The Captain Meets Country King Albert Lee - Andertons Music Co.

[@robertmoore3643]

BBC should just give up and start buying these interviews off you. That was...magnificent.

[@jimmy5634]

What a life this dude has had. Just Wow!

[@erikoginski3207]

That rendition of Highwayman was enough to give this grown man the chills. What an amazing human and what a wonderful tribute to your late father-in-law. A wonderful reminder of why we do music!

[@Docsjeff]

Absolutely.

[@Docsjeff]

Wow,that Highwayman rendition was extremely emotional for me.That man sings straight from the center of his heart. Thank You so much for sharing this.

[@sandesh_koirala]

Albert even at this age has a child in him, making him so full of life! Awesome job captain!

[@simoneric8183]

Yes he seems so fresh.. Although he's seen everything, played everything, talked to all the world... he is still a simple man... he could almost say the only person he didn't meet is God, but he remains himself.

[@alphakittyofficial]

This is the BEST Andertons' video ever.What a gift for guitarists and musicians in general! Thanks so much, Lee!

[@Pantalooj]

Easily! One of the most fascinating and amazing interviews I can remember ... KZbin, TV, or anywhere else

[@Lozh1993]

@@Pantalooj couldn't agree more

[@pauldavis3904]

Still remains the best

[@jamesmorrow6042]

Yes Albert Lee was and is an amazing guitar player. I had no idea he could play piano so well. Also can’t believe he didn’t sing more. He has a great voice. The performance of highway man was so tasteful done. Loved the interview. Watched it all the way through. Going in now to watch some Albert Lee pickin on u tube. Thank you Albert for the interview and the people who got him to do this. I loved it.

[@pauldavis3904]

@@jamesmorrow6042 he was also born in the next town over from where I grew up 🙂

[@mairianncullen8753]

👏👏👏💕💕💕 What a musician and what a gentleman! This interview needs to be preserved as part of the history of country music. Hats' off the The Captain for letting the great Albert Lee speak without interruptions.

[@wardcheryldarcie]

I have to say that Captain Lee's interviews have become way more than entertainment. They have become historical documents. Great artists have told there stories here and i believe that the information contained herein will be invaluable to players in the future. Captain Lee has not only become a great interviewer but a custodian of guitar history.

[@stevecrocker6904]

Lee's become a very good interviewer and plays very decent accompaniment too

[@MrScrofulous]

Yes, he has this weird interview technique whereby he asks a question, and then actually sits and listens to the reply without interrupting.

[@gerrydumbreck2108]

If and when we finally lose Alvin , ( and I hope its not in the next 30 years ) , this could be lifted and played as a straight up homage to his life and amazing career. Fantastic.

[@bobbynoe1]

@@gerrydumbreck2108 It's a little bit less than Ten Years After that we've lost Alvin ;-)

[@gerrydumbreck2108]

@@bobbynoe1 My bad , I meant Albert.

[@timothydaniels504]

You have to hand it to Albert Lee’s parents for co-signing all those guitar purchases. He sure didn’t let them down. Kudo’s to the captain for this and all the other great interviews and reviews.

[@toneseeker4968]

Long, long time American fan of Albert's musical talent and guitar chops... but now I'm an even bigger fan, because on top of all that, I see that he's also a fantastic, down to Earth human being. Thank you, Lee, for hosting and posting this video of the brilliant Mr. Albert Lee. As usual, your manners and professionalism were impeccable. Long live, "The Captain Meets..."

[@purplerocket666]

This version of highwayman is the best EVER. Even better than his own recorded ones. I have to watch this over and over again. This is sooo good. Thank you for this beautiful request.

[@JDODify]

Guys, you should probably chop out the performance of Highwayman at the end and re-upload it as a separate video - many people probably won't get to the end of a 2hr video and realise that there's an amazing performance there.

[@Whodidthis12345]

I completely agree- it was an incredible performance

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

Fair point but fuck em. It’s two hours of pure gold if they don’t want to watch something because it is two hours then they can’t be that interested. I guarantee those people have already wasted two hours today watching cat videos

[@ethanedwards1181]

That 2 hours was well worth it to hear Albert tell stories.... What a life!!!

[@longjaw-1]

Agreed, absolutely wonderful.

[@alansturgess1324]

01.57.20

[@18echosf]

The end of the video, Highwayman, was so, so touching. I had tears in my eyes. And, Albert has a wonderful voice. Thanks for such a wonderful moving interview.

