Andy Fairweather Low - (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice (Jools' Annual Hootenanny)

Andy Fairweather Low performs (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice at Jools' Annual Hootenanny. Watch more Later... with Jools Holland on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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[@clivegardiner1784]

74yrs young and what a performance.

[@petejones879]

Absolutely

[@lyndamason4116]

Highlight of a great show 😊

[@path-to-ahh]

You said on Jools' show 'People might be wondering what happened to Andy Fairweather Low, well this is what happened.' Then pointed to yourself. Andy mate, this song has been lurking somewhere in the recesses of my brain since you first made the record all those years ago, well that's where you've been mate, in our hearts..... thanks .

[@rg5107]

Love this comment and fair play Andy classic tune from a classy guy- long may you reign

[@mattcam200577]

Spot on

[@doghot77]

Top professional in Showbiz class band jools you picked a top pro

[@afrosepanchoo9347]

Best performance of the night. Still amazing as ever. Well done Andy.

[@terencebarrett2897]

Afrose" Andy fairweather low as just been on the guest spot on BBC radio 2 Johnny Walker show,,you can catch it on BBC sounds ,Andy fairweather low is such a lovely mannered modest man a" real Star" he was wonderful, funny and informative, give it a listen

[@kevinbeck6785]

This was the best Hootenanny for many many years, watching Andy singing this classic song, bringing back so many memories, the line up for the show was brilliant, Thank You Jools !!

[@lfcsponge]

Brought a tear to my eye in a good way...Legend!!

[@mariaball8043]

Still cool today amazing performance from an old geezer, the passion and power he gave was beautiful thankyou 💖👌😘

[@gailjaques5710]

Loved Andys performance highlight of the evening.

[@adrianwheeler]

I watch the Hootenanny every year! This AFl performance was stunning to end 2022!

[@kevinbeck6785]

And us too and for me the best Hootenanny for many years 😊

[@selinathesmileyone]

My dad is turning 70 in a couple of weeks. I asked what songs he would like played at his 'get together'. I was expecting the Beatles, Stones and Bowie. But this was the first he requested! And I am so glad

[@mozdickson]

absolutely cracking - what a vocal!

[@francescaruby1150]

He’s still got it!

[@Stangoguy]

What a great song 🎵 he still sings great 👍

[@stevelee4952]

Used to watch Amen Corner in Romford when i was 15. 52 years later i still adore the music.

[@chrishyde1216]

Andy makes me proud to be a fellow Welshman. Saw him a couple of times at Glastonbury and wanted to watch for so much longer. He seemed surprised at the great audience reaction then and here, but people love authenticity and real talent. That's why Eric Clapton, George Harrison and others wanted to work with him.

[@richardmcalpin9203]

I am not Welsh but boy do I like Andy. Just a few years younger I lived through his music and he is still playing, and singing, brilliantly. Loved him in the sixties and love him still. Keep going Andy.

[@MyMags8]

So many great memories, made me 😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥳

[@sussykes7777]

Still that wistful, fragile beauty in his voice. Very special moment for Sus and June.

[@terencebarrett2897]

Sus Andy fairweather low as just been on BBC radio 2 Johnny Walker show, you can catch it on BBC sounds,, Andy fairweather low is such a Wonderful Modest man, a Real Star " Sus and June give it a listen🙋

[@Blossom1948]

It just goes to show that our generation still have it in bucket loads!!! ☺️😁..well done Andy 👍...by the way...my sister loved you 😅👌

[@isabelpopplewell3320]

I was lucky enough to see Andy perform at Cornbury Festival 2022 He was absolutely brilliant Loved every minute of his performance This is my favourite song So beautiful ❤️

[@brianlewis8457]

I watch this when I need a lift in life. Incredible performance . What an amazing man and performer Andy Fairweather Low is.

[@CatsandJP]

Let’s face some voices never get old 👍❤️🎶💯👏

[@Meddled]

And this isn't one of them. Sounds like an old man with no diction or mic control. Just a wobbly sound that is all vowels, constantly shifting around in the mix.

[@joer2513]

Great man, great performance, last time I heard his poor dear wife isn't so well, hope she is doing better, please give her your thoughts and prayers.

[@raysmith4452]

Well done still got it Andy 👍

[@kencooper1215]

OMG - this the best. I saw him live more than 50 years ago

[@stephengrylls]

Great! If you get a chance go and see Andy live, what a guitarist!

