Arthur Lee & LOVE - You Set The Scene

[@Crinno74]

You can listen to this whole album and STILL be astounded by this song at the end. Top 3 of all time for me.

[@benlotus2703]

100% A Masterpiece

[@BaahBen]

I will never forget Love!

[@uliandersonsilva]

Top 1

[@suzannekneale3115]

First album I ever bought, in 1967. Still my favourite.

[@MrRonk55]

I remember when it came out. We have to take in perspective that The Doors used to open(!) for this band. Such is the fickle finger of Fate. What might have been.

[@michaelmckenna6464]

Trying to recreate a masterpiece is almost impossible. Trying to recreate a masterpiece 33 years later is even more. But not only did Arthur Lee managed to pull it off, he did it all live in concert, totally nailing it! RIP Arthur Lee.

[@nopants4259]

Yes ,his 2003 tour was superb. I didn't even realise he was black until I was 40 +

[@stangovers7441]

Forever Changes is a masterpiece. It's a crime that it's not better known. The use of horns and strings is genius. Arthur's songwriting described his life, what he witnessed. I was fortunate to have seen Love many times, at Pandora's Box, the Whiskey A Go Go, and more. They always sounded great live. After the Beatles, they were my favorite band.❤❤❤

[@MrRonk55]

I envy you. But so many times, a band's greatest work comes during their own self-implosion. The Mamas and the Papas is another example. The world owes Arthur Lee better.

[@carlh.h.2242]

It’s like Arthur Lee heard “All You Need is Love” in the summer of ‘67 and said “oh, man, it’s much deeper than that..”

[@jerrygoldfarb7739]

Arguably the best song on Forever Changes but has some competition-one of the all time great albums-not one weak song

[@sober041978]

I am very,very glad that he had an audience that appreciated him and this song.

[@brettrosenberg]

Damn, he sounds so good here.

[@thetylife]

Just magical....a 7 minute song and I think there's only one line repeated in the very end...Well well deserved standing ovation.

[@diegoinjapan]

Oh man. That last half is spine tingling stuff. Such a positive message.

[@filberto57]

Meaningful lyrics for us all. And for everyone who thinks that life is just a game Do you like the part you're playing!

[@superorangeish]

One of the best breakdowns in the history of R+R. What an amazing performance. Whoever wrote the arrangement for this is a musical genius

[@tylerdamiejr]

Arthur Lee! Been loving his music for 40+ years!

[@richsimpson2583]

I bought the album in 1969. Just discovered these. Concert videos. Busy being in the Army for 20 years the 10 more driving 18 wheelers thur 48 states and Canada. These live performance are just like the album. To bad Arthur Lee passed away what a voice. The whole band is one of greats in my 73 years. And like 60 of the best Rock bands thur the years

[@mikearmistead4426]

The entire Forever Changes Album is absolutely amazing. Bought it when it came out and never gets old. This Live version is stunning !

[@jerrygoldfarb7739]

I was blown away when I first heard it-ran out and bought it immediately-one of the best albums ever

[@nopants4259]

better than 90% of the Beatles , but I doubt even boomers have never heard of LOVE

[@ricardorodriguez6456]

I see your picture It's in the same old frame We'll meet again You look so lovely You with the same old smile Stay for a while I need you so, oh, oh, oh, oh And if you take it easy I'm still teethin' I want to love you, but Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

[@ghostrider-ek8gu]

One great track, after another. LOVE ... Forever Changes .. a masterpiece!

[@nopants4259]

Wow this brought a tear to my eye !

[@brianscott7057]

Massive performance to a greatly massive song!!!! 😊

[@alkitzman9179]

Arthur didn't want to tour or LOVE would have been as big as the Doors in those days. Forever Changes is one of top 100 Albums even released. This is a masterpiece for the ages. Thank You Arthur, Bryan, Johnny and Ken the ones who recorded this Classic . Love the group Love

[@ProggaWoggga]

For those who like Forever Changes, there is A LOT of great music on both Four Sail and Out Here.

