLUEST BLUES (1994) | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@frankfellhauer5136]

Alvin Lee was (and is) one of my guitar heros, Amazing playing here from both George and Alvin.

[@annemaclean6634]

In my opinion, this is one of the best blues songs I've ever heard, it's an absolutely epic piece of music and I can't stop listening to it, chills and emotions affect me every time. This song is from Alvin Lee's solo album Ninety Ninety-Four (released in the US as I Hear You Rockin') and the first fantastic solo features George Harrison on slide guitar, it's just so beautiful. Alvin Lee's guitar solo is phenomenal and in my opinion, a masterpiece, well, in fact the whole song is a masterpiece. I just knew you'd love it, guys, your reactions were fabulous and exactly mirror how I felt when I first heard this song. Thanks so much for reacting to this me, very much appreciated. And may I just say, RIP Alvin and RIP George, two wonderful musicians, who are very much missed.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Thank you Anne .. luv this track!! Definitely the bluest blues👌🏼

[@terencewalker8825]

Hi Anne. Just a personal Thank you. I have tried so many times to get this masterpiece reacted to. Alvin was never given the acknowledge he deserved but that's OK cos he was was truly loved by those that mattered. I was truly saddened when I heard of his passing. I tried to find out where his resting place is to pay my respects to no avail Apparently it was has wish that the site remained secret??? I do not know if this is true but if so it would not suprise me. He was a genuine, modest man who will be sadly missed. Thanks again Anne xx💗

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Thank you for requesting this! A new artist to me……PHENOMENAL

[@rainerweber8430]

You are absolutly right.

[@ElenoorRigbee]

Phenomenal blues! First time I heard it a few months ago I fell in love with it - listen to it daily. Great to read everyone’s reactions ! Everything I’ve heard from Alvin Lee is fantastic! So glad I came across his music. George of course is incredible. Alvin Lee is a legend.

[@GBeret83]

Alvin may be the greatest guitarist of the entire classic rock generation that no one ever seems to talk about, and what a sad commentary that is. Alvin Lee is one of the most criminaly underrated guitarist ever!!

[@leonthompson8988]

When the song I would love to change the world came out there was no one playing like that on the radio. Studio guys yeah some maybe. Most Studio players were jazz guys because they could read music. Larry Carlton was the only one who could touch Alvin back then. Larry did some of the iconic Steely Dan tunes from the 70s and the most recorded guitarist in America in the 70s and 80s.

[@dongill6216]

Agreed.

[@annemaclean6634]

Alvin Lee was quoted as saying: "… one of my favourite tracks from my album ‘1994’. It has George Harrison on slide guitar and is one of the best solos he ever played. It’s a masterpiece, so sensitive. Hearing George made me play more sensitive too! I’m very proud of this one. It was recently voted one of the best blues songs ever recorded. I’m sure B.B King wouldn’t agree with that! It’s got a classical style piano played by Steve Grant, and George Harrison plays a slide guitar solo that is one of my all time favourites. He created such a tender, melodic solo and I had been playing kind of angry solos, y’know? After hearing George I had to change my whole approach and started to play much more melodically. As a result, I played a great solo too. George may not have been the most clever and nimble of guitarists, but he didn’t just wiggle his fingers and play a succession of notes, he actually wrote a tune while doing a solo. He was so eloquent on guitar that he inspired me to play something eloquent too." Alvin Lee was one of the best blues guitarists and he certainly proves that here, with this incredible song, not forgetting his great vocals!

[@bellamina1957]

Thank you George and Patrick, this is my first time watching your channel and I love you guys! I loved your reaction to this amazing guitarist Alvin Lee and yes the drums and the piano are crying right along with the awesome guitar playing. I was 17 yrs old when a whole car load of us went to see Alvin Lee and Ten Years After, Billy Squire was the backup. We loved the concert but were a bunch of irresponsible teenagers way back then. Smoked so much and was stoned and all of us fell asleep on the dark highway! God woke me up in time to wake the driver and straighten the wheel or there would have been a whole car load of dead teenagers'. I'm thank God I'm here to celebrate Alvin's legacy.