[@prodchronic]

What an honour That piece at the end was beautiful

[@robertfalconer5054]

What s gifted musician Albert Lee is, amazing.

[@good_king_guitarman1334]

I'd say skilled more than gifted. He is also a gentleman.

[@joshiuahallenbeck531]

Going to see Albert next week, literally a block from my house and I'm giddy as a child.

[@mickymillersson4376]

For an old guy like me, 72, this stuff is magic. Takes me right back there to the late 50s early 60s. Best time ever to have been a teenager. It's 3 years on 2021 and still worth another look.

[@JohnnyNowhere]

Freaking Albert Lee. He came to Nashville and turned us all on our ear. A legend on both sides of the pond. Kudos.

[@ziggybongwater7915]

only danny gatton and johnny hiland can come close

[@malcolmlyndsell5009]

The drummer Albert went to Germany with ,Barry Jenkins is a guitar tech repair guy in ramsgate now . He has an aladins cave of classic gear .

[@stephenzeagman9985]

Unreal version of the song....voice sounds unbelievable!

[@williamfoley4630]

I would love to know , from the 29 who gave this the thumbs down , on what planet do you live ? This is pure gold and Highwayman at the end is pure unadulterated pleasure .

[@ronshoud3502]

What a great interview! I love how Captain lets Albert do all the talking without interrupting him. What a great guy!

[@JohnnyCoxTunes]

This was really enjoyable. Highway man to top it off. What a treat.

[@jamessherlock8132]

Best video by Andertons EVER. Please make more with guitarists of similar age and life experience.

[@realboyle]

I heard Albert perform live for the first of many times, 27 years ago. I was there early in The Hangar, Galway. He chatted away as he showed me how to properly tie strings so that they would stay best in tune without slipping. At the end of the full-house gig Albert asked me to hold and mind his MusicMan while he wet off to sign autographs ... and yes, I was tempted to run off with the guitar, but of course I didn't. :-) :-)

[@Mexxx65]

We are not Worthy...simply not worthy....a living legend...would still be such a modest statement about Albert Lee....British music legend

[@timothydaniels504]

Albert Lee, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, the Beatles... they all found their inspiration in American music and took it to levels that nobody dreamed of.

[@colmcasey1794]

Hey Captain if you live forever you will NEVER EVER interview anyone remotely as brilliant and humble as Albert Lee.Im 70 and have never watched a two hour video before this.Love to you from Ireland to you both.

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Wow Albert Lee singing highway man was incredible! What a voice! 🤩🎸

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

This is the greatest guitar player of all time!👍

[@rbagel55]

Boy he sure has some great stories. No doubt, he has lived a full life & has played with just about everybody. Never knew he played piano & sang so we'll. Fantastic interview.

[@purplereigninblood]

Highway man is a beautiful song, crying for my own loss but thank you for this amazing interview .

[@philrougier5533]

Fantastic interview with Albert Lee with a superb rendition of Highwayman at the end. 2 hours of sheer bliss from beginning to end. Well done!

[@colmcasey1794]

I can't find words to express how wonderful this is.Albert has an amazing story and the interviewer just let him tell it. This is priceless.

[@x3LuxX]

The end is absolutely touching and emotional. Big movie and a great interview of an outstanding musician!

[@LasseHuhtala]

There should have been a disclaimer that the video might make you misty eyed. Dammit!

[@normansimpson5637]

I always forget what an awesome singer Albert lee is! Such a superb talent

[@aliceverheij]

Never heard such a beautiful rendition of Highwayman. What a performance!

[@satinwhip]

Amazingly talented and humble man. God bless you, Albert.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Albert has played with the lot, every big name out there, and managed to build his own place in the American country scene, not bad for a Brit!

[@zhiracs]

Any musical genre Americans have a foothold in, there's always some brits who do it better. (Except blues. Nobody beats Black American blues players.)

[@Fektthis]

errr, no?

[@soulsweet40]

The american country players still have the edge...but I agree otherwise

[@Fektthis]

it's all subjective but since we're claiming genres and the best guitarists playing in them, we own you on the Blues, Country, Jazz, and Metal. What's that leave you? Classical? A tie at best. The Spanish and Mexicans beat us both anyway in that one. Pop? Don't follow enough pop session guitarists to say one way or another. You can have it if you want. It's not one I care about anyway. (also, I think the Japanese have us both beat in that one as well) So you guys got what? New Wave of British Heavy Metal? That'd mean something if it was 1979 again. (just so we're clear, most of the NWOBHM were really trying hard to be Eddie Van Halen when it came time for the solos)

[@meagainokay7673]

Fektthis Dude, are you serious? The whole term "Heavy Metal" was coined by a little band back in the day called BLACK SABBATH!!!