[@gotangirl]

He's amazing , love him ❤ RIP Arthur ❤

[@samcorry]

This is just different level. ❤️

[@davidellis485]

I’ve been listening to this song for over 53 years and was fortunate enough to see the concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 2003. Simply sublime as is the whole album.

[@bobburroughs6241]

THE great album, closed with this memorable, magical track. Saw him in England with the Four Sail band.

[@abj99861]

Forever Changes a masterpiece, I still have my original vinyl copy. This live version excellent

[@raoulduke-k9d]

Timeless masterpiece... Better than Sgt.Pepper. Only Hendrix higher for me...

[@steffanhoffmann]

Agreed

[@stangovers7441]

He was good friends with Hendrix, who looked up to Arthur. ❤❤😊😊

[@andyparums8707]

Sublime. Every time I feel low I play the last two minutes of this and come away re-energised

[@randallmarx1897]

Just genius, gorgeous, so fantastic I can't put fully into words. Arthur Lee holds his own with the greats of his generation like Hendrix and Dylan. But his sound is so original and timeless, his lyrics so sincere. Time is all we have -- what a great and concise message.

[@phylliselizahb1041]

Such amazing lyrics!!! "All that lives is gonna die"

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

This live album is an actual classic. Forever Changes was never played live by the original Love. No live recordings or videos by Love 65-68. Love from 94-03 was L.A. group Baby Lemonade backing Arthur, reconvening after Arthur's prison time was served. Arthur went back to Memphis,his birth home and formed another Love group from remnants of The Oblivions and Reigning Sound before he passed from Myeloid Lukemia in 06. A fair amount of live stuff from 03-05 on KZbin and performance wise,Arthur brought it right til the end!

[@tommymaguire2839]

Lawrence, did Johnny Echols perform with Arthur at all during this period? Thanks Brother.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Actually, Johnny and Michael Stuart Ware played with Arthur and Baby Lemonade/ Love 94-04,as did original drummer Don Conka. Johnny and Michael played with Baby Lemonade after Arthur passed. Emmett Lundbourg of The Soundtrack Of Our Lives sang Arthur's leads. KZbin stuff exists of some of these shows.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Check out Love Story DVD, interviews with everyone involved and then some. Alas,no vintage 60s clips,as very little exists. The Forever Changes Concert DVD from 03 (Royal Festival Hall London) is also worth seeing. Arthur is in fine voice through it all and the orchestra blends well with the band to create a classic concert and live Lp/DVD.

[@mc2mc277]

Brilliant recreation of Arthur Lee’s masterpiece! Still holds up well.

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

This guy, Arthur Lee, was so far ahead of his time. Bringing in an orchestra, long before the Beatles’ George Martin put violin of Elenor Rigby. This song, basically three songs woven together (like Lennon and McCartney’ A Day in the Life, had started out as two separate songs) is a masterpiece. Not to mention the beautiful, poetic lyric, and that perfect, spot on vocal delivery. EVERYONE is in top form.

[@artderfall]

My favorite song when feeling down. Amazing change to a march.

[@BaahBen]

This band and the only real BS&T with Al Kooper and Steve Katz brought horns and strings to the forefront in this wonderful, wonderful era of music. No regrets being in my 70's because I got to see all these amazing concerts at the Filmore, The Capital Theater, the Wolman Skating Rink, et al. What memories. RIP Arthur.

[@kevinharrington2078]

Aurther Lee was an interesting Cat, RIP

[@MrRhmccabe]

....Forever Changes....the greatest Rock Record of all time along with Notorious Byrd Brothers....

[@LarryNeie-lj7zc]

Forever Changes is always in Rolling Stone magazine list of top 50 albums all time. I have it on vinyl and cd. This live version is near perfect to the original!

[@StefanPina]

another highlight from one of the best records ever made. every song on it is a hit

[@andymurday4538]

Absolutley love this song. Epic tune.