[@jonm1114]

Alvin Lee and George Harrison, what a team-up! One of the best showcases of guitar genius ever. Thanks, guys, for responding to such a great song.

[@roffep216]

That´s Alvin Lee for you!

[@cmel714]

One of my favorite guitarists. RIP Alvin Lee we lost you way too soon.

[@joshreed7102]

I saw Ten Years After when i was 16, I'm 66 now. I was so blown away that they became one of my favorite bands ever.

[@garryokeefe1605]

This is the one I wanted you to hear guys, one of the best blues tracks ever and with George Harrison in on too, what a bonus. And what an underrated guitarist Alvin Lee was, I read online last year that Hendrix said no one played better at Woodstock than Alvin Lee.

[@franktyson2275]

Beautiful song and so expressive ....

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Evelyn here. Hi dudes! Never heard this artist before. Lovely……

[@Jose-r3i4o]

Gracias por este regalo Alvin lee el mejor

[@Katy_r]

Wow! What a beautiful, melancholy song.The guitar was almost too much to handle! Completely agree about the drums. I appreciate your insights. Thank you so much for the reaction guys!

[@stevewalsh4850]

Alvin lee has been tearing it up since the 60’s, so under appreciated and taken for granted, a special gift he was 😎

[@arthurblackhistoric]

Guys, I'm a real hard-bitten old Bluesman and this song never fails to make me get at least one watery eye. Seeing you young guys really enjoying and appreciating this song by one of my greatest guitar heroes made both eyes water! It's so good to see people two whole generations younger feel just like I do about a great song.

[@TroShare]

Happy to see others sharing the same feeling. Each time i listen this song i still feel the same... the first time i heard this song i was alone. My eyes were wet at the first solo. When second started i literraly cried all the tears i had until the end and was not able to talk just after. I only know 2 or 3 songs able to launch your heart in an emotional rollercoaster just in few minutes.

[@billvallier3852]

Interesting that you said that the guitar sounded like it was crying during the 1st solo. That was George Harrison on the slide, who wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

[@sherylhenley1931]

Lovely voice and the truest of bluesmen. Thanks for reviewing it. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@robbiefleming6050]

Best reaction to my favorite blues song! RIP Alvin Lee Thank you!

[@terencewalker8825]

Boys!! THANK YOU,THANKYOU. You have been privileged to listen to one of the most gifted and greatest guitar players who ever lived. He was legendary for the respect he had from so many if not all of so,so many of the finest musicians with whom Alvin did session work all over the world. This has been such a treat for me cos I have requested this to you two. Your reaction was as I guessed it would be. So thanks again and thanks to Anne from Scotland.🙂👍

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Haven't heard this one in a while. So well put together. The blues lyrics sets the mood & just pulls you into each melodical solo. The hard job is finding your way back when it ends😉 Thnx George & Patrick .. enjoy the evening ❣️✌🏼

[@jonsey156]

Alvin has been a guitar hero of mine since the late 60s - more TYA and Alvin please guys - just loved this - try " Help Me " from TYA Recorded Live if you like this kind of Solo ! - you will not be disappointed !!

[@Divocwax]

Opera singers dream of this range and dexterity.

[@JediHobbit007]

Thank you for this reaction. Low key one of my favorite guitar exhibitions ever. He just fucking jams at the end.

[@cheampeake1680]

Thank you boys. I knew you guys would love this song.

[@cletushouse906]

Good to see you got around to Alvin. Nothing but talent there. R.I.P. Alvin.

[@GeorgiaPeach513]

One of my all time favorite songs absolutely bad ass ..