[@cantweallgetalong]

I dunno why, but I could listen to Albert's stories of his life in the music business endlessly. Bring Albert back as a regular if he's game.

[@WS-ij1fu]

If there are awards for interviews this should sweep the boards.

[@MattyK-USA]

Ah, me. This interview represents the pinnacle of "Captain Meets..." episodes, and by a long mile as far as I'm concerned. Fantastic stories, a great artist and gentleman, and an ending that brought a tear to more than one eye I am sure. Considering the typically high quality level of these and the great artists that have appeared, I'm not sure I can pay a higher compliment. Bravo, sirs.

[@krustybuzzard2477]

That was the first time I heard highway man and loved it. I always thought it was another tune without listening to the story and I.was blown away by Albert's rendition. Bravo bravo.

[@ijcnbdif]

The Captain meets Clapton please! Then I could die in peace.

[@tersan8547]

Angus Young😀

[@berkc06]

This is my dream too! Such a shame didn't happen.

[@pabloperez4063]

You only have to call him...he Will come

[@simoneric8183]

The Captain meets Macca... ?

[@artprince9163]

Ask Eric why he is so anti Vax!

[@stroopwafel6141]

A true guitarhero, a true singer, a true pianoplayer, a true person. I hope Albert Lee keeps playing for many years. And those handful of dislikes should be ashamed of themselves.

[@chrisofnottingham]

These interviews of guitar legends by The Captain are solid gold.

[@surrebua]

Thank you so much!!! This is when grown men cry! This was the interview i was waiting for.....Albert Lee is my biggest influence ever!!!! I bought VHS tapes in the 80/90,s to learn his fingerpicstyle......his "highwayman" version is magic!!!! Thanks to Lee Anderton for make this magical moment to happen!!!! :-) Thanks from Norway!:-)

[@dennismccunney4462]

There are songs I love that I play very seldom because they stimulate my break down and cry reflex. This rendition of The Highwayman by Albert is one of them, . It feels like Albert thought "I remember that clinic and meeting the Captain's pa in law. I'm glad I could make him feel better, This one's for him, and if there is a place we go after we die, maybe he can look down and hear this and be happy." Albert is the kind of guy who would do it and mean it. This was simply the most beautiful things I've heard in some time. Thank you, Albert.

[@fossilmatic]

Great stories, and fewer and fewer left who can tell them from firsthand. Thank you for letting Albert talk, this is gold.

[@budandbean1]

fossilmatic, you are so correct, that’s a great point. Just letting him talk is what makes it a amazing interview.

[@billtaylor4897]

The Best 2Hrs I've Spent In A Long Long Time... Thanks Lee And Albert

[@twobobshort1914]

I was lucky enough to see and meet Albert the night before he filmed this. What a great musician and a thoroughly nice bloke too boots 👍🏻

[@richardbrown8848]

What an absolute legend , great captain meets . The performance of the highwayman very emotional. Absolutely brilliant .

[@bassmandudge]

I watched this in silence...loving his stories...loving his guitar work over the years.... then the section at the end struck home with a similar situation I had had a few years ago....got to be honest i was holding it together...just...and then he sang...never heard him sing before...what a voice...lost it completely....wife.."you ok?" ."yes love...I'm fine. .contact lens is just playing up" .......ahem..... absolutely brilliant interview Lee... gave him space to talk ..dropped in at just the right times...best vid on Andertons. Really enjoying the Capt meets series. Thank you.

[@saldanation]

Wow. Captain! That was fabulous. Albert is a master musician and entertainer- a talented craftsman who has quietly shaped and influenced music from the inside with decades of hard work and love for the art. Thank you for shining the spotlight on this gem of a man!

[@mitcharney1]

This is classic videography. A true piece of history for guitar players.

[@ChrisWilson-mg1it]

This has to be the best Andertons interview ever. Albert Lee is brilliant

[@MegaNavek]

Ladies and gentlemen.......the great Albert Lee......this whole video is just brilliant....a lesson in talent and humbleness.........