[@anon2218]

This is a beautiful band

[@lastnamefirst4035]

This is my grandcats favorite Love song. The 2nd half of the song was his favorite

[@lastnamefirst4035]

RIP kitty Scotchguard I miss u buddy, grandma

[@jperryfan]

Arthur at his best! Thankfully captured on DVD & Video for our viewing & tripping pleasure.

[@billshelly5332]

Such a great band they assembled for this benefit. Orchestra as well.

[@gotangirlie]

Love Love !! Arthur Lee 💞

[@cjprice9580]

This is the best video of this concert I’ve seen. Thank you so much! Arthur Lee was a masterful musician, song writer and amazing man. Baby Lemonade are extraordinary. This music will never die! All the musicians here are the finest!!!

[@kromedome0101]

Majestic!!

[@johnstanlake1399]

The absolute best.

[@robertpeterson8159]

I LOVE this song, I would have liked to see the horn section

[@sr4416]

Just sooooo good

[@josephobenauer3093]

RIP, immortal.

[@BaahBen]

what a freaking song.

[@benlotus2703]

Masterpiece '

[@BaahBen]

@@benlotus2703 Thanks Ben....Many people missed the greatness of this band; one-hit wonders? Maybe. But when you put out an album where every song is beloved you get a pass. Child is Father to the Man comes to mind, too. My wife who was in the R&R business for many years always used to tell me it's the writing that counts. There are not too many groups like the Eagles who write their own material. And that's where the money is too. Arthur Lee RIP..You were magnificent. I wore Forever Changes out of so many years. Thankfully he is on youtube with much of his incredible work. Not sure you knew this? Check it out. Thanks for your post..love deserves it!

[@Dalibor888]

Beautiful!

[@paorahowe2378]

Rediscovering how great Love were and what an amzing album this is.

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

Love this song! 👍👍👍👍

[@pfflam]

incredible . . . .

[@raoulduke-k9d]

Absolutely love it...

[@surf01er66]

Thank you !!!! Aloha !!!!

Maravilloso

[@duffgordon9005]

Arthur is soo confident and sings with authority, imo, is the words they wrote 40 years earlier- BUT NOW, HAVING LIVED THAT "VERY VERY "full" life LIFE, HE BELIEVES what he is singing- now he points to his audience and says "THESE EWORDS ARE TRUE"!! THe BEATLES NEVER EVAN BEGAN TO TOUCch the deep mystery of this music.

[@steffanhoffmann]

Correct the Beatles did not ✅

[@ricardorodriguez6456]

Top class Arthur

[@Heydrich43]

Classic!

[@veloguy4]

RIP

[@j.dragon651]

Also, lets give some well deserved credit to David Angel who did the arrangements and orchestration on the original recording. I miss the sour trumpets at the end, they are too clean here.

[@j.dragon651]

Excellent rendition of a classic tune from a top 100 album, in my opinion, top 10, of all time. I would have loved being at that show. The musicians assembled really pull it off. I have played many a tune from this concert and they ain't easy.

[@nmorales]

😍

[@andrewshawmodels8610]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@tacey505]

He must have been an absolte perfectionist, there is very little diff between decades earlir recordings and his later live performances

[@LaughingStock_]

"Forever Changes" is absolutely LEAGUES ahead of the grossly overrated "Sgt Pepper" - key difference: the former is killer with no filler - the latter is 70% embarrassing filler.

[@j.dragon651]

One has their feet on the ground, the other, their heads in the clouds.

[@rpg3022]

Where was this show? House of blues?

[@DOOBRECORDS]

Royal Festival Hall

[@lprescott131]

Wow.....he dosen't sound any different than the original recording!!!!!

[@GohAhweh]

Beautiful🤍

[@phylliselizahb1041]

Probably the most stolen lp @ WRUW for years! "Love Forever Changes"

[@salvarriale161]

One of the grooviest Pisces dudes on the planet