[@animallover-oj2ff]

went to see judist priest and alvin lee on priests point of entry album, left with a whole new appreciation for alvin lee truly a beautiful song played by another grossly underrated guitarist. thank you its about time some one did a reaction on this song.

[@KJ-4321]

I never heard this song before.. it’s just beautiful!

[@tammydean3003]

I recently just discovered this song. I can't believe what a great song I've missed out on my whole life. I listen to this at least once a day now...especially with head phones! 🔥

[@jimreedy1960]

What you are listening to is a slide guitar being played beautifully. There are a handful of really good slide players out there and Alvin is one of them.

[@davidbrown3971]

That's George Harrison on the slide.

[@slavaukraini404]

The slide solo, the first one is George Harrison on slide. The long outro is Alvin, but isn't slide.

[@satorimystic]

Alvin Lee, and 'Ten years After', were truly inspiring to my early guitar playing days. A true master of the instrument.

[@violetflame23]

I've loved this song for years, but I didn't know the first solo was by George Harrison. To me, that's the best solo I ever heard him play. And of course Alvin Lee, although not that well-known, is right up there with some of the blues greats. I agree that his solo on The Bluest Blues is one of the best of all-time as well.

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

Gracias Bross!!!!, al fin reaccionaron a este temazo de Alvin Lee!!!!. Por esas extrañas cosas, no recibió el reconocimiento que merece!. Un Talento Impresionante!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Did you like this just a little bit George? Me too! Patrick said it all with his eyes. Fantastic reaction bros. I thought you were going there George. I was right. That's what music can do to you. I love it!

[@edgarlazaro859]

The one and only George Harrison is playing the first solo. I recommend you another great blues number from Lee, “Real Life Blues”, which also features Harrison.

[@raffaellalocasto3290]

Grazie del consiglio! Apprezzatissimo! Altra meravigliosa performance, magnifici George e Alvin...!

[@arminiusgratis9439]

This solo is the type of music that I regularly heard (usually on the new medium of Los Angeles FM in the earliest 70's. Alvin Lee was always a favorite and he is very under rated.

[@ElizabethAnderson-pq1ns]

One of the best songs I ever heard can’t get it out of my head

[@italcook1]

‘I’m going home ‘ Woodstock, Ten Years After with Alvin Lee on lead guitar and vocals at 22 where he killed it. This is Alvin Lee…

[@annemaclean6634]

The guys reacted to this in December 2020, it was a great reaction to an amazing performance!

[@jacksaintjack2844]

So I heard Alvin Lee and Ten Years After were coming to my hometown of Beaumont, Texas and were going to play in Lamar University's gym. I stood in line with my girlfriend (Carla) to get tickets. Suddenly this guy appeared and said anyone who would volunteer to help set up folding chairs could get in free. I jumped at the chance. Carla and I had great seats and got to see a show that changed our lives. Alvin Lee. WOW!

[@fleegerbriggs5694]

It's amazing how fast Alvin could play, but his blues were so slow and haunting, it was incredible.

[@billvallier3852]

Everytime I hear this song I get lost in the solo. I want it to go on forever.

[@bluestriad]

I remember standing right in front of Alvin at the Forum for a great show and someone handed him a joint and he smoked it while playing. He was at his best playing live for sure!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

My most favourite blue. Doesn't get a deeper blue than this IMHO. Patrick you actually closed your eyes!! Alvin will do that to ya.

[@robertwatson2823]

Thank you for reacting to Alvin Lee. I have been waiting for someone to do this reaction. Alvin Lee is a very underappreciated guitarist and one of my favorites. Some other songs you may like are Slow Blues in C, Live versions of I Can't Keep from Crying Sometime, Help Me and I'm Going home. I suggest the live versions so you can see some of the amazing things Alvin could do with a guitar. There is something new in each one of these live versions. Happy listening guys.

[@scotttrainer9704]

Alvin was known for having the fastest fingers. I'm Going Home live from Woodstock is a great performance by them. I was lucky enough to see them live.