[@marcushurrell7067]

What a wonderful performance, happy 2023.x

[@elainegill2619]

Still a fantastic performer!

[@willtombs466]

This was so heartfelt - grateful for this moment of class from a legend, made the night

[@richieb6998]

This song lived somewhere in my memory and listening to it live brought me back with such joy and emotion. Andy, you sir are a king. I love this song so much & it’s been on replay in my house since NYE. I have my 18 month old singing lalala ❤

[@kevinbeck6785]

🥰

[@terencebarrett2897]

Richie "Andy fairweather low as just been on BBC radio 2" Johnny Walker show" he was featured guest"" Andy fairweather low " what a lovely modest man he is, a real Star "you can catch it on BBC sounds,give it a listen," also"Andy fairweather low as a new album out,

[@kevinbeck6785]

@@terencebarrett2897 👍

[@terencebarrett2897]

Absolutely wonderful, amazing, spectacular, brilliant a real" beautiful talented star"

[@tobiasisback4605]

The high point for me 🎉

[@jimmccoll3723]

Spider Jiving and La Booga Rooga both in my record collection so been a fan for that long. Voice is still excellent!

[@stewartmcardle8149]

Snap along with Be Bop 'n' Holla...

[@soulnik]

Spider Jiving, La Booga Rooga, Be Bop 'n' Holla are all top-notch, superb albums. All killer and no filler as they say.

[@rhodsullivan7773]

Not to mention Mega Shebang

[@okee9]

Brilliant show last night

[@loveec7862]

Andy! With love from Japan

[@kathif17]

Andy Fairweather Low thank you for helping me with my struggles playing with Eric through the struggles of my life so many years. You were in his band a great presence you and Steve and Nathan singing three prolific songs Holy Mother, My Father's eyes ,River of Tears and I love Spider Jive since I heard you play it with Eric Doyle and Nathan Crossroads Festival. ❤ Long may you run Andy Fairweather Low ❤

[@jimmymullen7825]

Pure and absolute class from one of my favourite guitar players.....

[@Mr.Potato1962]

Thank You for Sharing , Jool's is The Best !

[@GIZMOCHEYENNE]

Andy doesn't sound any different to when I first heard him in 1970. What a performer! 💞💫

[@GIZMOCHEYENNE]

@@path-to-ahh I'm sure they have but I stand by what I said, it was an awesome performance from Andy.

[@rhodsullivan7773]

Best in show among a great line up. Can't wait for the new album Flang Dang due for release soon.

[@kaytowsey6216]

Brilliant!! Simple as!!

[@johnirving6405]

Wow brilliant best one one show who needs paradise i rather have you first record i bought 😀

[@joannesheehan7598]

This was the highlight of the new year.. what an amazing singer .. an song ❤

[@simonnorth5008]

This is amazing. Privileged to have seen AFL a few months back, what a great performer, amazing songs. Wow, thank you.

[@sheila1967]

My best friend now departed and i loved this,played at our school lunchtime disco's such happy days x

[@BIGMC1300]

Brilliant! If you get the chance get along and see Andy live with his own band you will be in for a treat for sure.

[@Suve35967]

♥️the Amen Corner day's..Andy..and you Legend. Happy New year all.🌹♥️🎆🤸🎉🏃🎄🙏👍

[@benjamindavidwright2722]

Listen to this throughout the year. What a performance. Always joyous when people sing together like that. Just shows you what we can do when we're all united.

[@marion3386]

I so loved this song!! Girl of the 60s ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@duncanbick6732]

I don’t usually like the Hootenanny but this year’s was an exception, largely due to this performance.

[@karenburton7209]

Fantastic x lovely to see you all Andy Fairweather Low x my favourite song while growing up xx thank you! Xx Happy New Year to you and everyone xx

[@mariannewilliams845]

One of my favourites, thanks Andy was good to hear 😊 xx

[@jasonstalker-jl4gm]

Bloody marvellous

[@davidspear9790]

This is why I look forward to the Hootenanny every NYE. Absolutely nothing is off the table musically.

[@michaeldeegan2355]

Andy FL has always been one of my favourites LOVES THIS will always be a fan 😊

[@johnrayner3940]

Love it. Saw it on NYE. Loved it then. Seen it many times since. One of the very best tv moments of all time. Love, sense of community and joy

[@michaeldeegan2355]

He has STILL GOT IT 😊😊😊

[@nutty4bolts753]

First record I ever bought.we fly high in the sky. AMEN CORNER.well done.keep going

[@tonysammut3799]

Lovely song. The 1992 Aztec Camera version (with A F-W) is also lovely.