[@bobdog5865]

What a wonderful interview with an amazingly humble yet massively talented man. Highwayman slew me. Sat here in tears with a smile on my face x

[@mikerowbotham2585]

Great human being, incredible musician. Got 3 Albert Lee guitars all signed by the man himself, SSS BFR, SSS 70th Birthday edition and a HH 70th Birthday edition. They are the best guitars. If anyone is considering a new purchase do yourself a favour and try an Albert Lee.

[@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176]

I saw Albert Lee, the greatest, the most perfect gentleman of the music world of my days, playing Jimmy Web, in this amazing, unexpected, beautiful presentation, singing like an young man again. I'm old, like him. From where I stand, I can also see the end. This song means a lot to me. I'll never forget this day.

[@Brmmsilva]

What a Storyteller! Brilliant. Loved the show.

[@CineMutt]

What an amazing oral history of early days of British rock. Thanks to the Captain for letting Albert reminisce. Heard Albert recently in LA and he is still fantastic. I could not stay seated when he cut loose. The audience was blown away!

[@ryanchadwick4432]

Worth every minute this video.

[@ian2lorimer]

Who hates this? Wow its awesome. What a beautiful tribute from Albert to Claude.Very heart warming. 27 folk with no life or pure hate.

[@MrTDembinski]

I remember seeing him as part of Clapton’s Money and Cigarettes tour band (1983) in Philadelphia - he was an absolute monster - for the encore, Ry Cooder, who was the opening act, came on stage and all three took a verse and a solo on Crossroads, never heard it played better Wow...just finished...Highway Man brought a tear to my eye...

[@jamesryan5436]

I absolutely love Clapton but Lee is an absolute animal I his version of cocaine is savage

[@the2connors]

I've been a fan of Albert Lee for many years because of his magical guitar playing ( Eric Clapton has started Albert is his favourite number one player) but then I saw him & saw what a great guy he is - long live Albert Lee. may he keep playing forever. With regard Anderton's Captain I've been watching for some time as I really enjoy finding them very Informative & the Captain entertaining.

[@alessandrorossini8704]

A piece of history, a nice, humble man, a supremely fine musician, hats off, folks, hats off....

[@johnwelch557]

Can't believe i missed this... absolutely beautiful are the only words.... my favorite musician. Albert Lee is a musician's musician and a better human than most. I hope he's around forever! Thanks!

[@stephencarey6114]

Had the privilege of watching this guy play at the Whitstable playhouse with hogans heroes. They were so loud they kept tripping the electricity. After the 3rd or 4th time it happened Albert just picked up his acoustic and finished the set unplugged! what a legend. He also played all the other instruments in the band as well. keyboards drums bass etc etc etc. rock on Albert you are the true hero.

[@GertrudeGrindhorn]

Wow...Albert Lee, I am so blown away...I might just get one of his signature Music Man guitars after watching this video. Such a humble guy for a true Superstar. Don't see that very often anymore, sadly.

[@bradleyshuppert3393]

How lucky in the world to be in a room with this guy let alone play rhythm on a video!!! This is such an epic look into the honest modesty a guitar genius can have and be so humble and gentle and open with how he got there!! God Save Albert Lee!!

[@guitarsrruss2020]

I can't believe I've only just seen this video. Definitely the best 'Captain Meets' (and that's saying something). Excellently interviewed Lee. Albert Lee is a living legend and such a humble guy. Could've listened to him for another 2 hours. As for Highwayman.. I cried like a baby. It was wonderful. Thank you 🙏

[@jamesmunro5368]

The career, the man, the music. Truly inspirational.

[@GuitarGemme]

What a great interview so personable. I saw him back yrs ago in with Emmy Lou. I knew the drummer at the time as well who is now with Dolly. Big time interviewers could in my onion not do the wonderful job you did. You can tell when a guest enjoys the host. And the end I was with you about bought to tears. The mark of true artist. I just took a peek and sat here through the whole thing ... So much for practice tonight . But we all need that inspiration to keep the faith in what we do. Thank You..

[@TorzJohnson]

I was noodling on my guitar while watching this interview, but when Albert started playing Highwayman I had to stop and pay full attention. What a talent, and what a great guy.

[@lufiealice6251]

Saw Albert play in the Kings Hotel in Newport about 25 years ago. I’d never seen anyone play as good as that before right in front of me. Blew me away!

[@zvonem123]

One of the greatest musicians in the world ... RESPECT

[@ricardopimpao]

Mr. Albert Lee, a class act. Great interview Cap10. Getting better and better.

[@thjamaica09]

I could listen to these stories all day. When these guys are gone, music is just sad, sad, sad.