[@annemaclean6634]

I don't know if you know, but the guys reacted to I'm Going Home live from Woodstock, in December 2020, it was a great reaction to an amazing performance!

[@sandielawson3947]

Now I’m wanting to see a live version of this new to me artist. Loved it!

[@georgemelvin9079]

glad to see you caught up with Alvin

[@donthomasdunigan7004]

Absolutely an all-around great song, great guitar solo. Peace.

[@jimmywrangles]

Two of the greatest guitarists playing two of the greatest solo's in one song is freaking amazing. RIP Alvin Lee and George Harrison, we miss you guys.

[@MrPolleyr]

I found this song last year after hearing it on another reaction channel. Like Pink Floyd, I listen to this at least once every week.

[@vinniemoran7362]

Ah!!! You guys are on a roll! The man was a genius!

[@roballen5718]

one of my absolute favourites

[@rainerweber8430]

BEST SONG EVER

[@steveullrich7737]

I love this song too and agree with you that his guitar playing was reminiscent of David Gilmour and just as good if not better. This music was so good and expressed exactly what the lyrics were saying. Great reaction especially seeing George being transported by the song's vibe.

[@edcedera]

You guys are killin' it, keep it up, thanks from an old man...

[@edwardallen4051]

I cried through George's solo

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Do you get just a hint of David Gilmore in that guitar solo? I sure did. Gorgeous playing…….oh…..you just said the same thing, George! Yes, I agree….

[@montymason1647]

Well, yes, I've seen Harrison playing solos with a young Robben Ford live in concert, that Ford, the brilliant blues-fusion guitarist, back in the day, and of course the once-in-a-lifetime witnessing of Clapton's and Harrison's memorable duets. BUT THIS...Lee and Harrison find some alchemy that is astonishing as it is moving. Both encourage, allow, enable each other to leave -- transcend, actually--their defining gifts that are also, ironically, their historical burdens: Harrison the fastidious, melody architect and Lee the guitar gangster gunslinger. But here, Lee's vocals--his VOCALS--frees Harrison to let his guitar, ohh, you know, Gently Weep. And Harrison's fastidiousness gives way to the elegiac, lyrical evocation of loss and regret. This moment enables Lee to drop the guitar gunslinging to reach for that which was always his and for which his gunslinger fans rarely, if ever, allowed: the Art and Power of the blues as part of a history, the moment where Lee no longer has to pummel, cajole, "are-you-not-entertained" firefight but rather Transcend. When has Lee ever entwined vocal and guitar so elementally and movingly?? The loss of these two is incalculable. And all due respect to Clapton's and Harrison's synergies, but THIS is the pairing that moves one to tears. Lee and Harrison leave all that armour and weight of their legends for the Bluest Blue: greatness in its essence.

[@fredericktomolillo8961]

AND YOUR RIGHT...👍

[@patrickpeterson9873]

I have to be honest I was born in 1959 I think I grew up I the best musical time music like this was common at house parties at say 230 am

[@GEGE-bx3fj]

Great choice guys. Like the background. Be well

[@MrRedhunter123]

Great Song from Alvin,i like it !!! Do you like E-Guitar...hear Frank Marino ..."Ain`t dead yet" ....wow....do you not regret it...."Sorry my bad english"

[@dimwit7474]

... told ya!

[@eviekelpie1]

Bros, someone you'd love from 1970. Jeff St John, the song is Teach me know to fly. Powerful vocals and bluesy rock tune

[@emarjamaa2276]

New artist for me and this song is gorgeous! Have you listened to Nina Simone on here yet? Try Feelin' Good sometime. It's from 1965. Absolutely stunning.

[@stevenspringer1599]

you guys are in the perfect zone to hear the band 'It's a Beautiful Day' and the songs 'Hot Summer Day' (soft), 'Wasted Union Blues' (hard) 1969

[@waynethera2712]

Another great blues track is Snowy Whites Midnight Blues.