[@adamsharples9522]

Anyone else noticed songs from this generation (the best) are about true values, feelings and respect for someone rather than boastful lyrics of today. I have cash, cars, women and so on and so on. It’s a frightening shift.

[@craiglewis6145]

Perfectly said ! I can't stand the boastful nature of songs these days.

[@ulsterman7555]

A lovely guy and a great musician, keep er lit Andy, you’re a legend.

[@Paul-yc1gc]

love and peace for everybody

[@JJ-xz1so]

Amazing. Well done, Sir!

[@crabcake]

Always great value.... seen him several times on tour.

[@troutmaskbob]

Greetings Andy from the States.

[@dariofrigo599]

Fab to see him again. Loved it the first time around.

[@sharoncullinan7865]

Fabulous

[@stujham]

Cracking tune and brilliant live at his age 😀

[@johnhunter8668]

Brilliant 🎉

[@user-be5xq9dh9o]

just fantastic

[@thomaselliott4157]

Brilliant great memories when music was music

[@peterankin985]

Wow he sounds great just like in the 60 impressive i have to say

[@Fargosportsmassage]

Brings back when I was 10 in Arica. Chile ..elementary school..1970...hi Silvia. still we have a chance to get married

[@thebrothers3971]

Keep it up young man. I'm 77 now.

[@timfryer4974]

Absofookinglutely beautiful ! 🤔😳🙂❤️

[@malcolm2637]

I must admit I didnt recognise him but remember the song fondly.☮️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🎸🇳🇴🇨🇦🇧🇪🇦🇺🇸🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😁🇺🇲❤️

[@soulnik]

The same old wonderful Andy singing great after all these years just with less hair.

[@griswald7156]

Plus a guitar….

[@user-ku5hm5ie6z]

I watched him support Eric Clapton in Newcastle he was outstanding ❤

[@youarewhatyouare]

Amen

[@davidmaxwell5140]

great

[@mattcam200577]

How Amassing Is this guy

[@johnhunter8668]

Brilliant 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@yvonnetyrrell5657]

❤ God bless you Andy

[@ianbainbridge2783]

cracking-just cracking!

[@petejones879]

I bought this on a 7 inch vinyl single in 69 when it was released still have it

[@JohnHMarsden]

Brilliant

[@edzeppelin933]

Loved this guy's work on Eric Clapton Unplugged. Hadn't seen or heard him other than that to be honest.

[@CompleteCretin]

He's been in Eric's band (recording and live) for the majority of the last 30 years, when Doyle wasn't covering live duties. Has his own band too. Andy is a great bloke.

[@privatemcgregor]

We went to Glasgow to see Eric Clapton about 10 years ago. Andy Fairweather Low was the opening act any believe it or not was much better performance than Clapton.

[@joer2513]

Was at Eric's NYE party whilst this was on air, great gig :D

[@colinturner4158]

Loved the band amen corner and Andy is still performing too very high level

[@colinturner4158]

Magical

[@tommymangan2675]

Top man and my guitar hero

[@user-ev2dt4uc9y]

a shadow of his past, great shame , he was the man in his day

[@adavies1752]

Where were the Sleaford Mods to kick some life into the show Jules is amazing but all dressed up in black what a fitting end to 2022 It was a funeral for our country

[@brianfreeman8290]

Ask youngsters about Welsh stars and this, the greatest ever, is not mentioned

[@angelacarlisle1708]

❤

[@francescaruby1150]

This is the first single I ever bought

[@colinturner4158]

Quality

[@juanpablojones]

Was interesting to watch. Surprised as I thought Jim Bowen died years ago😄

[@frederickbanjoman9482]

cool

[@JohnnyRocker2162]

Jools in the Amen Corner, class.

[@6666steved]

And when he's not belting out bloody good pop songs, he's been working in Clapton's band until a little while ago. Clever Lad isn't he?

[@mikejones-go8vz]

And Roger Waters a wee while ago

[@giulianoberdini8244]

What about a this songwriter''s song? Lucio Battisti, the most iconic Italian songwriter all the time.

[@leesloan8216]

a mate of mine started Amen Corner with Andy, but he left before they got famous.