[@kassandjohnbolles3522]

What a beautiful interview! This is a fascinating picture of this wonderful man.

[@martinestes3981]

Just loved the interview with Albert Lee. Wow. What a humble guy for being one of the best ever! Not a bad singing voice either!

[@murrayelliott9956]

Albert ......Old but Gold ............just an amazing musician .Have seen him play many times and felt like burning my guitars afterwards .Ultimately his Piano playing at the end is a great insight into what a talented and sensitive musician he is .Huge Talent and musical feeling .

[@alexandermills382]

This interview shows us how a humble guitarist from London conquered the world of country music and remains a guitar genius in his 70’s. Next time I visit London, must pop in to Andertons and congratulate the Captain. Alex, in the snowy mountains of Norway.

[@kennethbroderick6358]

Just found this video. I've always liked Albert Lee, and saw at an Everley Btothers gis in the 89"s. But that rendition of Highwayman just blew me away. I first heard this song performed by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, but Alberts version has blown that one out of the water. Absolutely brilliant

[@08Barclay]

Oh, my goodness! What a treat! Thanks Lee for having Albert there. What an amazing fellow, musician and gentleman! Highwayman was icing on the cake! 😊👍🏻

[@MrPhilreilly]

I recently went to see Albert in Liverpool. Absolutely brilliant gig. I met him afterwards and he was remarkably humble. This interview was massively enjoyable and surprisingly moving at the end. Well done Anderson's.

[@Mick-Dempsey]

I've been a fan of Albert since my early teens learning to play the guitar,I had no idea he was such an incredible singer,what a strong voice.I love him even more now which I didn't think was possible.

[@Deathgiagar]

This is priceless. Thank you so much!

[@moritzprivat7325]

Albert Lee.... It's stunning... Great musician, man and storyteller. Could have listend to his narratives forever. Thanks Anderntons and especially Captain Lee for providing such great and inspiring videos and interviews. Really love it !!

[@JKM395]

Cap, I can't thank you enough for doing this interview. It was brilliant, as always, and Mr. Lee is one of my favorite musicians. You were dead right when you said you'll name clang this one day, and rightly so. I dang sure would! Keep on touring Mr. King! I still hope to see you one day.

[@MrSkunk1964]

what a humble gentleman....well done Andertons...when the dust settles over humanity and names drift off into generational obscurity ...we will have this to reminisce upon. uk.

[@TheRycooder]

SUCH an AMAZING MAN, MUSICIAN and just SO DAMN HUMBLE....Best Anderton's ever.

[@buzzburb1]

what a great interview, thanks for the generous listening , letting Albert remember some amazing memories, my view of the Captain has changed for the better!!

[@adamnichols2762]

Albert Lee is one of the finest Human Beings on this planet. Not only has he stood the test of time in the Music Industry, but, he has also lived a wholesome life during some of the most testing years in the Music Industry. What a fantastic example he has set for musicians to come and what a role-model for younger musicians to look up to. He is a prime example that, "sex, drugs, and rock n roll" only slow you down in this industry. What a breath of fresh air at 7:30 AM. Happy for you Lee, glad you got to have that song at the end buddy. Take care and God Bless guys. Hope to see you all in Nashville for Summer NAMM.

[@mikeaustin4138]

It really doesn't get any better than this.

[@kassandjohnbolles3522]

When I was growing up in the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania USA, my sister would go to dance parties and come home with albums by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles backing them up. She had no clue.... but I did!

[@secretreleases]

So many unexpected, wonderful things in this video.

[@Guitarsdetectors]

That was an incredible interview. I feel like I was just taken away back in time to the beginnings of all the musical greats. A great history lesson and wonderful stories ending with a superb piano performance by the great Albert Lee. Well done!

[@whiskeymike7364]

Thank you Captain and Andertons. This is historic. Thank you Albert.

[@truthfactreality6814]

That piano performance at the end was so special.

[@DrKevGuitar]

Captain, I think we all cried with you at the end. Beautiful tribute to your father-in-law. And thank you for such a great interview with Albert.

[@henkwesterik]

By far the most intriguing and facinating interview on Andertons ever. 2 hours of great stories and what a story teller he is. And yes "those country boys" have incredible techniques. Many many ears ago he did some kind of clinic ( if I remember well) in the Netherlands in which he explained his way of playing. Was stunning to watch & hear.

[@Molnboman]

He’s a national treasure. A lovely episode.