[@andrewthomas3203]

Thank you for reacting to this of u like blues try snowy white and bird of paradise u will love this song lost of guitar riffs

[@raydotzler9117]

Ten Years After Help Me 🔥🔥🔥

[@jgreber1790]

Truly an epic song played by epic musicians. If you guys haven’t listen to the Zuma album by Neil Young the song “Cortez the killer” has another one of those winding out of body experience solos. Life-changing. It’s a real kick to watch you too react the same way I did when I heard these songs years ago and the feeling stays with you throughout the rest of your life. What a treasure! George Harrison was quite an Accomplished slide player and from what I understand he could kill it with the ukulele too

[@williammartin2810]

Alvin Lee Ruled.

[@davidmooney2512]

Try Uriah Heep Look at Yourself from album

[@michaeldavis5610]

Great guitarist.Check out Jeff Beck's "Becks Bolero"..just beautiful sound...

[@floridahiker1503]

Excellent reaction. Been hoping you would get back to CSN&Y please react to Wooden Ships. It's chill. Love your channel.

[@carollittle1059]

More Blues!!! STEVIE Ray Vaughn, Chris Stapleton, Boz Skaggs, BB KING, Eric Clapton.

[@pebblehilllane]

If you love great guitar you should, if you have not already reacted to the song, consider Jeff Beck's "Brush With The Blues." It's an instrumental so you get loads and loads of great guitar work from one of the very greatest guitarists of all time.

[@randyparmley5009]

Did u no first guitar solo on bluest blues was done by george harrison

[@cuales1955]

Aplausos por Favor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewthomas3203]

Snowy white is another brilliant blues artist

[@dhaibhcuin]

You should listen to his band, Ten Years After. They only had one hit i think, but lots of great songs.

[@edtougas807]

Great blues rock track! Check out Zeppelins blues track “baby come on home”

[@xJRx77]

If you guys really want to get into some modern day electric blues check out an artist named Jeff Healy and a song from his live in Montreal album called “Third degree”. I promise you’ll be blown away

[@roadkill7314]

The two guys that always seemed to be left out in the discussion of all time guitar greats (I'm not sure why) are Alvin Lee and Gary Moore. Maybe because blues doesn't get the respect it should.

[@KL-mt9yk]

Sure it's crying. The quiet Beatle at work. :-)

[@tylerkay3]

Godsmack- The Enemy

[@lazaruslong6382]

Do yourself a big favor and give a listen to Alvin Lee playing and singing "I'd love to change the world"

[@georgehenley749]

I would like you guys to play some Savoy Brown-Walkin and Talkin I think you’ll like the guitar solo. It’s long

[@masterleegaming3540]

Awesome!! Now if you want to be taken on an emotional ride, react to R.E.M Everybody Hurts

[@joehaller5155]

You guys have to see Gary Moore " Messiah Will Come Again". Watch him live and you will be blown away Guaranteed.

[@philipcapo5176]

You guys would probably bang your heads to "Damaged" by Blue Oyster Cult

[@mcddtlc]

You guys want to checkout a good blues player? - Mick Taylor - former lead guitarist for The Rolling Stones - live version of Dead Flowers or can’t you hear me knocking!!!

[@MiguelGarcia-ex9gl]

didn't appreciate that "gilmore" reference, Alvin is good enough, without being compared to gilmore.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Is George gonna live? He's an Aquarius? Well bust those steroetypes?

[@poobum9857]

gary moore similar ..

[@mattpowell6682]

Give postmodern Jukebox’s cover of “creep” a listen. It WILL blow you away!!!

[@craigwest8386]

Where has all the talent gone?

[@nikogonzalezgarcia5349]

Hi Bro. please listen Stefano Barone - Batman- Alexander Supertramp. only guitar. thank you . from Tenerife. Canary Island